HI HAT Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Wife and I have decided it's time for a new mattress, I'm quite happy to have another "old fashioned "spring one but the good lady wife has been speaking to her mates and she thinks a memory foam mattress is the way to go. And P+B ers got any experience of memory foam mattresses good or bad ? Or am I right to hold out for the spring version ? Help needed to make my mind up. Ta 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgarusQPFC Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 (edited) I'd go traditional spring with a memory foam topper, its what i'm using at the moment and its great. Had this mattress for a year now and i'm a fat lad who according to exes tends to move about a lot at night while i'm asleep, but it hasn't lost any its shape yet. Edited September 28, 2017 by EdgarusQPFC 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddiemunster Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Dougie Imrie's maw's a mattress 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob the tank Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Miracoil 7 is the way to go 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Stop these revolting images invading my head, please God. Won't be back. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 (edited) Can't remember what manufacturer made it, but we blew a grand on a memory foam mattress back in 2004 or so, largely because springs were causing the wife a lot of pain in her joints. She's only just started having problems again because it's due to be replaced, but it's easily been the most comfortable bed I've slept on. I can remember having to adopt some new strategies for getting up, though, as you really do sink right into the damned things. It can be like pulling yourself out of quicksand until you get used to it. Maybe take yourselves to a showroom and try a few out to see if you think it's worth spending the extra money. The more expensive ones used to let you do in-home trials too. Edit: @welshbairn - can't say I've ever had the problem of a mattress causing my wobbly, hair-covered bottom becoming overtly slick with pungent skin moisture, so I'm happy to say that I won't have to subject you to that mental image. You're welcome. Edit 2: Tempur. It's a Tempur mattress, for whatever that's worth. Edited September 29, 2017 by BigFatTabbyDave 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resk Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Memory foam, pfft. There are plenty of perfectly good nearly new mattresses available for free in the laybys, verges and copses of this great country. GSTQ. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutz_the_Squirrel Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Hypnos or GTF 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Don't get one that's too soft. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernJambo Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Wife and I have decided it's time for a new mattress, I'm quite happy to have another "old fashioned "spring one but the good lady wife has been speaking to her mates and she thinks a memory foam mattress is the way to go. And P+B ers got any experience of memory foam mattresses good or bad ? Or am I right to hold out for the spring version ? Help needed to make my mind up. Ta Probably be able to pick up one over on the gypsy thread. Go with a spring mattress with a topper. Perfect. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB 4.2 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Excellent topic Hi Hat and it's a subject that affects us on a daily basis. It's vital we get things right. These are my default settings: Mattress - Firm, pocket strung. Quilt- Yes, change the day the clocks change. BST - 5 Togg. GMT - 12 togg. Pillows - 2. Duck feather and down. Pillowcases - matching and dark in colour Headboard - A must, Wooden. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Excellent topic Hi Hat and it's a subject that affects us on a daily basis. It's vital we get things right. These are my default settings: Mattress - Firm, pocket strung. Quilt- Yes, change the day the clocks change. BST - 5 Togg. GMT - 12 togg. Pillows - 2. Duck feather and down. Pillowcases - matching and dark in colour Headboard - A must, Wooden. Interesting. I recently downgraded from 2 pillows to 1. This seems to have done wonders for my cervical spine and vertebrate placement. As a result my fibromyalgia has all but cleared up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB 4.2 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Just now, John Lambies Doos said: Interesting. I recently downgraded from 2 pillows to 1. This seems to have done wonders for my cervical spine and vertebrate placement. As a result my fibroglymia has all but cleared up. That should certainly help the spine and back alignment. Even in my late 70's I have good or very good spine alignment. But I attribute that to my Gleneagles golf membership. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 That should certainly help the spine and back alignment. Even in my late 70's I have good or very good spine alignment. But I attribute that to my Gleneagles golf membership. And lack of cycling no doubt 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Is a headboard useful for anything other than banging against the wall when you want the neighbours to know you're being rattled? I presume nobody's ever decided that they need a stout piece of wood at the head of their bed in order to stop themselves sliding off somehow. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB 4.2 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Just now, John Lambies Doos said: And lack of cycling no doubt Cycling is bad for the back, testicles, prostrate etc. But I have no problem with static exercise bikes. I believe you can buy them in Argos. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Is a headboard useful for anything other than banging against the wall when you want the neighbours to know you're being rattled? I presume nobody's ever decided that they need a stout piece of wood at the head of their bed in order to stop themselves sliding off somehow. The size of a headboard is a status symbol. It's a bit like having a large cock 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB 4.2 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 2 minutes ago, BigFatTabbyDave said: Is a headboard useful for anything other than banging against the wall when you want the neighbours to know you're being rattled? I presume nobody's ever decided that they need a stout piece of wood at the head of their bed in order to stop themselves sliding off somehow. It determines the top of the bed. Let's paint a picture BigFatTabbyDave you've had a wee day out in Alloa, the wasps have been pumped by the Binos. You head home with a few cans and watch some Benidorm and then access your bed. You cannot decide where your head should rest because you have Clackmannanshire levels of intellect. That's my point BigFatTabbyDave. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Just now, PB 4.2 said: the wasps have been pumped by the Binos. Sorry, I didn't get past this bit 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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