Ehm... first of all... WHAT WERE YOU DOING with a Santa when alching? Keep on bank those items before the alch, for your safety and your closest people, Oh my god... :shame:
Hey, I use a good Iron source for keeping. West of Falador, if you got the needed agility, you can jumo de wall, mine iron (3 rocks) and go back. It's really useful. EDIT: In Zanaris there's a range near the bank too.
I arrived to Tutorial Island when Slayer was released... And I just noticed of that about fishing. Yes, it's nicely thought. You are right, Lord DragnFly.