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Ink Cartridges
Can anyone help I saw a post I think it was in this section of the forum . It was about how to get more out of your printer cartridges I have searched but still cannot find it.
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What temperature is it inside/outside your home?
I'm wondering at what temp people keep their homes, and what they do to keep it there. At the moment, it's 16.9C inside and 11.9C outside. The heating isn't turned on. We've been leaving the heating off for the most part as long as it's at least 16C indoors. Read somewhere that most people will acclimatise to 16C and it…
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Daily Thread 27th December 2007
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 27th Dec. This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything OS and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already. Everyone’s welcome, please do come…
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Machine Washing A Suit Jacket.. any tips?
Just wondering if anyone has any tips for washing a 'machine washable' suit jacket. It's black and red, 100% polyester, and the symbols tell me machine wash below 40*c, do not tumble dry (which is good as I don't have a tumble drier :D ), iron on reverse. This is the first job I've had to wear a suit for so I've never…
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Cookie recipes please
I've been given an electric cookie maker for Christmas. As it effectively "pipes" shapes the cookie can't have bits in as it will block the nozzles. Would any of you kind people have any suitable recipes you can spare for smooth doughed biccies?
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advise needed
hi there i was just about to make up a huge turkey curry and frezze into portion sizes but cant remember if its alright to do that as my turkey was frozen when i got it??
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Cod - how long is it ok to eat?
Bought cod from fresh fish counter in Waitrose on Sunday, no best before date on it. Not sure whether it's still ok to use? I made a fish pie with it today to reheat tomorrow. Now wondering if I should just bin it. Any advice? Have googled, but can't find much.
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thank you cards
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Not strictly OS, but can someone help?
I am in the middle of decorating the nursery for out baby that's due in 2 and a half weeks. I've just measured the window, and it's 84" x 44.5". Can someone tell me what size curtains I need please? Thanks and hope everyone had a lovely Christmas. YC x
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Mealplans 27th December 2007 & Use Up Your Leftovers?
Hi Guys! Thought I would start this now so we can use up any leftovers we may have and plan the next 10 days. We are away this Saturday, but will still be sticking to a meal plan as we are taking most food with us except fresh/fridge-going for 8 days. Heres ours: Boxing Day: Indian Take-away Thursday: Shepherds Pie (use up…
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Do you think Brocolli cheese will work as well as Caulilower?
I've got a load of Brocolli that was half price at the supermarket. I quite fancy making a cheese sauce to go with it. Do you reckon it would work as a cauliflower substitute?
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hello im new and need help!
Hi all, i am new here today. i wont trouble you all with my woes (yet!) but lets just say i am posting on the debt board too! i need lots os tasty cheap ways to feed 8 on a little purse! i am up for slow cooking and have lots of lamb to use... i would really appreciate any home tips that cut costs and make me happy:j…
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The survival box
Inspired by thinking OS, my brother and I had a long chat about what we would need if there were no normal services available. Think floods, or other interruption to mains gas / water / electricity / food supplies etc etc.. We decided we need to put together a b*ggery box, for when things go to b*ggery at times of crisis…
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Daily Thread 26th Dec 2007 BOXING DAY
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 26th Dec. This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything OS and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already. Everyone’s welcome, please do come…
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Did Anyone get OS Christmas Pressies
Yay, I got a sewing machine and the Good Granny Cookbook. I expected the cookbook but the sewing machine was a lovely surprise. Did anyone else get OS pressies? :rudolf: :rudolf: :rudolf: :rudolf:
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remember...they're not leftovers, they're ingredients!
I have decided to keep a plastic box in the fridge with a lid to pop any bits of leftovers over the next couple of days. Using basic food hygiene principles, I intend to use the contents to make a soup. I think that there can be a lot of potential waste over the Christmas period so 'Britain fights back' with the plastic…
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It says 'do not reheat'..??
Hi, I got some roast potatoes and parsnips from M&S and it says do not reheat on the back. We didn't it all and would like to make bubble and squeak tomorrow. Anyone any ideas why it says do not reheat and if I really shoudn't or not? Thanks.
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Meat still frozen...please help
I took my meat out of the freezer yesterday morning and put it in the fridge to defrost. Now 24hrs later it is still frozen, even got frost and ice on the outside of the meat. Can I defrost it in the microwave and if so how long? I've tried to google to find a solution but the answers seems to be contradicting. It is lamb…
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OS Tuesday 25 December 2007
Just popping in to wish all my fellow Old Stylers a Very Merry Christmas 2007 :beer: Hope you all have a good one :D
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Veg Peelings - can you freeze?
Hi Can you tell me whether you can freeze veg peelings to use later on. I know that you can freeze veg soup but sometimes you haven't the time to make it straight away. :rudolf: :rudolf: :xmassign: :rudolf: :rudolf:
