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O/S Daily Thread Tues 21st June
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for xx (add date). This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already.…
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Flavouring chicken
Hi Been buying some trays of chicken pieces flavoured with lime, corriander and chilli and some tomatoe and onion flavoured. I had realised they were a little pricey at £2 for a small tray but I had a light bulb moment that I was only paying £4 for a large chicken that did the family 3-4 meals! Does anyone know of any…
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How can I clean patent leather?
I've resurrected some nude patent leather shoes from the depths of my wardrobe, only to discover a couple of scuff marks on them. How can I clean them? They are proper patent leather BTW, not the synthetic material that usually wipes clean, so I don't want to try anything too harsh on them! Thanks, Floss
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Dropped electric kettle in bowl of water - Help please.
I have just had a total dopey moment and after descaling my electric kettle with vinegar - I was swilling the bits of limescale out and dropped the whole kettle in a basin of water. I quickly took it out, emptied it, shook it dry outside and it is currently basquing in the sunshine. My question is: How long will it take to…
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Jar of Sugar Palm?
I bought this as I planned to do some Thai cooking. Can I use it for anything else? Its seems to have 'bits' floating in a syrup. Many thanks.
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Reparing a cheap handbag
Okay - I know some cheap things are false economy, but I've been after a satchel style bag as my summer handbag for a while, and saw the perfect one in Primark for £9, so I snapped it up. Been using it for about a month, and it's great, fits everything I need (including my commuting paperback, my lunch, and my umbrella).…
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OS Daily Monday 20th June
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for xx (add date). This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already.…
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Help on how to make a voile tie up blind
Ok firstly sorry if posting in wrong section but I thought I might get better answers here. Basically I want to make a cover for the bathroom window which is either mint green or aqua shade to match the shower curtain and border tiles and that can be taken down to put in the washing machine once in awhile. The window is…
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Embroidery patterns
I used to have a set of magazines called Embroidery Magic, with all the patterns that went with it. I have a feeling my ex may have "disposed" of them and I wondered whether anyone can recommend anywhere to get patterns from please? Thanks very much
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Weekly Flylady Thread 20th June 2011
Welcome to the weekly Flylady thread. If you need help organising your week when it comes to housework, or just the motivation to do the dreaded housework tasks you have to do, come and join us, hopefully make it a little easier. You never know, you might start to enjoy it! There are levels 1, 2 and 3. Level 1 being very…
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Critique please
Meal plan and shopping list for the week. Please could you help me see where we can cut back a bit more? Brekkies - Toast with jam / marmite / butter or Cereal Juice & Cup of tea Lunches - Hubby invariably has a ham sandwich, bag crisps, piece fruit (apple or banana), small choccy bar and yoghurt. I'll be having mixed…
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Boots mexican bean wrap?
I am addicted to Boots Mexican bean wraps and as I am trying to cut back on costs I was wondering if anyone else loves these wraps and has found a good recipe to recreate them at home? I am struggling to find a recipe that tastes anywhere near the same.
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OS Sunday 19th June
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 19th June. This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already. Everyone’s…
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Bread tins
Hi I have been making fresh bread and rolls for the last couple of months (in the Kenwood) and think I have got the recipe just how we like it. :cool: The only problem I am having is the height of my loaves. I have a few 2lb tins and have recently got a 3lb one but they are all the same depth....2-3 inches, not deep enough…
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Road Trip!
Ok so being old style I and a few friends are doing a road trip. 1 is coming from Grermany! Anyway everyone is staying at mine (4 plus me) and I'm providing the food for the night and also stuff that is easy we can take away with us to have over the course we're gone. I want to do this as cheaply as possible but provide a…
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Iron-on hemming tape for shortening curtains?
Has anyone ever used this: http://www.shop4curtains.me.uk/100mts-iron-on-hemming-tapewonderwebno-sewing-35-p.asp or anything like it? Any comments?
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Help
It is a long time since I posted on here, but I am in severe do do, hand quilting a quilt, I have just found a rent in the centre block, I cannot get to it to repair it without undoing weeks of work. I have some super mend but cannot find the instructions.......has any one one here ever used it and could PM the…
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Meal Plans w/c 20th June.
Sorry if one has been started but I couldn't find it. Sunday -- Out for lunch as it Father's Day Monday -- Ham in cola with chips & peas Tuesday -- Ham in cola with new potatoes Wednesday -- Tagliatelle carbonara to use the last ham Thursday -- Brie & tomato pasta Friday -- Fish & chips Saturday -- Chicken curry Breakfasts…
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OS Daily Saturday 18th June
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 18th June. This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already. Everyone’s…
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What kind of cake is this?
When I was a child at school I remember having pink coconut cake. It was spongy, sticky, and sprinkled with coconut; it came out as a tray bake cut into squares. I think it may have used raspberry jam. Any idea what it was please? I've suddenly remembered it, so have to bake it!
