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my winter boots need new soles
Hope someone can help me here: I took my lovely leather ECCO boots to the cobblers as the soles have finally split due my wearing them virtually everyday..plus I walk a lot (the uppers are still in very good nick!). The cobbler has told me that, as the soles are plastic and not rubber, that he will have to replace the…
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sugarless jam
Does anyone have a receipt for making a jam without sugar. I am sure that my aunty used to make one. She called it freezer jam. Heres hoping.Thanks all.
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Morgan's Rum?
I have been clearing out mums house and came across 2 unopened bottles of Captain Morgans Rum. I couldn't throw them away but i'm not much of a drinker and don't know anyone who drinks dark rum (as opposed to Barcardi) Does anyone know what you can make with rum? I looked on Morgans website for ideas but it's rubbish! I…
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insect bites - os solution
I'm one week into a one month stay in bilbao, northern spain (learning spanish) and the past two nights i've been eaten alive by unseen insects while i sleep. I have kept the window closd on an evening as much as possible as I believe this is when they come out to feast. Can anyone suggest an os solution to stop the biting…
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Thursday 11th August
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Thursday, 11th August. 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…
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tracing wheel??
i have just started a sewing class so that i will be able to make my own alterations as i lose weight, otherwise it will cost me £6 a go. while trying to keep my machine sewing in a straight line someone mentioned that i needed a tracing wheel. i have tried a search for one and even after that am not totally sure what it…
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Urgently need a recipe for icing that can be piped
MrTeapot landed himself a local job - no more 3 hour a day commute. It's taken him over 2 years to get something as there has been very little about and so much competition for those jobs that do come up. :j :j :j He's out playing badminton tonight. I want to pipe "Congratulations" on something - cookies or cake - I…
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Looking for a nonny mouse to pm me please
Please please could a nonny mouse pm me :D Thank you xxxxxxxxxx
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Christmas pressie for us OS's :)
Ok so having a good shop around for Christmas presents i found this on Play.com thought it was quite appropriate :rotfl: A good idea for christmas if you know other old stylers ;) http://www.play.com/Gadgets/Gadgets/4-/19642683/Dig-For-Victory-Traditional-Mug/Product.html
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OS Daily Wednesday 10th August
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Wednesday, 10th August. 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…
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Stomach Cramps / Trapped Wind?
anyone got any suggestions to get rid of the above? Its soooo uncomfortable Thanks x
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Crafting with Textiles
I've recently been given a bag with lots of old textiles in - tablecloths with lace edgings type of stuff. I was hoping to remove the lace parts (whether they are on the edge of the item or in the middle) and use them for decorating other things like Lampshades and other fabrics, maybe some decoupage. Anyone done this type…
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Desperately need borax in the West Midlands - can you sell me any!?! Please!?
Hi, This is a desperate plea for some borax in the West Midlands - can anyone help? I've recently started a business to up my income which is going pretty well - doing science sessions in Summer camps for kids all over the country. It's gone brilliantly so far but I have a big problem - the borax I have ordered over the…
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Lithuanian Recipes?
Hi Guys I am a foster carer and have just had placed with me three children from Lithuania. I am looking for some fairly simple lithuanian recipes to cook. I have googled but not had much luck. Any recipes you could share would be appreciated. :D x
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OS Daily Tuesday 9th August 2011
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 9th August. 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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Chicken Fried Rice Recipe?
Has anyone got a simple Chicken fried rice recipe? I am disabled and live in supported housing and tommorow I'm going to have a go at making my own rice, but I wanted to add some chicken (and maybe some peas and egg) in it to make it like a meal to it rather just bland basmati rice. Thanks for any help.
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Microwave Rice Pouches - Microwave broken
Does anyone know how to heat these without a microwave? Could they be boiled in the bag or cooked in a little water on the hob. BBx
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The Cost of Funerals
Not sure if this is the right part of the Forum for this subject but as we all tend to touched by death at some stage I felt I wanted to alert you to something I recently discovered regarding funeral costs. We have just had to arrange the funeral for my MIL. We went to the funeral directors and they explained the costs…
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Budget washing powder Vs expensive brands?
Hello! I have been using a supermarkets own brand budget washing powder for a couple of years now and for the most part it's been great, it still gets all the stains out the kids and OH clothes etc! However when I use it to handwash some items of mine, a few tops etc that I don't want to risk in the machine, I've noticed…
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Wash a plastic-backed picnic blanket?
Can I put a plastic-backed picnic blanket through the washing machine?
