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MealPlans WB 13th Aug 2012
Hi Guys! Another week gone! This week we are having: Roast chicken, roasts, yorkshires, carrot/swede mash and broccoli Sausage, mash, carrots and peas Spagbol Curry + rice (made in freezer) Fish, chips + beans Chops, mini roasts, broccoli and carrot/swede mash Egg, bacon, mushrooms, beans and toast What are you all having?…
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OS Daily Thursday 9th August
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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Daily OS Wednesday 8th August 2012
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Wednesday 8th 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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help please with puddings for 20 using greens mixes
hi could any one give me any help i have family down am on a budget got mains sorted with free pizza garlic bread jacket spuds and home grown salad need to sort pudding out i have lots of the greens mixes from the vouchers, like lemon meringue , egg custard, creme caramel and cheesecake. would like to make them nicer as a…
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Satsuma Brandy Liqueur?!
Hi, does anybody have a recipe for a satsuma brandy liqueur? I have been given about a million satsumas and would like to kill two birds with one stone by making Christmas gifts. I figured it would be brandy, fruit and sugar, but I've never made any kind of liqueur so don't have any idea of quantities or what size jars(?)…
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Hammock repair
I have a very old hammock ( almost thirty years i guess) that is made in a traditional way, sort of crochet i guess. This now has large holes, one almost spiltting it in two. Is there any hope of repairing this for someone with no crocheting skills? Could i just sort of stich it together with a yarn of simialr stretch? Its…
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Tuesday 7th August
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 7th 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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money for treats?
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puff pastry query
how long will a puff pastry tart last without refrigeration? I am planning to cook 2 veg tarts (1. spinach and feta and 2. tomato, mozzarella, basil) tomorrow lunchtime and I will be camping until Friday with no fridge. Do you think the tarts will last until lunchtime Thursday? I am also talking other foods which needs to…
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Homemade Ginger Beer
Hi All, I started making homemade Ginger Beer a couple of months ago and I've been very impressed with my first few batches. I was wondering if the good people on MSE could help me with a some queries? 1) How long will the yeast last? 2) If I went on holiday would the "plant" die? 3) Can I sell the plant on Eb*y or other…
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Massive Mark on floor please help
Good morning folks, long time lurker on this thread for tips but today i have to ask for some help, i have vinyl wood effect flooring, my dog has a large bed - big cushion which is covered in black shiny material - kind of like sleeping bag material - anyway its normally covered by a furry covering but it was in the was…
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OS Daily 6 August 2012
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 4th 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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Doggie Smell
Not sure if this is the right place to ask this have looked on the pets board but didn't find anything. We have a new dog which my DH announces smells doggie (not sure what he's supposed to smell like he's a dog!:() how do I keep my house smelling nice OS trying to convert DH to MS but it's hard going! :)
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Olympic Weekly Flylady Thread 6th August 2012
Welcome to the weekly Flylady thread. If you need help organising your week or getting motivated when it comes to housework then come and join us. There are 3 levels per day with Level 1 being very basic, level 2 in the middle, up to 3 which is more advanced and time consuming. Feel free to mix and match to suit your own…
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OS Daily Sunday 5th August
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 5th 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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White Linen Trousers - black mark
Hi I've a pair of white linen trousers which I have worn once. Washed according to the instructions, hung them out to dry and when I got them off the line there was a black mark which definitely wasn't there when it was hung out :( I always wipe the line before pegging out, the pegs are clean (kept indoors when not in use)…
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O/S Daily Sat 4th August
O/S Daily Saturday 4th August. Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 4th 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…
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OS Daily Saturday 4th August
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 4th 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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Can suits be adjusted/altered easily?
Hi Guys! My OH has recently lost a stone and has trimmed down a lot. The thing is he needs to wear suits regularly but all of them are now too big on him. Some are designer and weren't cheap, but could they be easily altered, or wouldn't it be worth it? Would they keep their style well? He has about 10 in total but would…
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Fruit curd - What have I done wrong?
I was being all old style and decided to make lemon and line curd with left over citrus fruit that would have just gone in the bin. I washed 2 kilner style jars and put them in the oven for 10 mins to sterlise - switched the oven off and left them in to cool down while I made my curd. When I took the jars out they were…
