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O/S Daily Sunday 21 February 2016
O/S Daily Sunday 21 February 2016 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 welcome,…
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I made my food too hot!
Made a large amount of soup, added some seasoning but have added too much pepper and now it's way to hot! I made 5 portions so am trying to find ways to take out the heat. I can't add any dairy as I'm lactose intolerant. Its a vegetable (tomato based) soup with chicken which at the moment I can't actually eat! I don't want…
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Always check your receipt!
Hi, Just a reminder to check your shopping receipts. Over the past two weeks my daughter checked my receipts and discovered we were over charged at the till in; Asda, Home Bargains and believe it or not the £1 shop! Chris
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Everything sticking to le crueset style casserole dish
Treated myself to a large casserole dish for making stews etc. Everytime they seem to stick and catch on the bottom. What am I doing wrong ?
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Beer-braised lentils, any alternative?
I've seen this recipe for beer-braised lentils http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/beer-braised-lentils It uses wheat beer, I've no idea what wheat beer tastes like. Would IPA or pale ale, (both of which I have in the house), be an acceptable alternative I wonder?
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good money into older cars or waste of money ??
Exclamation Urgent.. Throwing good money into old cars please help ! Hi my current mini is over 100 000 miles just. Next service in 5000 miles £300 at dealer. There is work to be done totalling Aporox £700 The dealer value of my car is £600. I have seen a better car Bmw v Reg for £3000 less my trade in. The car is in mint…
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O/S Daily Saturday 20 February 2016
O/S Daily Saturday 20 February 2016 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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home made dog treats
just wanted to say ive been making the HM dog treats from the recipes at he start of the grocerie challenge thread and my dog absolutely loves them ... the spins 360s on her back legs for them ;) thanks guys ... one happy pup now !! Lisa x
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O/S Daily Friday 19 February 2016
O/S Daily Friday 19 February 2016 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 welcome,…
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Frozen chicken advice
I bought a fresh chicken yesterday and roasted it. I put it in the fridge but when I took it out today it had frozen (I think the thermostat must be going on my fridge). My original plan had been to use the cooked chicken in a recipe and then freeze it but am I right to think that now it has frozen itself I can still…
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Cake advice
I'm trying to make a cake for a baby shower. I'm attempting to make a square cake, which I will then cut into the shape of a bib (circle and another bit out of the top). I was thinking of making some sort of victoria sponge. However having done a little reading, it sounds like a madeira cake would hold up better to being…
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Puppy Pads
Can anyone tell me the best place to buy Puppy Pads, I could swear Poundland did them but I can't seem to find them locally. (MSE cause they're for night time toilet training =) ) xxx
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O/S Daily Thursday 18 February 2016
O/S Daily Thursday 18 February 2016 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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Where would be the best clothes store to buy cheap job interview clothing?
I have lost a bit of weight since my last work interview and because i have been unemployed for a period of time i am looking to purchase a new job interview outfit in a smaller size. I have been searching online and cannot pick a good place to shop. I don't want to spend more than £50 on an outfit. Is this possible and…
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How to make burgers .. Hoping to make for dinner tonight
Hi guys I took some steak mince out this morning and I am hoping to make some burgers for dinner tonight ... Anyone have a recipie ? I'm not sure if it's just shape the mince or do I add something :o Thanks Lisa x
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Suspended airer for sloping ceiling
Hi All, sorry if this has been posted before, I did a quick search but couldn't find quite the same thing that my brain is suggesting (it has strange ideas, this may be one of them). Shortly I'm having an extension, which will create a small utility area out of where the outside toilet used to be (bowl cracked one winter…
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Directions to crafty threads
Hello! I'm a Newby and have no sense of direction...can anyone recommend some crafty threads or subforums? I like making things and love reusing and upcycling items. Sewing, art and anything crafty. Thanks in advance
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O/S Daily Wednesday 17 February 2016
O/S Daily Wednesday 17 February 2016 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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trusts and power of attorney
The other year I set up a trust and organised power of attorney, with changes in the sums of money that can be passed on to beneficiaries do I still need to have an annual trust meeting to satisfy the Capital taxes office?
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I need some help. What type of Pleco is this?
My girlfriend bought a fish for my tank today from pets at home. Trying to do some research on how to care for it I know its a pleco of some kind but not sure what type.
