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Back in time for the weekend.
Did anyone see it, on BBC2? It was the same company that made "Back in time for dinner" but it had a different family this time, and it focused a lot on leisure. I was fascinated by the "diary of expenditure" that they showed, and wondered if anyone keeps one? Much of the spending was on materials to make or fix things,…
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Help! My flapjack went wrong!
Decided to make a savoury flapjack. There's a hell of a lot of it. Didn't put enough butter in so it didn't hold together properly so now I have a lot of cheesy savoury crumble mixture type thing. I figure I can use some of it for a veggie crumble, so I'll perhaps do that tomorrow, but what can I do with the rest?! Can I…
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Snack for tired grandaughters
On Thursdays I collect 'my' 4 and 8 year olds from school, and then take the big one to 45 mins of ballet. They are usually tired but manic and very hungry. In the past I have taken tea cakes and similar, trying to avoid too much sugar, but I'd prefer to make them something. And preferably something a bit special, as it is…
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Oil on carpet
Hi, I had a man in doing some jobs & he moved the body oil from my dressing table, left it on the carpet, cat knocked it over & some seeped out. The span is about 8 inches diameter. First thing, I guess kitchen towel until it comes back dry. Then what! It's a pale beige wool 80% carpet.
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Cheap "Red Bull"
Rather than ridiculously expensive Red Bull - at about £6 per litre I drink ASDA's own brand "Blue Charger" - which tastes the same and is only 79p per litre
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Please please help me declutter sentimental items!
I've lived in my current home for 19 years and we are due to move in a weeks time. I planned to declutter as I filled the packing boxes, but I realise this is a bad idea! I have a large attic, garage and every drawer and cupboard stuffed with things. Getting rid of clothes, old knick knacks, electricals, etc - no problem.…
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O/S Daily Saturday 6 February 2016
O/S Daily Saturday 6 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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O/S Daily Friday 5 February 2016
O/S Daily Friday 5 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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Old Style HRT
So just read the info leaflet that comes with the HRT patches and have frightened myself to death. i know NO medical advice but any tips that any of you have used, obviously in the OS tradition - thanks in advance x
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Aquafaba - bean water, anyone tried it?
Looks too good to be true but it's everywhere and great for vegans or those with egg allergies. Anyone tried it? http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/sep/29/aquafaba-chickpea-liquid-baking-egg-white-substitute
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O/S Daily Thursday 4 February 2016
O/S Daily Thursday 4 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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Is my hoover messed up or just less dust around?
Been using a new hoover for about 2 and a half months, first time I used it, the whole cup filled up with dust as old one wasnt that good at deep pickup(was fine for surface layer of dust and crumbs but nothing else) Then each time I used it be it every 2 or 5 daysit picked up a lotof dust, so much so I got an eye allergy…
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Dyed expensive shirt!
AAAGGH can anybody help. Husbands expensive shirt has got dyed in the wash. Can anybody recommend any product that could return it to its former glory? Thanks L
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sliced lamb liver what do I cook?...
Hi all, I got a big pack of sliced lamb liver whoops down to 10p last night so couldnt leave it at tesco :D I have no idea what to make with it though..... Ive never had liver but suspect it might be quite a strong taste so something that takes away the strong flavour would be good. i have a slow cooker so thought I'd…
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Black Marks on a White Shirt
Hi All, I have a white shirt that is not particularly old, however black marks have developed on the cuffs etc as a result of leaning on my work desk. I've put it through the washing machine a few times and even put fairy liquid on the marks prior to putting the shirt into the washing machine but to no avail. I'm not sure…
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Steam press (table type) - do you use one?
Hello I've looked at the old joined threads (2008 and 2010) for this, but they weren't particularly helpful as table presses have developed a lot in the last few years and the thread digressed onto handheld steamers I can't believe that I am asking this, as I haven't used an iron (for ironing clothes, anyway) for more…
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O/S Daily Thread for Wednesday 3rd 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, please do come in, put your feet…
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Cleanng my carpet with carpet cleaing machine what is best way
I have a vax cleaner, only 2 real things I wanted to do, when taking computer apart I have a mark on the carpet(the thermal grease) literally a square on the carpet and wiping it just spreads it. Other thing is the carpet in living room and main bedroom is darkened but not dirty as such, I can tell as the spare bedroom…
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Spare Room website scam
My son is doing an internship for 6 months in London. He arranged to see a property to rent from the Spare Room website. He met the agent at the property, liked it and said he'd take it. The agent told him to transfer the £200 admin fee and said she'd meet him the next day at the property to complete the paperwork and give…
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victoria sponge recipie ?
hi guys my OH really wants a Victoria sponge cake .. does anyone have any good recipies I could use ? I normally do chocolate everything but he said he really facies this instead thanks a mill Lisa x
