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Cheap DK wool, where is best place to buy please?
Hi In January I’m starting a community project and I’m going to need a lot of red and green DK wool, it doesn’t matter about the quality. Would someone be able to advice the cheapest place to buy please? Thank you in advance....hope I’ve posted this in the correct place? I have been keeping an eye out in charity shops etc…
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Decluttering thread
Can anyone provide a link?I can’t find it. Thanks.
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Banana bread failure
Made banana bread yesterday and it's rubbish. Dry and looks :( Used stork margarine instead of butter..... don't think I used enough bananas....they weren't very ripe but I was in a hurry....backfired good and proper.. What can I do with it? Apart from feeding the birds.:D Answers on a postcard:rotfl::rotfl:
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O/S Daily Monday 11th December 2017
O/S Daily Monday 11th December 2017 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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Christmas pudding
Two quick questions Is it to late to make Delia’s Christmas Pudding ? I’ve been asked by family members and a few friends if I could do them a pudding this year. Think Delia spoiled them last year !! Seriously though is it possible/safe to make a double batch or treble batch and then divide them into smaller containers?…
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Draught excluders
Ok I noticed my flat is pretty much has a breeze, last Christmas when I moved in it was tolerable but this Christmas its freezing, I notice theres a gap under my front door, big enough I can slide my toes under it thouigh if it makes senze thats because theres a gap under the door when closed due to the framing of the door…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 11th December 2017
What is FLYLADY? Well, it's our version of the US flylady idea - but we work on the principle that housework is not fun, it's boring, can be time-consuming, is often thankless but, unfortunately, necessary. It's here on Old Style to provide the support we all need and to make the whole task easier and quicker. We also…
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No Magic Money Tree....
...is my new Mantra! Following the price hike in Lloyds bank charges, I am being super uber careful not to go into my OD if humanly possible. We are making lots of jokes about taking one for the team, but what do you do if you need to cut back hard and you are already the most frugal person you know :/ ? I've started an…
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Childhood Christmas Presents
Have greatly enjoyed reading the thread about what childhood everyday dishes people remember eating. My Dad grew up in the late 40s, early 50s in a large family, rationing was still in force and there was little money to spare. He tells how the Christmas presents they received were second hand that might be repaired and…
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laundry scoop
What do you use for a power laundry scoop? They no longer give them away in the boxes and the last time I sent off for one, they sent me a paper version! Currently I am using a small cup cooking measure, it now needs replacing. What does everyone else use?
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Vacuum replacement
I'm looking around for something to replace my 25 year old Electrolux which has been showing signs of possible problems for when it actually goes. Normally I'd be buying a Henry, but wouldn't fit into new hall cupboard easily. New home doesn't require any jet-propelled, fancy-shmanciness. No kids or pets and the floors are…
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O/S Daily Sunday 10th December 2017
O/S Daily Sunday 10th December 2017 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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diced beef help needed please
Hi I have diced beef from supermarket that I've had in my fridge since Tuesday it is todays date am I ok to freeze it today and use it in the week? I haven't got time to cook it today. Thanks in advance.
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yellow sticker bargains
just had to tell you.....just did a huge shop which would of cost £136...paid £28!!!! just love the yellow stickers!!!! dh, myself, 3 huge dogs, 21 chicken and 2 ducks will dine like kings!!! no waste in this house....just a freezer and fridge full to burst!! :)
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Is the 'date' to eat by, use by etc. more confusing than helpful?
I'm wondering just how useful the guidance dates are on the food we buy these days. Last week on the same day I bought a bunch of perfectly edible bananas that had a label on saying 'not ripe until the 6th December', I got them on the 4th and they were absolutely fine. I also from the same shop bought two reduced…
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Bills
Hi, hope this is the right forum? I am very worried about my bills. I live in a 3-bed semi and have a cat dog and a lodger. It was recommended that I have a water meter and my estimated monthly bill was £23. After a year its doubled to £50. I'm home all day but my lodger is out at work. There are 2 showers per day, the…
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O/S Daily Saturday 9 December 2017
O/S Daily Saturday 9 December 2017 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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Homeserve policy
Hi. I have just found out my 93 year old dad is paying £77.09 per month for Homeserve cover for boiler,water and electrics cover. This seems way too high. Can anyone tell me if this is correct?
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Nordic Ware tips?
Hoping someone can help! I have a Nordic Ware lemon loaf and a tin with 6 little beehive cakes but .......... my first go with the lemon loaf it stuck ..... in fact only the bottom half came out :o I don't really know what I did wrong or how to fix it! I got the tins (cheap!!) as part of my domestic goddess dreams :)
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O/S Daily Friday 8 December 2017
O/S Daily Friday 8 December 2017 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,…
