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OS Daily 4th March
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…
Weekly Flylady Thread 4th March 2019
Welcome to the Weekly Flylady Thread 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…
Recommend a book (true story/fact)
As title looking for book recommendations. Not fussy what the subject/content is just as long as its a true story or a book about other peoples true lives (eg Jon Ronson style) Thanks
Santander has blocked my internet access on my account
I am absolutely LIVID! I tried to transfer some money from my Santander 123 account the other day. I was opening an ISA with another provider. Santander BLOCKED the transaction!! I now have NO access to my money. I can't even send a cheque cos I opted not to have a cheque book (silly me thought I'd always have access via…
Cleaning tips please - washing machine drawer
Let's face it I don't do it often enough. But even if I gouge out the loose stuff I am left with washing powder that I swear has turned into cement! You could hold houses up with this stuff. Flash and scrubbers don't touch it, limelite hasn't made a dent - it's literally white powder that has solidified and I can't even…
OS Daily 3rd March
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…
Old Style Daily Saturday 2nd March 2019
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…
Wide window problems
I have a long/wide and short window in my bedroom. I can’t find curtains or blinds in the right size without looking at £150+ for made to measure curtains and blinds I’ve been unsuccessful with at all so far! I’m trying to find a solution that won’t cost the earth. It’s been suggested I use 3 curtains, has anyone tried…
Old Style Daily Friday 1st March 2019
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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