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O/S Daily Sunday 15 March 2020
O/S Daily Sunday 15 March 2020 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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Alternatives for when the supermarkets sell out....
Hi,I know a lot of people are worried at the moment because they are unable to get what they need from the supermarkets. It would seem that more and more products are becoming unavailable, with either no stock or just expensive brands left. I thought it would be good to start a thread where we could help each other by…
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Cleaning tiles?
An yone know how to get rid of this? Tried bleach and mould/mildew remover but each time floor dries it’s back! Help please
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How could I disinfect my prescription glasses without chemicals?
I don't want to use any harsh chemicals on the frames as A) they might get damaged, and "B)" they could leave a residue that could irritate the skin that comes into contact with it (bleach sounds like a very bad idea). The optician has said that they don't recommend washing up liquid as it could damage the coating (!), but…
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O/S Daily Saturday 14 March 2020
O/S Daily Saturday 14 March 2020 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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Covid-19 Isolation Support Thread
There seem to be a number of us on the OS boards who have health conditions and/or who are older for whom COVID-19 is a concern. Self-isolation seems inevitable at some point and it may be that we will feel the need to do this for several weeks or months. I thought it would be good to have a thread whereby we could offer…
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O/S Daily Friday 13 March 2020
O/S Daily Friday 13 March 2020 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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Covid19 Avoidance Techniques
As promised yesterday, the prepping thread is getting a bit swamped I thought a new specific thread might be in order for those of us who might need to self isolate, but keep getting thwarted, and need to confront the outside world. I'm looking for answers rather than chat and references for any scientific or medical…
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Pressure cooker what you can do
HI I have recently purchased a pressure cooker, just a few hints and tips if anyone has them can I make things with colmans etc packets ie casserole mixes can I make things with milk, ie mushroom soup , porridge thanks very much
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O/S Daily Thursday 12 March 2020
O/S Daily Thursday 12 March 2020 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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Will you comply?
Should the Powers that Be decree that we must stay in our homes for our own benefit because the coronavirus has started to become more widespread than they can reasonably deal with will you comply and stay isolated for the recommended length of time? having had the comment 'Oh coronavirus, well that's never going to happen…
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O/S Daily Wednesday 11th 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…
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Soft toy kit to pass the time
Am having to endure a period of enforced stay-at-home. Useless with my hands normally - things like needle craft - but would like maybe to make something for grandchildren. Is there anything by way of a fairly straightforward kit (for ADULTS) for making children's soft toys? All the ones I can find are either for children…
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OS ways to get rid of Mould in Silicon Sealant
Please could you advise me of any OS how to get rid of mould in silicon sealant supposed to be anti mould! I have tried so many products and it just won't shift. Cant afford to have it redone and DH can't do it because he has a form of arthritis and it hurts his hands I can't do it because Im disabled. Any ideas would be…
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O/S Daily Tuesday 10 March 2020
O/S Daily Tuesday 10 March 2020 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 Monday 9 March 2020
O/S Daily Monday 9 March 2020 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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Weekly Flylady thread 9th March 2020
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…
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Mould: how do I ensure mould is washed out safely & so that any residual smell of mould is remover ?
Have been having a bit of a tidy-up during these difficult months of storms then coronavirus etc.! Found a storage box in a spare room, with some strong shopper bags in, as an overspill of bags to use for the supermarket, clothes shopping, beach, etc. Just 1 of which had been used a few years ago, then as it became surplus…
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Old Style Daily Sunday 8th 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…
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OS Daily Saturday 07 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…
