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Prepping: the new world...
Thought it was about time for a new Prepping thread... Please keep it on topic, friendly and realistic for life in the UK (i.e. no hurricane basements, no guns, no politics). For those that don't know, the Guides & Scouts among us will be prepared, but are the rest of us ready? IMPORTANT NOTE: this thread is a resource for…
What are you making for dinner?
There were problems with the original thread in that it disappeared and could not be reinstated. So a new thread was created and we all started again, unfortunately that thread also seems to have joined it's predecessor. So here's a new one. We need to hear about Suki's lamb casserole and Island Maid is back from Amsterdam…
Old Style Daily Tuesday 18 August 2026
Morning all.
Old Style Daily Monday 17 August 2026
Good morning.
O/S Daily Monday August 17 2026
Morning all.
The all new using what you have from your Freezer, Cupboard or Shed (Barn)
It is probably time to have a new thread for this. What do you have in your freezer? In your cupboard/shed? Do you have a veg patch or allotment? What did you manage to store, preserve or freeze? I, myself, like to cook following a recipe, but love to add veg from my allotment!
Weekly Flylady Thread 10 August 2026
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…
O/S Daily Sunday August 16 2026
Morning all.
Old Style Daily Saturday 15 August 2026
Morning all.
How do you keep yourself cool in the heatwave?
We're writing a new guide on ways to cut the cost of air conditioning and cool the human, rather than the home. Do you put your pillow case in the freezer, wear wet socks or set up shop with frozen peas on your head? If you've any other tips and tricks to stay cool, comment them below, and they may take a spot in the guide!
Old Style Daily Friday 14 August 2026
Morning all.
Old Style Daily Thursday 13 August 2026
Eclipse, what eclipse,
Old Style Daily Wednesday 12 August 2026
Morning folks
Old Style Daily Tuesday 11 August 2026
Good morning all.
Old Style Daily Monday 10 August 2026
Good morning - late one from me.
Weekly Flylady Thread 3rd August 2026
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…
Reading as a cheap hobby
Reading needn't cost anything if you live within walking distance of a library or get a free bus pass. Libraries often put on free activities for children, too. If you're lucky, your local library will be warm and have some cosy armchairs. Some libraries will allow laptops so that students can work on projects and…
O/S Daily Sunday August 9 2026
Morning all.
Old Style Daily Saturday 08 August 2026
Morning folks.
Old Style Daily Friday 07 August 2026
Good morning all.
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