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O/S Daily Friday 21 July 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Dry underfoot but cloudy - should stay mostly dry - will put wash load onto the line. before going to do the food shopping first thing. Dinner tonight I'm not sure -…
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Old Style Daily Friday 21st July 2023
Good morning, it's looking a bit threatening outside, rain is on the way. I must apologise, last Saturday I started a thread saying I was coming back, and didn't! We were going away and I got caught up in last minute stuff and forgot about it. We've had a nice few days on the N Yorks coast, the weather was lovely in the…
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breadmaker recommendations
My trusty breadmaker has finally given up the ghost (it is about 24 years old so has done me well). I'm looking for another, but I only have a small kitchen so it can't be too big. My current on is a Morphy Richards and makes 450g and 680g loaves and has a quick setting which is quite useful when I forget to put it on! Any…
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O/S Daily Thursday 20 July 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Damp underfoot, sunshine and showers forecast. Dinner last night was all day breakfast - used up lots of bits from the fridge. Similar meal tonight. Work ok, short day…
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O/S Daily Wednesday 19 July 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Damp underfoot, rain forecast. Dinner was chicken in sauce with mushrooms and veg rice. Work ok. Half day today. Keep safe and well x nmlc x
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O/S Daily Tuesday 18 July 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Dry underfoot, warm again, Wash load in WM will peg out once finished. Dinner last night was LO pork roast, tonight will be chicken. Work ok. Keep safe and well x nmlc…
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OS Daily 17th July 2023
Morning all Up very early 😳 our taxi comes in 45 mins, I managed about 2 hours sleep so at least I had something I’m just having a cuppa and will then get dressed. We will arrive at our island at 5 tomorrow evening so will be shattered by then but will have a bite to eat and an early night and be up and raring to go…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 10th July 2023
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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OS Daily Sunday 16th July
Morning all its quiet on here this morning hopefully you are all having a good lay in 😃 I tried to get up a bit earlier this morning as I have to be awake at 1 in the morning 😳 ready for our taxi at 2, will try and have a bit of a nap early evening. The event at the village green was cancelled last night it was so windy 🌬…
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Getting greasy mark out of clothes
Hi I have a couple of tops with greasy marks that I’m struggling to shift. Does anyone have any handy tips or hacks for me? TIA.
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Old Style Daily Saturday 15 th July 2023
Good morning, just starting off, back in a bit
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Dishwasher newbie
I've just (literally) inherited a dishwasher (my first ever, and its a Miele, oooh) and I am wondering what the most cost effective way of getting dishwasher stuff is. For example, separate cleaning stuff, rinse aid and salt, or 2-3 combined? Any recomnended brands? The manual says you can use "less than 5% acidity (?!)"…
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How to defrost batch cooking, and what to eat when planning a family
Hey everyone,I haven't been active on these boards before I don't think, but I've heard good things and keep meaning to pop over. I'm a bit of a lapsed cook, as I haven't had my own kitchen at home for about 5 years now, and I was a lapsed crafter as well but have taken this up again last year. You might have seen me…
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Old Style Daily Thursday 13 July 2023
Good morning everyone.
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Old Style Daily Friday 14 July
Good morning from a bright looking Darlington.
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Which thread - cotton, polyester or even something else?
Hi there. My wife fancies having a go with altering some clothes - something that she has never done, but we are going to have a go, having bought a beginner sewing machine a while back not ever properly used. Just an initial question - we were thinking of buying a pack of thread that should cover most colours: e.g. SOLEDI…
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Tell us about a time your MoneySaving plans were thwarted
I was tickled by this March 2023 post by @Brie (I hope you don't mind me hijacking, Brie), who encountered this situation while wombling: "I spotted a pound coin on the pavement near where I used to live and swooped down to pick it up. Someone had superglued it down. I suspect they lived in one of the nearby flats and…
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Old Style Daily Wednesday 12 July 2023
Good morning. New day, new look forum! I'm off for breakfast in my hotel.
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Old Style Ways and Poor Health part 2.
This is a continuation of the OS Poor Health Thread' The previous thread has many hints and tips and discussion on various health matters. There is discussion on ill health benefits some of which needs updating. Everyone is welcome . Due to forum rules please do not recommend prescription medications as that's the role of…
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Dusty's Frugal Fortnights Return!
Once more into the breach,dear friends,once more. Back in 2017 I discovered this site,and learned so much about budgeting,frugality,savings,and a host of other fascinating things. For a year or more I sorted my budgets on a fortnightly basis,and loved every minute on here. Then for some reason I started to have difficulty…
