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Old Style Daily Wednesday 10 December 2025
Morning all.
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O/S Daily Tuesday December 9 2025
Good morning all.
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Veg prep
I always prep veg just before using for freshness etc.but I've got an event pileup and friends lunch situation where I'm cutting corners and prepping as much the night before. Can I cut and immerse in water overnight carrots onions parsnips sweet potato without messing with flavour and texture for roasting? I'm avoiding…
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O/S Daily Monday December 8 2025
Morning all.
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Weekly Flylady Thread 1 December 2025
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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O/S Daily Sunday December 7 2025
Good morning folks.
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Every Brilliant Thing
I was lucky enough to see the wonderful Lenny Henry in Every Brilliant Thing this month (other actors are available) and it made me think about things in life that are genuinely to be appreciated. I don't wish to replicate the 5 OS pleasures in your day today - part 3 thread which will of course have some elements of…
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Old Style Daily Saturday 06 December 2025
Morning all.
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Egym - thoughts?
I currently go to a Nuffield gym. I like it, it’s clean, friendly and has a leisure pool, a sauna and a steam room. I pay for a personal trainer - which makes sure I go. It’s awkward to get to by public transport even though it is only 3 miles away. I’m happy to cycle in the summer but in the current dismal weather I…
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Old Style Daily Friday 05 December 2025
Good morning all.
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OS Daily Thursday 4th December
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Old Style Daily Wednesday 03 December 2025
Morning all.
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Old Style Daily Tuesday 02 December 2025
Good morning everybody.
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Advent calendars for ourselves.
Last year there was a post about "advent calendars" which instead of expensive treats was things like re- visiting a favourite piece of jewellery or other simple treats,each day. I can't find the post. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
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Quality Clothing Brand Suggestions- High street or not-so high street...
Hello everyone, It's been many a year since I last posted on the MSE forums! but thought I'd pop back on for some help/ advice. Where would you recommend I look for good quality clothes that will last longer than the things I am purchasing currently? I am a person that doesn't shop much, I hate clothes shopping and only go…
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Old Style Daily Monday 01 December 2025
Good morning all. Pinch, punch, first of the month. Already!
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Weekly Flylady Thread 24th November 2025
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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Old Style Daily Sunday 30 November 2025. St Andrew's Day
Morning all. 🏴🏴
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Back for 2025: What's the best £1(ish) you've ever spent?
We're revamping the 2020 blog, so we'd love to hear about more of your £1 (ish) bargains. Send 'em this way. In the 2023 thread, some of the top examples you told us were: * Top Secret Comedy Club entry, where Jack Whitehall and Paul Chowdary were performing * A pregnancy test to confirm the good news * A first press of…
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The best mince pie pastry ever?
My elderly neighbour has at last given me her recipe for her mince pies. Do try it, I promise you will be surprised by how excellent it is. I will reproduce it exactly as she taught me yesterday. Yield - 3 dozen pies. 1 lb Self raising Flour 8 oz Trex 4 oz caster sugar 1 egg little water 2 jars mincemeat. Rub fat into…