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Nice people thread part 6 - thrice by twice as nice :)

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  • Doozergirl
    Doozergirl Posts: 34,076 Forumite
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    Generali wrote: »
    Is it just me or do cloudberries sound like the most wonderful food in the world ever?

    It's like a family of birds I found out about in Aus last w/e called the Fairy Wrens, examples of which include the Splendid Fairy Wren and the Superb Fairy Wren.

    This is a Splendid Fairy Wren:

    tumblr_ldfae1Nw3F1qeeqk5o1_r1_500.jpg

    There's been no funny business with the colour either, that's what they actually look like.

    Ooh! He'd look great in lir's bird lamp. :rotfl:
    Everything that is supposed to be in heaven is already here on earth.
  • PasturesNew
    PasturesNew Posts: 70,698 Forumite
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    edited 1 October 2012 at 9:05PM
    When you have a lampshade, how do you know if it's likely to burst into flames? There are so many instructions to DIY online, but none ever mention proximity to bulb, maximum bulb strengths, type of glue .... I'd be scared they'd catch light.

    And for those who haven't read the thread about birds/cages, here's the type of thing we're referring to ... http://www.grahamandgreen.co.uk/bird-cage-lamp

    One old cage and a bunch of these at £2 each http://www.etsy.com/listing/93378072/vintage-felt-bird-blue-and-white-with?ref=sr_gallery_13&ga_includes[0]=materials&ga_search_query=bird+with+real+feathers

    :)
  • lostinrates
    lostinrates Posts: 55,283 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    Brrr.

    Bit chilly tonight, huh? I just hopped out of the shower and usually that keeps me warm for a while but tonight the water felt very hot and the air felt very cold, lol.

    I still love that lamp.

    Planning copper leaf for loo ceiling (plan gold...or Dutch metal leaf elsewhere, but thought a smaller room might be handy to get used to the technique in!). And trying to decide on under coat colour. Apparantly yellows, like ochre, add brightness, whereas red ands depth. Yellow probably most apt for a small room with no window that I might paint a very dark colour!
  • vivatifosi
    vivatifosi Posts: 18,746 Forumite
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    PasturesNew wrote: »
    When you have a lampshade, how do you know if it's likely to burst into flames?

    Could you use a low wattage bulb?

    And perhaps some of this:

    http://www.inest.co.uk/products/Fire_Retardant_Spray_For_Fabric.asp
    Please stay safe in the sun and learn the A-E of melanoma: A = asymmetry, B = irregular borders, C= different colours, D= diameter, larger than 6mm, E = evolving, is your mole changing? Most moles are not cancerous, any doubts, please check next time you visit your GP.
  • LydiaJ
    LydiaJ Posts: 8,083 Forumite
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    vivatifosi wrote: »
    Could you use a low wattage bulb?

    And perhaps some of this:

    http://www.inest.co.uk/products/Fire_Retardant_Spray_For_Fabric.asp

    For fire risk, the thing that matters is the actual wattage of the bulb, not the equivalent brightness wattage. So just get some kind of v efficient A-rated bulb, and everything should be fine. Although non-flammable materials are probably a good idea too. :)
    Do you know anyone who's bereaved? Point them to https://www.AtaLoss.org which does for bereavement support what MSE does for financial services, providing links to support organisations relevant to the circumstances of the loss & the local area. (Link permitted by forum team)
    Tyre performance in the wet deteriorates rapidly below about 3mm tread - change yours when they get dangerous, not just when they are nearly illegal (1.6mm).
    Oh, and wear your seatbelt. My kids are only alive because they were wearing theirs when somebody else was driving in wet weather with worn tyres.     :)
  • misskool
    misskool Posts: 12,832 Forumite
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    edited 1 October 2012 at 10:15PM
    my boss is on tv :)
    http://bcove.me/l2zbzi6u

    that's not what we do though..
  • LydiaJ
    LydiaJ Posts: 8,083 Forumite
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    Doozergirl wrote: »
    Oh, sorry you're poorly Lydia, I've missed everything, as usual. I hope the kids aren't taking advantage of your lack of voice!

    Thanks Doozer. The kids are being great - both mine own at home and the ones I teach. :)
    Do you know anyone who's bereaved? Point them to https://www.AtaLoss.org which does for bereavement support what MSE does for financial services, providing links to support organisations relevant to the circumstances of the loss & the local area. (Link permitted by forum team)
    Tyre performance in the wet deteriorates rapidly below about 3mm tread - change yours when they get dangerous, not just when they are nearly illegal (1.6mm).
    Oh, and wear your seatbelt. My kids are only alive because they were wearing theirs when somebody else was driving in wet weather with worn tyres.     :)
  • vivatifosi
    vivatifosi Posts: 18,746 Forumite
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    I have to apologise in advance to Hamish for posting this...

    But I wondered if this is him caught on CCTV:

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-19783214

    Sorry H, you're a good sport and I couldn't resist
    Please stay safe in the sun and learn the A-E of melanoma: A = asymmetry, B = irregular borders, C= different colours, D= diameter, larger than 6mm, E = evolving, is your mole changing? Most moles are not cancerous, any doubts, please check next time you visit your GP.
  • lemonjelly
    lemonjelly Posts: 8,014 Forumite
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    vivatifosi wrote: »
    Already done lir. We all miss him:(

    Bunch of softies....:o

    :wave:

    update to come when things settle...
    It's getting harder & harder to keep the government in the manner to which they have become accustomed.
  • LydiaJ
    LydiaJ Posts: 8,083 Forumite
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    lemonjelly wrote: »
    Bunch of softies....:o

    :wave:

    update to come when things settle...

    Lovely to see you jelly. Hope things are looking up. :)
    Do you know anyone who's bereaved? Point them to https://www.AtaLoss.org which does for bereavement support what MSE does for financial services, providing links to support organisations relevant to the circumstances of the loss & the local area. (Link permitted by forum team)
    Tyre performance in the wet deteriorates rapidly below about 3mm tread - change yours when they get dangerous, not just when they are nearly illegal (1.6mm).
    Oh, and wear your seatbelt. My kids are only alive because they were wearing theirs when somebody else was driving in wet weather with worn tyres.     :)
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