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Kitchen Cupboard Doors - Vinyl Wrap

If you've any experience of this I'd appreciate your opinion. My kitchen cupboards are over 20 years and in very good condition. The extra high wall cupboards are no longer sold. The doors are... ...

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1 In 3 Have A Veg Patch?

Just heard this claim on TV and find it hard to believe. I live in a cul de sac of 28 houses, all with good gardens some up to a third of an acre. We are the only veg growers. So, was this claim... ...

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Tomorrow's World

I used to enjoy this series, the weird and wonderful (and pointless and awful) inventions. I'm sure I bought a camera after seeing it featured on this show - Kodak Disk, it didn't really catch... ...

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Soft Cell? Prisoner Breaks Through With A Spoon

When they said prisons are too soft I didn't think it was meant... ...

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Where The Heck Was I?

Driving us all mad with this. Holiday in Rye, went in the car to a visitor attraction on the south coast looking over the stacks stretching out to sea. All I remember is that it was some sort of... ...

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20'S Not Plenty

Wales has scrapped the 20mph speed limit and reverted to 30 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13330529/Welsh-government-plans-20mph-speed-limit-u-turn.html I can see the need for a 20mph... ...

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Name These Things, Please

I found a bag of four in my kitchen drawer and have no idea what they are. https://ibb.co/BGhd5mv ...

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Did You Know Whips Have Crackers?

I learned yesterday that a whip makes that cracking sound - whip crack away! - because it has a cracker, traditionally long lengths of horse tail twisted together and tied in to the end of a... ...

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When Was The Last Time You Ate Faggots?

We are having them for dinner today, made by our butcher. Probably the last until autumn. I remember Mr Brains faggots advertised a lot on the TV years ago, always thought the name unfortunate. ... ...

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Egg Custard Tart

Does anyone else make these themselves and eat them hot? Apparently, this household is weird.

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1 % Club

I got this week's and last week's 1% questions straight away. Anyone else think the final questions are getting much easier?

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What The Heck Is This On My Carpet?

Moved the bed to clean underneath and found lots of 'grains of rice' on the carpet. They look exactly like rice but they are soft. Dry. Not at all grub like, not squishy. Any ideas? Not just... ...

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Repair Shop Australia

Watching this is a surreal experience. It's The Repair Shop askew. I can't get used to the female narration and there doesn't seem to be a Jay and there is a distinct lack of humour in the one... ...

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Bottle Type

Is there a name for the type of bottle that has a large stopper attached to the bottle by a sort of hinge/clip that is used to open the bottle? Hope someone knows what I mean

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Amazon Alexa Device - What Was It Called?

Amazon was selling an Alexa speaker that plugged directly in to the socket, no cable. Not like a dot, echo but it was a speaker. I think my mind has frazzled, I can't find any mention of it. Does... ...

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Fruit Cake With A Layer Of Cheese In The Middle

I remember very much enjoying this shop bought cake, we had it often, but I don't recall who made it. Does anyone else remember it?

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Isa - Telegraphic Transfer Fees

We will be opening new ISA accounts tomorrow and in the list of fees is £8 for 'telegraphic transfer'. I don't know what this is - we will be transferring our existing ISA in to it later in the... ...

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I've Got The Workmen In!

It's not a euphemism. They've been here since 8 and not used the loo. How do they do it?

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Drivers In Flm And Tv

When I watch actors and presenters driving I am often telling them to watch the blerdy road, they are so engrossed in chatting with their passenger. I know they are probably on a low loader but I... ...

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When Was The Last Time You Deep Fried Chips?

Many years ago for me, I make my own chips but they are nothing like real deep fried chips. I miss them, but I can't say I miss the greasy pan full of fat, or the smell. My mother's chip pan was... ...

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Kitchen Cupboard Doors - Vinyl Wrap

1 In 3 Have A Veg Patch?

Tomorrow's World

Soft Cell? Prisoner Breaks Through With A Spoon

Where The Heck Was I?

20'S Not Plenty

Name These Things, Please

Did You Know Whips Have Crackers?

When Was The Last Time You Ate Faggots?

Egg Custard Tart

1 % Club

What The Heck Is This On My Carpet?

Repair Shop Australia

Bottle Type

Amazon Alexa Device - What Was It Called?

Fruit Cake With A Layer Of Cheese In The Middle

Isa - Telegraphic Transfer Fees

I've Got The Workmen In!

Drivers In Flm And Tv

When Was The Last Time You Deep Fried Chips?

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