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2 Hours from Calais.

Apart from Bruges, where would you recommend I go for a few days within no more than 2 hours drive from Calais ? Interests ? History & Culture, good restaurants and touristy features, sea views. Not...
20:47 Sat 07th Apr 20076 answers, last by Dee Sa 00:04 Mon 09th Apr 2007
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Mondeo or Primera ?

If you had to choose between a Mondeo and a Primera, both one year old and both 2ltr deisel or petrol, which would you choose and why ? Authoritative answers, please , and preferably based on grounds...
17:36 Sat 31st Mar 20074 answers, last by derekpara 19:07 Mon 02nd Apr 2007
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Refurbishing kerbed alloys

Having kerbed my alloys once or twice is there anything I can do to refurbish them myself without going to outside specialists ? Can I, for example, use a wire brush in a power drill or various grades...
12:09 Sun 11th Mar 20071 answer, last by NORMANTHEDOG 12:40 Sun 11th Mar 2007
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Short on words - long on meaning.

Some great writers have the wonderful ability to compress a wealth of meaning into very few words. Here's one of my favourite examples: ' Now came still evening on' From Paradise Lost (John Milton)...
21:15 Mon 12th Feb 20073 answers, last by luckyeight 01:57 Tue 13th Feb 2007
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Little Gems.

Do you know any little gems of places you have discovered and would be prepared to share with us. Here's one for starters: The Wesslyan Church, City Road, London. Not the church itself, which is...
17:21 Sat 10th Feb 20077 answers, last by derekpara 19:37 Wed 14th Feb 2007
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100th British casualty in Iraq.

When I compare the photo in today's Telegraph of the clean-cut, fit, proud young British soldier who became our 100th casualty in Iraq with the filthy, and no doubt stinking, treachorous rag- bags in...
20:00 Wed 07th Feb 200712 answers, last by Marvelman 21:44 Thu 08th Feb 2007
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Printing grids.

How do I print off graph paper in square sizes of my own choosing, say, 5mm and 10mm squares. I need this for the floor plan of a flat. Thanks. D.
19:34 Sat 03rd Feb 20071 answer, last by Machecoul 19:55 Sat 03rd Feb 2007
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Personal message for Boo.

Hello, lovely Boo. Thought I would answer your query here rather than my thread on News - geting very serious. Happy everything to you. I've been ABing (silently, mostly) since gigglemas, but just...
14:28 Thu 01st Feb 20073 answers, last by derekpara 13:29 Sat 03rd Feb 2007
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The Presumption of Innocence.

I have an open mind on the question I am about to ask, and would plead for a reasoned debate. In view of the threat to the people of this country from extremist terrorists, should those charged by the...
21:59 Wed 31st Jan 200730 answers, last by Oneeyedvic 12:52 Fri 02nd Feb 2007
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Screamers on TV

I'm beginning to think that TV companies hire professional screamers to back up their shows. Having watched the Paul O'Grady show several times I am sure I can detect the same person screaming each...
18:44 Wed 17th Jan 20073 answers, last by derekpara 19:29 Thu 18th Jan 2007
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Wild Garlick in lawn.

I seem to have a swarm of wild garlick plants spreading across my, not very tidy, lawn. Is there anything I can do about this, or should I just ignore it and carry on mowing at my usual seasonal rate...
20:44 Mon 01st Jan 20072 answers, last by derekpara 17:00 Thu 04th Jan 2007
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Refurbishing. What order ?

My mother-in-law has bought a flat which needs completely refurbishing ie. New kitchen, new bathroom & toilet with re-tiling, new carpets and redecorating ( wallpapering and painting) What is the best...
12:19 Sun 31st Dec 20064 answers, last by derekpara 01:19 Mon 01st Jan 2007
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Merry Christmas to all Pongos, past and present.

Merry Christmas to all Pongos past and present, especially the PBI and those who did P Company. Don't forget to raise a glass to all those out east - even the Bootnecks.
20:17 Sun 24th Dec 200612 answers, last by Bellringer 22:02 Mon 25th Dec 2006
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An excavating animal.

Something has gone through a 3" drainage pipe at the base of my retaining garden wall, which is 3 ft high. It has obviously been excavating behind the wall because there is a large amount of spoil...
17:15 Sun 24th Dec 20065 answers, last by derekpara 21:13 Wed 27th Dec 2006
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Boo

Wishing you a very happy Christmas & New Year, dear Boo. And thank you for being so level-headed and sympathetic in the way you respond to questions. Happy twittering ! Derek
20:45 Sun 10th Dec 20062 answers, last by B00 16:45 Tue 12th Dec 2006
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Paint Shop Pro / Irfan

It may seem a stupid question but how do I transfer photos from'My pictures' to Paint Shop Pro or Irfan for manipulation ? Thanks.
08:57 Thu 09th Nov 20062 answers, last by rojash 12:19 Thu 09th Nov 2006
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Printing colours

When I print photos off my digital camera the results aren't the same as I see on screen, with the colours being less natural looking. Is it because I am not using manufacturer's cartidges or is this...
19:44 Mon 06th Nov 20069 answers, last by leeherbie 14:41 Sun 14th Nov 2010
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Google Desk Top Search

How do I temporarily close down my Google Desk Top search bar without uninstalling it ? There is nothing under Options or Help. Thanks
17:52 Wed 01st Nov 20063 answers, last by JustSia 20:36 Wed 01st Nov 2006

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