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Electric Shavers or wet shave?

What do you men out there prefer? Hubbies cut himself a few times lately and I'm going to treat him to an electric shaver. Good idea?...

B00

Pudding from the late 70's early 80's?

I'm almost certain it was one of those packets in a box type thing. The very fact my mum bought it and made it strongly suggests there wasn't much skill involved in it! I vaguely recall some kind of...

andy-hughes

Another two unique voices ...

I have mentioned before that in common with Terry Wogan, Jimmy Young speaks in a way that is unlike the speech patterns of anyone else on the planet. That bizzarre whooping and shrieking, mumbling and...

fredkins

Electronic cigarette..

Has anyone got one of these cigarettes,and if so are they any good.I have just ordered one and the reviews for it were fantastic.One person said they had'nt had a cigarette since they started using...

carnkie64

cleaning a stained shower tray

I have a ceramic shower tray with glass enclosure and is so stained with grime and limescale I am having problems getting it cleaned. I have tried all the bleach products with very poor results and...

sad old git

best deal

Hi. Once again the dreaded car insurance raises it's ugly head. My insurance is due in a couple of weeks and my current insurer has increased my premium by £100 for no apparent reason ( no...

flipnflap

Family Misfortunes

I've liked Sophie Ellis Bextor's music, but I now assume her career has hit the buffers cos she was on Family Fortunes tonight. What a comedown! As for her opponent Angela Rippon...I'm all for her and...

Poppetchops

Weather Station

I have one of those radio controlled weather stations with an outdoor sensor. Where is the best place to put the sensor bearing in mind that it will be exposed to the outdoor elements ?

suechu

keeping cut flowers fresh

Hi all, happy Mothering Sunday to those of us who are mums. Any tips please on how to keep flowers fresh for longer - seen bleach recommended? seems a bit weird...

slinky.kate

oatbran

oatbran and banana muffins,is that the same as weetabix,thats all i've got

slinky.kate

what are you drinking ;now

i have a glass of ice with diluted fruit juice,so refreshing.

zingo1327

dual flush cistern

I've had a dual flush cistern fitted ( a little water or a lot of water)but there is not enough water to flush the loo. The guy said it is because I still have a tank in the loft and suggested I move...

bravejordy

Which Words Do You Find Peculiar or Funny?

One word that always makes me laugh is "discombobulated". Another, although the reason will be obvious, is "Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia" - the fear of long words!...

stokemaveric

why dont you get many crisps

in a packet anymore?? i just opened a bag of cheese and onion and there were barely 20 crisps in there!!!...rip off!!!

mrs_overall

Chinese Curry Sauce

I love curries from the Chinese takeaway. Does anyone know where I can buy the sauce?

tenrec

St Patrick's Day Avatars

Where are all the avatars for tomorrow's celebrations?

TheOtherHalf

Eggs in fridge

we are told we dont need to keep them in the fridge ( which I dont) but after having some leftover from breakfast, I put them, unshelled in a dish for later, and I know this is a silly question, but...

DC_FC

Televisions

Is there much point in getting a new tv with 1080p as opposed to 1 with 720p. Main use would be for watching sport, films(on dvd) and tv(virgin media + box via HD)

McMouse

Coloured Loo roll paper

For reasons I cannot fathom Mrs McM puts different coloured loo rolls by each toilet. I find the blue paper quite disconcerting, but I'm not sure why. Do any CBers have similar issues?

abstibus

Whitening old linen

I have been given some linen pillowcases that have been in a cupboard for a long time and have gone rather yellow. Can anyone suggest how I can whiten them safely? Thanks a lot....

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