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jillie

Problem with site

Is anyone else having problem with connecting to site this week please?

andrea81

the sea and sky?

so then people... Is the Sea blue because of the sky or the sky blue because of the sea????

gumboil

Spring Tape Measures

The majority of good quality spring tape measures have a slot in the hook at the end of the blade thus: http://www.jamesheiresconsulting.com/Tape%20Me asure.jpg How are you supposed to make use of...

DaveH3

rain clouds

Does anyone out there know how high or deep a rain cloud ( nimbus or cu nimbus ) has to be to put down 1 inch of rain on the ground? At an average rate of rain fall over say a few hours?

doblo

I was told that I have diabetes by my doctor, Whilst getting my tablets at the chemist , the pharmacist inform me that i should get tablets free. I filled a form in at the doctors 2 months ago, but...

gumboil

DTGK Saturday 47d

I followed the discussion yesterday about whether this was Brie or Orne. The trouble is that Brie seems to be famous for cheese with no mention of other dairy products, while Orne is famous for...

mikie_gb

Salt in Fairy Liquid

How much salt is there in Fairy Liquid and is it enought o cause accelerated corrosion in cars> I have looked up the ingedients on the P&G website and there is no reference to NaCl or any other...

suelapooh

seaside plants

i have a garden very close to the sea, has anyone any ideas what to grow? the soil is so dry i planted palms but they died .it gets a lot of wind.please help.and advise where to purchase them.

gumboil

DT GK Crossword 3.3.07 4a

There was some discussion yesterday about the answer being either "arctic circle" or "tropic circle". I've never heard of tropic circle, but that doesn't mean it doesn't exist! Could I have some...

jrtv

Moon Ecipse

What is it that is going in front of the moon at this moment

gumboil

ST Where Was I? 28.1.07

My head's in bits tonight with this puzzle. I know the third town is Whitstable but I'm confused about the names of the four shipping forecast areas. Please can someone put me out of my misery so I...

Cmitchell

Mining copper & tin

Hi folks, I've often cycled the length of the Manifold Track in Derbyshire (the old railway track - used to move the mined metals or the metal ore[not quite sure]) and am wondering why copper and tin...

gumboil

DT Herculis

If 30a is askance, what's 25d and 28d. I'm stuck on these last two!

gumboil

Express Big Monday Crossword

Is 2d Apse? I've also got nowhere trying to find 5d and 11a. Thank you

lord molly

chemicals online

does anybody know of a good, compettitively priced site to buy chemicals online, bareing in mind i live in the uk? chemicals such as potassium compounds and barium salts? thanks lord molly

gumboil

DT Where in the World? 7.10.06

I'm inclined to think the answer is Manila but it seems it could also be Makati City. Any suggestions? Many Thanks.

sammyshute

Hedge trimmers

My boyfriend wants a hedge trimmer for his birthday. Can anyone recommend one? We've only got a smallish garden so would not need anything too heavy duty.