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Georgian Style 15-Light Door

I have purchased an untreated glazed door - knotty pine effect. I want to hang it in a wall between my projected new fitted kitchen and fitted utility room, both to be clad in beech effect chamfered...
16:29 Sat 28th Nov 20091 answer, last by Zacsmaster 16:58 Sat 28th Nov 2009
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Georgian Style 15 - Light Door

I have purchased an untreated glazed door - knotty pine effect. I want to hang it in a wall between my projected new fitted kitchen and fitted utility room, both to be clad in beech effect chamfered...
16:27 Sat 28th Nov 20091 answer, last by PeelerPal 23:31 Tue 15th Dec 2009
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Times Cryptic 835

52a. Some disputes one\'s arbitrating, back in college (9). ??A?E?O?E. Thank you.
21:23 Fri 25th Sep 20092 answers, last by mikesnr 21:31 Fri 25th Sep 2009
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Oil on Block Paving

2 years ago I had my then new paved concourse sealed to avoid the dire consequences of an oil spillage - to no avail! Three days' ago a van leaked 6 or 7 large dollops (each 2 - 4 inches across) of...
13:18 Tue 09th Jun 20092 answers, last by dustypuss 19:59 Wed 10th Jun 2009
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OIl on Block Paving

2 years ago I had my then new paved concourse sealed to avoid the dire consequences of an oil spillage - to no avail! Three days' ago a van leaked 6 or 7 large dollops (each 2 - 4 inches across) of...
02:01 Tue 09th Jun 20095 answers, last by malana-3 17:02 Wed 10th Jun 2009
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Times Cryptic 804

6d. Ancient soldiers likely to die on behalf of wretched comedian (7,4).??R?O?N, ?O?E. I have Forlorn Hope - don't see any connection with the first part of clue.
19:48 Tue 17th Mar 20092 answers, last by mikesnr 19:58 Tue 17th Mar 2009
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Times Jumbo Cryptic 796

5a. Jeep regularly rolling round ancient town (7). J?R?C?O. Jericho? But why? 29a. Wood-producer's solution to stop mark on stump (6,6). ?O?K?Y ?U?Z?E. Monkey Puzzle? But why? Thanks.
19:18 Sun 18th Jan 20094 answers, last by mikesnr 19:38 Sun 18th Jan 2009
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Times2 No.795

48d. Join together, merge(5). E?I?E. Is there a word?
19:47 Mon 12th Jan 20092 answers, last by mikesnr 20:04 Mon 12th Jan 2009
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Begonias and Roses

My extraordinarily successful begonias - trailing and otherwise- have stopped growing/flowering. I have been told that they can be saved, stored, and replanted next year. Can anyone advise how to go...
20:23 Mon 03rd Nov 20082 answers, last by mikesnr 15:53 Wed 05th Nov 2008
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Times Jumbo Cryptic 781

20d. International grouping - devilish or conducive to well-being?(9) E?D?M?N?C. I can't find a word - like "??demonic" 'though!
18:24 Fri 24th Oct 20082 answers, last by mikesnr 18:35 Fri 24th Oct 2008
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Times Jumbo Cryptic 777

17a. Name given to male or female(3) E?N. (?)Thanks
17:12 Sat 27th Sep 20083 answers, last by mikesnr 17:50 Sat 27th Sep 2008
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Times Jumbo Cryptic 774

55a.Church member reveals entrance(5) C?A?M Is it 'charm' - ch(urch) + arm(member); or possibly 'chasm'- c(hurch) has m(ember)? Thank you.
20:42 Sat 06th Sep 20084 answers, last by mikesnr 21:39 Sat 06th Sep 2008
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Iceberg Climbing Rose

I planted three examples of Climbing Iceberg from pots in April this year. They have all grown rapidly to heights of 3-5 feet already; all are looking eminently healthy, with lush shiny leaves and no...
02:27 Mon 25th Aug 20085 answers, last by mikesnr 19:31 Tue 26th Aug 2008
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Rose Barrrel

I have a tall (7ft+) standard rose which was planted in a 16in earthenware pot until it blew over and fragmented yesterday!. Have just bought a 20in x 12in banded timber barrel as replacement. I...
23:20 Sat 16th Aug 20084 answers, last by mikesnr 01:53 Wed 20th Aug 2008
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Rose Barrel

I have a tall (7'+) standard rose which was planted in a 16" earthenware pot until it blew over and fragmented yesterday!. Have just bought a 20" x 12" banded timber barrel as replacement. I wonder...
19:10 Sat 16th Aug 20081 answer, last by shylock73 23:44 Sat 16th Aug 2008
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Pulitzer Prize-winner

Can anyone tell me the name of the author of a book on Quantum Physics which won a Pulitzer prize recently? Sorry to be so vague...it's all I have!
17:42 Mon 25th Feb 20085 answers, last by mikesnr 00:04 Mon 03rd Mar 2008
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Times Cryptic 742

18d. Scent bottles crack finally - that is more weird! (8). ???O?IER One of last two;the other is19a., which should fall out when I am given 18!
00:29 Sat 23rd Feb 20082 answers, last by mikesnr 01:09 Sat 23rd Feb 2008
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Breeze block walls

I have a garage constructed with flat breeze block interior walls. Am aiming to cover them cheaply - plaster, hardboard, paint even! Very grateful for money-saving suggestions.
22:49 Wed 13th Feb 20088 answers, last by mikesnr 18:02 Fri 15th Feb 2008
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Times Crosswords

Following my query to The Times about the validity of submitting facsimiles, or copy grids, of puzzle solutions, a few might be interested in their reply, which follows: "Thank you for your email. I...
19:13 Thu 31st Jan 20087 answers, last by NILYA 23:21 Thu 31st Jan 2008
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Times JUMBO Crossword Entries

I complete(?!) both puzzles. May one submit a facsimile grid, in your experience? Thanks.
16:53 Sat 26th Jan 20083 answers, last by mikesnr 17:30 Sat 26th Jan 2008

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