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Hallmarks??? Can anybody date my ring???

I have inherited a diamond and platinum ring - I am told it is quite valuable. It is a trio diamond ring with the centre one being the largest (approx) 1 carat. The markings are C - R, a pentagon with...

MissMurder

Alternatives to Blu-Tak

I recently moved into a rented house and want to stick pictures/postcards to the walls of my room. However I know Blu-Tak and even White-Tak can leave messy marks behind and take off the paint...does...

paulo2

ex wife using my address

My wife and i have seperated and she moved out as I owned my own home outright before i met her.Since then she has had her mail redirected to her new address I have now discovered she is using my...

oceanauk

Can you get 5ft blinds?

I seem to have an odd width window because the only fitted blinds I can find come in 4ft or 6ft! I don't want to buy a 6ft and cut it down as I'll probably ruin it! Does anybody know where I can get...

Outdoorsman

What's eating my marigold flowers?

I recently planted six marigold flowers in the small front south facing garden. The next morning all the flower heads had gone, leaving only the stems. I collect about five slugs and snails every...

tinkertontom

runner beans help please

please can anyone help my runner beans seem to be growing ok there are plenty of beans but the leaves are starting to turn yellow at the bottom of the plants ,is this natural or am I doing something...

whiffey

Electronic Water Conditioner

I am thinking of buying one of these, a major brand name. In my area the water is very hard and I am forever descaling the kitchen drainer and around the taps. The adverts claim that not only will it...

JamesEverton

Harry Enfield's Playboys

The Harry Enfield 'Playboys' sketch was comedy gold ('bad luck Sam, you loved her.'). I've searched but it is no longer available to buy. Does anyone know if it's available as a clip on the Internet...

Mabelcat

Cycling from Essex to Kent...

I'm going to cycle from Chelmsford to Ashford some time this summer. Where is the best place for me to cross the Thames. I know the QE2 Bridge at Dartford will transport cyclists across but is there...

-scrumpy-

Windows keep misting up in 2002 Mondeo

I buoght a 2002 Ford Mondeo last year. Whenever it rains and I'm driving the car, the windows mist up. Why is this? The car has a heated windscreen, which helps get rid of the mist, but of all the...

Zacsmaster

Temperature sensor

Does anyone know where the sensor is generally located which produces the outside temp' reading on the dash. It must be out of the wind / draught to avoid measuring wind chill and away from sources of...

Cheekystar

salmon fillets

How can I make salmon fillets taste more exciting? we're also eating healthy. Help, when ever we do them they taste so bland

andymac87

car alarm

why won't my car alarm work when its parked next to my house buts works elsewhere. Is it interfering with something in my house like a signal? could it be my house alarm?

-scrumpy-

Who is liable for a golf ball hitting my car?

I was travelling home last week, driving past a golf club. A golf ball was hit by someone on the golf course, it sailed over the trees/hedge and hit the wing of my car, causing a dent. The golf club...

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