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(Army?) Mesh Insoles

When my Dad was in the army he 'purloined' several pairs of the above. I assume they were army surplus, either way he got them in the early 70s. To me they seemed to be the most logical way to get air...

kuulteach

Mos You

21d tough, powerful. S?c?n? .... I did have strong but 23a is innocently which gives a 'c' instead of 'o'...

Gromit

First Past The Post Voting System.

Nigel F is on the warpath after UKIP is predicted to come second in 100 seats, but will probably get 4 or 5 seats....

tinkerbell23

Whats Your Favourite Smell?

I love petrol or creosote! Smell of a poultice we use in work.. Dettol Xx...

red46

Times,26,040.

18a, 2words, 2.4. ?t ???t, Jacket's back on book after much delay. 19d, 7lets, ??a???n, Lack of inhibition in desert. 25d,5lets, L???e, Cotton wool is lethal to some extent. 26a, 2words, 3.7. ?n?...

patti50

Provisional Car Insurance

If I hold a provisional licence it is legal to be the only driver of a car and be insured on it. And if this is legal my friend or relative taking me out for lessons does not need to be insured on...

Dizmo

Give Me A Yeah-Aah

Gimme a yeah-ooooh

snaro

Crossword Clue

One left please assist 21 down tough , powerful s ? c ?n ?...

noddy3

I Crossword No. 1271

12across. Welsh town not entirely well-turned out. (4) N - A - 7 down. Pretentious political group dismissing leader and capturing first of seats. (5) A -T - Y. Thanks in advance...

Annie Jay

Times 4631 22 Ac.

The clue is: Doctor finally has a remedy without poison (6) The answer has to be 'curate' but I can't work out the poison part of the clue....

ethandron

Remote Control Gas Fire

We had one of the above fitted yesterday, it's great..when it works. However, the remote handset is proving a bit hit and miss and I was wondering if anyone else has one of these and could offer any...

sandyRoe

If Cameron Won't Debate What Could Fill His Empty Seat?

Would the tub of lard that famously stood in for Hattersley on 'Have I got news for you', be available?...

ladybirder

Does The Prospect Of The Scots Ruling England Terrify You?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2982046/The-terrifying-prospect-Scots-ruling-England-real-MAX-HASTINGS-nightmare-scenario-facing-Britain-Election.html Not if you're a Scot, obviously....

barney15c

Will Cameron Climb Down Over The Election Debates?

Looks like the broadcasters are prepared to "Empty Chair" him, so will this call his bluff or will he make some kind of "Tactical Climbdown" so at to not lose face....

iain1952

Wee Thinker

6 down. city tour possibly includes river. ?r??? 11 across. cockerels list of duties involving duck. r?o?t??

Hammernut

Dt27742

23D Utterance of prophet?It's usually transparent.(4) ?I?a

bluebell56

Abc Quiz

HELP! I have one last question on this quiz. The answer starts with A,B or C. Question - A bishop's wife (unfortunately no number of letters) Many thanks...