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stanbesida

Zennox GC1006

I have a Zennox GC1006 metal detector but I have mislaid the instruction manual for it so would be grateful if anybody has the contact details for the makers of Zennox metal detectors. Many thanks in...

Parsfan

More Avatar Trouble

I have registered a avatar with Gravatar, but can't find a way of getting it from that site onto the AB site. I must be missing something really simple, but it won't be the first time.

cromford

Salter 1200

I have recently acquired this wall mounted electronic kitchen scale but have also managed to mislay the instructions. Anybody got ideas as to where I can obtain them?

nextqueen

p. o. box number

what is the cheapest way of setting up a p.o. box number? im only wanting one for 1 - 2 months maximum and see the royal mail do one for 6 months at 95 pounds which is too expensive for me.

monty0703

Using stamps

I stuck 4 stamps on an envelop then proceeded to make a mess of the address. I cut off the stamps to stick on another envelope but a collegaue informed me that because the stamps are obviously on a...

orca04

MSN messenger

I cannot open my incomming emails on msn messenger can someone help please

MrDMN88

Wish For A Picture

Can you wish for a picture to manifest on facebook using cosmic ordering?

shellac2

Ceramic hob

I recently bought a ceramic hob but there are some unsightly and rough marks on it. I tried cleaning it with warm water and fairy liquid. What is good fro cleaning ceramic hobs?

sazzle84

Documents for marriage in the Dominican Republic

I'm getting married in the Dominican Republic in October and haven't a clue where to start with getting my documents translated! I know the single status declaration cannot be over 3 months old but I...

boxtops

Cross-site scripting message

Is anyone else getting a message - every time I change topics - saying that "this site has been modified to prevent cross-site scripting"?

zita-green

The best glue

What is the best glue to use to fix a plastic decoration to a cloth clutch bag?

daginge

Kettle or hob?

Hi ABers I read somewhere that tea is best made with water boiled over direct heat in a tea kettle i.e. on the hob, as is often done in USA as they don't drink as much Tea as us Brits and all have...

what..the?

ms word how to divide a4 into 4 flyers

I what to produce flyers which will print as a4 and I can cut into four strips, I have no idea how do put horizonal lines on a blank new document on word. And then the one would be to work on one...

Red_John

British English dictionary in firefox

OK I downloaded the dictionary and installed it. It said that it would take effect next time I start Firefox, no joy, still not getting the correct spellings for English. What am I doing wrong?

irismay

Lord Nelson hat

Does anyone know an easy way of making a replica Lord Nelson bicorn which I must make for a little sketch I am taking part in? 'Easy' is the relavent word.

maxi2

Dyson vacuum cleaner

I have a Dyson DC01 Absolute which makes all the right noises but is short of suction, both through the wand and the main cleaner. I have replaced filters. I have had the thing apart and checked all...

BENTONIA

POD 100M WATCH

Can anyone help. Husband has lost the instructions to change the settings on the above watch. Any ideas how I can find them. Thanking in anticipation.

kitty1950

User Manual for a Durabrand portable TV

Does anyone have or know where I can get a user manual for a Durabrand 14 " portable TV, model number PTV3607. Thanks, Kath.

soaps

Are Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland

independent countries? or are they subsidized?

davidmarsden

adjustment of upvc door

i have fitted a upvc door but there is a slight gap on one corner at the top of the door on the opposite side to the hinges.how can i adjust the door. the hinges seem to have some kind of adjusting...