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isadora

Origin of a yorkshire phrase

I have been trying to find out for some time where the phrase "Like Dick and Liddy" originated? and how widespread was its use?
23:08 Fri 18th Apr 20084 answers, last by Craig1056 15:49 Fri 04th Oct 2019
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johnbay

Domestic gas meters

Had a new gas meter installed the other day in my house. The reading seems a lot higher than my old meter, has any body else had issues with high readings from new gas meters ?
11:25 Wed 16th Apr 20082 answers, last by johnbay 07:29 Fri 13th Jun 2008
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mysticman

cadbury's creme egg enzyme

Apparently, please correct me if I'm wrong, Cadbury's put a solid filling in their creme eggs. Then, after the 2 parts are joined together they inject an enzyme which turns the centre gooey. What...
14:01 Sat 19th Apr 20086 answers, last by amonty1144 21:48 Tue 22nd Apr 2008
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elaine32

Garden Fence

Hi everyone, I live on a corner i have a very big side garden which i want to put up a kids play gym, at the moment there is only a 3ft fence and i want to replace it with a 6ft fence, i applied to...
13:53 Wed 16th Apr 200810 answers, last by bushbaby_de 00:58 Tue 22nd Apr 2008
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ozz770

bait boat

How various bait boat hoppers work
00:09 Sat 19th Apr 20082 answers, last by jaymund 20:04 Sun 20th Apr 2008
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spermtube

Lost Raffle Ticket

Does anyone know the legal aspect of if you have lost a raffle ticket but you know you have won a prize?? My name and address is on the stub however I cannot find my ticket - can I legally claim the...
18:59 Wed 16th Apr 20084 answers, last by musicman1956 22:32 Sat 19th Apr 2008
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mysticman

candle power

How much heat does a candle flame produce, in watts please. Why do I ask? I'm contemplating a heater for my campervan, and wpndered whether it is more efficient to light a candle than have a 150w...
13:54 Sat 19th Apr 20083 answers, last by mysticman 20:22 Sat 19th Apr 2008
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joe1

If software is uninstalled is it still there............?

Hi all, If a piece of software/program is uninstalled by Add/Remove or other? Is it totally gone or is it still hidden away in some dark corner of a silicon chip??
19:29 Wed 16th Apr 20086 answers, last by joe1 16:32 Sat 19th Apr 2008
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DarkMajes71c

Committee

I have been asked to join a residential committee and run for the secretary position. I'm wondering what will be involved in for filling this position? And basically how a committee works. Cheers DM
14:18 Wed 16th Apr 20085 answers, last by Old Salt 15:01 Sat 19th Apr 2008
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Manxperson

Forwarding emails

When I forward an email, the pictures just come out as red croosses to the person receiving them. What am I doing wrong. Anyone help please.
11:46 Sat 19th Apr 20082 answers, last by Manxperson 12:00 Sat 19th Apr 2008
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lucy1982

hi

i need help trying to get hold of my sister all i know is that her name is trudy she has two girls and a boy her husbands name was brain and she moved to peterbrough thanx.
18:06 Fri 18th Apr 20087 answers, last by EDDIE51 02:23 Sat 19th Apr 2008
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garlandk9

hi

i go on holiday about 3 times a year and i've never got the hang of using travelers cheques. i'm off to new york in july and i'm wondering if anyone can teach me how to use them? thanks keith!
11:07 Fri 18th Apr 20084 answers, last by tonyted 23:39 Fri 18th Apr 2008
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Irishlad74

Who's to blame for the T5 "hiccup"..... BA or BAA??

Hi Two senior BA execs have resigned today, has the actual problem been established and laid with BA. I thought BAA owned and operated the new T5, they have been very quite in all this? Can anyone...
23:44 Tue 15th Apr 20085 answers, last by kira000 23:01 Fri 18th Apr 2008
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MTbarjo

Bankruptcy

My son's job was outsourced (technology) and he found another but pays much less. He had to file bankruptcy but was denied Chapter 7 only because I had his name on some property which he will receive...
21:11 Fri 18th Apr 20081 answer, last by Gok Wan 22:42 Fri 18th Apr 2008
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tau45

Pro Action tent

Are there any instructions for erecting a Pro Action tent
12:37 Fri 18th Apr 20081 answer, last by firewatch 15:28 Fri 18th Apr 2008
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beechgrove51

Solar panels

Has anyone have any experience of running these cheers
20:49 Wed 16th Apr 20085 answers, last by beechgrove51 13:03 Fri 18th Apr 2008
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sunchime

Orange mobile phone

Hi Me and Dad are both on Orange mobile phones. he is in Australia and keeps texting me and sending me phone pics of the holiday. Don't get me wrong, i love hearing from him but are his texts costing...
21:39 Wed 16th Apr 20085 answers, last by andrea81 12:19 Fri 18th Apr 2008
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twinny-15

lost channel 5 on top up tv

hi I recently had to reboot my top up tv box ,I did channel scan but it does not find channel 5 can anyone help please??? thanks twinny
01:50 Wed 16th Apr 20082 answers, last by twinny-15 19:28 Wed 16th Apr 2008
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leeandjoanne

help me with facebook privacy please

does anyone know how i keep my mini feed private due to nosey parkers !!!! simple advice and instructions please lol
15:49 Wed 16th Apr 20084 answers, last by EmEd1984 16:57 Wed 16th Apr 2008
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monty0703

Facebook photos

I'm thinking of creating a facebook account - if I put photos on there, can I be selective about which friends see them or do I need to allow all my friends to see them?
09:23 Wed 16th Apr 20084 answers, last by markysngc 11:22 Wed 16th Apr 2008

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