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1960S Salami, Not Salami

Does anyone know what the meat product I used to eat in the 50s and 60s was called? A thick sausage in some sort of wrapper, pale pink on the inside eaten as it came in a sandwich or fried. I... ...

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Used in flower arrangements and vases in the 60s/70s particularly this is a long strong stem with leaves or flowers that are almost round, very smooth and dry, golden brown and almost translucent.... ...

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Logistics Companies

What were they called before someone came up with 'logistics'? Haulage, delivery service?

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Do You Have A Desktop Pc?

Just wondering how many of us use desktop pcs and whether they really have gone out of fashion. I have two, both over ten years old. I run W10 on one and dualboot W10 and Linux on the other. Both... ...

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Uidentified Devices Connected To My Router - Brother Printer?

I have two devices connected to my network that I cannot identify, both with a MAC address starting BRW. Could this be my Brother multi-function printer that is connected by WiFi? Could the print... ...

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The Detectorists

Tried to watch this as I like the cast but really couldn't get in to it. Seeing the yellow TR7 from the show selling for silly money on Bangers & Cash makes me wonder if I've missed a TV... ...

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Free Local Newspaper

We used to get two delivered each week - this stopped some years ago. Do you get a free paper delivered?

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Thunderstorm Fact Or Fiction?

There is a yellow warning for thunderstorms in my area today, which has reminded me of my mother. I grew up without a fridge and my mother was always careful to only buy pork on the day we ate it... ...

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Connections

Connections Puzzle #336 🟩🟨🟩🟩 🟨🟨🟨🟨 🟦🟦🟦🟦 🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟪🟪🟪🟪

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For The Love Of Dogs

I have never watched this series but am curious as to how Alison has settled in seeing as there was an uproar about her taking over from Paul. If you're a fan of the show - what do you think?

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Chicken Wing Shock

I have never been to a chicken take away nor ordered chicken wings in a pub/restaurant. I am shocked to discover food advertised as chicken wings is usually chicken breast. Why don't they call it... ...

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Combi Boiler Flue

I had by year old boiler serviced yesterday. The service engineer pointed out that where the flue exits the external wall it had not been cemented in under the rubber cowl. This could invalidate... ...

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Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

I'm convinced that the contestants 'phone a friend's are not in their homes with a member of the production company but huddled in a room in the studio. Am I right?

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Detailing

When did car valeting become 'detailing', take days and cost hundreds of pounds?

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Using Mould Killller Spray On Car

My old banger has green mould/algae around the window rubbers. It washes off easily with a sponge and soapy water, within days. Would it be safe to use a product like this, for the seals and the... ...

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Whatsapp - Strange Calls And Texts

9.30 last night I got a call from an unknown number. I dismissed it. Minutes later a text from the same number asking who I was. He said I called him. I said I hadn't. He said if I had WhatsApp he'd... ...

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Connections 2Nd May

Connections Puzzle #326 🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟨🟨🟨🟨 🟪🟪🟦🟦 🟪🟪🟦🟦 🟦🟦🟪🟦 🟦🟪🟪🟦

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Octopus Energy - Worth A Punt?

We usually opt for a fixed tariff, we are currently on the price cap. Is Octopus worth a gamble as the price can change every day

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Connections 1St May

No connections posted for today so I'll be first Connections Puzzle #325 🟩🟩🟨🟦 🟪🟪🟪🟪 🟦🟦🟦🟦 🟨🟩🟨🟨 🟨🟨🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩 I thought it a big of a swine today

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When Did You Last Go To A Newsagents?

I haven't been in a newsagents for years - don't need change for the bus, nor a packet of fags at 7am. I subscribe to magazines so they are delivered. The newsagents local to me is next to a Spar... ...

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1960S Salami, Not Salami

Name This Plant/Flower Please

Logistics Companies

Do You Have A Desktop Pc?

Uidentified Devices Connected To My Router - Brother Printer?

The Detectorists

Free Local Newspaper

Thunderstorm Fact Or Fiction?

Connections

For The Love Of Dogs

Chicken Wing Shock

Combi Boiler Flue

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

Detailing

Using Mould Killller Spray On Car

Whatsapp - Strange Calls And Texts

Connections 2Nd May

Octopus Energy - Worth A Punt?

Connections 1St May

When Did You Last Go To A Newsagents?

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