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I'm A Grump Today

Not my usual bright and breezy ray of sunshine. Don't no why. Will my mood improve or will I be a tetch all day?

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Nyt Word Games

Very disappointed that Letter Boxed is now subscription only. I have been playing Wordle, Connections and Letter Boxed daily. Do you think they will become subs only, too?

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Harking Back To 60S Childhood

Does anyone remember these? I don't know what they are called. My niece and nephew had folding sort of laminated boards with a square grid. Each board was themed - trees, birds, dog breeds,... ...

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Any Re-Upholsterers / Sofa Repairers Here?

My sofas sprung seats that have lost their spring. I have contacted two companies and both will repair by removing the cage of springs and replacing with foam. Is this the best / right way to add... ...

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Is There A Word You Can't Say Properly?

Mine is lure. When I say it, it sounds really ugly and rhymes with 'sewer'. Allure is even worse.

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My Wife Can't Stand Jonathon Ross - But She's Watching His Programme Now

Guess why

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6 Tuner Pvr

We currently use Virgin Media boxes that can record 6 channels at the same time. Is there an equivalent Freeview PVR? I can't find one and PVRs are going out of favour

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Toast !

It's National Toast Day, I recommend a toast sandwich to celebrate. One slice of toast between two slices of untoasted bread. How would you eat your toast?

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Emigrant Or Ex-Pats?

What's the difference?

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Problem With Duckduckgo Browser

My wife uses DDG on her PC and is keen to stick with it but she plays a FB game now and again and there is an icon to make the game full screen, which she needs. Since yesterday, clicking the full... ...

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Wordament

If you play this game have you been able to open today's daily challenge? It won't load on any of my devices

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1% Club Fail - Possible Spoilers

Sailed through it last week, today dropped out early but still believe I was right and they were wrong. How did you do?

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New Shop Made Me Laugh

A new independent convenience has opened in my local 'high street'. The shop sign states it sells: Soft drinks, snacks, fresh bread, milk, Tabasco and vapes

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Why Aren't You In The Pub?

It's Friday night, you can have a lie in tomorrow so why aren't you in your local or a trendy city centre pub or bargain basement Weather spoons? 29 pubs a week are closing in the UK. Why is it... ...

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So Angry - Energy Price Cap, April

Hurrah! The cost per unit of electricity is coming down, as predicted but the standing charges are increasing. Very disappointed and angry about it BBC News - Typical energy bill to fall £238 a... ...

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Gas & Electricity Outfox The Market

By far the cheapest quote for me, no exit fees - should I? I've never heard of them https://www.outfoxthemarket.co.uk/quote/view ...

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Baking - Rubbing In Butter To Flour For Cakes

Such an easy thing to do, but can be time consuming. What is the best gadget to use for this, or is it always better by hand? I usually use butter but sometimes use a 'baking spread'.

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Strictly's Robin Windsor Has Died, 44

Another shock for me. He came across as a nice chap and was obviously fit and healthy. RIP, Robin

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Virgin Landline - How Does It Work?

Another question about landlines has prompted this - I have often wondered about it. I don't have a BT telephone line at home. It came down many years ago in a storm and has never been... ...

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I've Been Saying It Wrong!

Such a short word to mispronounce but I've just found out I've managed to. How do you say it? AGUE

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I'm A Grump Today

Nyt Word Games

Harking Back To 60S Childhood

Any Re-Upholsterers / Sofa Repairers Here?

Is There A Word You Can't Say Properly?

My Wife Can't Stand Jonathon Ross - But She's Watching His Programme Now

6 Tuner Pvr

Toast !

Emigrant Or Ex-Pats?

Problem With Duckduckgo Browser

Wordament

1% Club Fail - Possible Spoilers

New Shop Made Me Laugh

Why Aren't You In The Pub?

So Angry - Energy Price Cap, April

Gas & Electricity Outfox The Market

Baking - Rubbing In Butter To Flour For Cakes

Strictly's Robin Windsor Has Died, 44

Virgin Landline - How Does It Work?

I've Been Saying It Wrong!

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