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Blocking tears

Did you know that focussing your eyes up towards the ceiling blocks tear ducts and stops you from crying? I've been told this and tried it at a Memorial mass recently and it really worked. What...

Andy008

I am shortly going to Spain on holiday, I don't smoke myself, but assuming I buy 4000 cigarettes to sell in the UK, how much will I pay per carton in Spain, and how much could I sell them for in the...

marton

Marrows

Does anyone have any recipes for marrows, stuffed or otherwise?

nfn

Huge Inflatable Paddling Pool

I've got one of those enourmous paddling pools so we can all enjoy the summer in the water. How do I keep the water clean? A friend said that a small amount of bleach added will keep the water clear...

sledmere

limescale on a toilet

How do I remove limescale from a toilet - I have tried equal parts of white vinegar and water and rubbed with a soft brush to no avail.

ceebee007

Lily Pollen

Whilst gardening today, I leant over a pot of lillies to get at some weeds and have managed to completely cover half of the front of a white T shirt in lily pollen! (Yes, I know, how stupid was...

Scullywoo

Moving Abroad

Where do we start? My Partner and I are seriously considering upping sticks and moving abroad. We don't know where or how though! Can anybody help with websites or contacts or how to go about...

privacybill

Lavender

Taking cuttings from lavender.............

jjoy

My heartfelt condolences to all Londoners from Chicago USA

We Americans are praying for all of Britain and especially all Londoners. We so admire your courage. Your tragedy brings us tears. I and many others in Chicago and the suburbs took the train to...

billearly

Online shopping for expats

Would any of you lovely people know of a website I could order bedding from for delivery in europe .i.e sheets,padded bedspreads etc.

lukey121

Pimms

What is Pimms made of?

chazza55

Anthony Warrel Thompson health grill

Hi, I am thinking of getting one of these health grills. The one I am looking at in particular is the AWT HG11 made by Breville as it has removable grill plates whereas the George Foreman ones do not....

Hgrove

Ikea kitchen

A few people told me Ikea kitchens are perfectly good quality, no need to pay over the odds for other makes, whereas someone else told me they are not sturdy or good quality and are made to last a...

davegreen

carpets

when a carpet has had a chair on it for a few weeks it leaves a pot hole in the carpet.we have just purchased a new suite and the pot holes are evident how do you erase them without lifting the...

natalie_1982

Bernard Matthews Turkey Ham

Does anyone else feel physically sick at this advert? I mean, seriously, if you just get in from a hard day at work I think the 'meal' I would like to eat least in the world would be turkey ham...

Impret-Sir

Any home jam makers out there?

My wife and I have made our own jam for years, using some powdered pectin, called simply "Pec" that she brought with her from Belgium. Now that has run out and we have tried so called "pec-sugar" from...

crisgal

mucky greens

I HATE washing lettuce and cabbage - has anyone got a secret way of doing this? I can't stand fishing around in the water for the little bits of shredded leaf. Yes, I know you can buy it ready washed,...

pixi

Quick and easy summer recipes

Has anyone got any quick, easy summer recipes, apart from just salad. We both work til about 6.30 so by the time were home and bathed etc its getting quite late. Thanks...

lardiearse

Ice Cream - Can you remember

Does any one remember an ice cream in the 70's call ed the Lolly Gobble Choc Bomb. It had a chocolate coating, ice cream and jelly inside...

docwatto

Changing House Names

We are moving to a new house and we want to change what it is called. Are there any special procedures? Who do we have to notify?

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