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Rotary vs hover mower??

I currently have a flymo hover mower like the flymo 300 but an older version, hubby says it's like pushing a trolley thru treacle and it's struggling now to cut so I wanted to buy the rotary type with...

pixi-

saying that do your head in

which do your head in? at work a woman always says 'at the end of the day' before just about anything she says.... its now brushed off on people and they all seem to say it.... either that or 'what it...

wolf63

Dodgy plumbing?

I am having trouble with the plumbing in my bathroom which is on the third floor. The initial problem was that, during the recent major freeze, my waste water pipe froze at some point and the water...

Palustris

Stopping an unwanted phone call!

Not sure if this is the right section but here goes. We keep getting called by a company trying to get in touch with our son. Now for various reasons we are not really in touch with him and getting a...

xstitcher

low hot water pressure

I have low hot water pressure on both taps connected to my hot water tank. I have also just spotted a large damp spot by the skirting just outside the bathroom which appeared a day or so after the...

codswallop

Boat race

How much would a Cambridge/Oxford boat cost???

janzman

OARSome power...

...are the oars used in the boat race for example all the same or do they vary in size and weight depending on the size, weight and strength of the rower.

rhinoinyork

rhubarb

we bought some rhubarb last year, and it grew well. this year however, it has already run to seed, does anybody know why? thanks in anticipation...

owen1999

STERILISED GARDEN MANURE BOUGHT LAST YEAR BAGGED FROM A GARDEN CENTRE

cAN i USE THIS WHERE I AM GROWING MY ROOT CROPSNOW

hallj1

Shares sale.

If I have say a share certificate for 100 shares ,how do I sell say 50 shares?.How do I get a certificate for the remaining 50 shares? Can someone please explain.Thanks.

rona-barclay

when do I plant

Can I plant young cherry blossom trees now. They are currently in pots which have been soaked with rain and now it is very cold again. Also I have some perennials which have been in pots since last...

johnk

can I use my bus pass in London?

I have a halton bus pass which is supposed to nationwide but does it cover London buses or tube?

cassa333

Pumpkin plants

Last year I kept the seeds from our pumpkins and have planted a few (20) in individual loo rolls and they have come up a treat. Most are a good three inches and I just wanted to know when to plant...

beeseejay

Spaces in the hedge.

I've just spent two weeks severely cutting back a hedge of hawthorn and blackthorn. It is now mainly 'young trees' with not a lot of growth low down. I would like some hedging to fill in the gaps...

R1Geezer

Online share trading account

Can anyone suggest a good one. Also how do their charges compare with the traditional system of phoning he broker. Any experienced online traders offer any insights? thanks

Dinger2

Cleaning Dentures

Can anybody give me any tips on cleaning my denture.Of course I soak them overnight every night,but I'm begining to think the makers of that well-known cleaning tablet s/dent are adding some dodgy...

waterbabe

stop tap leaking

do I have to contact the water board for my leaking stop tap or can I get a plumber many thanks...

HabDabs

Should the Fatties and Smokers get treatment on the NHS

Who will be next on the list ? Who shoud go on the list ? Is it fair to the rest of us that smelly people who ride a motorbike which is an unsafe form of transport receive hospital treatment when they...

sam182

Secret to lovely scones?

Does anyone know any tips etc for the best scones? I go to several cafes for a scone, but they all seem so different, some are soft and moist but others can be quite crumbly.