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Annoying things shopkeepers and their assistants do......

.......one happened to me this morning, instead of handing me my change the newsagent 'poured' the 4 coins into my hand as if my hand was a receptacle for collecting fruit machine winnings! Maybe I'll...

Purple_Popple

...best way to 'air' a washing machine

Hi All, I was told years ago by my mummy that after finishing all ther washing, the machine should be left with its door open, to air it and let the rubber seals dry naturally, to prevent it smellng...

joanne

freeview recorder

I don't know if i am on the right page [i'm a beginner]. does anyone know of a freeview recorder?,the one i have one and it,s a pain in the neck, it freezes up and won't do anything, we can't even...

TheScumfrog

How to change my monitor to factory setting?

When bought my Samsung SyncMaster BX2231 monitor at Christmas, I was given some options at what text looked best, and I picked which I thought look best. But now I hate it. The lettering/text seems to...

jb190281

Saturday afternoon boredom

Tv is crap, as always. I don't feel like shopping. don't feel like doing much! Anyone know of good websites where I could play games, quizzes - anything to keep me entertained? TIA!...

allen

Clamps for a workmate. Any use?

I was looking at these, from Amazon, which seem to be designed for use on workmate-type benches. I like the idea of them, but are they any use? http://www.amazon.co....qid=1296247572&sr=1-3 Thanks....

curvybird

Anagram

Anagram of WORSTEN anybody pls. Thankyou

scotman

Is absinthe safe to drink?

Hi all I have been given a bottle of absinthe(yes, really). I believe that this has an aniseed flavour/smell. I do not like aniseed and have, in the past, had to move away from people who were...

Impret-Sir

What does celeriac taste like?

Seen an interesting recipe for mixing it with mashed potato, but never tasted the stuff, whats it like?

what..the?

Hanging under wear on the washing line?

Where I hang my washing out to dry other people can see it from their house, there's even a partial view from a road. I am always unsure whether to hang my thongs up in full view? I usually try and...

thebarron

Day off

On friday what shall i do.

carlton23

Flannelette Sheets

Having just read the thread on Towels below this one,I would like to know if you should wash sheets to stop the fluff coming off them, as we have just purchased new ones and it sticks to my stubble...

jd_1984

Best Single malt......

For around £25-£30. The relative in question likes fine whiskey, but it is a regular birthday not a special one so not going OTT. Anything other than Glenfiddich/GlenMorangie, something a...

Mick-Talbot

suitable avatar needed for the pink rebel.

any suggestions? http://cdn.nextsmallt...om/thumb-13268754.jpg...

joko

horror entertainment events/venues etc

i am looking for as many horror/zombie/ghoul etc circus, events, entertainment, events shows etc as possible, anywhere in the uk, small or large can you tell me any in your area or any you have heard...

karenmac60

Maths Help needed!!!!

Ok, my daughter has maths homework that she can't work out (cos she was in EuroDisney when they covered it in class) and I don't have a clue. She has to work out the height of a triangle, from part...

scotman

Radius monitors

Hi all Does anyone here remember 'Radius' monitors? They were the ones that you could physically rotate 90 deg from landscape to portrait and the display changed automatically. I think they were...

jcaplen

Pan & Hook

Think I'm being thick but can't get the answer! The clue is GO AWAY! and contains either pan or hook. Can anyone put me out of my misery..............please!...

dance2trance

Where can I get 'ebony' wood dye?

I want to touch up my 1980's furniture which is black or ebony. No black dye in DIY shops. Most curious.

spotit3

Shade for old table lamp

I have a lovely old table lamp but unfortunately the shade is now so thin and waxy I have managed to put a hole in it. Unlike all my other lamp shades it does not sit on with the little ring srewed...

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