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Is it me or Vista.

I had delivered, yesterday, a new 'Laptop' which had been pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium. However, whilst I have re-established my Internet facillities via Virgin.net I appear to have a...
20:20 Sun 30th Sep 20074 answers, last by vivandorron 18:55 Tue 02nd Oct 2007
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Buying a new computer.

My 5yr old 'Notebook' computer (Ei System) has fully crashed. and cannot be restored for operation on Windows XP. The problem appears to be a failure of the 'motherboard' or HD.according to the...
20:39 Mon 24th Sep 20078 answers, last by vivandorron 20:57 Sun 30th Sep 2007
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Pudding, Dessert, or Afters.!!!

How do you finish off a cooked evening meal.? Coffee and Liqueurs perhaps.!! We do not have any set rules and, as O.A.Ps, it came as a suprise to us that our niece and husband (both in their 30s)...
19:38 Sat 22nd Sep 200710 answers, last by vivandorron 22:51 Wed 26th Sep 2007
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A braking squeak.

Our five year old Seat Leon 1.6 was serviced last week and immediately passed its MOT.( Bought new..only used 13,000 miles.) However, there is a slight squeak in one of the brakes when gently slowing...
21:16 Thu 20th Sep 20074 answers, last by vivandorron 20:58 Sat 22nd Sep 2007
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Freezing Fridge!!

Why does our fridge produce lower temperatures during summer months? Milk starts to freeze if the thermostat control is not altered and items, such as boiled potatoes, can become like blocks of ice,...
18:50 Wed 15th Aug 20073 answers, last by rojash 21:40 Thu 16th Aug 2007
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Fridge/freezer, freezing

Why does our fridge produce lower temperature during summer months? Milk starts to freeze if the thermostat control is not altered and items, such as boiled potatoes, can become like blocks if ice....
18:10 Mon 13th Aug 20072 answers, last by vivandorron 19:06 Wed 15th Aug 2007
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What Car?

My wife and I drive a five year old 'Seat Leon'. However, being O.A.Ps we feel it would be appropriate for us to change to a smaller car. It is the case, that we would wish to have a smaller vehicle...
19:57 Sun 29th Jul 20076 answers, last by vivandorron 19:10 Mon 30th Jul 2007
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Anything but the Kitchen Sink

Apart from the sink and stove, what items of kitchen equipment would you replace immediately; or those you can now do without. e.g. Microwaves...Originally, I thought they were gimmicky, but would...
18:53 Fri 20th Jul 200712 answers, last by vivandorron 21:03 Sun 22nd Jul 2007
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Is MSG a flavouring for thee.?

We occasionally use MSG (monosodium glutamate ) as a flavour enhancer; especially if we are cooking vegetarian dishes. MSG is used a lot by manufacturers of ready prepared meals and certainly does...
19:26 Sat 02nd Jun 200713 answers, last by vivandorron 13:11 Sun 10th Jun 2007
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Crispy Chicken perhaps!!

I prefer meat being overcooked than undercooked. Consequently I always go over the recommended time. This evening, I put a chicken in the oven as an item to be eaten as cold meat over the next few...
22:10 Sat 21st Apr 20076 answers, last by vivandorron 18:28 Sun 22nd Apr 2007
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Lawn in a lifetime!!

I am an OAP who, for most of my life, has tried to cultivate a perfect lawn. Consequently, I would appreciate any better advice than the following:- American couple visiting a stately home in u.k. and...
18:40 Fri 20th Apr 20072 answers, last by vivandorron 15:39 Sat 21st Apr 2007
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Salutary Salads.

Acknowledging that summer salads are somewhat salutary, I would be interested to know of the unusual items which you throw into your salad server. For instance, if Nasturtiums are growing in my...
15:59 Sat 31st Mar 20072 answers, last by vivandorron 17:56 Sun 01st Apr 2007
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Spinach Specials.

Recently, BBWCHATT suggested that we try scrambling spinach with eggs. We did and it's delicious. http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Food-and-Drink/ Question376914.html This evening we had for our meal,...
19:21 Sat 24th Mar 20077 answers, last by vivandorron 00:05 Mon 26th Mar 2007
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Files & Folders.

Whenever I save pages of written information from Internet sites, they mostly download with accompanying folders. So, if I only wish to save the written material, I throw the folder into the recycle...
14:41 Tue 20th Mar 20076 answers, last by vivandorron 22:55 Thu 22nd Mar 2007
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Cooks and Chefs.

Is there really any difference between a Cook and a Chef.? Nowadays, pubs have 'Chefs' who produce enjoyable meals from commercially prepared dishes; which are then 'cooked in the kitchen'. Even...
19:18 Sat 17th Mar 20074 answers, last by vivandorron 15:40 Sun 18th Mar 2007
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Tyres and Wheels.

At present, I have a 4/5yr old 1.6 Seat Leon I am now considering a smaller car and, not being badge conscious, am considering buying a 1.4 Seat Ibiza; either the 'Sport' with alloy wheels fitted with...
15:57 Tue 13th Mar 20072 answers, last by vivandorron 21:18 Tue 13th Mar 2007
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Olive Oil or...?

I've never really taken to Olive Oil for cooking. Perhaps it's something 'Freudian' because I remember as a young lad ( many years back ) being given spoonfuls of the stuff to do me good. ( or was it...
21:10 Sat 10th Mar 200712 answers, last by vivandorron 01:22 Wed 06th Jun 2007
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Misleading Menu Monnikers.

Monnikers (names) of some traditional food items can, unfortunately, give the wrong impression. For instance, Laverbread bears no relationship to any form of bread. It is basically boiled seaweed and...
15:20 Mon 05th Mar 20078 answers, last by vivandorron 12:24 Tue 06th Mar 2007
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Carrot Cooking Comments

My wife and I are 'wayward welsh'. Consequently, we do not have the traditional hot roast 'dinner' at mid-day on a Sunday; but have a 'slap-up' meal, at home, every Saturday evening....'Slap-up' yes,...
20:16 Sat 03rd Mar 200713 answers, last by vivandorron 20:53 Sat 12th May 2007

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