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Channel Swim

What a fantastic achievement by David Walliams to swim the English Channel. It would be outstanding for a professional athlete but his effort deserves the highest praise. Other 'celebs' may open...
22:19 Tue 04th Jul 20066 answers, last by heathfield 09:12 Wed 05th Jul 2006
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Francesco's Italy

I've done it again........Missed last nights final episode of Francesco's Italy. Does anybody know if there is a repeat scheduled soon? I've checked out the RT and cannot see anything. Many thanks in...
17:56 Mon 03rd Jul 20061 answer, last by Want-to-know 09:42 Thu 06th Jul 2006
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Garaged car

I'm sure this question must have been asked many times in the past but can't find any earlier references. My car will not be used for eight weeks this summer. Should I disconnect the battery or is it...
07:49 Sun 25th Jun 20063 answers, last by waimarie 17:08 Sun 25th Jun 2006
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War of the World

I missed half of the Niall Ferguson programme, War of the World, last night. Does anybody know if this is to be repeated anywhere soon?? many thanks in advance.
07:22 Tue 20th Jun 20062 answers, last by waimarie 17:30 Tue 20th Jun 2006
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Many Thanks LeMarchand & Dot

Hi LeMarchand & Dot, My original question regarding 'The Tales of Hoffman' film is now at least two pages back and you may not check back that far, hence this separate thread!! Appreciated your...
07:36 Sat 03rd Jun 20068 answers, last by waimarie 07:29 Mon 05th Jun 2006
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Tales of Hoffman

Can anyone suggest a source for the Powell & Pressburger film, Tales of Hoffman? I have looked at Amazon but seems rather pricey and cannot locate any other source. Any suggestions most welcome.
18:19 Wed 31st May 20063 answers, last by LeMarchand 10:37 Thu 01st Jun 2006
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Coffee Supply

On trips to France over the past couple of years I have been able to maintain a regular supply of Lavazza 'Mattino' ground coffee in 250g packs. Unfortunately, it is not possible this year and...
07:02 Fri 05th May 20064 answers, last by waimarie 07:23 Sat 06th May 2006
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Disconnecting PC

I shall be away for about eight weeks and not sure whether to completely isolate my PC, i.e. pull the plug or just switch off and leave in the normal way. Any advice please.
07:18 Tue 02nd May 20064 answers, last by waimarie 17:24 Tue 02nd May 2006
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It's only a word

This is one for the English grammar nuts. A couple of threads earlier 'FINA' asked a question about a wedding 'invite'. Is this correct? Isn't the word 'invite' a verb - 'to invite' so shouldn't it...
07:30 Mon 24th Apr 200616 answers, last by Quizmonster 16:35 Tue 25th Apr 2006
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Pictures & People

It might be a little early to start worrying about tatty rollox, but where is he?? I look forward to regular visits to his art gallery so am feeling a bit deprived at the moment.
07:58 Sun 23rd Apr 2006
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Kuala Lumpur stopovers

Everybody has been very helpful with information for our trip to NZ later in the year. I am now hoping to include a one or two night stopover in Kuala Lumpur which should split the journey quite...
18:29 Tue 18th Apr 20068 answers, last by waimarie 07:43 Thu 20th Apr 2006
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NZ flights

I am planning to visit NZ in late August and the most convenient starting point is Humberside Airport. The route offered is with KLM via Amsterdam. I am not too keen on this but notice that all the...
08:06 Sat 15th Apr 200610 answers, last by dzug 21:11 Sun 16th Apr 2006
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Venice

I have been intrigued how they built the city of Venice in the swamp / lagoon. I can understand the depth is possibly very shallow but, even nowadays with all our technology, to drive piles and then...
16:51 Thu 13th Apr 20066 answers, last by rojash 09:41 Fri 14th Apr 2006
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Parliament

I know I'm going to regret this but, am really stumped with DTGK, 37d. 'adjourn a session of Parliament without dissolving it'. I have googled but interestingly only discovered that free snuff is...
08:24 Sun 02nd Apr 20062 answers, last by waimarie 17:31 Sun 02nd Apr 2006
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drains & sewerage

I have heard that the council/water company are responsible for outside drains on properties over a certain age whereas it is the responsibility of the house owner on more modern properties. Does...
07:42 Wed 29th Mar 20064 answers, last by waimarie 07:58 Thu 30th Mar 2006
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London City Airport

Quite by chance we had to meet our daugfhter at London City Airport off a flight from Switzerland. I was amazed (and delighted) at the ease and smoothness of this delightful,central airport. So much...
08:13 Wed 22nd Mar 20066 answers, last by waimarie 07:40 Fri 24th Mar 2006
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coffee and tea

I have heard that used ground coffee and tea dregs are beneficial to plants. Is this true and if so, what sort of proportion is used? I am sure this question must have been asked before but cannot...
07:47 Fri 24th Feb 200610 answers, last by waimarie 22:27 Sat 04th Mar 2006
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Fishy

Being adventurous we have decided to try some pollock. It looks okay in the raw state and shall try a variety of simple methods to see how it shapes up. This may sound silly but it is a new fish to me...
07:39 Fri 24th Feb 20065 answers, last by waimarie 07:49 Sat 25th Feb 2006
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Central Heating/Hot Water

This has most probably been asked before but will check before I press the 'go' button. During the colder winter months I leave the CH on from 0530 to 2230, same applies to the HW. This means there is...
12:29 Wed 08th Feb 20068 answers, last by ianess 17:33 Fri 10th Feb 2006
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Commonwealth Games Anthem

After some 18 replies to an earlier question on sports teams anthems, we do not seem to have an answer to individual countries of the UK. Does anybody know yet what anthem has been selected when (if)...
17:45 Tue 07th Feb 200610 answers, last by waimarie 07:50 Sun 12th Feb 2006

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