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Boiler Cutting Out

I have a Grant multi pass combi boiler. A little over a week ago I ran out of fuel. Bought a couple of drums and there was enough in there to keep me going. Bought a couple more drums at the weekend...
16:22 Mon 12th Mar 201812 answers, last by The Builder 18:17 Mon 12th Mar 2018
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Moving House Essentials

Count down begins. I am living in box and packing tape hell. Get the keys at the weekend - my friend and I will be over at the new place to give it the once over and put up curtains etc prior to me...
11:39 Mon 12th Mar 201863 answers, last by Hymie 21:33 Mon 12th Mar 2018
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Fao Sqad - Update For Info On Fil

Sqad - further to your very helpful advice yesterday I have just been informed that FIL has in fact had a heart attack and is being kept in. Completely agree with your prognosis, but just wanted to...
22:25 Fri 09th Mar 20184 answers, last by anneasquith 15:08 Sat 10th Mar 2018
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Have A Rant Thread

I am in need of a proper good rant. 1) Mr BM's 83 y/o father has had a number of falls over the last few weeks. Doctor has not attended once despite saying they would. STB FIL is now in hospital. 2) a...
15:59 Thu 08th Mar 201882 answers, last by spathiphyllum 18:00 Sat 10th Mar 2018
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Heating Oil Container

I've run out of oil. In 7 to 10 days I can have a delivery. Which is pointless as I am moving out in 14 days. I reckon 50l of oil carefully rationed will do me. I know where I can buy it. Problem is...
21:07 Mon 05th Mar 201814 answers, last by tonyav 22:47 Mon 05th Mar 2018
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What's Tingling Your Tastebuds Today?

I've decided to pack up early. Sadly it is freezer roulette for me for tonight. But I am cooking braised steak au poivre, boulangere spuds and a red velvet cake for us for tomorrow (I have a long and...
18:00 Tue 27th Feb 201844 answers, last by DTCwordfan 19:48 Tue 27th Feb 2018
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Am I Being Overly Cautious?

Now, just set aside the idea that I know a bit about the law. On a personal level, I am just negotiating with a potential landlord over the rent of a property. There is no agent involved. I am going...
18:05 Tue 20th Feb 201812 answers, last by Davemano 01:19 Wed 21st Feb 2018
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Reasons To Be Cheerful

Mine are:- It's Friday The sun is shining The birds in the garden are loving it (seen lots this morning) Got a weekend off Hope to do a deal tomorrow on a house Spending the weekend with my man and we...
12:44 Fri 16th Feb 201846 answers, last by jakep 20:06 Fri 16th Feb 2018
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A Gentle Reminder

It is Valentine's Day tomorrow. Make your loved one's day special. PS, to the men, 14 March is not far off, this is your first chance to get in the OH's good books! I just wrote a poem for my man :)...
16:26 Tue 13th Feb 201820 answers, last by spathiphyllum 17:22 Tue 13th Feb 2018
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Birdsong Identifier Apps

Has anyone used any of these apps? Are they any good? Any particular one you could recommend? I've got loads of birds in my garden and I have the odd one or two sounds/songs that I dont recognise and...
14:36 Tue 13th Feb 20185 answers, last by ladybirder 16:19 Tue 13th Feb 2018
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Thatched Houses - Pros And Cons

Do any of you live in a thatched house or have you ever done so? We are looking to rent as an interim measure and have found a lovely thatched farmhouse. What problems are there with thatch? Bear in...
11:05 Tue 13th Feb 201838 answers, last by Barmaid 13:01 Tue 13th Feb 2018
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I'm Not A Pheasant Plucker

Well actually I soon will be. Was given a brace last week. I think they were shot about a week ago last Tuesday. I've hung them. The OH says hang them until their heads drop off. But then they will be...
17:45 Thu 25th Jan 201817 answers, last by ToraToraTora 00:14 Fri 26th Jan 2018
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Another Hijack

Ed. I keep getting hijacked by this.ONLY on AB....
16:42 Tue 23rd Jan 2018
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What's For Dinner/supper/tea/your Evening Meal (Whatever You Call It)

Two part question:- What's your food for tonight? I've got lots of veg, some bacon, pancetta, mushrooms and cheese. I was meant to be having haggis neeps and tatties but I forgot to take the haggis...
16:33 Tue 23rd Jan 201848 answers, last by murraymints 20:07 Tue 23rd Jan 2018
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Heating Oil And Boiler

Like an idiot, I ran out of heating oil on Sunday. It was meant to be delivered today. I wasnt here this morning. They often leave a delivery note poking through the door but it could have blown away....
13:17 Tue 23rd Jan 201816 answers, last by Barmaid 16:40 Tue 23rd Jan 2018
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House Nicknames

A friend and I have always nicknamed our houses. The current place is known as Bodgit Cottage because the person who remodelled it obviously lived under the deluded belief that he was good at DIY. The...
11:53 Wed 17th Jan 201823 answers, last by tamborine 00:58 Fri 19th Jan 2018
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Saggy Bottom

Not mine, the sofa (but I got your attention). I've a two seater sofa. It's not had that much use really but I think the bottom has gone - the cushions seem to disappear and if you sit on it you just...
11:05 Wed 17th Jan 20184 answers, last by mallyh 14:09 Wed 17th Jan 2018
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Another Hijack Ed

Been getting this one tonight ed. Only seems to be a prob on my phone http://rewards.amazon.com-rewards-for-users.amazon-reward.net/lp/winiphone7-amazon/?d=Zd0ODjJ7u0WI1HpGqJHmfnJ8MS...
01:07 Wed 17th Jan 201810 answers, last by AB Editor 13:23 Wed 17th Jan 2018
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Breakfast

One of my big downfalls is I skip breakfast. I do try very hard to force down some toast or some cereal or some yoghurt but the truth is, I dont really like this stuff. I do quite enjoy a continental...
22:30 Tue 02nd Jan 2018112 answers, last by jourdain2 23:42 Thu 04th Jan 2018
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Resolutions Or Plans Or Take It As It Comes?

Happy New Year to you all. Hope those of you with hangovers are feeling less delicate now. Have you made any resolutions? If not resolutions have you made plans of things you would like to do or...
14:39 Mon 01st Jan 201820 answers, last by Jahulaye 17:37 Tue 02nd Jan 2018

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