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Julian Graves voucher Daily Express Feb 8ty

Help! I cut this coupon (page 60, Daily Express of 8th Feb) for my elderly mum to get her supply of nuts, berries etc but the dog did something unmentionable on it when it fluttered to the floor (the...
05:54 Fri 15th Feb 2008
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can I get my deposit back, or, what should I do

I ordered some furniture back in Nov and paid a ?200 deposit, delivery stated to be 6-8 weeks. Still waiting and after numbers of alternative promised dates, I have discovered the retailer may be in...
12:49 Fri 01st Feb 20088 answers, last by corrideo 13:55 Sat 02nd Feb 2008
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Fitted sheet for large single mattress

Have just bought myself a fab new single bed but the luxury deep mattress is 95cm wide and 23cm deep; this means most standard single fitted sheets at 90cm are too small. Help! Any ideas, apart from...
13:00 Sat 08th Sep 20074 answers, last by corrideo 16:36 Sun 09th Sep 2007
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Bronzes at the base of Nelson's column...

Where can I find images of the four bronzes on the base of Nelson's column? I cannot get to London myself to take photos and a search of the internet has revealed only one of the four, the Trafalgar...
02:43 Tue 04th Sep 20073 answers, last by Zacsmaster 14:45 Tue 04th Sep 2007
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Non slip mat for lap tray

Hi I have one of those beanbag lap trays, SO useful, with a sort of tacky mesh mat cut to size on it. Brilliant, means your mug doesn't slip off the side! But I need another mat for a friend in need,...
23:46 Fri 23rd Feb 200712 answers, last by corrideo 16:42 Sat 03rd Mar 2007
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How to open/disconnect Perma Plug

Hi I have a weatherproof set of Xmas tree lights left outdoors, to put them up a "spark" took off the plastic moulded (two pin) plus, poked the wire thru a convenient hole in a wall,...
10:34 Wed 09th Feb 20051 answer, last by sddsddean 21:10 Wed 09th Feb 2005
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ARMCHAIR WORK BAG

I saw a lovely bag at Standen (NT) this weekend. It consisted of a roomy gathered fabric bag with a "bean bag" sewn into the fabric at the other end to give it weight, looked a bit like a saddle bag....
03:16 Mon 23rd Aug 20041 answer, last by SteveD 11:58 Mon 23rd Aug 2004
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GRANDMOTHER CLOCK WEIGHT PROBLEM

One of the weights has come off my grandmother clock. There is a little hook at the top, and a brass chain with a loop into which it goes. I have reconnected it but when I haul it up to the top, there...
18:55 Sun 27th Jun 20042 answers, last by woofgang 08:58 Tue 29th Jun 2004
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Where to find garment covers (plastic)?

I like to store my blouses and jackets in clear plastic covers in the wardrobe, usually buy these thru Lakeland but they have discontinued them. Apart from those horrid flimsy ones from the dry...
03:02 Sun 20th Jun 20048 answers, last by corrideo 01:44 Fri 25th Jun 2004
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Yorkshire puddings in the microwave?

Help! Elderly British expat lady seeks guidance in making Yorkshire puddings using only microwave oven. Can it be done? would appreciate advice/suggestions. Hoping to recreate a taste of home with...
03:01 Sun 20th Jun 20045 answers, last by corrideo 01:46 Fri 25th Jun 2004
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how to clean stained ceramic teapot?

My everyday china teapot is badly stained with tannin, probably made worse as I live in a hard water area. Have tried old tip of Steradent tabs, maybe helped a bit but not much. Any other wise heads...
02:51 Fri 02nd Jan 20045 answers, last by eggcup5 15:45 Thu 08th Jan 2004
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Used Royal Mail stamps

I am sure there must be a charity which collects these used stamps for their funds in Kent? I was saving them for a local collector but they have now moved. Any suggestions??
02:13 Sun 14th Dec 20035 answers, last by hippie 00:27 Tue 03rd Aug 2004
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when and how to prune passionflower?

my passion flower is running rampant, lovely flowers but scrambling all over the place. can i cut it back without jeopardising it?
14:50 Thu 14th Aug 20035 answers, last by corrideo 09:24 Sat 16th Aug 2003
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fridge temperature

How cold should a fridge be? Mine feels cold, items seem OK, but thermometer test (two separate thermometers) read between 11 and 15C. Surely this is too warm, as some foods say 2C-5C on the labels?...
14:44 Thu 14th Aug 20034 answers, last by corrideo 18:16 Sun 24th Aug 2003
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Stop smearing on windows

Help! My window cleaner has retired and I am left to do them myself! I have spent heavily on scrim, squeegee, lint free cloths and all sorts of fluid which claim to leave twinkly bright smear free...
21:09 Mon 05th May 20039 answers, last by corrideo 00:24 Thu 08th May 2003
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Battery wall clock won't tick!

My rather elderly battery wall clock stopped, I replaced the battery (which was very low) but now I cannot get it started. What to try? Help!
15:55 Sun 16th Feb 20037 answers, last by mikewith 10:39 Fri 21st Feb 2003
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SLIP MAT FOR PORTABLE TV

Hi there. I am trying to find a mat or similar to stand my 14' portable tv on, which will provide easy movement as it needs to be moved across a kitchen worktop several times a week and occasionally...
01:51 Sat 21st Dec 20023 answers, last by woodpam 11:27 Fri 03rd Jan 2003

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