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tony1941

Words To Very Old Song

I am looking for the words to "Barafostus Dream" which is part of the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book. Lots of hits on Google but nobody seemd to have the text. The music is played often in recitals on...
13:27 Sat 23rd Sep 20174 answers, last by tony1941 16:43 Sun 24th Sep 2017
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trt

Am I In The Wrong With My Care Company?

I am 73, and have been having carer's twice a day, (30 min lunch & evening) for about 18 months, due to copd, and other ailments, which I pay approx £80 a month towards. When I started with them, I...
11:58 Sun 24th Sep 201716 answers, last by Eleena 17:55 Sun 24th Sep 2017
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Dizzieblonde

Humane Way Of Deterring Slugs?

I've heard of the salt torture and the beer-drowning methods but i) don't want to be needlessly cruel; ii) don't want to clear up the mess afterwards, so does anyone have any tips for deterring slugs...
23:16 Fri 25th Oct 20137 answers, last by tony1941 09:07 Fri 18th Jul 2014
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tony1941

Magnetism

I am trying to demagnetise some ball bearings so they won't tend to "clump together". Any ideas? Please see my post in Science for more details...
11:20 Tue 03rd Jun 20149 answers, last by stewey 16:42 Wed 04th Jun 2014
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tony1941

Demagnetising Ball Bearings

I've just bought (second hand) one of those clocks which move lots of ball bearings around - one a minute, with a fascinating array of tilting troughs etc. The trouble is that the balls sometimes...
11:18 Tue 03rd Jun 20144 answers, last by THECORBYLOON 01:53 Thu 05th Jun 2014
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tony1941

Cambozola Cheese

Is there some kind of problem with this stuff? I can't find it in any of our supermarkets. I last bought some months ago and am suffering from withdrawal symptoms..........
13:10 Thu 09th Aug 20124 answers, last by tony1941 14:15 Sat 11th Aug 2012
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arabbadot

charging a 12 volt drill battery from 14 volt charger

The charger for my 12volt cordless drill has stopped working. Can I connect up to a14 volt charger (using wires if the holder does not fit)?
12:37 Mon 03rd May 20104 answers, last by arabbadot 22:51 Mon 03rd May 2010
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R1Geezer

Rope tangle theory?

Has anyone heard of any theory that explains the invisible force that tangles ropes and cable when you are not looking? I mean you coil up a cable and put it in the cupboard, when you next need it, it...
17:32 Fri 30th Oct 200913 answers, last by EDDIE51 12:21 Fri 13th Nov 2009
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tony1941

3D effect on coloured LED signs

Has anyone got an explanation for why the sort of sign in food outlet windows saying "OPEN" in red LEDs witha surrounding ellipse of blue LEDs appears to have depth? The red field...
18:13 Thu 19th Feb 20098 answers, last by tony1941 20:58 Thu 05th Mar 2009
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potty64

Music

What is an Earl Scruggs Peg?
14:28 Mon 02nd Feb 20093 answers, last by tony1941 23:20 Fri 13th Feb 2009
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123bernadett

sliding patio door

Ive just gone to close this door and it has come out of the groove and i dont know how to put it back.The lip is too high to lift it over.Ant ideas as its freezing
17:42 Sun 30th Nov 20081 answer, last by tony1941 18:55 Sun 30th Nov 2008
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mirela

30 birthday

i will be 30in 2 weeks time, im thinking to do something i havnt done before. anyone can give some inspirations, at moment, things on my list are skydive and hot ballon, but they both a bit pricy...i...
12:35 Wed 02nd Jul 200811 answers, last by mirela 23:39 Thu 03rd Jul 2008
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tony1941

"blue city"

I once owned a print called this, I suspect the original was by Pierre Doutreleau. It was one of the range sold by Boots in the 1960s. Does anyone rememeber it (or still have it) as I can't find any...
20:19 Sun 11th Nov 20073 answers, last by marlinspike 01:32 Sun 10th May 2009
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tony1941

refrigeration in fiction

I read a book years ago about a man on an island(?) who built an improvised ice making machine and became fixated with the idea of introducing ice to the natives. Can anybody refresh my memory as to...
22:49 Sat 31st May 20082 answers, last by tony1941 08:41 Sun 01st Jun 2008
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eah

Echo Beach by Minette Walters

I am just about to reread this book for a book club..has anyone else read it and what is your opinion of it ?
09:47 Mon 05th May 20085 answers, last by tony1941 21:21 Wed 07th May 2008
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cerenna

Islam, dating and parents... what do I do?!

I'm a 21 year old Muslim girl, living away at university. I'm fairly lucky and have parents that are happy to let me move away and I'm moving to NYC for a year. All because they trust me. In the last...
20:45 Mon 05th May 200813 answers, last by zbearspirit 19:08 Wed 07th May 2008
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foxyfeet

Cleaning tar off of parquet flooring

Please, please does anyone know the best way to remove old tar or whatever it is, from parquet flooring blocks.? I have to replace a section of floor where an old fireplace was and have plenty of...
18:34 Sun 04th May 20084 answers, last by foxyfeet 21:12 Tue 06th May 2008
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jec

Painting a stained wood door

We have a wooden door that at some time has been stained and was also an exterior door, brought inside by means of an extension. We wish to paint it white but have been advised that it would be better...
20:35 Mon 05th May 20082 answers, last by ethandron 09:29 Wed 07th May 2008
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tropical

brand name of tv

where will i find the makers name of my Vistron tv
20:57 Mon 05th May 20081 answer, last by tony1941 22:45 Mon 05th May 2008
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huskylvr7

look up and smile

Can anyone tell me what they think of this phrase: "When life seems to be at its worst, look up and smile."
03:15 Thu 28th Feb 20081 answer, last by tony1941 22:05 Mon 05th May 2008

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