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Um...do they have a 'scrap' value, though? I recently rediscovered a boxful of old English coins, everything from ha'pennies to crowns, but from what I read it's illegal to melt down coins of the realm, so unless they're commemorative coins, they're worthless. Of course, it's probably only...

In the end I went for something which I believe is quite neutral. I ordered an afternoon tea pack from M&S, which basically has biscuits and cakes in it in a gift box. I can't see how that can possibly be misconstrued as anything other than a token of thanks.I did the exact same one for my...

We got up to 62 mph at around 07:00 but apart from the noise our roof remained intact.

Pfftt... why don't they check their facts? "40 years ago", my bottom. It was just a wink ago when we were waiving our shiffon wrist scarves to Neun and Neunzig luftballon...

In the Deep South America (and possibly other States) most houses had suspended floors as they had crawl spaces for air circulation. Here we are on a concrete slab with concrete ceilings.

Mathematically, it's close to 50/50. Practically, it depends what you've promised to do if you lose

And just like that, the Americans launch their own spy balloon.

Judging by the black staining there has been a fair bit of wear going on, it cant be a case of metal on PVC, the PVC parts must have metal inserts, I would have thought.Possibly? Challenger Rebated double glazing butt hinges for upvc doors. (handlesandhinges.co.uk)

The deeds will almost certainly be what they call “silent”, which means: NOBODY knows anything ... until a serious accident occurs; then, suddenly you’ll be amazed how many parties will blame each other.As far as taking matters into your own hands, be careful: even at the point where branches...

Went again, last night to a lovely Robert Burns supper. Awesome music. good bagpipes , food, and conversation. Beautiful old setting, house built in 1890 with lovely fireplaces, wood trims etc.

They are excellent Michael you are talented.

I don't want a smart meter, why, well we get enough power cuts in a year we don't want someone else doing we'll cut them off to save some eleey, with the amount of cuts we've had it will add up to more an a few hours and we don't get paid for it

2 x Apple Puffs . To have with a dollop of cream tonightJenny namaste

I've just started a thread for adverts you dislike What Advertisements Do You Dislike/Hate?

Thank you all for the friendly greetings.

Hive is finally back up, after more than 12 hours.

Some good posts on here, thanks folks.We saw a cheap deal advertised for Calella on the Costa brava. At first I was not really excited by it. I've been to the Costa brava region of Spain a few times as a kid, and loved it, but I'd read it's developed a lot since then and might be a bit like...

Yes mine was snow blindness @Jiffy , probably reflected U/V, not the same as welding but worrying at the time.