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  1. Jenny namaste
    Agree x 7

    World Cup Ladies Football

    Hmmm. It is a rare occasion that I watch sports. Let alone soccer but I happened to see some of the match and I actually thought the gals were more interesting than the games played by the other...
    Hmmm. It is a rare occasion that I watch sports. Let alone soccer but I happened to see some of the match and I actually thought the gals were more interesting than the games played by the other gender. I was rooting for the English ladies because my Mother was English and it would be disloyal...
    Hmmm. It is a rare occasion that I watch sports. Let alone soccer but I happened to see some of the match and I actually thought the gals were more interesting than the games played by the other gender. I was rooting for the English ladies...
    Hmmm. It is a rare occasion that I watch sports. Let alone soccer but I happened to see some of the match and I actually thought the gals were more interesting than the games played by the other...
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  2. Marley Farley

    WIND TURBINES......

    In Boris & Jeremy we trust, or do we:love30:
    In Boris & Jeremy we trust, or do we:love30:
    In Boris & Jeremy we trust, or do we:love30:
    In Boris & Jeremy we trust, or do we:love30:
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  3. wiseowl

    Advice on purchasing a soundbar

    The speakers in my Panasonic Viera TV point downwards.. The Panasonic soundbar for my TV, if I put it in front of my TV the way it is supposed to be positioned on a TV table. would mean they...
    The speakers in my Panasonic Viera TV point downwards.. The Panasonic soundbar for my TV, if I put it in front of my TV the way it is supposed to be positioned on a TV table. would mean they point upwards.Neither I considered ideal.That's why I raised the TV and turned the soundbar on...
    The speakers in my Panasonic Viera TV point downwards.. The Panasonic soundbar for my TV, if I put it in front of my TV the way it is supposed to be positioned on a TV table. would mean they point upwards.Neither I considered ideal....
    The speakers in my Panasonic Viera TV point downwards.. The Panasonic soundbar for my TV, if I put it in front of my TV the way it is supposed to be positioned on a TV table. would mean they...
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  4. Doghouse Riley

    "Don't You See Some Sights, When You Haven't Got Your Gun?"

    This house has been smoke free since we moved here in 2001 and our Bucks house was smoke free since 1986 when I got cancer. Previously t'other half smoked up to 80 a day (yes eighty) but quit...
    This house has been smoke free since we moved here in 2001 and our Bucks house was smoke free since 1986 when I got cancer. Previously t'other half smoked up to 80 a day (yes eighty) but quit cold turnkey in 1977 a week before we moved to the UK and I smoked about 10 a day till 1986. I never...
    This house has been smoke free since we moved here in 2001 and our Bucks house was smoke free since 1986 when I got cancer. Previously t'other half smoked up to 80 a day (yes eighty) but quit cold turnkey in 1977 a week before we moved to the UK...
    This house has been smoke free since we moved here in 2001 and our Bucks house was smoke free since 1986 when I got cancer. Previously t'other half smoked up to 80 a day (yes eighty) but quit...
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  5. Doghouse Riley
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  6. Fat Controller
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  7. Doghouse Riley

    Eyewear

    Most of eye problems show symptoms that an experienced optician will pick up. At seventy-nine, I'm not really looking long term. Been down the bi-focal, varifocal and contact lens trail before....
    Most of eye problems show symptoms that an experienced optician will pick up. At seventy-nine, I'm not really looking long term. Been down the bi-focal, varifocal and contact lens trail before. But was never happy with them. I found as I tend to lay back in my Stressless recliner when watching...
    Most of eye problems show symptoms that an experienced optician will pick up. At seventy-nine, I'm not really looking long term. Been down the bi-focal, varifocal and contact lens trail before. But was never happy with them. I found as I tend to...
    Most of eye problems show symptoms that an experienced optician will pick up. At seventy-nine, I'm not really looking long term. Been down the bi-focal, varifocal and contact lens trail before....
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  8. lolimac
    Like x 6

    D Day Anniversary..

    I only used to hear stories of WWI from my relations and they were horrendous. My father was the second youngest of 10 children (7 boys) and was too old for WWII but his brothers all survived...
    I only used to hear stories of WWI from my relations and they were horrendous. My father was the second youngest of 10 children (7 boys) and was too old for WWII but his brothers all survived WWI. Most of their stories were restricted to the humorous side of things but they occasionally...
    I only used to hear stories of WWI from my relations and they were horrendous. My father was the second youngest of 10 children (7 boys) and was too old for WWII but his brothers all survived WWI. Most of their stories were restricted to the...
    I only used to hear stories of WWI from my relations and they were horrendous. My father was the second youngest of 10 children (7 boys) and was too old for WWII but his brothers all survived...
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  9. Vince

    House Sale

    If she is thinking about buying you out she should engage a solicitor and get advice on capital gains tax from them.Having just gone through probate and changing part ownership of a house I can...
    If she is thinking about buying you out she should engage a solicitor and get advice on capital gains tax from them.Having just gone through probate and changing part ownership of a house I can say that it is money well spent.
    If she is thinking about buying you out she should engage a solicitor and get advice on capital gains tax from them.Having just gone through probate and changing part ownership of a house I can say that it is money well spent.
    If she is thinking about buying you out she should engage a solicitor and get advice on capital gains tax from them.Having just gone through probate and changing part ownership of a house I can...
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  10. Doghouse Riley

    Whirlpool Panic in the Daily Mail

    Thank you, although I confess I don't try all that hard.
    Thank you, although I confess I don't try all that hard.
    Thank you, although I confess I don't try all that hard.
    Thank you, although I confess I don't try all that hard.
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  11. roders

    Free TV licence for over 75’s.....Petition.

    Absolutely brilliant Pete........So topical.
    Absolutely brilliant Pete........So topical.
    Absolutely brilliant Pete........So topical.
    Absolutely brilliant Pete........So topical.
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  12. ricky101

    Bathroom Showers -

    We had a Gloworm Majorca back boiler/gas fire in the lounge. It was fitted in the late 60s, some years before we bought the house. When we all went on to natural gas, British Gas changed the jets...
    We had a Gloworm Majorca back boiler/gas fire in the lounge. It was fitted in the late 60s, some years before we bought the house. When we all went on to natural gas, British Gas changed the jets and I later replaced the pump when the old one failed, I also had to fit a new thermostat, but...
    We had a Gloworm Majorca back boiler/gas fire in the lounge. It was fitted in the late 60s, some years before we bought the house. When we all went on to natural gas, British Gas changed the jets and I later replaced the pump when the old one...
    We had a Gloworm Majorca back boiler/gas fire in the lounge. It was fitted in the late 60s, some years before we bought the house. When we all went on to natural gas, British Gas changed the jets...
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  13. Retired
    Like x 4

    Fancy a new hobby/project?

    Hi,Moving quickly on to another project this one a lot different to radio restoring.About four years ago Bron passed a casual remark saying our front room carpet was starting to show signs of...
    Hi,Moving quickly on to another project this one a lot different to radio restoring.About four years ago Bron passed a casual remark saying our front room carpet was starting to show signs of wearing? I agreed with Bron but said if we're spending a lot of money on a new carpet why don't I...
    Hi,Moving quickly on to another project this one a lot different to radio restoring.About four years ago Bron passed a casual remark saying our front room carpet was starting to show signs of wearing? I agreed with Bron but said if we're...
    Hi,Moving quickly on to another project this one a lot different to radio restoring.About four years ago Bron passed a casual remark saying our front room carpet was starting to show signs of...
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  14. wiseowl
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  15. Selleri

    Slugs are illegal in Finland!

    Did I move to Finland? :scratch: Having lived in my current home for nearly two years I've only seen one slug despite all the recent rain. :biggrin:
    Did I move to Finland? :scratch: Having lived in my current home for nearly two years I've only seen one slug despite all the recent rain. :biggrin:
    Did I move to Finland? :scratch: Having lived in my current home for nearly two years I've only seen one slug despite all the recent rain. :biggrin:
    Did I move to Finland? :scratch: Having lived in my current home for nearly two years I've only seen one slug despite all the recent rain. :biggrin:
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  16. pete

    TV

    The program itself is legal, it is just some of the stuff that it might let you watch could be. No harm in taking a peek
    The program itself is legal, it is just some of the stuff that it might let you watch could be. No harm in taking a peek
    The program itself is legal, it is just some of the stuff that it might let you watch could be. No harm in taking a peek
    The program itself is legal, it is just some of the stuff that it might let you watch could be. No harm in taking a peek
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  17. jay

    Your other half...

    I'm the 'gardener' here although Mr Loli loves to see a nice garden he's not as enthusiastic as me but will help out with anything I ask him.To be fair it's a perfect match because the only person...
    I'm the 'gardener' here although Mr Loli loves to see a nice garden he's not as enthusiastic as me but will help out with anything I ask him.To be fair it's a perfect match because the only person I would let anywhere near my plants was my dear old Dad and now he's gone to that big garden in the...
    I'm the 'gardener' here although Mr Loli loves to see a nice garden he's not as enthusiastic as me but will help out with anything I ask him.To be fair it's a perfect match because the only person I would let anywhere near my plants was my dear...
    I'm the 'gardener' here although Mr Loli loves to see a nice garden he's not as enthusiastic as me but will help out with anything I ask him.To be fair it's a perfect match because the only person...
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  18. Marley Farley

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHEAL

    Thank you Sandy, Harry and Woo. :) I think I've got to the age where birthdays are best forgotten. :biggrin:
    Thank you Sandy, Harry and Woo. :) I think I've got to the age where birthdays are best forgotten. :biggrin:
    Thank you Sandy, Harry and Woo. :) I think I've got to the age where birthdays are best forgotten. :biggrin:
    Thank you Sandy, Harry and Woo. :) I think I've got to the age where birthdays are best forgotten. :biggrin:
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  19. Vince
    Funny x 4

    Stolen Car!

    Didn't you see the note she left?She will be back when the tank runs low....
    Didn't you see the note she left?She will be back when the tank runs low....
    Didn't you see the note she left?She will be back when the tank runs low....
    Didn't you see the note she left?She will be back when the tank runs low....
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  20. wiseowl

    Happy Birthday Bilbo675

    Over here cocktail hour just started so Cheers to you! Happy Birthday :)
    Over here cocktail hour just started so Cheers to you! Happy Birthday :)
    Over here cocktail hour just started so Cheers to you! Happy Birthday :)
    Over here cocktail hour just started so Cheers to you! Happy Birthday :)
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