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Strange Behavoiur
Posted by starcraft on 06/12/2022 |
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Last reply Colin21
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 Looking out of my window (Spare bedroom used as computer room) I've noticed people up ladders hanging weird looking wires and baubles from their homes and garden, at night they become coloured li....  ....more
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High Blood Pressure
Posted by Andyorp on 24/11/2022 |
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Last reply ratcatcher
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Good morning,
After a recent health screening I have been diagnosed as having high blood pressure. The reading was 140/92.
I had a 24 hr blood pressure monitor check up in early .... ....more
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Ikea EXCEPTIONELL push-open drawer runner
Posted by Trek 39 on 03/12/2022 |
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Last reply Trek 39
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Hi I am trying to locate Ikea EXCEPTIONELL push-open drawer runners
I cannot find them on the Ikea web site and the small lugs on two of my runners have snapped off any ideas where i can l.... ....more
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Driving at 70
Posted by debbie2710 on 01/12/2022 |
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Last reply saxo1
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My hubby is 70 in feb and needs to renew his driving licence. If he renews online we know he won’t get c1 and d1 but will he still get b+e so he can still tow our caravan. Has anyone else applied onli.... ....more
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Electric fire extension lead
Posted by miss baritone on 02/12/2022 |
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Last reply saxo1
on 04/12/2022 |
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Our heating isn’t working at the moment. We do have an electric fire in our living room but no socket to plug it into. Last time I tried using an extension lead the plug got really hot and the lead st.... ....more
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Bags are packed..
Posted by Capt Lightning on 24/11/2022 |
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Last reply Capt Lightning
on 25/11/2022 |
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I'm sure that I'm not the only one who is fed up with bad news on the TV, in the papers etc... Well, we've got our bags packed and are off to Vienna for a winter break and not watch TV.... ....more
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Getting rid of wd40 smell
Posted by Pixie_Hez on 14/11/2022 |
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Last reply tango55
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So, every Friday evening I help out at a youth group doing craft activities with some of the kids. On Friday evening we were using acrylic paints and one of the lads managed to get paint on my very fa.... ....more
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Allergies/intollerances
Posted by feeblecat on 16/11/2022 |
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Last reply feeblecat
on 17/11/2022 |
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After a period of sickness 2 years ago I have become intolerant/allergic to loads of foods. Never had it before. Apparently this can just happen regardless of age and many things can trigger it. Any.... ....more
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Small car, high driving position
Posted by path20 on 31/10/2022 |
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Last reply Jim1977
on 15/11/2022 |
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We are getting rid of our tow car as we have bought a motorhome. Now looking for a small, economical car with a high driving position.It must be good on fuel.Please can anyone advise.
We can’t af.... ....more
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Land registry form CN1
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 13/11/2022 |
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce
on 14/11/2022 |
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Not for us, for OH's nephew. He was married for a few years to a woman who cheated him out of everything. As he wanted to continue to live in the house, he had to pay her off.
Now he .... ....more
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Combi boiler
Posted by kpnuts81 on 04/11/2022 |
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Last reply bnmuk
on 08/11/2022 |
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I am in the process of replacing my 18 year old Worcester Bosch system boiler for a combi boiler, I have been recommended a Baxi 800 30kw combi boiler, has anyone on here had one fitted, if so what do.... ....more
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New Kitchen
Posted by Mitchamitri on 04/11/2022 |
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Last reply feeblecat
on 08/11/2022 |
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Any suggestions? Ideally (but not essentially) we'd like to instal ourselves - have ruled out Howdens (the business model is too complex so you dont know if you are getting a deal or not), Wicke.... ....more
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Windows 11?
Posted by TheOldDears on 03/11/2022 |
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Last reply Colin21
on 04/11/2022 |
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Due to eyesight problems I bought a laptop last year which came with Windows 10 installed. [I need the larger screen and keyboard] I now have the option of a free upgrade to Windows 11 but am hesitant.... ....more
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Air fryer
Posted by cliffbrown on 21/10/2022 |
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Last reply SGThomas
on 04/11/2022 |
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Hi all there are so many reports about the advantages of air fryer against oven but I haven't read any real reviews can anyone give me a reason to buy one ? I must admit that oven chips aren'.... ....more
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google maps , data usage
Posted by G#Winger on 30/10/2022 |
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Last reply starcraft
on 31/10/2022 |
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hi , all,
i am wanting to update my phone sim card, from a pay-as-you-go, to a monthly contract, as the pay-as-you-go prices have rocketed, and whilst .... ....more
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wishing for next trip
Posted by pendywooley on 28/10/2022 |
4 Replies
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Last reply pendywooley
on 30/10/2022 |
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Early September due to a farm dog greeting mine, I was knocked over and now have a fracture in my knee. It's a tibial plateau fracture, which means a cast from thigh to knee. The cast was chang.... ....more
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Woodpecker
Posted by Capt Lightning on 28/10/2022 |
5 Replies
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Last reply Colin21
on 29/10/2022 |
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Recently I've been hearing a loud knocking sound coming from somewhere in the garden. Yesterday, I discovered a greater spotted woodpecker 'attacking' an old nest box on one of the as.... ....more
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Bounced cheques
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 24/10/2022 |
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Last reply daveyjp
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Does anyone know why a cheque would bounce? we gave cheques to OH's niece and nephew, plenty of money in our bank account, SIL has just told us that they have bounced. Now have to wait for their .... ....more
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Irish psssport
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 20/10/2022 |
12 Replies
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Last reply heath63
on 25/10/2022 |
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Not for me, OH already has one. His nephew who was born in UK has the idea that he could get one based on his mother's place of birth. He thinks it will make it easier to go and live abroad. does.... ....more
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Car woes
Posted by starcraft on 22/09/2022 |
32 Replies
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Last reply starcraft
on 21/10/2022 |
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What a nightmare!
We travelled to a Norfolk campsite towing our small trailer containing the tent and accessories with our beloved 2003 Rover 45 1.8 CVT auto which we have owned for the past six .... ....more
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