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Apologies for the following deviation from the original question - just to say I, like the original poster, have an aversion to tautology (4am in the morning etc.). I just have to share the following which I saw a couple of months ago. "We are open 24/7, all day every day, including Saturday...

I got caught out like that with Tesco on-line ordering because I hadn't noticed that some (most?) of the 'loose' veg can be ordered by weight or by number. There is a box you click on to chose whether, for example, its 1kg of tomatoes you want or just 1 tomato. That said, 13p for a chestnut does...

Congratulation! I did my B.Sc degree in my sixth decade so I can appreciate the effort it took to complete your PhD. Would I be out of line to ask the title of your thesis? In the meantime, pour yourself another whisky, you've earned it !

I saw a similar idea a few months ago on youtube. I left a comment along the lines that, if I was woken abruptly at 3am by a siren and a flashing light I would die from a multiple heart attack, even if it was my own siren and flashing light. Bear in mind that an animal might trigger it. If you...

If you are buying a Laguiole knife, try check who the maker is. Due to disputed ownership of the name several makers are producing/selling knives . Some are reported as coming in from China. I have seen a beautiful one that was bought from a shop in the town of Laguiole in France and I have seen...

Thanks fishfish and everyone else for the comments.

I'm not sure if this applies in your case. My food flask came with instructions not to soak it or wash it in a dishwasher. Just handwash and dry. The reason being, it has a seam between the base and the outer jacket and if water gets in there, it acts as a thermal bridge between the inner and...

Talk about coincidence. I have just been upstairs messing about with my biggest rucksack (a cheapie - Trespass Trek 66) trying to figure out the best way to carry my tent (another cheapie - Vango Talas 300). I think I favour the idea of keeping it outside the rucksack as, if it rains (as it...

No rust that I can see. The handwheel turns very smoothly. Heres a pic of the underside: [/URL][/IMG]

Hi Birchwood, I'm near Brighton.

Some time ago whilst out with a friend, visiting one of his friends, we were stood in his garage having a chat. The garage was crammed to the rafters with all manner of stuff and he was having a bit of a clear out. I happened to notice a 'box with a handle' in the corner and asked, 'Is that a...

A change of scenery helps sometimes, also breaking your usual patterns and doing something different and interesting. I would probably stay away from your 'special places' where you used to go together. Maybe join a club, take up a new hobby but most of all, keep busy. Don't give yourself time...

Tonight I have been sitting in front of the 'fire' and as a result of the imbibing of some red wine, I have gotten around to some reminiscing. About a rucksack. At the end of the 70's (afore most of you youngsters was born) I had a bad accident and was told I would never walk again. Suffice it...

I bought 6 balls of jute twine for 99p in Poundland (or whatever it's called) and it makes great tinder if you take your time and fluff it up well. I also collect the lint from the filter in the door of our washer/dryer and that takes a spark very well (no wonder these machines are responsible...

Thanks Geoff, you know a lot more about mushrooms than I do! Do you think all four photos the same genus/species of mushroom?

I'm hoping someone with some knowledge of mushroom might be able to advise what these are and if they are edible. My other half spotted them in the garden. They are in two clumps about 8 feet apart but they look different from each other. We've taken some photos without pulling them up, the idea...

That's a nice piece of work. I'm sure it will serve you well for many years.

Lovely work and an excellent article.

The proposal is an interesting one. They seem to be looking for a house sitter, do house sitters usually pay for the privilege or do they normally get paid? Dunno. If they require more than house sitting, such as work on the house or the development of a smallholding it might not be so...

Lovely photos, and a great day out. Thanks for sharing.