Christine
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Is the second mug the mug which is doing the cooking?
Sounds brill, will try it out tomorrow
I was busy typing a reply and then, sensibly, re-read your response -
<~~~~~stupido me.
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When you say "Cake Flour" is that self raising?................ though to be honest I don't know why I'm asking I recently found out I have type two diabetes ..... blast!
Yes - Self raising is the stuff.
Daughter emailed the recipe to me - I think she has got it from an American blog - she has changed the U.S. 'cups' to spoons OK but not the flour type.
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Ingredients:
1 Mug
1 Saucer
4 Tablespoons cake flour
4 Tablespoons sugar
2 Tablespoons cocoa (proper stuff)
1 Egg
3 Tablespoons milk
3 Tablespoons oil
1 Mug
Instructions:In a mug mix flour, sugar and cocoa, add egg and mix. Add milk and oil and mix again very well.
Put in a microwave on full power until cake stops rising (about 3 minutes) and leave to set for a few minutes. Turn out into a suacer and eat - Add some cream for a delish. pud.
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My tiller bar has internal dia: of 1¼" but I believe there are other sizes.
Overall length visible: 9½"
Groove : 4¾" from tiller bar.
Do not know ho much is actually inside tiller bar.
Mine is of this pattern:
Just the ticket - thank you.
I'm a sqillion miles from any NB Chandlers, conscia mens nefas, so I can have a go tomorrow.
. A saw cut seems a good possiblity.
*I am aware that I sinned.
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Following suggestions from members, I thought I would try turning a tiller handle in Ash on my new lathe
. Anyone able to give me a few dimensions? Dia: 1 1/4" ?? (I've looked on various swindlers sites but no actual lenghts given)
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The Black Farmer does fantastic sausages. Seen them in CoOp and Tesco, but can't say I've seen them in Sainsbury.
I remembered your post Chris when I saw a packet of Black Farmer sausages reduced in Tescos (is there any other price?) for £1.55 tonight. (from £2.59) Blooming fantasitc. Not too chunky and no fat after gentle frying. Gobbling them up now with a dash of Lea & Perrings for that Umami taste and a slosh of HP sauce in a mega sandwich.
Charlie the hound is drooling at the smell so that is praise indeed!
Edited to add that I'm not eating all 6 in a sandwich - just yet.
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Our family Doctor always came in person when called, day or night in her black Austin A40. (Polished daily by her gardener) She always brought her Border Collie in with her who expected a biscuit from the caller - my Mother always had a tin of Ginger Nuts on stand by.
If Dr. Mavis couldn't diagnose the problem she would write a 'script for a 'tonic' - ineffectual but tasted nice.
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My Mums Co-op Divi number was 90295 and she bought my first pair of proper jeans with the Divi money.
Dad de-coking his Lambretta LDB (reg: BP 5750) in the kitchen and my Mum going bonkers when he kick started it to go in the kitchen
Driving to Berlin across East Germany in 1958 (I was 7) - me sitting on the back of his Lambretta and my Mum on her Lambretta (MAP 285) We had to drive in convoy with other cars going up to Check Point Charlie accompanied by the British Army of the Rhine driving in Land Rovers in the outside lane of the Autobahn, all very scared that we would be stopped by the 'Russians'.
Being given little goods from shop keepers when we were shopping in West Germany and people shaking my Father's hand saying 'You British Tommy? My father said Jawohl - his German wasn't good enough to explain that he had spent his war years testing Radar at Loch Lommond.
Making little wool dolls from red white & blue wool on Empire Day to pin on our navy wool Gym Slips.
A day trip from Brighton Palace Pier to Eastbourne Pier on the paddle steamer 'Glen Gower'
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I use one of these http://www.wickes.co.uk/Wet-n-Dry-Vacuum-Cleaner/invt/505031
Dry bilge every time, also good for retrieving tools, nut and bolts from under engines.
Andrew
Brilliant piece of kit ( I bought the extra super dooper filter - £8 ish) Used for 5 years in the 'workshop' (garage really) & sucks better than the Dyson ever did.
We use it a lot to pick up dropped screws, bits & bobs and then find them in the bottom of the bin when we empty it.
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It said something about Bognor Regis, until last year, it had a 60p shop. Brilliant place. It's an Estate Agents now - still 60p
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Brilliant news, David!
Chris xxxxx
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I had a field mouse infestation last year. I'm too soft to put down killer traps so tried the humane ones - useless.
The best solution I found was to leave the lid off a deep (flip top) kitchen waste bin lined with a bin bag and leave some food in the bottom. During the evening I could hear if one was scrabbling around in the bin (too deep and slippery to jump out) so I could grab the liner and put him/her back in the field behind. I caught 6 this way + one who died in the humane trap that I had left in the cupboard after giving up with it
. After this episode kestrels were sighted hovering over the field so I suspect that was a better mouse control.
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This is what the CAB website (Adviceguide) says:
Can I get a deposit back if I decide to cancel the service/goods I ordered?
This information applies to England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
You may be able to get your deposit back if it was put down as part-payment. You should remember that the trader is entitled to compensation because you have broken the agreement for goods or carrying out a service so keeping part or all of the deposit might be reasonable if the trader has spent money based on your order.
If you change your mind and it seems reasonable for the trader to keep the deposit because they have already spent money based on your order then you do not have to pay any more than the amount of the deposit.
Deposits can be refunded if the trader has not kept their side of the agreement or if you and the trader agree beforehand that the deposit would be returned in particular circumstances.
For more information on problems with goods, see Buying goods – your rights.
For more information on problems with services, see Buying services – your rights
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My girlfriend lives on dry land in a quiet area, in a modest little bungalow, but it was nearly taken from her, while she was at work, by the daft reactions of her immediate neighbour yesterday. The unfortunate/daft neighbour keeps a trailable sea-going boat in the driveway near to his large wooden garage and pushed hard up the boundary, close on the other side of which is my girlfriend's property. The following was been recounted to her by the much more sensible neighbour from her other side:
At some point during the day the more sensible neighbour, who thankfully was at home, was alerted by their dog "going mental".
Sensible neighbour went outside to investigate.
Sensible nighbour saw smoke rising from the other side of girlfriend's property.
Sensible neighbour went round to investigate further.
Sensible neighbour was greeted by the sight of the trailable boat well-alight and the daft neighbour playing water from a garden hose on the rapidly-increasing flames.
Sensible neighbour asks "Have you called the Fire Service"
Daft neighbour responds ..... "No, I'm too busy putting the fire out"
Sensible neighbour calls Fire Service.
A nice shiny fire engine arrives very quickly.
Daft neighbour attempts to instruct the Fire Service personnel on how they should tackle the fire, starting by protecting his garage.
Fire Service ignore daft neighbour.
Fire Service personnel put out fire very quickly with f***ing big hose.
Fire Service point out that girlfriend's now smoke-blackened property, was at greater risk.
Daft neighbour explains (unapologetically) that the fire was caused by ... an over-heating battery charger in the boat igniting flares (yes, FLARES) stored next to it, and in turn there was a plastic can of fuel next to them to help the blaze along.
Sadly, daft neightbour has lost his boat, but thanks to the clear-headed thinking of the sensible neighbour the damage was limited to just that, and no one was injured.
So .... a gentle suggestion ... if you discover a fire ... call the Fire Service FIRST ? .... then go play with your little hose.
Blimey - sorry to read about that.
I hope all is well and her house doesn't smell too badly of acrid smoke fumes.
edited to remove ref. to location
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Has it been painted or 'wrapped' in self adhesive, colour printed film?
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Rosehip wine - thanks for the info Moley - I'll certainly try that next year.
I thought they were just for Rose Hip Syrup (although how anything can be rich in Vitamin C after it has been boiled beats me)
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Ive been out collecting rosehips, Ive put them in a bucket with half a bag of left over cranberries from christmas. Every day I collect a small bag when out walking the dog and pop them in the freezer till I have enough.
Bridgit
What are you going to do with them? Itching Powder was always good fun!
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Well done for helping with the Santa Cruises.
(I helped with the mulled wine pouring and being jolly, a couple of years ago. It was blooming cold then and only by taking my responsibilities very seriously was I able to ensure the wine was fit for purpose) Hic.
The W&A Trust has a huge and very capable core of hardworking members who achieve a tremendous amount. A terrific organisation and best wishes for future progress in 2010.
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Great idea Moley. I'm just about to start the last bottle of elderberry I made in September. (decanting before drinking helps the vino with such a short bottling life but a girl gets desparate on a cold night)
'Self sufficiency' update:
This years wine making will be more planned but deffo ++++ elderberry. An easy wine to make.
The blackberry produced a bit of a weedy wine so will use them for more jam & stewed fruits in the freezer.
The 36 new rhubarb plants have all rotted in my damp garden so that was a disaster.
Sloe Gin - brilliant but I must learn more restraint and not drink it within the month of bottling
Runner beans were excellent (var. Lady Di) with loads still in small meal sized bagfulls in the freezer.
Sweet Chestnuts: In the end we flogged £225 worth at £2 a kilo but good nut years only happen every 3 years or so.
This is always a good standby: Prison Wine
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I have just been watching The Hairy Bikers (swoon for those beards) and they mentionedScottish Tablet. It's yummy fudge stuff. I haven't tried this recipe but it looks right but halving the quantities could be better for the waistline:Ingredients (for 4 pounds/1.8kg tablet):Butter or margarine - half pound (225g)Sweetened condensed milk - one pound (450g)Castor sugar - 4 pounds (1.8kg)Water - 1 pint (half litre)MethodUsing a non-stick pan, put the water on a low heat and melt in the butter. Add the sugar and bring to the boil. It is important to keep stirring all the time. Once it is boiling, stir in the condensed milk (with care) and simmer for 20 minutes. Again, keep stirring to avoid it sticking/burning. Take off the heat and beat vigorously for five minutes, adding the flavouring of your choice. (Whisky/ Jack Daniels/ Rum & Rasins)Pour into a rectangular greased tin and once it is partly cooled, cut into bars (roughly 1 inch squares). Once the tablet is cold, store in an airtight jar or tin.
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In March you could try Birch Sap Wine I haven't tried it yet but intend to do so.
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If you want to make sure your sky box is up to date, just follow these steps:
1. Ensure you have a strong signal
2. Switch off the box
3. Press and hold the "Back up" button on the front and plug the box back in
4. Wait for all the lights on the front to light up, then release the Back Up button
5. Sit back and wait while the box updates itself, do not turn it off
6. Once complete, the box should be fully updated...
Hope this helps...
Thanks 2CV - I've just done this. (I have a Sky card but I cancelled the subscription a year ago) All OK except the dog tried to er...'roger' me as I was bent over the Sky box.
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I redo the sealant around my bath every couple of years - it's not bad but gets mould spots in places. One tip I use is to mask off the top edge with masking tape to get a neat line and use nail varnish remover (acetone) to get it off the tiles of it goes over, taking care not to get any on the acrylic bath.
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Ideally, for training the dog and getting him to respond to his name, it should be of one syllable and have a hard consonant sound at the start and end. that is why working sheepdogs mostly have names such as Bob or Meg. it is easier for the dog to recognise.
I find that it is useful to be able to recall a dog with both a name and a (human) whistle. In noisy places such as around busy locks or over the sound of the engine, a whistle carries much futher and above other noises.
we are now Continuous Cruisers!
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