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OT , Saving photos from an I pad.

The missis and I prompted by the death of a family pet have decided we really want to save some our photos on our I pad...
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posted by gemehabal
8 comments posted 7mos posted by gemehabal

OT: Musk

There is a report tonight that Elon Musk is saying that the EU must be abolished. Although I don't really disagree with...
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posted by davey
24 comments posted 7mos posted by davey

Stuck shut upvc door with multipoint lock

Does anyone have knowledge of manipulating the internal mechanism of a GU 30/92 old style gearbox lock. AI has confirme...
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posted by aa111
15 comments posted 7mos posted by aa111

double glazing temporary repair

I have to repair a smashed D/G window in an unoccupied house ... Thinking to replace the panel with a double thickness...
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posted by usenet
11 comments posted 7mos posted by usenet

OT: Couriers again

Last week, I placed a wine order with Waitrose, for delivery, with date and time their choice. I received a message thi...
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posted by davey
50 comments posted 7mos posted by davey

new…

…under the sun:
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posted by aero.spike
7 comments posted 7mos posted by aero.spike

OT: Spotted in Kruger National Park

A couple of dung beetles pushing s**te. We named them Farage and Tice https://app.box.com/file/2065813393616?s=ldwmuwqw2...
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posted by f.neejit
0 comments posted 7mos posted by f.neejit

Glass polishing question

I suspect the answer is gonna be “don’t bother”, but I’ll ask anyway. I’ve just changed the glass in our log burner as...
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posted by timdownieuk
17 comments posted 7mos posted by timdownieuk

LED bulb Q.

(must be somethign in the water :) ) Our dining area is lit by 6 GU10 LED bulbs (that replaced halogen ones). They are...
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posted by jethro_uk
7 comments posted 7mos posted by jethro_uk

Remote Thermostat, value for money?

The original thermostat (i.e. the one fitted when CH was installed in this old house) was mounted right next to an exte...
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posted by davey
13 comments posted 7mos posted by davey

Integrated v freestanding dishwashers

What are a pros and cons of having an integrated dishwasher (with a decor panel to match the kitchen) versus a freestan...
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posted by theom+news
48 comments posted 7mos posted by theom+news

Headlights: more light, less illumination

So (see other post), I'm driving back from town at 1600 and YET AGAIN I'm thinking "what the bloody hell are they going...
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posted by lalaw44
8 comments posted 7mos posted by lalaw44

New style of newbuilds being released

Coming to a housing development near you soon. https://youtu.be/De9Mdd62_uE
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posted by jethro_uk
0 comments posted 7mos posted by jethro_uk

Weather forecasts - or not?

I have just been comparing the Met Office weather forecast for our locality with the one from foreca.com, they are comp...
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posted by cl
79 comments posted 7mos posted by cl

Heating cable question

My daughter has persistent issues with her condensate drain freezing so I thought I might buy some heating cable like t...
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posted by timdownieuk
10 comments posted 7mos posted by timdownieuk