Beekay

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  1. I reckon you two are embarking on a Hog rehabiltation and repatriation programe between you.

    I'm sure I've read about you both in "Hog Breeders Monthly".

    MrsB., I'm trying your tip of sowing some saved tomato seeds from fresh toms. Never tried it afore so don't know what will happen. Will have to ask your advice if nowt happens.x

  2. A few years ago, before we bought the random number machine, we had one old lady who called the numbers by drawing tiles out of a bag. She would often pull a number out, look at it then check her own card and say "I don't like that one" and proceed to put it back and grab another. I kid you not.

    She did'nt last long as a caller. She is still a regular player though at the age of 96.  !!!

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  3. Nonna, we also have a weekly bingo night every Tuesday. We pay £3.50 each. We play 6 full house games to win a fiver with th exception of the snowball which has to be won within a certain amount of numbers. This is a rolling amount if not won, then the prize goes up the following week adding an extra number. The other 6 games consist of...Any line, First 5, 1.2.3,  3.2.3, 321, the winner of these games gets a choice on the goodies trolley. I always choose, a tin of taters or soup, something savoury rather than sweet ( I'm diabetic ). We used to draw tiles out of a bag but we've invested in a Random numbers machine for £200.00, making it a bit more professional.  Ciao.

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  4. Well done Rog., another superb change over. Do you get the transfers online or have you a supplier?

    Your window sill must be getting pretty full by now. Perhaps Siddha could make you a display shelf from his garden bench, then he could buy a new one !

    Nice to hear that Uncle Trogg also has a passion for models too. Me, I just don't have room where I live. All my tools, including elctrical ones are all in the community shed and have been there since we moved in back in 2005, ( although I do check on them periodically ).

    Carry on the great work gentlemen and don't forget the wooden figures Plantfit.:jumping: 

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  5. Tell you what Siddha, I don't want you to feel left out. Next time I do a quiz night, I let you know. Consider it an open invitation to join us. I might even send you some of the questions for you to answer, while you are sitting on your garden seat with a cup of tea/coffee.

    I feel sad when one posts on here or locally, yet does'nt get any response. It makes you wonder if it's worth bothering. ( I love to get interaction or indulge in friendly banter on here with fellow N.S.s.

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  6. Well I'm back home and we've had a crackin' night over at our little community centre, with a turnout of 30 people, which at £2 entry netted 60 quid, half to the winners and half to our social fund. Better still though, the winners gave back their winnings to the social fund, so the residents benefit all round. I did a mixture of verbal questions, visual idententification and  musical intros.

    Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and because they bring their own refreshments and nibbles, nobody wentv without. Got back home at 22.45, knackered and just wanting a cup of tea. It's a lovely feeling when you flop down in the chair and  say to yourself..." Had a great day today".

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  7. 2 hours ago, IAN FINN said:

    Try a carburetor or intake cleaner or maybe petrol but clean thoroughly before painting or last resort is a wire brush on a wheel.

    Cheers Ian, but I think a wire brush wheel would be a bit too stringent. It would fetch the base paint off, and that's why I don't want to use emery cloth...yet  !!

    WD40 sounds a good idea Rog. I'l. Try both suggestions, before I lose heart and sandblast the bloody things.

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  8.  Change of subject.....

    Does anybody know the best way to remove the sticky residue left on tins, when removing labels?

    A daft question I know, but I've tried all sorts, including very hot water inside the tin, also acetone varnish remover as well as white spirits but to no avail.

    I want to paint and decorate these containers but cannot until I've removed the stickiness. I don't really want to use emery cloth if I can help it.

    Any sensible suggestions would be most helpful and gratefully recieved. Ta very muchly.

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