Mattsdigs 104 Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 never stand up in a canoe when wearing a bergan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Now this IS clever. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Never eat yellow snow And here's a little song about it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 If you have trouble threading a needle, hold the needle over a piece of white paper or card and the eye will be more clear. Heard of these? http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_16?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=needle+threaders&sprefix=needle+threaders%2Caps%2C194 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,046 Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Bubblewrap, Thank you for showing the advert for needle threaders, i know some people might not know about them, and that is why this topic is handy. I have used the little metal ones many times but find they come apart very quickly, so using the white paper background is always a good free available standby. I think i will have to invest in one of the more modern ones, they look more sturdy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,097 Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Bubblewrap, refere to post 18, funnily enough I got mine from Loughborough market Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 probably from Boons. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 4,987 Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 When I'm making a cake or pastry, I find the counter tops are too high and not comfortable to reach into the bowl but I find putting the mixing bowl in the empty kitchen sink and then having it lower down, helps with the mixing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkazana 1,735 Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 #30 Carni I have just been and had my eyes tested and sorted for new pair of specs in hopes I can see to thread a needle........hell of an expensive needle threader!!! lols Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,046 Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 HaHa, #34 Darkazana, Ah well, Ya could have done the freebie and used a piece of white card. Lols, or the alternative and don't do any sewing!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,097 Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Ayupmeducks post 25, Micks got some spare innertubes Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,728 Posted October 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Yeah, but his are perished....LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poohbear 1,358 Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 When I'm making a cake or pastry, I find the counter tops are too high and not comfortable to reach into the bowl but I find putting the mixing bowl in the empty kitchen sink and then having it lower down, helps with the mixing. THAT...I will remember. Only the other week when I had a mad baking day my arms were aching mixing pastry on the kitchen worktop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 Just lately I've had loads of windfall apples and pears. After peeled, what I do with the fruit is: cut up and place in steamer (apples and pears together), some tablespoons of honey placed in saucepan below, bring to boil, then steam gently until fruit is tender........ Result: Good, nutritious fruit, home grown and costing little..... PS: The combination of apples and pears makes for fruit tasting extra special. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkazana 1,735 Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 #35 Carni, I think I was past the white paper stage, I'd been struggling all week trying the needle against a variety of backgrounds, and couldn't find my threader. I was even considering using a bigger needle!!! All my daughters fault, her fleecy waterproof need sewing up. For some reason they don't seem to have taught them any practical skills like needlework and cooking at school. Mind you at nearly 23 it's time she left home anyway, if only she could afford to!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,812 Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 Dry cleaning is expensive, give your clothes to a charity shop and they will clean them. Then buy them back, it works out cheaper. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,812 Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Fail to prepare..................prepare to fail. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mattsdigs 104 Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 ...and that is worse than "failing to prepare" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Always remember the six "Ps" Proper Preperation Prevents P**s Poor Performance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mattsdigs 104 Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 AHhhh, the old sayings and adages . Corn meal wisdom and cracker barrel pondering s. Oh for a muse of wit that could ascend the fiery heavens of old age and infirmity. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,728 Posted October 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Red wine spills on the carpet, easy, DON'T rub it, just pour salt on the spill, it will soak the wine out of the carpet, add more as necessary, let it dry, then vacuum up, no stain! The trick is to leave it to dry, don't disturb it until!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor S 2,002 Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Ayupmeducks....same solution for blood stains. Remove the body first though! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,728 Posted October 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Yeah but even a little blood left behind shows up under UV light.....I'll refrain from murder, too hard to get rid of the body...LOL 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bazza 70 Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 So,your saying that the next time I spill red wine on the carpet that I shouldn't attempt to lick it up ? Baz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor S 2,002 Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Not at all....they say that saliva is also a good method of removing blood stains:- Saliva Method Using saliva can be an effective way to remove blood stains. The enzymes in saliva that help digest food also break down the proteins in blood, and it's those proteins that make blood so difficult to clean. Note that this method is best used on small stains. Gather some spit in your mouth. Spit on the blood-stained area. Rub the stains out. Soak in cold water. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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