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Why did the Scottish voters dump Labour? Comments: 0
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Don't know how I managed to do without one of these for all these years. £3. Extra points for naming the trades that used it. It might actually be quite old. Comments: 0
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So, farewell then, Ed, Millipede. You wanted to label us all as hate, criminals. But that kite, didn't fly. Keith's mum says Old Labour will come round again in another thirty six years. But she […]...
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I bought some electronic components (shown here being tested) mail order from Hong Kong. What intrigued me was the postage on the envelope: $3HK. That is about 26 pence. The same letter would cost 95p...
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I can't help but notice a recent slew of frightening security stories in the news. I wonder what is actually going on. With the post election cabinet reshuffle incoming ministers will have received...
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helpmaboab wrote a new post, Beech Bowl., on the site help_ma_boab
Just a run-of-the-mill bowl. 8" in spalted beech. Comments: 0
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Northumberland police foiled a terrorist attack when highly trained marksmen carried out a 'de Menezes-style' shooting of a dangerous attack-style cow. The town of Wallsend was in lockdown for...
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It's time for more Security Services blogs. But I have been intrigued by the various reactions so far and have been prompted to analyse it. The public information space falls into two main […]...
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Yesterday's blog about public fact, public fantasy and the relationship with private fantasy did not get much of a response. So here is an example of a commonly accepted public fantasy with...
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helpmaboab wrote a new post, Plant Problem, on the site help_ma_boab
Two years ago I propagated this umbrella plant by air layering. What I want to know is how, two years later, do I persuade the parent to start regrowing. Comments: 0
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The Spousal Unit can pick the most inconvenient times to make unreasonable demands. In December she was complaining that the roof was (still) leaking. I had to explain that starting on a big job like...
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I am prepared to concede that this roof is less than perfect. Comments: 0
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helpmaboab wrote a new post, Car Boot Sale 23, on the site help_ma_boab
In my lifetime this wee tool has become almost obsolete. I have one already but it has become quite worn over the years so I couldn't resist this. 50p. I should have taken a pic before I cleaned it...
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helpmaboab wrote a new post, Car Boot Sale 24. Talisker., on the site...
Not exactly a CBS, but when you have bought an old property and are throwing out all the rubbish, always check what is in a mankey old box of junk before you dump it. Talisker 10 Year old Single Malt...
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Best get the slates off to see what's what. It's great to have a wee batten lifting tool for this job. Here's one I made earlier. There. That's better. The chalk lines mark the positions of the old...
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helpmaboab wrote a new post, Ya Gotta Have a Plan., on the site help_ma_boab
I have never replaced an entire roof pitch before so I am not entirely sure what I am doing. I did look at some video on YouTube. I will be re-using the old slates where I can since these should last...
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helpmaboab wrote a new post, Car Boot Sale 25 Jasmine, on the site help_ma_boab
This looked quite sorry when I bought it last year. It had been potted up quite brutally and wasn't selling till I picked it up for £1:50. Worth a punt even for the pot. Jasmine £1:50 It didn't do...
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