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Old Feb 14th 2021 | 12:10 am
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Certainly, Jim and I don't go overboard on Valentine's Day. We will go for a late lunch (his gift to me) and I've given him a small box of dark chocolates. No cards, just a simple Happy Valentine's Day.

 
Old Feb 14th 2021 | 2:37 am
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We don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day. The year after we married our little dog died on 14th Feb. She was the first pet I had lost and it broke my heart. She was 18 mths old.
 
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Originally Posted by Oink
Does anybody else think Xanax and sleeping pills are an appropriate reaction to Valentines Day?
Problem with Xanax is its too short acting, doesn't last long enough....and I wouldn't recommend mixing it with anything.
 
Old Feb 15th 2021 | 5:57 am
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I tried to do a small project following a youtube video, step by step type, I managed to make a mess but not much else....ha ha

I think reprocessing medical devices even though only 6 months training may be teeny bit too complicated for me...ha ha

Maybe its a lack of ability to learn, can't exactly do this sort of thing in an apartment...lol


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Old Feb 15th 2021 | 6:57 am
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Allegedly there are 520 ways to eat a Jaffa cake???????? I have one if I decide to ever buy them again

https://www.ladbible.com/news/food-t...claim-20210210

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-...s-eat-23472008
 
Old Feb 15th 2021 | 7:05 am
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Originally Posted by Former Lancastrian
Allegedly there are 520 ways to eat a Jaffa cake???????? I have one if I decide to ever buy them again

https://www.ladbible.com/news/food-t...claim-20210210

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-...s-eat-23472008
I don't get the layer method. As someone who (still) eats the top of a chocolate marshmallow teacake leaving the biscuity part until last and eats a custard cream by separating the pieces, taking the filling first, biting a Crunchie and getting to the honeycomb with a tongue (similar to a walnut whip) I am familiar with layering, nibbling and all the rest. But there's not enough chocolate on a jaffa cake to do that.
 
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Originally Posted by BristolUK
I don't get the layer method. As someone who (still) eats the top of a chocolate marshmallow teacake leaving the biscuity part until last and eats a custard cream by separating the pieces, taking the filling first, biting a Crunchie and getting to the honeycomb with a tongue (similar to a walnut whip) I am familiar with layering, nibbling and all the rest. But there's not enough chocolate on a jaffa cake to do that.
As far as I am concerned anyone who dunks a Jaffa cake needs referring to a specialist who deals with psychiatric problems.
 
Old Feb 15th 2021 | 7:10 am
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Originally Posted by Former Lancastrian
As far as I am concerned anyone who dunks a Jaffa cake needs referring to a specialist who deals with psychiatric problems.
Or anything with chocolate or similar that is likely to drastically change the taste of the beverage.
 
Old Feb 15th 2021 | 7:59 am
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Originally Posted by Jsmth321
I tried to do a small project following a youtube video, step by step type, I managed to make a mess but not much else....ha ha

I think reprocessing medical devices even though only 6 months training may be teeny bit too complicated for me...ha ha

Maybe its a lack of ability to learn, can't exactly do this sort of thing in an apartment...lol

https://youtu.be/fixd7LqnWow
He makes it complex - there's a simpler way
or
Duct tape helps

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Old Feb 15th 2021 | 8:25 am
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Originally Posted by Siouxie
He makes it complex - there's a simpler way

or

Duct tape helps

I don't actually need to make one, just amazed at the things people can make, not necessarily a fan, but can't go using loud saws and such in apartments, well you could but you will find yourself evicted fairly quickly...ha ha

 
Old Feb 16th 2021 | 8:43 am
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The electricity shortage in Texas amid the cold snap has sent spot electricity prices soaring so much that the surge in power prices equals a cost of $900 for charging a Tesla.

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-G...la-To-900.html
 
Old Feb 16th 2021 | 11:26 am
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Originally Posted by Danny B
The electricity shortage in Texas amid the cold snap has sent spot electricity prices soaring so much that the surge in power prices equals a cost of $900 for charging a Tesla.

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-G...la-To-900.html

Need more coal fired plants it seems the wind turbines can't handle the cold?

"“The wind-dependent Texas grid is experiencing rolling blackouts, prices the equivalent of $900 per Tesla charge, and an expected supply shortage of 10 GW--the amount of electricity needed to power 5 million homes,” Alex Epstein, Founder of Center for Industrial Progress,"
 
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My village has a Facebook community page with a "For Sale" section. Someone has just advertised three unused blank VHS cassettes for sale. £2 if anyone is interested.
 
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My village has a Facebook community page with a "For Sale" section. Someone has just advertised three unused blank VHS cassettes for sale. £2 if anyone is interested.
Shame they weren't Beta Max as I would have asked for more info.
 


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