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Old Nov 2nd 2016, 8:01 pm
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Originally Posted by celticgrid
This world never ceases to amaze me. One moment scientists announce a discovery that sea slug neurons could be a neurological miracle, and the next moment I discover there are people who collect duvet covers. You couldn't make it up.
It's altogether possible that the two are connected.
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Originally Posted by Wintersong
It's altogether possible that the two are connected.
Do you have seaslugs in your duvet?
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Originally Posted by Pulaski
Do you have seaslugs in your duvet?
No, but I'm a neurological miracle
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Originally Posted by Pulaski
Anything more than one set is an extravagance!
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Then colour me extravagant!
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Last time I stocked up on a cold and a stomach bug. It's great - didn't get stopped at customs and haven't felt the need to go back in six years.
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We have a ton of sheets for our bed as we buy them when we find them. They are difficult to find for a reasonable price. Most sheets only fit up to a 17 inch mattress.
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Primark tank tops (vests)
Primark pjs
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Originally Posted by Pulaski
I "like" bed linen too, but I haven't yet worked out how to use more than one set at a time!

Mrs P asked me to wash the bedding today - it is curently in the drier, and before Mrs P gets home it will be back on the bed, that way I don't have to fold it. ..... Anything more than one set is an extravagance!
Variation is important-it relieves the boredom and easier than redecorating the bedroom.
By the way Pulaski, I'm impressed that you know how to use the washing machine and make beds
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Originally Posted by Pica
By the way Pulaski, I'm impressed that you know how to use the washing machine and make beds
Mrs. P has trained him well Wonder how long it took
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Originally Posted by livinginnyc
Mrs. P has trained him well Wonder how long it took
You're assuming the stuff comes out clean. It's easy to through stuff in and press the start button. Bit like driving a car, get in, press start.
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Originally Posted by Pica
Variation is important-it relieves the boredom and easier than redecorating the bedroom.
By the way Pulaski, I'm impressed that you know how to use the washing machine and make beds
Are you sure? Did you see the pictures of his washing machine in another thread?

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Originally Posted by MidAtlantic
Are you sure? Did you see the pictures of his washing machine in another thread?
yes, it was in pieces
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Originally Posted by MidAtlantic
Are you sure? Did you see the pictures of his washing machine in another thread?
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yes, it was in pieces
Ah yes. ..... Luckily I still had the old one, which still works. I have been told warned I need to put it back together or buy a new one.
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Originally Posted by Pulaski
Ah yes. ..... Luckily I still had the old one, which still works. I have been told warned I need to put it back together or buy a new one.
Maybe some plywood?...
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