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by becks77
Mon Jan 09, 2017 3:01 pm
Forum: Looks like we made it
Topic: Crochet hooks
Replies: 2
Views: 13078

Re: Crochet hooks

Hmm not sure I use wooden or bamboo when I can, easier on the old joints, maybe a google would help??
by becks77
Mon Jan 09, 2017 2:59 pm
Forum: Livestock
Topic: rats in the chicken coop
Replies: 30
Views: 55130

Re: rats in the chicken coop

...and doesn't get into the food chain of course
by becks77
Mon Jan 09, 2017 2:58 pm
Forum: Livestock
Topic: rats in the chicken coop
Replies: 30
Views: 55130

Re: rats in the chicken coop

we had a rat problem, I found out where they were coming in and used a break back rat trap, much more humane than poison imo.
by becks77
Mon Jan 09, 2017 2:54 pm
Forum: Herbs and Vegetables
Topic: Hungry gap sowing
Replies: 7
Views: 8085

Re: Hungry gap sowing

He he bare bum to soil, not heard that one before, don't think my neighbours would approve
by becks77
Mon Jan 09, 2017 2:51 pm
Forum: Allotments, Veg Patches and Container Gardening
Topic: Some daft gardener!
Replies: 5
Views: 5336

Re: Some daft gardener!

Sounds perfect enjoy
by becks77
Thu Jan 05, 2017 1:52 pm
Forum: What's in the pot? Recipes and anything about Cooking
Topic: Microwaving
Replies: 4
Views: 10438

Re: Microwaving

Also both eggs and cakes will continue to cook after the microwaving has finished.
Try moving to the edge and leave for another couple of minutes , covered see what happens??
by becks77
Mon Dec 12, 2016 2:52 pm
Forum: What's in the pot? Recipes and anything about Cooking
Topic: Microwaving
Replies: 4
Views: 10438

Re: Microwaving

Do you cook in the centre or on the edge?
Apparently cooking on the edge of the turntable reduces the cold spots

:dontknow:
by becks77
Tue Sep 27, 2016 11:18 am
Forum: Allotments, Veg Patches and Container Gardening
Topic: This year's gluts and failures
Replies: 36
Views: 22781

Re: This year's gluts and failures

Failures most things, I have discovered cats and veggies do not mix also the chucks got in there and had a good old dig too And who knew slugs were so intelligent as to climb the netting away from the pellets and drop onto the veggies from the top, cunning so and so's Plums failed due to flowering i...
by becks77
Tue Sep 27, 2016 11:15 am
Forum: Bring back the Goodlife - and other Television and Radio related things
Topic: tv license
Replies: 6
Views: 15974

Re: tv license

I heard on the radio from today they will be asking for post codes too.
Yes license required for iplayer and streaming had to find out for my daughter in digs at uni
by becks77
Wed Sep 07, 2016 8:23 am
Forum: The ish Local - (Chat)
Topic: Hooray, hooray...
Replies: 7
Views: 5339

Re: Hooray, hooray...

Good news well done xx
by becks77
Fri Jul 22, 2016 11:06 am
Forum: What's in the pot? Recipes and anything about Cooking
Topic: Turning Veggie!
Replies: 18
Views: 34133

Re: Turning Veggie!

...oh and if you are worried about vits and minerals Holland and Barrett do vegan multi vits and minerals, which are quite often on offer (now)
And if you are on FB come over to veggie friends we have recipes and info to hand :)
by becks77
Fri Jul 22, 2016 11:03 am
Forum: What's in the pot? Recipes and anything about Cooking
Topic: Turning Veggie!
Replies: 18
Views: 34133

Re: Turning Veggie!

At the end of the day you have to find a food system that suits you, both in tastes and manageability Theres loads of info on the Vegetarian society website and the vegan society websites. My word of caution might be watch out for carb overload especially if you eat out they tend to throw pasta at y...
by becks77
Wed Jul 20, 2016 8:47 am
Forum: The ish Local - (Chat)
Topic: Whether the weather will cooperate
Replies: 114
Views: 57048

Re: Whether the weather will cooperate

Much cooler here today and overcast, rain please, water butt empty :(
by becks77
Tue Jul 19, 2016 7:44 pm
Forum: The ish Local - (Chat)
Topic: Whether the weather will cooperate
Replies: 114
Views: 57048

Re: Whether the weather will cooperate

I like"e a good sea fog, around these parts they are called frets, never knew till about 10 years ago