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by oldpenny
07 Jun 2014, 21:51
Forum: Handicrafts and other Hobbies
Topic: weaving loom plans
Replies: 3
Views: 1964

weaving loom plans

Don't know if this is the right place for this, but just seen this on Ebay if anyone is into home weaving. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151318533194?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649
by oldpenny
14 Jun 2013, 10:45
Forum: Fitness and Health
Topic: Internet Scam Warning.
Replies: 2
Views: 2214

Re: Internet Scam Warning.

Good News, My friend has got all her money returned to her account by Barclaycard )t' . She was one of the lucky ones, but she still had to fight for it, so if it happens to you , dont give up :-D
by oldpenny
01 Jun 2013, 18:20
Forum: Fitness and Health
Topic: Race for Life.
Replies: 2
Views: 1708

Race for Life.

I am not sure if I should be posting this here or not? But my daughter and her friends are doing a Race for Life fund raiser for Cancer Research this month and she has asked me to spread the word. I you would like to make a donation to this worthwhile cause please follow the link, you can donate by ...
by oldpenny
01 Jun 2013, 18:14
Forum: Handicrafts and other Hobbies
Topic: My home music/recording studio
Replies: 33
Views: 10230

Re: My home music/recording studio

Lots to keep you busy there, is it sound proof?? )bg(
by oldpenny
10 May 2013, 11:29
Forum: Fitness and Health
Topic: Internet Scam Warning.
Replies: 2
Views: 2214

Internet Scam Warning.

WARNING...Keep clear of this company it is a Scam, they will rip you off, They took a friend of mine for over £500 and she never ordered anything from them, and they wont refund her money. m" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" Anyone got stung by them? PLEASE HELP TO STOP ...
by oldpenny
14 Dec 2012, 20:56
Forum: DIY & Recycling Projects
Topic: Holly's Kitchen.
Replies: 15
Views: 6600

Re: Holly's Kitchen.

Wow. Amazing. And how did you find a kitchen sink among your scrap box? It is an old stainless dog dish, just gave it a good polish up And thank to everyone for your kind remarks, I will try and get a photo of her when she is "cooking" Have a good Christmas & an even better new year. ...
by oldpenny
13 Dec 2012, 15:42
Forum: DIY & Recycling Projects
Topic: Holly's Kitchen.
Replies: 15
Views: 6600

Holly's Kitchen.

Hi All, Merry Christmas! Not been on here as often as I should, but I am still alive and kicking...lol. Our 2 year old granddaughter Holly likes nothing better than giving make beleve tea parties when ever we go to their house. So I thought that this year I would try and make her a play kitchen for ...
by oldpenny
09 Nov 2012, 15:42
Forum: Handicrafts and other Hobbies
Topic: Vintage end of the pier slot machines.
Replies: 15
Views: 7640

Re: Vintage end of the pier slot machines.

Hi Just a quick update... We now have our veryown website for the slot machine petition, it tells you lots of info on just why we need to get this silly out of date law changed, I hope you will all take a look and then sign our petition, we cant do it without your help m" onclick="window.o...
by oldpenny
29 Oct 2012, 20:46
Forum: Books, TV and the Media
Topic: My wife's new book...
Replies: 3
Views: 725

Re: My wife's new book...

Thanks for that Annie :-D not sure it will be a best seller ^b: , but at least she has tried {hug} , and yes times have changed a lot in a very shot time, not sure I would want to be starting out again today. :?
by oldpenny
28 Oct 2012, 22:53
Forum: Books, TV and the Media
Topic: My wife's new book...
Replies: 3
Views: 725

My wife's new book...

Yes my wife has written her autobiography it tells the story of her early life growing up in Sheffield in the 1950s,60s & 70s. and is called "Maid in Sheffield" and the best bit is NO paper was used in its publication it is available on Kindle, just follow the link & happy reading....
by oldpenny
11 Sep 2012, 21:04
Forum: Handicrafts and other Hobbies
Topic: Vintage end of the pier slot machines.
Replies: 15
Views: 7640

Re: Vintage end of the pier slot machines.

Every time my nephew comes round he loses a few pence! Didn't realise I was breaking the law... Hi Stig, yes just like me and many others you are a criminal you should have a £25 per year permit as someone other than you uses it (your nephew) not only that, but if you come to sell it you will need ...
by oldpenny
11 Sep 2012, 20:57
Forum: Handicrafts and other Hobbies
Topic: Vintage end of the pier slot machines.
Replies: 15
Views: 7640

Re: Vintage end of the pier slot machines.

Have signed the petition OldPenny and wishing you the best of luck with it. When we were in Devon last year, we visited here: http://www.fairground-heritage.org.uk/ All vintage fairground rides and slot machines, had a thoroughly wonderful time there :- Hi Benny&co, That has been on my list of ...
by oldpenny
05 Sep 2012, 14:44
Forum: Frugality and Self-Reliance
Topic: The Recycle “Police”
Replies: 5
Views: 1854

Re: The Recycle “Police”

hugorune wrote:Another example of how judging performance by targets causes common sense to be thrown out of the window.

Your Spot On!!! }hairout{
by oldpenny
04 Sep 2012, 13:29
Forum: Frugality and Self-Reliance
Topic: The Recycle “Police”
Replies: 5
Views: 1854

The Recycle “Police”

I have been recycling things for more years than I can remember and used to make regular trips to our local tip to see what I could find, wood metal, electric motors etc, the list goes on. About 20 years ago the tip became the household refuse depot, and things started to get a little more sorted wi...