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by Gwiz
07 Dec 2016, 18:46
Forum: Environmental, Green & Ethical Issues
Topic: What force of nature are you?
Replies: 5
Views: 8169

Re: What force of nature are you?

Coral, apparently.
I have no idea what that means. :?
by Gwiz
01 Dec 2016, 17:55
Forum: Environmental, Green & Ethical Issues
Topic: animal fat in new fivers
Replies: 11
Views: 8482

Re: animal fat in new fivers

I'd just like to say that for those "Laners"who are having ethical difficulties with the new £5 note, in the spirit of friendship, I offer to buy all their new issue fivers for £3.50 each (less postage, of course)
Don't all rush now...... :-D
by Gwiz
03 Jul 2016, 08:25
Forum: DIY & Recycling Projects
Topic: My recycling project
Replies: 9
Views: 12878

Re: My recycling project

It looks really nice! Very organised. )like(
by Gwiz
31 Dec 2012, 11:52
Forum: DIY & Recycling Projects
Topic: Japanese Saws The Verdict
Replies: 6
Views: 3671

Re: Japanese Saws The Verdict

Just as Happybob says.
I can't think of anyone I know that has one and doesn't like it. )t'
by Gwiz
31 Dec 2012, 09:56
Forum: DIY & Recycling Projects
Topic: Japanese Saws The Verdict
Replies: 6
Views: 3671

Re: Japanese Saws The Verdict

Which model did you get?
by Gwiz
25 Dec 2012, 09:14
Forum: DIY & Recycling Projects
Topic: Japanese Saws?
Replies: 20
Views: 8630

Re: Japanese Saws?

I used to think all the hype about the Silky saws was a bit much, but having used one I must say they are very good. I suppose, when you think about it, if tree surgeons are willing to pay out so much for them, that's a pretty good recomendation. :-D
by Gwiz
14 Aug 2011, 10:11
Forum: DIY & Recycling Projects
Topic: Who knows a bit about what ?
Replies: 95
Views: 140563

Re: Who knows a bit about what ?

I'm a Horticultural Equipment repairer.
Mowers, Strimmers, Chainsaws, Ride-ons, Hedge cutters,
That sort of thing.
Happy to help If I can.
by Gwiz
31 Dec 2010, 10:09
Forum: Environmental, Green & Ethical Issues
Topic: Forestry sell-off
Replies: 22
Views: 8501

Re: Forestry sell-off

Signed. Haven't the forestry commission been selling off various woodlands (as small plots) for years? I very often see signs up "Woodland for Sale" while out and about. I understand (from someone who bought a plot) that when sold off in this way, part of the agreement of buying a plot, is...
by Gwiz
22 Jan 2009, 20:04
Forum: Frugality and Self-Reliance
Topic: Is DIY value for money?
Replies: 25
Views: 6570

OH is just preparing to start day2 of the 'replace the hot water cylinder stop-tap' job. Day zero was 'fit a washer on the bathroom tap'. Simple job, went well except the stop tap wouldn't turn back on. Any helpful advice on how to plug a header tank. ..... and don't say 'use the stop tap'. Should ...
by Gwiz
15 Jan 2009, 06:53
Forum: Environmental, Green & Ethical Issues
Topic: Eco - but possible not frugal
Replies: 30
Views: 6992

We have our milk delivered down here in the "burbs". He's dairy crest as well. we used to be a "unigate" customer, but Diary crest bought the company about 5 years ago...
by Gwiz
13 Jan 2009, 19:26
Forum: Frugality and Self-Reliance
Topic: Do you want one of these gadgets?
Replies: 29
Views: 6166

hurrumph! waste of time!
Ditto meanqueen. )t'
by Gwiz
18 Nov 2008, 18:46
Forum: Frugality and Self-Reliance
Topic: Interest rate cut
Replies: 24
Views: 7781

I was wondering if any of you chaps and chapesses bank with the co-op?
I have heard that they are slightly more "ethical" than some like the "midnatbarcloyd bank"
by Gwiz
17 Nov 2008, 06:55
Forum: Frugality and Self-Reliance
Topic: Would you still be frugal if you won the lottery etc?
Replies: 34
Views: 9595

I'd definately give up working. I'ts not that I don't like what I do, It's just that I dislike HAVING to do it. I very often repair machinery for people outside of work for nothing, as I like doing it. I'd move to wales or the west country, somewhere there is a veiw in all directions. Living in the ...
by Gwiz
14 Nov 2008, 19:33
Forum: Fitness and Health
Topic: eye test
Replies: 7
Views: 2855

I recently had an eyetest.
i needed a new pair of glasses for driving and general walking about, And another new prescription for reading........I thought my nose was getting closer and closer to the screen and book pages :oops:
by Gwiz
14 Nov 2008, 16:12
Forum: Frugality and Self-Reliance
Topic: We love our woodburning stove!
Replies: 25
Views: 8224

We fitted a new multi fuel stove about 3 years ago.
luckily for us, I work occasionaly with a team of tree surgeons, so I'm quite well supplied with good logs.
the only drawback I've found, is our living room gets so cosy, I'm asleep on the sofa in no time at all!