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  1. basil

    Initially Famous...

    AD Angus Deayton GB Gary Barlow BC Barry Cryer ED Edwina Currie MG Michael Gove EP Elvis Presley MP Michael Palin TC Top Cat TB Tony Bennett PS Peter Sutcliffe DR Dominic Raab PA Paul Anka AC Alice Cooper LA Louis Armstrong MC Michael Collins NB Nora Batty AM Arthur Mullard BJ Boris...
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    Coronation...

    Patriotism, Nationalism, Crazyism.... Foodbanks, Waiting Lists, Boat People.. Growth, Growth, Growth... Take your pick of the sh@t........
  3. basil

    Coranation

    Patriotism, Nationalism, Crazyism.... Foodbanks, Waiting Lists, Boat People.. Growth, Growth, Growth... Take your pick of the sh@t........
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    Land off Sandon Road.....

    Looks likely the MOD site will be removed.....
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    House Clearance....

    Anyone have recommendations for this task ? property has abundance of clothing, furniture, crockery, pots and pans, also carpeted throughout......
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    Electric garage doors

    Neighbour's looking to install double width door, thoughtfully enquiring of possible cost, local installers, any pros/cons. Any advice would be most appreciated....
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    Phone found

    I have found a mobile phone in the street unable get into address/contacts etc, Best route to reunite with owner?.....
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    Screws...

    Short screws, long screws, thick screws, thin screws. Question is, which type is best for squeaky floorboards as in the MDF/Chipboard type. My old mate Gilbert reckons that the galvanised outdoor decking are economical however I'd like other advice....
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    Smoke Alarms.....

    So, current abode has x2 mains wired smoke alarms. Is there any regulation that I must replace with wired or can I stick up a couple of battery powered devices. Whilst I get the installation 20 years ago I note that some of the current alarms advertise a battery life of 10 years which will...
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    Stairs....

    Looking to swap the old spindles and handrails with some trendy chrome and glass. I've viewed plenty of pictures however I think this sort of thing needs to be seen in the flesh So the question is where locally (1hr or so drive) might I find showrooms with suchlike on display. Furthermore I...
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    Chaggers....

    Received 3 charity collection bags through the letterbox today, the 1st one plopped in before 8:30am. Is this some kind of a record ?.......
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    Housing...

    Total f@ck up, Complete f@ck up Lies & lies .......
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    TV question....

    Currently have Freesat on one TV Set, I now need it on a second Set on the other side of the house. How do I go about this?......
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    Trouble up Eccleshall Road? Monday 27th July 2015

    spotted earlier, plod, detectives and forensics attending a property next to Pure Dental Surgery on the Eccy Rd. Something may have occurred.........
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    Structural Engineer in the Stafford area ?

    simple really, my old mate Gilbert is embarking on some alterations to his home and needs some qualified proffesional guidance to avoid the place collapsing on top of him. He was about to remove a load bearing wall the other day, luckily I was on hand to grab the sledgehammer before too much...
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    Who do I turn to.......?

    Looking to turn 5 ground floor rooms into 2, can I simply appoint a builder and tell him to get on with it? Or should I use the services of an Architect to provide plans and details of required specification for the builder?....
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    He's a right Charlie.......

    Our future King/Head of State/Head of Church/Head of Commonwealth/Lord Protector etc etc puts his right royal boot in it ! 6 months from now hardworking taxpayers will be paying double for Russian Gas whilst the Windsors eat cake. Writes..........
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    PMQs......

    Has Dave got a new pair of specs ?........
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    San-Gobain Universal factory being demolished

    Well more of factory is coming down, the latest phase in it's demolishment is visible from the Doxey Road. I guess in it's heyday it was the 2nd largest employer (private) in the town.........
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    Crying in the Chapel.....

    Whilst enjoying a well earned coffee in The Grove earlier today i overheard a couple of old chaps discussing a forthcoming gig by an Elvis impersonator in the adjacent church. Could such a thing happen ?.......
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