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Jack Hargreaves demonstrates putting a ship in a bottle (YouTube video clip)

Published on 18 January 2012 by in Random Stuff

I thought I would share this clip I came across of veteran broadcaster Jack Hargreaves demonstrating how to put a ship in a bottle on the old Southern Television children’s TV show “How”. If you carry on watching past the Jack Hargreaves bit fellow presenter Fred Dinenage makes a fool of himself trying to use

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The Lost Pubs Project

Published on 2 January 2012 by in Random Stuff

I came across The Lost Pubs Project via a re-tweet on Twitter. Basically it does exactly what the title suggests, a record of pubs, inns and hotels that have closed over the years listed by town/village. It’s an interesting site for those who remember pubs that are no longer with us. Not the prettiest web

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Morrisons being economical?

Published on 27 December 2011 by in Random Stuff

A couple of days before Christmas I dropped into Morrisons. Among my purchases were their 100g Christmas puddings which They had on offer “buy one at 85p and get two more free”, that works out at the equivalent of 28.33p each. I went in there again today and now the same puddings are individually priced

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Lidl Blue Eclipse Coffee – Why the change?

Published on 26 December 2011 by in Random Stuff

Some time back I noticed Lidl were selling a new own brand instant coffee “Monte Santos – 100% Arabica” in 200g jars. It was fairly cheap so I bought one. I’ve been buying it regularly ever since. On Christmas Eve I nipped into Lidl and spotted that there was a different coffee, “Blue Eclipse –

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X Factor – Does Johnny Robinson look like Wilfred Brambell?

Published on 30 October 2011 by in Random Stuff

Watching X Factor (yes I know) last night I couldn’t help thinking contestant Johnny Robinson bears a resemblance to the late actor Wilfred Brambell, star of the classic BBC comedy Steptoe and Son. Take a look below and see what you think.

 
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Gold Miner Game

Published on 4 July 2011 by in Random Stuff

I’ve wasted far too much time playing this online game. Give it a go and let me know what you think. Free Flash Games

 
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This notice made me think!

Published on 8 May 2011 by in Random Stuff

Sign spotted on the door of local Britannia branch “Proud to be part of Co-operative Financial Services”. I couldn’t help thinking wouldn’t it be cool it there was a similar notice on the NatWest saying “Ashamed to be part of RBS”!

 
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Stinging Nettle Seeds For Sale!

Published on 2 May 2011 by in Random Stuff

With The Bottle Inn at Marshwood closed it looks like there will be no World Stinging Nettle Eating Championship this year. Hunting around on Amazon I was surprised to find someone selling “Stinging Nettle: 200 Seeds (Fresh & Untreated)“! Around here stinging nettles are considered to be weeds and grow abundantly without cultivation.

 
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A cat’s view of the AV vote on May 5th

Published on 29 April 2011 by in Random Stuff

Here is a fun video from YouTube giving a cat’s eye view on the May the 5th referendum on AV versus first pat the post voting.

 
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Innocent Smoothies – Try Me Free

Published on 30 January 2011 by in Random Stuff

Pinched, with permission, from Bob’s Free Stuff Forum. Spotted 250ml bottles of innocent smoothies in the Co-op with a Try Me Free offer. You need to write at least 15 words on innocent smoothies and send with your till receipt to a freepost address.

 
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