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GMA

It's driving me mad that I can't buy a 'jardinere' net curtain - you know the ones that arch in the middle. I don't mind voiles/panels etc but my kitchen window on the bottom/middle opens out so a jardinere (sp?) net is perfect, but no, oh no, they're only available on line! I like to 'feel the quality' of things before I buy. Am I old fashioned? My local market has a beautiful 'net curtain stall' but they only offer two, one is so not suitable for the kitchen, the other is too narrow! I never used have this trouble, the window is the same size (even though it's been double glazed a few years ago).

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mummymazMember

i have no clue what you are talking about ...

I need a clothes horse - you know those white plastic things?? Am stumped as to where to get one!

10/7/095:53 AM

GMAMember

Try Argos Maz? As for my request - this sort

of thing

10/7/096:03 AM

GMAMember

flip, I can't get the link to work!

10/7/096:10 AM

♥PinkBabe1966♥The Angel under the tree!Member

Maz, if you have a poundstretcher or home bargains or something like that nearyou, you'll get a clothes horse from there, that's where I got mine that now lives in the conservatory!!

GMA, a Dunhelm may have a jardinere curtain? I have blinds and curtains to my windows so can't think of anywhere else.

10/7/097:03 AM

mummymazMember

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Maz, if you have a poundstretcher or home bargains or something like that nearyou, you'll get a clothes horse from there, that's where I got mine that now lives in the conservatory!!

Oh aye - duh!! why didnt i think of that! I've both of those things nearby .. i'll go sort my head out now lol

10/7/097:09 AM

LowonIQMember

Decent clothes pegs are hard to find, along with good thick plastic rope type washing lines. I can buy cheap wooden or plastic pegs at many places but robust plastic pegs with good springs i cannot find anywhere. Last line I bought cost a fortune at B andQ. The market stall just seem to have nasty thin ones.

10/7/097:13 AM

The Devil In DiamanteMember

A decent ironing board...my Mum has one she got as a Wedding present 40 odd years ago, it's really sturdy...I've looked and looked for something similar but they just don't cut the mustard, to flimsy

10/7/097:27 AM

DemantoidMember

Tailcombs with metal handles. Try it - they're nowhere to be found, ever since it was realised some women used them as protective weapons. God knows where hairdressers get theirs.

10/7/097:40 AM

angelicarwenMember

Cheese and creamy nick naks

Yes I am pretty shallow

10/7/098:54 AM

CagneyMember

Creamola foam

10/7/099:22 AM

Former Member

Reference:

Decent clothes pegs are hard to find

I've got some you can have! If you buy some of this heather too. For luck.

10/7/099:38 AM

TiGiMember

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Tailcombs with metal handles. Try it - they're nowhere to be found, ever since it was realised some women used them as protective weapons. God knows where hairdressers get theirs.

I don't use one , I prefer the plastic tail comb.

10/7/099:46 AM

AimeeMember

Beef Heinz soup, used to love it as a kid, can't get it anywhere now

10/7/0910:26 AM

CagneyMember

Deman - try a place online called Salons Direct. They cost £1

10/7/0910:52 AM

stonksMember

Reference:

Ireland..

..we have the toughest pegs and our clothes line has metal through it..we have harsh weather....

10/7/0911:15 AM

AngelMember

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I need a clothes horse - you know those white plastic things?? Am stumped as to where to get one!

Argos .... I bet they would have one

10/7/0911:31 AM

fabienneMember

A fountain pen with a fine nib. WH Smith do not stock them, apparently.

10/7/0911:33 AM

CagneyMember

Tesco direct do indoor airers for under £20. Why is the quoting and smileys not working for me on here? (I'd have a confused smiley there if I could)

10/7/0911:41 AM

Former Member

I used to love Birds Eye rissoles when I was young. I haven't seen them for years

10/7/091:23 PM

sandraMember

clothes that fit me lol ........ primani size 18 is god knows size 10 ...... other shops ( new look) i'm size 14 !!!!!!

10/7/093:14 PM

charmerMember

spanish tobacco
really sweet stuff in a red packet

10/7/093:38 PM

Soozy WooMember

Reference:

spanish tobacco really sweet stuff in a red packet

There is a reason that you can't get it anymore ......it's bloody disgusting stuff - although I quite liked it as a child. I once ate far too much of the stuff and made myself sick .....that's probably clouded my judgements somewhat. we called it Spanish Gold.

10/7/093:58 PM

kattymieowwMember 10 years

Oh I used to love that,think it was toasted coconut."Trophy" bars.Chocolate wafers with chopped nuts in chocolate on the top layer,yummy.

10/8/0912:48 AM

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