Cable Forum - What have you just bought?

An Easter present for me. I am being plagued by Groundsel in our gravel garden and I am fed up with trying to hand weed the area so I went out yesterday and bought a Gas lance.

The sight of the groundsel curling up and being incinerated gave me a worrying sense of power. I am going to wage war on the dandelions in the lawn next. :)

John has been a kill joy though. He has given me notice that if I so much as look at the moss on the drive he will confiscate my new toy. Just because the moss is under the back of the car, anyone would think it was dangerous wafting a blow torch near a petrol tank. :D

Ravenheart

19-04-2014 11:02

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Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35689983)

I too hate brush/roller cleaning but like decent tools so I bought one of these years ago - it works really well, is very quick and has saved me loads of money and hassle over the years. No money ruined brushes and rollers...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76LnCKYrfLs

It does work with a cordless drill (the more revs the better) but is much more efficient using an old fashioned mains powered one so my ancient old drill is reserved for this purpose now.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dandy-Paint-...roller+cleaner

Thanks for that Osem, will have to invest in one of those I have loads of probs cleaning brushes and rollers due to my wonky hands, and will save me a fortune :tu:

Osem	19-04-2014 14:04

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Originally Posted by Ravenheart (Post 35690280)

Thanks for that Osem, will have to invest in one of those I have loads of probs cleaning brushes and rollers due to my wonky hands, and will save me a fortune :tu:

You're welcome. That invention was one of the very first things I ever bought on shopping TV (QVC IIRC) and it's been marvellous over the years. So much so that I bought another 'deluxe' set (bigger range of sizes) a couple of years later all of which I still have and use. It really is remarkable how effective, clean and quick it is. You can use a plastic bag covered cardboard box for the spinning and then throw the bag away but I tend to use a cheap plastic waste paper bin which I just rinse out and reuse. Let us know what you think when you've had chance to use it.

This subject's given me an idea for a new thread too...

denphone

19-04-2014 15:27

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Another railway book.

Taf	23-04-2014 15:26

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2 solid pine chest of drawers that the missus has been nagging about for ages. Got 20% off due to damaged packaging, so a lot cheaper than if I did another self-build.

denphone

26-04-2014 10:09

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Kangaroo steaks.:shocked:

denphone

26-04-2014 10:43

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Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 35692517)

Had them before when they were in the store. Like the most tender steak you can imagine but with very little fat. You could say I jumped at the opportunity to buy them again. :D

What do they retail at Heero?.

Osem	26-04-2014 10:59

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Never seen them in our local Lidls. Isn't the fat supposed to play a big part of the flavour of meat? Do you cook them in just the same way as steak?

Gary L

26-04-2014 11:14

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I've been buying various tools and storage boxes to put bits and bobs in,

There's a big difference in price between Amazon/Ebay/CPC.Farnell
all identical new items, and out of around £120 in total I've spent. it would have cost at least £200 more had I had paid top price for them.

Osem	26-04-2014 13:38

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Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 35692529)

They don't have them in all the time, just seems to be this week until next Wednesday or they sell out.

That's what they say but these taste good. Only 91 calories per 100g so good if you're watching the waistline. Lower than chicken breast.

I cooked them like steak on a cast iron griddle, medium.

Cheers, I'll have a look later and if I see some give them a try.

weenie

26-04-2014 15:45

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Paint, new bedding and curtains, doing the wee ones bedroom up when he is away next week. Hope he likes it on Friday when he comes home he knows nothing about it shhh it's a secret.

nashville

28-04-2014 17:06

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Have just bought, new set of bath towels & bath mat to match, in a nice cerise colour.

denphone

28-04-2014 17:10

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Some more spice containers as we have a lot of spices but not enough containers to put them into.:dozey:

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