The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
09-02-2023, 14:23
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
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3 to 4p per hour will only use it when it is really cold
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When I was at my parents at Christmas the boiler broke so putting the heated blanket on for an hour before bed really helped.
You could put it on a timer for the morning if needed too.
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09-02-2023, 14:46
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
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3 to 4p per hour will only use it when it is really cold
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You shouldn't actually sleep with them on anyway, use them to pre warm the bed only is the advice iirc
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09-02-2023, 14:48
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You shouldn't actually sleep with them on anyway, use them to pre warm the bed only is the advice iirc
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these are throws to sit under not a traditional under blanket
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09-02-2023, 14:52
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
l have a hot water bottle every night as my partner does their last drink and the rest of the hot water goes into the bottle.
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09-02-2023, 15:47
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09-02-2023, 15:54
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
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WOW well done!
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09-02-2023, 16:39
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
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Well done. Glad you're strong enough to realise when to stop.
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09-02-2023, 16:40
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Well done Tinky you notorious gambler.
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09-02-2023, 21:16
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
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Well done Tinky you notorious gambler.
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She will take your gambling crown away from you soon.
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09-02-2023, 23:21
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
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Well done
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Well done Tinky you notorious gambler.
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She will take your gambling crown away from you soon.
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She already has, den's is the 'cheating at bingo crown'
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Well done
She already has, den's is the 'cheating at bingo crown'
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Talking about Bingo the 2 younger brothers are coming down today and after the battle of the dockyards tomorrow are going to meet us at bingo.
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
My partner and l just received our individual 25 year insurance policy maturity cheques through the door.
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
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My partner and l just received our individual 25 year insurance policy maturity cheques through the door.
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Oh wow Den that is brilliant
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17-02-2023, 11:07
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Car passed its MOT today. One advisory: A wiper blade needs replacing. It actually wipes fine but looks a bit tatty.
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21-02-2023, 18:09
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
Just discovered our local (Leeds) libraries allow online access (using your library card) to hundreds of magazines, newspapers, and other resources (I already knew about the ebooks).
https://libbyapp.com/library/leedslibraryuk
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Access over 5000 daily newspaper titles from more than 100 countries, in over 60 languages and read your favourite magazines for FREE with your library card:
leeds.gov.uk/libraries/online-resources
Find support on how to use our Libby App here: my.nicheacademy.com/leedslibraries/course/1451
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Resources available anywhere
Newspaper and magazines
Newspapers - Access over 5000 daily newspaper titles from more than 100 countries, in over 60 languages.
eMagazines - A free eMagazine service offering access to a wide range of popular titles.
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Times Digital Archive - Search over 200 years of The Times newspaper.
Yorkshire Archaeological Journal - A review of history and archaeology in the county. Current and past copies.
Information
Oxford English Dictionary - The definitive English language dictionary.
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Oxford Reference Online - (Includes the Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain & Ireland) Reference resource spanning 25 different subject areas, bringing together 2 million digitized entries across Oxford University Press's Dictionaries, Companions, and Encyclopaedias.
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography - Biographies of those who shaped Britain's past.
Who's Who and Who was Who - Noteworthy and influential people from all walks of life.
Encyclopaedia Britannica - One of the world's most authoritative reference encyclopaedias.
Encyclopaedia Britannica Junior (ages 5-11) - A children's encyclopaedia specifically designed for children in primary school.
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Parliamentary and Official Documents Online - A searchable archive of Parliament and Official documents. You can view material from the Westminster Parliament, Scottish Parliament, Northern Ireland Assembly, Welsh Parliament (Senedd), and non-Parliamentary material. Whether you want to look at an Act and its amendments or track a Bill at Hansard stage, the Public Information Online website provides easy to use, unlimited access to official publications.
Business
BIPC Leeds - Business websites and databases - Includes, Kompass, Fame, Experian and more.
Cobra – The complete business reference adviser
Art and music
Art Full Text - Index and full text articles on art and related topics including Art Index Retrospective.
Oxford Art Online - Art reference library from Oxford University Press.
Medici TV - World leading classical music channel offering access to the best of classical music.
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Life in the UK - (The British way of life) Study resource to prepare for the British citizenship test.
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Theory Test Pro - Simulation of the UK's driving theory tests for practise purposes.
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Probably most local libraries have this - might be helpful during the cost of living crisis…
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