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Forum: Gardening 01-05-2016, 08:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 910
Posted By islandman
Make your own plant saucers

During the last few weeks, I have developed an interest in splitting small plants, cuttings, dividing etc. I think propagating sums it up.

Gravel trays are used but pots tend to be round, but for...
Forum: Gardening 29-04-2016, 12:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,625
Posted By islandman
that is absolutely great. Now I am more...

that is absolutely great. Now I am more determined to source one.
Forum: Gardening 29-04-2016, 07:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,625
Posted By islandman
Thanks. You wouldn't believe it but every day, I...

Thanks. You wouldn't believe it but every day, I look on Gumtree, local paper, ebay and pre-loved to see if anyone is giving away a non sea worthy rowing boat to use for plants.

Yes, although...
Forum: Gardening 28-04-2016, 06:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,625
Posted By islandman
If you click on the middle picture to enlarge,...

If you click on the middle picture to enlarge, you will see on the trellis,lots of debris gathered from the beach. Just off left, is a pile of stuff not yet used. I have eleven floats/fenders either...
Forum: Gardening 28-04-2016, 06:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,625
Posted By islandman
Did you ask to see my garden some time ago?

When we moved house last November, this was our garden:-
http://s32.postimg.org/3p4eq9uqd/IMG_1796.jpg
then out came the paint pot:-
http://s32.postimg.org/skgdxjlqt/Full_Size_Render.jpg

now if...
Forum: Technology 09-04-2016, 07:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,331
Posted By islandman
Thanks for that, it makes sense now. Yes the...

Thanks for that, it makes sense now. Yes the cloud app does indeed when zooming in, show established wifi spots. So really that is an unnecessary thing I may delete. Now I know about connecting to...
Forum: Technology 04-04-2016, 07:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,977
Posted By islandman
Because I tend to listen to Martin Lewis, and...

Because I tend to listen to Martin Lewis, and take in much of what he says,I was of the opinion that when I decided to change ISP last year, as with utilities, you select whoever you want to provide...
Forum: General Chat 31-03-2016, 04:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,587
Posted By islandman
You know what, today with our bus pass we went to...

You know what, today with our bus pass we went to Chesil Cove on Portland, we took snacks, I did some productive beachcombing then home for coffee. Then into town and sat in the deckchairs (free to...
Forum: General Chat 31-03-2016, 09:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 649
Posted By islandman
I am so tempted to...................

It seems there are a group of pensioners who tour their local streets and where they spot something in the road that they genuinely believe to be a hazard that could lead to someone tripping over and...
Forum: General Chat 30-03-2016, 05:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 528
Posted By islandman
well Joe, are they right?

well Joe, are they right?
Forum: General Chat 30-03-2016, 04:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 528
Posted By islandman
Do you fancy a little bit of......................

Do you fancy a little bit of fun. Reading the Mirror on line, they have a semi-interesting article based on the Census I believe. All you do is enter your (or anyone else's) postcode and the survey...
Forum: General Chat 30-03-2016, 04:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 551
Posted By islandman
If only someone knew the answer to this?

We don't drive so it and parking doesn't involve us, but over the years I have heard so many people discussing this issue that it would be nice to know the answer.

If someone removed their front...
Forum: General Chat 30-03-2016, 04:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 632
Posted By islandman
Ref pumice stone, I've used them before but they...

Ref pumice stone, I've used them before but they tend to wear out, this new thing is used every bathnight (Monday's ha ha) and it look and feels as new. Even as a very old man, I use foot cream, my...
Forum: General Chat 30-03-2016, 08:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 632
Posted By islandman
New found luxury for about a fiver.

Very few of us have got to our age without hard skin on our heels. Cracks in the summer cause untold misery and no matter how many times you have a good soak in an old washing up bowl, they only feel...
Forum: General Chat 30-03-2016, 08:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,587
Posted By islandman
In three months I will be 76 and I don't like...

In three months I will be 76 and I don't like spending, or at least I didn't, but of late, I think b******s, if I want something I will have it. Last week for example I spotted a coat in Debenhams,...
Forum: Technology 29-03-2016, 03:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,050
Posted By islandman
That ios 9.3 update seems to be far from...

That ios 9.3 update seems to be far from satisfactory

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3513853/Has-iOS-9-3-broken-iPhone-Software-update-causing-apps-crash-trying-open-links.html
Forum: Technology 29-03-2016, 02:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,050
Posted By islandman
Jazzi, yes, it is frustrating if you forget to...

Jazzi, yes, it is frustrating if you forget to keep an eye on the state of the battery then discover it is very low just when you need it, that's why I was shocked when mine showed red. As for apps...
Forum: Technology 29-03-2016, 12:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,050
Posted By islandman
Oddly enough, several things have come to light...

Oddly enough, several things have come to light since posting.

Firstly I didn't know there was an update waiting to take it to 9.3 which I have done. Secondly it appears there are some rougue...
Forum: Technology 29-03-2016, 12:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,910
Posted By islandman
OK, no offence was taken and let's move on.

OK, no offence was taken and let's move on.
Forum: Technology 29-03-2016, 09:06 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,910
Posted By islandman
OK, point taken, will refrain from such posts in...

OK, point taken, will refrain from such posts in future.
Forum: Technology 29-03-2016, 07:52 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,050
Posted By islandman
Ipad battery not lasting long

My ipad is less than two years old. I monitor the battery frequently but yesterday was surprised to find it flat for the first time ever. I gave it a full charge, used the ipad for less than ten...
Forum: Technology 28-03-2016, 02:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,910
Posted By islandman
Hi again Mr Ploppy, alas we no longer visit. I...

Hi again Mr Ploppy, alas we no longer visit. I first started visiting the year Neil Armstrong walked on the Moon, I lay in bed listening, that was as a single guy, I then took my wife, then when we...
Forum: Technology 28-03-2016, 12:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,910
Posted By islandman
Thanks, another one stored in the memory bank.

Thanks, another one stored in the memory bank.
Forum: Technology 28-03-2016, 11:27 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,910
Posted By islandman
It depends Mr Ploppy which island you mean. I...

It depends Mr Ploppy which island you mean. I created that name years ago after spending many holidays on the Isles of Scilly where of the hundred or so, only 5 or 6 are inhabited and that's...
Forum: Technology 28-03-2016, 11:24 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,910
Posted By islandman
Thanks Bruce. I have always wondered if the...

Thanks Bruce. I have always wondered if the information I was given was correct, but because it does what I want, I have tended to think it was correct. As for windows 10, despite magazines filling...
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