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Old 19-02-2008, 3:56 PM   #1
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Tip of the day
I figured with so many knowledgeable people on here we might start a "tip of the day thread", or indeed a tip of the moment one if it becomes popular




My first:

Good old vinegar to clean that scaly shower handset/head. Just remove said item and leave it in a bowl of vinegar for a few hours, then a gentle go with a scrubbing brush and hey presto. One shiny new handset
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Old 19-02-2008, 4:31 PM   #2
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Re: Tip of the day
Use cheap hairspray to remove biro from leather, obviously test an inconspicuous area first.
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Old 19-02-2008, 4:58 PM   #3
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Re: Tip of the day
Got Athletes foot ? use Cider vinegar, dab affected area with cotton wool soaked in cider vinegar. Should cure it an about a week.

Geoff.
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Old 19-02-2008, 5:00 PM   #4
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Re: Tip of the day
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Got Athletes foot ? use Cider vinegar, dab affected area with cotton wool soaked in cider vinegar. Should cure it an about a week.

Geoff.
And your feet will stink of vinegar.
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Old 19-02-2008, 5:01 PM   #5
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Re: Tip of the day
Eskimo tip, don't eat yellow snow.
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Old 19-02-2008, 5:40 PM   #6
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Re: Tip of the day
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Eskimo tip, don't eat yellow snow.
Or home made choc ices laying next to yellow snow.
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Old 19-02-2008, 5:51 PM   #7
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Re: Tip of the day
Saw this one today...could be a contender......


Tip of the day-tip.jpg



Oh...always read the rest of the post.......
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Old 19-02-2008, 6:09 PM   #8
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Re: Tip of the day
Don't take two bottles into the shower. Wash n Go.

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Old 19-02-2008, 6:13 PM   #9
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Re: Tip of the day
How did i just know this would deteriorate into what it has
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Old 19-02-2008, 6:14 PM   #10
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Re: Tip of the day
Save time typing in long web addresses into internet explorer, or having to point the mouse to favorites, and then select it.

To Do :-

Keep your shortcut's names short.
Press Alt + D
Enter the name of your shortcut (autotype will usually suggest it for you once you start typing it)
Hit RETURN
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Re: Tip of the day
Don't back a three-legged horse.
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Old 19-02-2008, 7:12 PM   #12
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Re: Tip of the day
never stand up in a canoe.
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Old 19-02-2008, 7:22 PM   #13
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Re: Tip of the day
Look right and left when crossing the road.
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Re: Tip of the day
When moving house , freeze goldfish tank / aquarium to avoid spillage
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Old 19-02-2008, 7:40 PM   #15
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Re: Tip of the day
Save money on expensive personalised car number plates by simply
changing your name to match your existing plate
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Old 19-02-2008, 7:45 PM   #16
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Re: Tip of the day
Before freezing the goldfish tank/aquarium to avoid spillage when moving house, take the fish out first.

When tying a hook always have the line coming from the inside.
Last edited by Leej; 19-02-2008 at 11:05 PM.
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Re: Tip of the day
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Use cheap hairspray to remove biro from leather, obviously test an inconspicuous area first.
Perfume cleans biro from Leather suites also. (as above, test small area first)
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Old 19-02-2008, 8:07 PM   #18
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Re: Tip of the day
old contact lenses make perfect little boats for small insects
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Old 19-02-2008, 8:07 PM   #19
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Re: Tip of the day
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Eskimo tip, don't eat yellow snow.
indian tip,don't eat yellow rice.
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Old 19-02-2008, 8:31 PM   #20
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Re: Tip of the day
dress to impress - 1.50 lingfield - wednesday

heeding earlier tip - has all 4 legs
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Re: Tip of the day
Don't rub your ass on a cheese grater.
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Re: Tip of the day
DAILY Mail editors. Confuse your readers by claiming that asylum seekers are the natural predators of paedophiles.

BOILED EGGS cut in half vertically, and with the yolk removed, make ideal miniature porcelain-style urinals for hamsters and guinea pigs.

Shoe bombers. Increase your payload by becoming a clown.

MOTHERS Don't use poisonous shampoos on your children's hair to get rid of headlice. Scare them away using a dinner plate and an anglepoise lamp to cast a terrifying 'Independence Day' shadow over your child's head.


Thankyou Viz
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Re: Tip of the day
Don't go out with dirty women.
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Re: Tip of the day
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indian tip,don't eat yellow rice.
Or the onion bhaji next to said yellow rice
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Old 19-02-2008, 9:58 PM   #25
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Re: Tip of the day
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Or the onion bhaji next to said yellow rice
shouldn't that be yellow snow?
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Re: Tip of the day
I thought this was "Tip of the day"?

How can we have so many replies - it should be one per day shouldn't it?
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Old 19-02-2008, 10:31 PM   #27
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Re: Tip of the day
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Don't go out with dirty women.
Thats a silly tip.
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Old 19-02-2008, 10:43 PM   #28
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Re: Tip of the day
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I thought this was "Tip of the day"?

How can we have so many replies - it should be one per day shouldn't it?
Nah - one tip per member!

Don't invite drug addicts round for a meal on boxing day. They may find the offer of cold turkey embarrassing or offensive.

Thats tomorrows (VIZ)
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Re: Tip of the day
When driving at 65 mph in the outside lane of the motorway .. Move over and get out of my (and everyone elses) way.
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Re: Tip of the day
Viz
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