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  1. Mr.Pink

    What film did you watch last night?

    Just watched this..incredible, but can see why it would not work for everyone. Some of the parent/child scenes resonated and i balled my eyes out 9/10
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    Any mobile VagCom / VCDS techs?

    Cheers! there's a couple on there i can try.
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    Any mobile VagCom / VCDS techs?

    I have owned a 2005 A6 Audi Avant 2.7 diesel, for the past 12 years which I have regularly serviced. The miles are high now, but its never missed a beat and been a pleasure to own and drive. I went to drive it earlier this week, and despite the battery being fine, I could not get the car to...
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    What TV shows are you currently watching

    …and finished. Gritty criminal thriller - really good 8/10 for me
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    What TV shows are you currently watching

    Just stumbled across Ganglands (French lang. with subtitles) on Netflix first two episodes were really good- keeping my fingers crossed its keeps delivering.
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    Dropped Kerb -Drainage query

    thanks. So this is similar to what i was guessing... It isn't the dropped kerb that requires the soakaway, its the driveway. Our hard standing was already in place when we purchased the property in 2006. I guess they must be now asking people to fit soakaways retrospectively? Still feels like...
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    Dropped Kerb -Drainage query

    Bit of background, - for some years we have had a block paved driveway, but no way to access it by vehicle as the kerb hadn't been dropped. Got some quotes from contractors to drop the kerb and resurface (ouch!) and put in an application and paid council fee for the application. The council have...
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    Running Ear Bud / Headphone Recommendation

    I have the same- they are great. I never had any luck with the in ear before but these dont move at all. The only issue i have with them is the touch control on the buds is super sensitive- wish you could disable it.
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    UPVC frame removal - help!

    Cheers for that! Its out! :) Combination of cutting away the internal plaster 2" all round, that allowed me to get the multi tool cutter in and cut the expanding foam from around the entire frame, then a bit of persuasion will a rubber mallet and she was free! Managed to get the frame out in...
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    UPVC frame removal - help!

    Yes bud, i have already removed the architrave. this wall was previously the external wall of the house with double upvc doors. They then built an extension out of this external face and left the doors in. When they plaster boarded the extension they boarded and plastered the (previously)...
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    UPVC frame removal - help!

    Cheers - think i have access to one this weekend - will give it a go.
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    UPVC frame removal - help!

    An odd situation - we have a pair of internal UPVC french doors that we want to remove. I have taken the doors off and the glass out fine and i am now faced with a problem where the doorframe is seated into the wall on all four sides by about 3 inches - left, right and top bottom. I guess they...
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    Painting mdf

    Made an MDF cupboard last year, and had great results with a few coats ofthis and a roller. Fine sanding between coats...
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    Plasterboard stud question

    Awesome - thank you
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    Plasterboard stud question

    Hi, I am looking to hide our washing machine from the side view by creating a plasterboard stud wall screen. I know how to construct the frame and board, but I am trying to avoid skimming by just filling and sanding the board joints. The only problem I have is how to tackle the return,on the...
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    Lawn pop-up sprinkler system

    Saw a youtube video where they used a pressure washer to cut neat thin lines in the lawn for the hose feed to the pop up sprinklers. Awesome!
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    Gommora is the greatest TV show you've never heard of

    Thanks to the OP for the heads up. I am loving this! :)
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    Giraffe Tries to Stronglift!

    Just reading through your log - inspiring reading:thumbs I am interested in your bench... you seem to have pushed through sticking points and continued to make gains, which is impressive. Were there a lot of failed bench attempts, or did you always feel the weight progression manageable? I have...
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    *** The 2017 Gym Rats Thread ***

    Left it late in the year... Have been trying to get stronger and decided to join a gym and commence 5x5 program. Have been watching hours and hours of videos to understand form and mobility - loving the guys on JTS. Age and height are not on my side for progress 50 and 6 ft 3" :eek: Will add my...
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    Housing Spend

    Mortgage is 35% and utilities about 20% of our single income. :(
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