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« Reply #675 on: August 16, 2018, 05:21:15 PM »
I needed a new seat fitted on the loo in my en suite bathroom, it was very awkward to do and I didn't want my husband doing it after all his recent problems. Our eldest girl turned up this afternoon and soon had it sorted out for me. What would I do without her? :)
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« Reply #676 on: August 16, 2018, 06:36:10 PM »
I needed a new seat fitted on the loo in my en suite bathroom, it was very awkward to do and I didn't want my husband doing it after all his recent problems. Our eldest girl turned up this afternoon and soon had it sorted out for me. What would I do without her? :)

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« Reply #677 on: August 16, 2018, 07:23:23 PM »
I needed a new seat fitted on the loo in my en suite bathroom, it was very awkward to do and I didn't want my husband doing it after all his recent problems. Our eldest girl turned up this afternoon and soon had it sorted out for me. What would I do without her? :)
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« Reply #678 on: August 17, 2018, 10:00:45 AM »
Wee in the garden?

I expect she's got a bath.

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« Reply #679 on: August 17, 2018, 03:51:26 PM »
I should have known better than to mention my new loo seat on this forum! ::) ::)
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« Reply #680 on: August 17, 2018, 04:07:23 PM »
Well you do have more than one loo.

My personal loo too needed replacing, a year or so ago. I just used another one until it was replaced, didn't take long.

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« Reply #681 on: August 27, 2018, 04:27:29 PM »
I am quite chuffed because I have done most of Saturday's cryptic crossword, but I'm hoping someone  can help with this:
what is the word that means when you set something in motion, it will keep moving in that direction if there is no friction, gravity or a blockage to prevent it? I've tried googling but can't think of the right way to phrase the question! It's a ten-letter word. I have T blank N blank T at the end but am not convinced they're right.
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« Reply #682 on: August 27, 2018, 06:24:54 PM »
turbulent?
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« Reply #683 on: August 27, 2018, 06:38:27 PM »
I am quite chuffed because I have done most of Saturday's cryptic crossword, but I'm hoping someone  can help with this:
what is the word that means when you set something in motion, it will keep moving in that direction if there is no friction, gravity or a blockage to prevent it? I've tried googling but can't think of the right way to phrase the question! It's a ten-letter word. I have T blank N blank T at the end but am not convinced they're right.

Is that pretty much how the clue is phrased? I'm not sure that there is a word for that.

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« Reply #684 on: August 27, 2018, 06:47:20 PM »
The only word I can think of is momentum, but that's probably because I've been reading about politics!
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« Reply #685 on: August 27, 2018, 06:55:50 PM »
I think what Susan is describing is perpetual motion.

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« Reply #686 on: August 27, 2018, 07:04:36 PM »
The clue is: Natural impulse about Diane isn't clear (10)
turbulent?
Thank you - I'll make a note and see if I can confirm some of the other letters.
The only word I can think of is momentum, but that's probably because I've been reading about politics!
Yes, me too ... and then of course it is difficult to move one's mind away from that word!

Thank you Rhiannon - actually, having now written this post, I wonder whether my idea that it might be that word I can't think of is probably daft!!
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« Reply #687 on: August 27, 2018, 07:46:01 PM »
What's the clue?

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« Reply #688 on: August 28, 2018, 06:32:31 AM »
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« Reply #689 on: August 28, 2018, 09:52:26 AM »
Sorry, Susan.

Think of Diane as being Di.
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« Reply #690 on: August 28, 2018, 11:31:42 AM »
natural impulse = instinct

Diane = di

Isn't clear = indistinct

Undecided, but sounds right :-\
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« Reply #691 on: August 28, 2018, 12:38:54 PM »
Rhiannon and enki

Ah, thank you,. Yes of course it is INDISTINCT. And I should, of course, have thought of it myself!!! 

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« Reply #692 on: August 29, 2018, 12:07:59 PM »
With help, gratefully received,  for just one clue, I have completed the Saturday puzzle crossword!!! I hope bluehillside is reading this because  it was reading that book by Sandy Balfour that helped me do that much more quickly than I would have done. Mind you, I think the setter of the Saturday crossword must have been one whose style suits me.
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« Reply #693 on: August 30, 2018, 09:25:33 AM »
I managed to do my back in yesterday morning, goodness knows how. It is really painful when I am moving around, but I have to keep going. I hope it sorts itself out soon.   
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« Reply #694 on: September 01, 2018, 04:54:44 PM »
It is a beautiful day here, as it has been more or less since Thursday. It is the weekend of the Bournemouth Air Show and I bet it is doing fabulously well. The Red Arrows will have flown on both days, and they will be doing so soon. I do just so wish I could be there, standing near the Pier and catching as many  glimpses as possible of their wonderful performances.

But I simply can't of course - far too many people even if I had someone to go with me. Ah well, I have had the privilege of seeing them quite a few times over the years.
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« Reply #695 on: September 09, 2018, 08:06:15 PM »
Hi Susan,

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With help, gratefully received,  for just one clue, I have completed the Saturday puzzle crossword!!! I hope bluehillside is reading this because  it was reading that book by Sandy Balfour that helped me do that much more quickly than I would have done. Mind you, I think the setter of the Saturday crossword must have been one whose style suits me.

bluehillside is, and well done! As you know, I'm retired from here (the trolling was such a bore in the end) but I'm glad you like the Balfour book as well.

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« Reply #696 on: September 09, 2018, 08:35:59 PM »
Blue,

I’ve no idea who this troll is.

I’ve noticed that banned posters has been updated. No connection of course.

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« Reply #697 on: September 09, 2018, 08:38:18 PM »
Yes blue.

You may wish to reconsider? Just a thought.
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« Reply #698 on: September 10, 2018, 06:50:23 AM »
Hi Susan,

bluehillside is, and well done! As you know, I'm retired from here (the trolling was such a bore in the end) but I'm glad you like the Balfour book as well.

All best.
Delighted to hear that, and thank you for popping in to say!
The cryptic two weeks ago was so difficult, I gave up after a clue or two.  This last Saturday's I have a few answers but will need to look up some synonyms to help I think.  It certainly seems to be one where the book's )and your) explanation of how to put the parts together is needed.
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« Reply #699 on: September 10, 2018, 11:46:54 AM »
My grandson (nearly 15) was rushed to hospital last night with a terrible headache, radiating down his neck. His parents thought he had a ruptured aneurysm like his grandfather, my husband! This was how it had presented itself when he had the one which trashed half his brain in 2006. The hospital was eventually able to rule that out, but they thought our grandson had a very bad migraine. That has been ruled out too, but it now appears there is something wrong with his neck, hopefully a muscular problem, but they are going to check for a small break! He is a very good football player so could have done something to it when he had a match yesterday. The hospital also did a routine urine test and discovered there could be a bit of a problem with his kidneys! His mother has a problem, which revealed itself when  she started uni in the 90s! It never rains but it pours. :(
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