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Lex replied to a thread Daily life over the garden fence chat. in Chit-Chat

I'd not come across them either, until I started looking into heritage varieties. Thought I'd give them a try as something a bit different.

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21-10-2017, 08:52 PM

Lex replied to a thread Daily life over the garden fence chat. in Chit-Chat

These are my 2 favourite potato varieties so far, being good for most types of cooking: Violetta Shetland Black 1923

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21-10-2017, 08:37 PM

Lex replied to a thread Daily life over the garden fence chat. in Chit-Chat

I'm hoping for great things for next year. Already got my crops planned - runner beans (5 varieties), carrots, parsnips, suedes & spuds (I'm...

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21-10-2017, 07:56 PM

Lex replied to a thread Daily life over the garden fence chat. in Chit-Chat

I only got a few of each this year, but it was their 1st season in their locations on my plot (a friend gave me the raspberry canes, and the...

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21-10-2017, 07:13 PM

Lex replied to a thread Daily life over the garden fence chat. in Chit-Chat

It's been blustery down my neck of the woods over the last 24 hours - my loganberry & raspberry canes have all been blown down on my allotment - but...

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21-10-2017, 07:02 PM

Lex replied to a thread Watermill Threatened if Avon is Opened to Navigation in History & Expats

It's still early days in the campaign, but Karl's not the only business/landowner against the scheme (quote from Karl's latest email): " I do still...

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20-10-2017, 04:59 PM

Lex started a thread Big Rise in Crime in General Warwickshire Chat & Introductions

Probably to be taken with a big pinch of salt:...

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19-10-2017, 08:49 PM

Lex started a thread Alcester Food Festival Cancelled in Smaller Towns

A real shame, this: http://www.stratford-herald.com/77314-breaking-news-alcester-food-festival-cancelled-weather-concerns.html

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17-10-2017, 07:44 PM

Lex replied to a thread Parliamentary Constituency Boundary Changes in General Warwickshire Chat & Introductions

Well, that's my question answered: http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/binley-woods-move-nuneaton-under-13774650

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17-10-2017, 07:32 PM

Lex replied to a thread Parliamentary Constituency Boundary Changes in General Warwickshire Chat & Introductions

Looks like the Leamington/Warwick constituency isn't going to change. Wonder what's going to happen to Stratford as a result. ...

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17-10-2017, 06:42 PM

Lex replied to a thread Daily life over the garden fence chat. in Chit-Chat

Yes, it's difficult for 'the man in the street' to deal with, especially with extreme cases like your friends'. One of the few good things the BBC...

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16-10-2017, 04:15 PM

Lex started a thread Red Sky in General Warwickshire Chat & Introductions

Over Stratford, it was more like the apocalypse! The sun was completely blocked out for well over an hour; how did the rest of C&W fare? ...

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15-10-2017, 07:04 PM

Lex replied to a thread how I miss the old WOL in Suggestions & Feedback

No problem Rebbonk - thanks for your help with spammers. I'm on the case with the smilies.

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15-10-2017, 04:11 PM

Lex replied to a thread Is Leamington a Happy Place to Live? in Leamington

I don't know Beverly Road, yes Milverton's a really nice area.

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15-10-2017, 04:09 PM

Lex replied to a thread how I miss the old WOL in Suggestions & Feedback

Hi Rebbonk, I've just reset you as a moderator. :)

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14-10-2017, 08:44 PM

Lex started a thread Sad Poem in Poets Corner

I came across this poem when I was randomly searching the interweb a few weeks ago, and it instantly had me in floods of tears: WHEN TOMORROW...

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14-10-2017, 07:12 PM

Lex replied to a thread BED and BREAKFAST TALES. in General Warwickshire Chat & Introductions

It vaguely rings a bell, but not a place that I'm familiar with.

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14-10-2017, 07:11 PM

Lex started a thread Favourite TV Programmes in Entertainment Chat

One of my current favourite TV programmes is 'Ancient Aliens'. It always makes me feel better to sneer at the gullible fools who believe in that...

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14-10-2017, 06:58 PM

Lex replied to a thread Word association...for fun in I'm Bored

Jerusalem.

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14-10-2017, 06:57 PM

Lex replied to a thread What's for dinner today in Chit-Chat

Roast pork for me tomorrow. A friend gave me a couple of bramley apples last week, so a bit fresh apple sauce to go with it. :)

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14-10-2017, 06:50 PM

Lex replied to a thread NHS gets worse! in Chit-Chat

I've used the same chemist for years. I remember, about 15 years ago, I had a dose of sinusitis & concussion at the same time (don't ask!) and the...

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14-10-2017, 06:40 PM

Lex replied to a thread Is Leamington a Happy Place to Live? in Leamington

I'm a bit of a closet snob, so the 'top end' of town has a bit more of a draw for me! :o

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14-10-2017, 06:34 PM

Lex replied to a thread BED and BREAKFAST TALES. in General Warwickshire Chat & Introductions

That sounds really creepy, Finebyme. What was the B&B called?

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13-10-2017, 07:49 PM

Lex replied to a thread Word association...for fun in I'm Bored

Evil.

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12-10-2017, 06:52 PM

Lex replied to a thread Daily life over the garden fence chat. in Chit-Chat

Well, it's been a long day and there's nothing on the tellybox; think I might treat myself to a quiet pint in my local. :beerchug:

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12-10-2017, 05:55 PM

Lex replied to a thread Old Photo's Stratford Upon Avon in Photography

That's a great picture Finebyme.

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11-10-2017, 05:39 PM

Lex started a thread Is Leamington a Happy Place to Live? in Leamington

Leamington is generally decent town, unless you venture south of the High Street! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-41582655

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10-10-2017, 05:49 PM

Lex replied to a thread City Council to Buy Hotel in Coventry

The council are wasting money on that pile, while disabled kids are having their school transport cut:...

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10-10-2017, 04:55 PM

Lex started a thread Charges Over Historical Child Cruelty in Coventry

Care of children is nowhere perfect today, but it was a lot worse in times past: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-41566291

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10-10-2017, 04:51 PM

Lex replied to a thread Watermill Threatened if Avon is Opened to Navigation in History & Expats

It is. Over the last couple of years, I've come to believe the Daily Mail's claims that the BBC is just a mouthpiece for left-wing propagandists and...

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