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rebbonk replied to a thread Hoard of Rare Roman Coins in History & Expats

Fantastic little stash of coins.

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17-02-2019, 07:55 PM

rebbonk replied to a thread Council Tax 2019 in General Coventry & Warwickshire Chat & Introductions

People really want CCTV? Coventry is littered with the damned things, yet look sat the problems we have! I find CCTV very intrusive, not because I'm...

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17-02-2019, 05:00 PM

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

Apparently, we're now having Curry tonight! Margaret, the Brummies I worked with were right tea bellies! I only used to drink water and they...

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17-02-2019, 10:36 AM

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

I've been told to hold off tonight's curry. Not sure what we'll be having. Got Roast lamb for tomorrow and Tuesday, and I've frozen some for a...

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16-02-2019, 04:49 PM

rebbonk replied to a thread Change of Leadership at Stratford College in Stratford on Avon

Any fool can throw money at a problem, but it rarely solves much. I hope the underlying issues have been addressed, but I'll not go holding my breath.

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16-02-2019, 04:46 PM

rebbonk replied to a thread Warwick Wool shop set to close. in Warwick

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16-02-2019, 04:41 PM

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

Mrs R's not been well for the last couple of days, so our meal plans have gone somewhat awry. But I think it'll be jacket potatoes tonight.

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16-02-2019, 09:50 AM

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

Not keen on cottage cheese Margaret. Some pubs/restaurants I know highlight when they've used alcohol in their cooking, for this very reason. It...

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16-02-2019, 09:46 AM

rebbonk replied to a thread Budget Problems & Project Delays in Coventry

Sadly Lex, that's so true. What makes it worse is they they seem to be deteriorating rapidly. Instead of doing things one at a time and finishing...

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16-02-2019, 09:44 AM

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

Face

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16-02-2019, 09:43 AM

rebbonk replied to a thread Refurbishment for Railway Station in Stratford on Avon

It sounds a lot of money,but it won't go far

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15-02-2019, 09:59 AM

rebbonk replied to a thread Budget Problems & Project Delays in Coventry

The council have grandiose ideas that they have no idea of how they might fulfill. Plus they haven't got a clue in general. But our council tax will...

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15-02-2019, 09:56 AM

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

Iron

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13-02-2019, 07:51 PM

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

All will become clear in time Lex. ;)

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12-02-2019, 10:21 AM

rebbonk replied to a thread Entry Charge for Godiva Festival? in Coventry

I think the word you're seeking is "Jollies" Cathi

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11-02-2019, 08:57 PM

rebbonk replied to a thread Pilot of WW1 Drama in Entertainment Chat

Interestingly, I copied some pictures of my granddad yesterday. He was in the Royal Warwickshires and was held (twice) as a POW. Some of the pictures...

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11-02-2019, 08:54 PM

rebbonk replied to a thread University Sports Club Suspended for Anti-Semitism in Coventry

More snowflakes getting offended on other people's behalf. It's about time that these people grew up and realised that the world isn't a nice place...

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11-02-2019, 08:52 PM

rebbonk replied to a thread Entry Charge for Godiva Festival? in Coventry

Another shambles by CCC. Had they kept to budget this wouldn't be necessary. They really aren't fit to run a bath! Social-media scuttlebutt is...

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11-02-2019, 08:48 PM

rebbonk replied to a thread Brexit in News & Events

Every little helps! With the rapidly deteriorating EU financial situation, May was handed a second bite of the cherry on a plate. The silly woman...

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11-02-2019, 08:42 PM

rebbonk replied to a thread Decline in Insects in News & Events

I thought insects were going to be our next food?

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11-02-2019, 05:14 PM

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

We have a fridge/freezer (Hotpoint) that is over 30 years old and still going strong. The woman I bought the house off sold me the whole house...

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11-02-2019, 10:43 AM

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

I don't think I've ever seen a female taxi driver locally, although there have been a few private hire drivers. Golden Lady with her fleet of cars...

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11-02-2019, 10:42 AM

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

The very first one we bought was a Zanussi, it didn't last particularly well. This one was us re-trying the brand after a few years and it's been a...

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10-02-2019, 05:03 PM

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

Ours is a Zanussi. The previous ones we've had have tended to last about 5 years before dying on us. To be honest, it simply wasn't worth the cost...

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10-02-2019, 10:38 AM

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

We've had one for several years now. I find it much more reliable that the old mechanically controlled ones.

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