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  1. How did that get there?
    Started by hettyketty 16/05/2012

    I was clearing out under my stairs and found an ASDA bag with some of my home made bread rolls in it, gone mouldy! I have no idea how they got there and I didn't miss them. I think I will look in the very back of the cupboard, might find my marbles there too lol :d Have you ever discovered...

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    17/05/2012 12:38 AM
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  2. TOP of the POPS (70s): The Good. The Bad. The Ugly.
    Started by LawrievanCarr 16/05/2012

    From the randomly picked TOTP Countdown in the clip below: NO 30: On the surface 5000 Volts' hit "I'm on Fire" was quite a good 70s' pop song... However..

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    16/05/2012 11:39 PM
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  3. facebook or hotmail
    Started by steve c 14/05/2012

    for the last few days ive struggled to get on facebook or hotmail every other site no problem any one else struggling:(:(

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    16/05/2012 11:24 PM
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  4. Secret Eaters,on Channel 4
    Started by whiplash 16/05/2012

    Wow it all adds up .

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    16/05/2012 11:05 PM
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  5. Nightmare on Anfield Road begins for Kenny Dalglish & Liverpool FC
    Started by vanman 27/03/2012

    With Evertons great win at Sunderland and David Moyes playing his get out of jail card. Moyes has united the fans yet again. Everton the FA Cup Semi Final experts unbeaten in their last 6 semi final appearances and also the FA CUP KINGS winning more FA Cup matches than any other club. Now we take...

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    16/05/2012 09:42 PM
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  6. Sea fishing
    Started by Always_running 07/05/2012

    Is anyone aware of any good sea fishing spots?

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    16/05/2012 09:31 PM
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  7. R.I.P. Donald 'Duck' Dunn. 1941-2012
    Started by a.l.guzzler 16/05/2012

    R.I.P. Donald 'Duck' Dunn. 1941-2012 Bass player on most Stax soul hits, Member of Booker T & the M.G.s and the original Blues Brothers Band, died on Sunday. R.I.P.

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    16/05/2012 09:28 PM
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  8. Irresponsible Kids TV Advert?
    Started by Taxi Driver 15/05/2012

    Just seen the following advert on TV, some of you will think it's cute but if you watch the end where he is given a bowl of food where there are four chokable sized meatballs (chokable to a kid his age) where he proceeds to shovel one into his mouth. Anyway, I'll let you decide.

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    16/05/2012 08:18 PM
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  9. India Call Centers.
    Started by Qwackerz 15/05/2012

    Renogotiating my AOL contract.... 3 calls later and im still at.... Southport....so just to confirm,youl give me 2 months free everything "PLUS" an aditional £30 credit to my account....? India....Yes,thats correct,the £30 credit will pay for the 2 months.... ...

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    16/05/2012 07:56 PM
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  10. Accident corner of moss road
    Started by purple.28 16/05/2012

    I saw an accident last night on the corner of Moss road. A young boy maybe about 12/13 in a Birkdale uniform, on a bicycle had an accident involving a car. I did not stop as 4 other cars did, 5 adults ran to help. There was an ambulance called. Can't find any news on this anywhere. I hope...

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    16/05/2012 06:56 PM
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  11. R.I.P. Donald 'Duck' Dunn. 1941-2012
    Started by a.l.guzzler 16/05/2012

    R.I.P. Donald 'Duck' Dunn. 1941-2012 Bass player on most Stax soul hits, Member of Booker T & the M.G.s and the original Blues Brothers Band, died on Sunday. R.I.P. :(

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    16/05/2012 06:56 PM
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  12. Best ever letter of complaint and others...
    Started by Rainmaker 14/05/2012

    Following on from Stupots revival of an old Internet's funny - I have dredged out my fave ever letter of complaint. I actually cry with laughter when reading this out loud :d If anyone else has Internet faves from the past please post! Visit the URL for the un *** version ;) ...

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    16/05/2012 04:54 PM
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  13. Single single single - Is everyone single DATING ADS
    Started by steve 03/05/2012

    There seems to be a lot of google dating ads at present. Mature Dating seems to be top (unless it something personal???) Also seen uniform dating - interesting Cycling dating - not for me Ski dating - not for me

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    16/05/2012 03:23 PM
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  14. looking for darters...
    Started by The Chomp 16/05/2012

    Looking for darters for local darts league, Tuesday evenings, dont have to be pro, good night out with good lads, come join us. :)

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    16/05/2012 03:02 PM
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  15. Car crash in preston
    Started by xvashdmx 15/05/2012

    was driving in preston yesterday and up by the big roundabout on garstang road, a man looked like hed either crashed or been run over, as he was lying on the ground :( would love to know if he is ok! does anyone know if preston has a website like this where i could get some info? tryed to google it...

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    16/05/2012 02:36 PM
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  16. 2 x Motorcross bikes stolen last night
    Started by dennisa 09/05/2012

    2 motorbikes stolen last night linaker street. 1 is a green Kawasaki 80 Kx motorcross bike.The other is a Kawasatti 50 pit bike. Any one offered these please ring 07970448261 in confidence. reward offered. Will load up photos later.Have the people on over roads cctv thank you.

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    16/05/2012 12:03 PM
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  17. Seen off on line
    Started by Topsy42 16/05/2012

    I'm proper fed up. When McDonalds was doing the Monopoly competition we won 2 free cinema tickets but you had to register for Vista or something, to watch films on line. I did it becuase there was nothing to pay until the first months free trial was up. Firstly I registered and 3 days later...

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    16/05/2012 11:48 AM
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  18. Buttercups
    Started by steve 15/05/2012

    We have a field full of buttercups, looking fabulous. Do I let the gardener mow this tomorrow or leave it another week. I'm for leaving it another week.

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    16/05/2012 09:40 AM
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  19. Dj
    Started by SirDigbyChicken 11/05/2012

    Hi all, can anyone recommend a dj for hire. Must have own equipment and play indie / rock not stereotypical cheese! Thanks

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    16/05/2012 07:51 AM
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  20. Problem with a bike from Halfords
    Started by funmum1983 14/05/2012

    I was wondering if any one had any advise. My husband bought a new bike from halfords last August, since buying it he has had numerous complaints about it, the gears have had to be fixed several times. The pedals have fallen off and generally the bike seems poorly constructed. Each time we have...

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    16/05/2012 07:35 AM
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  21. bright star
    Started by redwine 15/05/2012

    unusal bright star looking towards the beach,anybody know what it is ??.:)

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    16/05/2012 02:24 AM
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  22. Just 11 threads that enjoyed posts...
    Started by Stupot 16/05/2012

    Went for a pint (or two) around 8-40pm and the number of threads with new posts before I returned around 11-10pm reached a total of just 11....:( Not all that long ago it would have been at least three times that number.

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    16/05/2012 02:18 AM
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  23. Match of the Day Sunday highlights
    Started by citizen smith 14/05/2012

    I wanted to watch the United and City drama unfold but missed Sunday nights Match of the Day. Tried BBC I Player, its not available. Does anyone know if the programme is being repeated please?

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    15/05/2012 11:20 PM
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  24. Just for Seivad.........
    Started by tinseltoes 15/05/2012

    everytime i see this pic i think of you!! -Though i pronounce it ,Sieve ed!!

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    15/05/2012 10:40 PM
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  25. I need a job
    Started by hungryeyes41 14/05/2012

    Im a 44 year young, cheerful ,bubbly, hardworking and honest lady.I spent all my life in retail, was an assistant manager at one stage. Ive worked with the elderly in a care home ,and the young at a play centre for the public.Ive never had a criminal record.Im a hard worker and put in 110% into all...

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    15/05/2012 08:34 PM
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  26. computer help
    Started by bongo 14/05/2012

    Hi help needed when I go on facebook andother sites,none of the photos or pictures open up,any ideas please .Ive tried reseting to earlier dates etc:confused::confused::confus ed:

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    15/05/2012 08:08 PM
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  27. ebay fracking my account?
    Started by Hamble 15/05/2012

    They do it often. Early morning In red letters say's some 'of your details are not available at this time.' True! Some rugger is controlling my account.:eek: I have a clear conscience so do not mind the odd disruption. Today, had a little clue in the wording.I think they were fracking for...

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    15/05/2012 08:04 PM
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  28. Network Drive gone belly up...
    Started by madmike 15/05/2012

    I have an Iomega 1tb network drive gone belly up. In its casing it works with windows 7 via ethernet lead on the wi fi router, but the hard disc itself is Linux partitioned. The very helpful people at A Base linked it to a Linux pc but the bare disc would not mount. They cannot take it any...

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    15/05/2012 06:24 PM
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  29. Question Other Qlocal forums
    Started by Rainmaker 15/05/2012

    I have checked out some of the other Qlocal websites and most of them seem dead... There are hardly any posts in the forums at all... Formby, Ormskirk, Liverpool, Manchester, Chorley and Preston - why has Southport worked where the others have failed?

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    15/05/2012 06:11 PM
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  30. Churchtown lights spar
    Started by Topsy42 14/05/2012

    What happened at the Spar at CT lights a few days ago guys? Someone said a car went through the barrier. How?

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    15/05/2012 05:46 PM
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  31. New Ipad
    Started by Albion102 07/03/2012

    the new Ipad has a better screen, better camera and more powerful processor - although who uses an Ipad camera I don't know. Pricing is roughly the same as the current one. The current one is now some £70 cheaper than it was this morning. What should I buy my daughter for her 21st ? My...

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    15/05/2012 02:19 PM
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  32. OTS spoted at Goodison Park
    Started by vanman 15/05/2012

    Many years before the famous Southport indecent when OTS was spotted taking photographs at Haigh Ave. This photograph has shown up in the archives of him taking pictures at Goodison Park, Everton when they where winning silver ware. On this occasion it is not sure if he was banned.

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    15/05/2012 12:30 PM
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  33. One year today
    Started by Topsy42 14/05/2012

    One year today my lovely Dad died.

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    15/05/2012 12:03 PM
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  34. Anyone been to The Engine Rooms in Skem?
    Started by fordy 15/05/2012

    Off to see Skinny Lizard at the Engine Rooms on 25th May, just wondering if anyone else has been or going there?

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    15/05/2012 11:53 AM
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  35. Any Canon users? (Photography thread)
    Started by Amavi 13/05/2012

    Hey guys, I have a question over a particular feature on my canon 550D and wondering if anyone has any experience with it. I attempted to use the AI SERVO setting this morning at Marine Lake and had changed my focus point to the * and used continuous burst for flying seagulls. I was...

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    15/05/2012 09:27 AM
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  36. Is my website OK so far please? (STAR)
    Started by KissThis 11/05/2012

    I've got a lot more to add yet, but am I off to a decent start? http://www.silenttearsanimalr escue.webs.com/

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    15/05/2012 12:54 AM
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  37. Just installed add blocker & wow
    Started by Delbertious 10/05/2012

    Just installed add blocker for Crome & wow what a difference it has made to pages loading,,,,,,,,,,,,, For Crome https://chrome.google.com/webs tore/detail/gighmmpiobklfepjoc namgkkbiglidom

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    15/05/2012 12:36 AM
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  38. "RED CARPET" on tour
    Started by vanman 11/08/2009

    After the success of the "Black Book on tour " thread I thought it was time to create another thread. RED CARPET on tour The red carpet is in fact a red rug hand made in the 1960s when Liverpool was a 2nd Division side and Everton was the rich cousins over the park. Posters can call in to...

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    15/05/2012 12:17 AM
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  39. I got our dog!
    Started by hettyketty 11/05/2012

    I bought this little darling today, any advice on training her not to poo and wee were she stands. I take her into the garden after she has eaten and have left the door open once she comes back in but she likes to do number ones on the kitchen floor and number twos on the living room carpet. She...

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    14/05/2012 09:08 PM
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  40. Any budding palaeontologists out there??
    Started by hammerhead8370 14/05/2012

    I found this interesting collection of fossils in a rock while on holiday on the Yorkshire coast last week. Just wondering if anybody could help to identify the large black fossil...

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    14/05/2012 09:01 PM
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  41. PNP caught
    Started by silver fox 13/05/2012

    Looks like the PNP's go slow got up someone's nose. Ok it isn't the PNP, but cyclist with same attitude, lady driver not blame free in the sense that it's not exactly the done thing to boot cyclists off the road, but the frustration is understandable when one cyclist can block a road to all...

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    14/05/2012 07:38 PM
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