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Mar 13, 2008 23:56:51 GMT 1
Post by heimdal on Mar 13, 2008 23:56:51 GMT 1
Yes, George, there used to be quite a few of those old mangles used as boat winches. Only suitable for small boats, but very handy nonetheless.
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Mar 14, 2008 7:58:40 GMT 1
Post by bod on Mar 14, 2008 7:58:40 GMT 1
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Mar 15, 2008 11:33:19 GMT 1
Post by maree on Mar 15, 2008 11:33:19 GMT 1
Well, I took a wander down to the shore at Greenbrae today. My "mangle" was infact a proper winch. Here's a piccie:
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Apr 8, 2008 17:36:58 GMT 1
Post by georgeg on Apr 8, 2008 17:36:58 GMT 1
I missed your photo o the winch maree, only found it cause I was looking to ask in the help thread.. interesting thing's are'nt they..
the question I was going to ask, as it's not on the event's notice anymore, is, what day's are the braewick cafe open, as being aldish, my memory is'na running 100% ..... ;D
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Apr 8, 2008 20:46:15 GMT 1
Post by Fifi on Apr 8, 2008 20:46:15 GMT 1
the question I was going to ask, as it's not on the event's notice anymore, is, what day's are the braewick cafe open, as being aldish, my memory is'na running 100% ..... ;D Is this what you were after George? Cafe will be open Thursday to Sunday 10am - 5pm, Monday 10am - 4pm and closed Tuesday and Wednesday. These hours will be in place until sometime during May when the Cafe will open 7 days northmavine.proboards86.com/v45index.cgi?action=calendarview&thread=188Maybe this is something which would be useful to have on the website? Opening dates/times for places in Northmavine? The only thing would be to keep them up to date, otherwise they're useless. Actually worse than useless if they're wrong! The businesses or whatever would have to make sure they were correct and update us.
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Apr 8, 2008 20:51:58 GMT 1
Post by georgeg on Apr 8, 2008 20:51:58 GMT 1
Thank's fiona, I really was'nt sure, I was going to take my grandaughter and hur male pal he.he. up to eshaness tomorrow, so it will be thursday now instead, many thank's again..
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Jun 16, 2008 20:52:43 GMT 1
Post by bramble on Jun 16, 2008 20:52:43 GMT 1
Are there any hayfever sufferers out there ? My daughter is suffering badly at the moment, She has been to the doctor, he gave her pills,nasal spray and eye drops, but they dont seem to be working. Has anyone any ideas how to help, apart from keeping her indoors with windows shut and ioniser on full belt.
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Jun 16, 2008 21:14:20 GMT 1
Post by bod on Jun 16, 2008 21:14:20 GMT 1
Hi Bramble, Sorry to hear about your daughter. Both my son and husband get it and from what they say it isn't nice. My son who is 19 started with it about 5 years ago, last year he wasn't too bad but this year he seems to be worse. I don't know if some tablets are better than others but he is on Desloratadine, I picked them up last week and it usually takes a couple of days to get into the system, he still suffers but its not as bad. He also takes the eye drops and nasal spray. Maybe if the tablets your daughter is on are not working in a few days, go back and ask for some different ones. Sorry I can't be of more help - hope things improve for her.
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Jun 16, 2008 21:38:07 GMT 1
Post by benjiesmum on Jun 16, 2008 21:38:07 GMT 1
Bramble, I know nothing about hay fever - BUT I have heard from somewhere that eating the LOCAL honey of the area you live in helps. And I am sure there is some scientific theory behind this.
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Jun 16, 2008 21:54:46 GMT 1
Post by bod on Jun 16, 2008 21:54:46 GMT 1
or I have just read this -
Other hay fever busters:
Pycnogenol, an extract from the bark of the French maritime pine, is as effective in preventing release of histamine as a commonly used hay fever drug, sodium cromoglicate. In fact, laboratory studies have shown pycnogenol can block as much as 70 per cent of histamine released from mast cells when they are exposed to airborne allergens such as pollen.
Green tea contains powerful antioxidants, known as catechins, which have a natural antihistamine effect as well as helping to maintain a healthy immune system. Drinking two or three cups of green tea daily, especially during the hay fever season, may be beneficial. Green tea extracts are also available as supplements.
Vitamin C acts as a natural antihistamine to dampen inflammation. A study in Italy found that high dose vitamin C helped to relieve acute hay fever symptoms with a significant reduction in sensitivity to allergens, mucus production and wheezing.
If you have sore, red eyes, lie down for 20 minutes with a cool compress over your eyes made from cotton pads soaked in rosewater, eyebright or cold camomile tea.
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Jun 16, 2008 22:02:04 GMT 1
Post by bod on Jun 16, 2008 22:02:04 GMT 1
just found this which backs up what BM said -
HONEY
A 1995 study of pollen- sensitive patients found that they did not respond to honey with traces of pollen in it. This could suggest that honey desensitises the body to the pollen, so that it no longer causes a reaction. This in turn reduces hay fever symptoms.
Stockist Allergy UK recommends buying from local farm shops
Worth trying 4/5
Fuss factor 1/5
or there are these "My husband used to suffer really badly with grass pollen and a lot of the medicines prescribed were just too strong - leaving him unable to drive which he needed to do for work. Last year we tried Echinacea, starting in Feb. It didn't cure him, but symptoms massively reduced to comfortable level. "
AVOID THE POLLEN
To stop pollen getting up your nose, a single clinical trial indicated that spreading a blocking cream inside the nostrils, such as Vaseline, can reduce the symptoms. And don't forget to wash the dog after it comes in from rolling around in the grass.
Stockist Superdrug.com , Vaseline, 96p
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Jun 17, 2008 10:06:56 GMT 1
Post by bramble on Jun 17, 2008 10:06:56 GMT 1
Thank you for all your sugestions. I will try the honey one, we have a farmers market next Saturday, fingers crossed they have local honey. The vaseline has been applied this morning, so fingers crossed it works.
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Jun 18, 2008 15:46:20 GMT 1
Post by benjiesmum on Jun 18, 2008 15:46:20 GMT 1
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Jul 22, 2008 22:30:16 GMT 1
Post by georgeg on Jul 22, 2008 22:30:16 GMT 1
Does anyone know of anywhere that can take up hem's on trouser's, this is quite urgent.. so if anyone know's, please post.... Thank's..
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Jul 22, 2008 22:44:06 GMT 1
Post by maree on Jul 22, 2008 22:44:06 GMT 1
Phylis Ross in Brae is a seamstress and may be able to help. I'm not sure of her phone number, but I can get it tomorrow and pm you if that would help? Have your legs become shorter with all this walking you've been doing while you're oot taking photos?!
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