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  1. MurderOfGoths

    The Bevin Boys ~ The Forgotten Conscripts

    Hi, was just wondering if anyone could tell me any stories about the Bevin boys or point me to somewhere good to look? My grandad was a bevin boy but sadly died recently, and as he was a very quiet man he never spoke to me about it. I only found out after his death that he had coal dust embedded...
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    What vintage won't you wear?

    Within the 40's and 50's fashions I don't think I'd rule anything out. Cannot carry off the 20's drop waist though
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    How many colors have you dyed your hair?

    I've been black, brown, red, pink, blue, green, blonde, turquoise, purple, ginger and various combinations of the above. Only colours I haven't managed are white and grey, only because I cannot get enough red out of my hair to go that light. Once bleached my hair 3 times in a row and only just...
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    Vintage beauty tips for when time and money are scarce?

    I haven't had much luck with pin curls so far, will have to give it some more practice.
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    You know you are getting old when:

    I like MP3s purely because space is tight here, I do still buy CDs of albums that are important to me, and vinyls for the really special ones. (Though I have no record player yet)
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    Vintage beauty tips for when time and money are scarce?

    Well I've ordered three patterns Butterick B6018 I figure I can change this one up with detachable collars and cuffs. Butterick B5882 and Vogue V8728
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    Show us what you've made!

    That's beautiful, love the pockets especially
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    Vintage beauty tips for when time and money are scarce?

    Wonderful, thank you
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    You know you are getting old when:

    Same, we used to switch quite happily between records, cassettes and CD's. Though saying that nowadays all my cassettes and CDs are in the loft.
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    You know you are getting old when:

    Hadn't even thought of that, I still remember saying that CD's wouldn't take off, hard to believe they are past heir prime already
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    CNN article: Some buyers want time capsule homes

    Our home is a 60's build, previous owner was also it's first occupant. Suspect the wallpaper is from when he first moved in, I can't wait to cover it up though. It's so dingy and makes the room look so dark and dreary. Layout wise though it's the nicest place we've ever lived in, beats the...
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    What Was The Last Movie You Watched?

    Finally got around to showing my husband Operation Petticoat, had forgotten how much I liked it
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    You know you are getting old when:

    Talking to someone who isn't a teenager who has never used cassettes! She said, "oh I think my parents used to use those" and a little bit of me died. You should have seen her confusion over records
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    any old-school housewives??

    I am, not necessarily through choice, a stay at home mum. Like a few posters my health has taken me out of the job market. Can safely say I found working full time easier than looking after two kids, even doing 12 hour shifts! Luckily my husband does loads though, can't imagine managing it all...
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    Ladies, what are you doing this evening?

    I am spending the evening attempting to get my refluxy preemie daughter to sleep, though I suspect I've still got a few hours of screams left.
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    Vintage beauty tips for when time and money are scarce?

    I can sew luckily, so will have to dig out my sewing machine etc. Will have to look around for cheap fabric and a simple pattern - if any UK members know places to get cheap fabric that'd be great. The shoe suggestions are great, I have problems with my back, hips and knees so flats are...
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    New Ladies and Gents Step Forward

    Hi, I used to be a member about 6-7 years ago, but life got in the way of my love for vintage. I developed severe health problems which left me barely able to move, so I didn't have the money or energy to indulge my love. Then I had two children, the youngest is now 5 months. Now my disability...
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    Vintage beauty tips for when time and money are scarce?

    Hope I'm not duplicating a thread, did a quick search but came back empty. I used to dress up quite a lot, but over the last few years disability and two children have left me with very little time or money, and I don't want to be a frumpy mummy in jeans and t-shirts! I want so glamour and...

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