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by Stravaig » Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:54 pm

I'm not really very used to living in a flat these days - not since my student days.
We had a wonderful flat in Kyiv but there was a herd of wild...

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Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:54 pm
NHS - just wait 8 months...

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by Stravaig » Fri Apr 14, 2023 5:39 pm
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I had an audiology appointment today. (I'm a bit deaf and wear hearing aids, one of which had stopped working.) The doctor I was supposed to see had...
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Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:48 pm
Travels

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by Compo » Sun Mar 19, 2023 11:56 am

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I'm on the plot for the last time for about a month as I am off interrailing around Eastern Europe tomorrow. Starti ng off in Riga Latvia. So I am...

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Sun Apr 23, 2023 1:07 pm
Used stamps collection

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by Stravaig » Tue Apr 18, 2023 9:09 am

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I remember back in the last century when I was a kid, it used to be the norm to collect/save used stamps. Somehow charities made money from this....

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Wed Apr 19, 2023 9:38 am
Blimey!

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by Stravaig » Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:10 pm

Did you know that blimey is a contraction of God blind me ? I love stuff like this. :D

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Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:10 pm
Good stuff - but needs repairs

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by Stravaig » Sun Apr 16, 2023 1:07 pm

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We have a few bits and bobs, some of it expensive such as coffee machines. One of our usual charity shops always has a couple of workmen out the...

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Sun Apr 16, 2023 5:44 pm
Pa snip

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by tigerburnie » Thu Apr 13, 2023 7:50 am

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Would have been his Birthday, even though we never met, I liked him, RIP old friend, not forgotten, thoughts with his family on this day.

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Thu Apr 13, 2023 7:04 pm
GYO closing down in June?

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by Westi » Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:15 pm

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Just been on the FB growing sites & someone mentioned the competition is folding in June? (GYO). I'm sure KG is aware of this if true but thought an...

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Sat Apr 08, 2023 11:06 am
If birds think

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by Stravaig » Mon Apr 03, 2023 9:45 am

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I don't suppose they do think. Most likely they just act on instinct.

Husband went out on the roof terrace to top up our bird bistro, which was...

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Fri Apr 07, 2023 10:51 am
New girl saying Hi

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by Suzie » Wed Mar 31, 2010 9:14 am
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I'm just finding my way around the site and looking forward to getting to know you
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Fri Apr 07, 2023 9:35 am
Plans scuppered for a bit

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by tigerburnie » Mon Mar 13, 2023 3:00 pm
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In other news, seems my cancer surgeon has done a runner to pastures new, but an associate rang to tell me the latest scan is all clear, but the...
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Sun Apr 02, 2023 5:55 pm
Identification needed!

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by Westi » Tue Mar 28, 2023 8:07 pm

There was a wee incident with my clumsiness putting the lid on the propagator & I chopped the aubergines at the stalk. Now as they are pretty slow to...

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Thu Mar 30, 2023 6:39 pm
British Summer Time

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by Stravaig » Wed Mar 22, 2023 1:55 pm

According to my calendar (Sainsbury's magazine cook's calendar - a freebie with the magazine) Britsh Summer Time starts on Sunday (26 March). Blimey,...

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Thu Mar 23, 2023 12:32 pm
Stupid fight in my part of the world

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by Stravaig » Wed Mar 22, 2023 12:01 pm

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This really made me laugh.

Blimey, as if life wasn't bad enough with all that's going on, some people have worked themselves into a frenzy over...

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Wed Mar 22, 2023 12:01 pm
Impulse holiday

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by Stravaig » Wed Mar 22, 2023 11:32 am

I've finally got around to looking at the January edition of a foodie magazine I subscribe to. They had a bit about pub of the month I fancied it....

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Wed Mar 22, 2023 11:32 am
Late Winter Bits and Bobs.

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I just wondered if I started this topic, it might make Spring feel a little closer!! 😀
What a horribly wet day it is out there….
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Mon Mar 20, 2023 7:00 pm
Salmon

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by Stravaig » Sun Mar 19, 2023 12:21 pm

Smoked salmon is crazy expensive for what it is and not even particularly nice. This is what I do: (Have I already posted this? Dunno if it's stress...

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Sun Mar 19, 2023 12:21 pm
Think before you spend! (Insurance)

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by Stravaig » Sun Mar 19, 2023 11:31 am

Husband was a bit perturbed because the insurance for our self-store stuff is more than £200 a month. I had a look on Money Saving Expert (MSE) and...

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Sun Mar 19, 2023 11:31 am
Sundays :-(

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by Stravaig » Sun Mar 19, 2023 7:28 am

I always try to plan something for Sundays - maybe finish some chores, do other useful things, or whatever. The shops have very limited opening...

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Sun Mar 19, 2023 9:37 am
I want to win the lottery

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by Stravaig » Sat Mar 18, 2023 10:41 am

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I just think it would make my life aa bit easier if I had a couple of million in the bank.

I suppose I could pray but I'm not the religious type....

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Sat Mar 18, 2023 6:57 pm
Breakfast in Bed

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by Stravaig » Fri Mar 17, 2023 12:34 pm

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Oh gawd, Mother's Day approaches again. And all the commercial shenanigans aaccompanying it. I don't have children, so I'm not a mother. Husband's...

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Last post by Geoff
Fri Mar 17, 2023 2:05 pm
Welcome to the new members!

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by Westi » Tue Mar 14, 2023 7:40 pm

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I have noted from the site info we are getting new folk joining but not posting. I just want to assure you all new members, we oldies are just...

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Fri Mar 17, 2023 10:15 am
Fertilizers for the bouquet

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by Cassy0110 » Thu Feb 09, 2023 5:53 am

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I was given a bouquet of flowers for my birthday, my children ordered me delivery from here but unfortunately they didn't put fertilizer for the...

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Thu Mar 16, 2023 8:12 am
Bone of contention

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by Stravaig » Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:53 am

Yeah, we have plenty at the moment and I wondered where the phrase had come from. Apparently:

A bone of contention is the cause of a long-standing...

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Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:53 am
Happy Birthday Geoff.

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by oldherbaceous » Tue Mar 07, 2023 5:15 am

May I wish you a very Happy Birthday, Geoff and hope you have a great day….even if you do have snow, like we have here…. 😀

Thank you for being a...

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Last post by Westi
Tue Mar 07, 2023 7:13 pm
Always cancelled

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by Stravaig » Tue Mar 07, 2023 11:26 am

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I'm a member of a work/hobby-related social group. They'd planned the club's 60th birthday bash three years ago. That was cancelled because of Covid....

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Tue Mar 07, 2023 1:24 pm
Downsizing

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by Colin2016 » Sun Mar 05, 2023 3:50 pm

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Decided to stop feeding the rats on the plot by growing stuff at home.

Going to grow spuds, leeks, onions, garlic & broad beans plus keep making...

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Mon Mar 06, 2023 6:14 pm
Happy Birthday Tigerburnie.

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by oldherbaceous » Thu Mar 02, 2023 5:12 am

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May I wish you a very Happy Birthday indeed, Tigerburnie and hope you have a really great day. :D

And thank you for injecting some new life into...

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Last post by Primrose
Thu Mar 02, 2023 7:18 pm
Discounts for armed forces - including veterans and partners

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by Stravaig » Fri Feb 10, 2023 11:45 am

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I found this, and it looks real enough.
I'm certainly going to apply for a discount card. :D

And that led to:

Hope it's of some use as I know...

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Tue Feb 28, 2023 6:41 am
Baggage survey from Kyiv at last!

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by Stravaig » Mon Dec 05, 2022 2:53 pm
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We were evac'd from Kyiv in January. Pickfords are contracted (by the employer) to send us our belongings. We've been chasing them for months. It's...
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Sun Feb 26, 2023 2:09 pm
Forb fiasco - and my revenge

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by Stravaig » Sun Feb 26, 2023 9:16 am

Who knows what a forb is? You probably all do but I'd never encountered the word until very recently.

It's a herbaceous flowering plant, eg a...

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Sun Feb 26, 2023 9:16 am
Half a beetle?

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by Stravaig » Fri Feb 24, 2023 10:55 am

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I'm not a huge fan of Chinese food but we get a takeaway/delivery maybe once or twice a year, Just for a change. I am now eating some of the...

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Sat Feb 25, 2023 11:41 am
Minute's silence 11 am today

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by Stravaig » Fri Feb 24, 2023 9:15 am

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It's one year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the UK is having a minute's silence in honour of the fallen. Perhaps you'll join in?

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Fri Feb 24, 2023 7:36 pm
Con

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Thu Feb 23, 2023 6:10 pm
Happy Birthday Westi.

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by oldherbaceous » Wed Feb 22, 2023 5:12 am

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May I wish you a very Happy Birthday indeed, Westi….hope you have wonderful day and get to o something nice!

And a very big thank you for being the...

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Wed Feb 22, 2023 7:39 pm
Open a Bird Cafe

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by Stravaig » Sun Dec 11, 2022 1:43 pm

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Oh wow, this is fun!

We had a pied wagtail as a frequent visitor but then I didn't see it for days. I wondered if it had migrated south for...

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Wed Feb 22, 2023 10:30 am
Revenge!

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by Stravaig » Mon Feb 20, 2023 4:27 pm

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If something hurts me, physically or in the wallet, I usually try to take revenge.

For example, a jellyfish stung me (on a tender part of my upper...

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Tue Feb 21, 2023 11:44 am
Happy Birthday Peter.

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by oldherbaceous » Fri Feb 10, 2023 5:06 am

May I wish you a very Happy Birthday, Peter and hope you have a really wonderful day….🙂
Thank you for all the ‘behind the scenes’ hard work you do...

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Sat Feb 11, 2023 2:29 am
Been AWOL again

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by tigerburnie » Wed Feb 08, 2023 2:36 pm

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After some serious health concern in the family(not me this time) life has been busy, but all seems to be settling down again. I am getting used to a...

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Thu Feb 09, 2023 11:15 am
Amazing kindness!

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by Stravaig » Sat Dec 03, 2022 5:54 pm

(Our house is still occupied by tenants and we don't want to make it their problem because we had some problems.) I've been doing my best but really,...

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Thu Feb 09, 2023 5:47 am
Ancient Chinese Proverb

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by Stravaig » Wed Feb 08, 2023 7:29 am

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The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. :D

(And Confucius says He who laughs last is slow to get the joke ....

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Wed Feb 08, 2023 12:45 pm
Beginners cheese making kit

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by Stravaig » Fri Dec 30, 2022 7:13 pm

I bought this kit on impluse. It cost less than a tenner and once I've bought the milk it seems inexpensive to make the cheese. I fancy giving it a...

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Wed Feb 08, 2023 8:09 am
Tricks of the trade.

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by oldherbaceous » Tue Mar 17, 2009 7:23 am
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Now i was just thinking, maybe would could put a list of useful tips together, that would benefit the many people that are just starting out on their...
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Sun Feb 05, 2023 7:22 pm
All creatures great and small...

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by Stravaig » Sun Feb 05, 2023 1:06 pm

Don't worry, this isn't going to be a religious lecture. :D

We all have our loves and hates. I go mental about house flies. Aaaarrrgghh! KILL!!!...

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Sun Feb 05, 2023 2:51 pm
Boiled in a cauldron of oil, resin and pitch

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by Stravaig » Fri Jan 27, 2023 11:29 am

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Stumbled upon this whilst in the course of researching for something else.

St Vitus

Vitus was a 4th-century Sicilian boy who endured barbaric forms...

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Mon Jan 30, 2023 10:51 am
A russet potato with ears

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by Stravaig » Sun Jan 29, 2023 9:14 am

My computer always opens up with a screen of something spectacular or interesting. Then you can click on search to find out more about it. Today's...

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Sun Jan 29, 2023 3:33 pm
Donkey's Years

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by Stravaig » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:50 am

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I used that term a few mins ago and then wondered why people say that. I imagined that it was perhaps because donkeys are rather slow to do things....

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Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:50 am
How many animals did you kill today?

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by Stravaig » Thu Jan 26, 2023 3:36 pm

Yeah, I buy meat from the butcher or supermarket and fish from the fishmonger. And, as a chef, I have had to kill things occasionally, eg lobster....

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Sat Jan 28, 2023 2:16 pm
Does anyone here juggle?

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by Stravaig » Fri Jan 27, 2023 2:28 pm

I mean juggling with balls, knives, clubs or other objects - not life, work, kids, etc.

I've been meaning to do it for decades and at one stage I...

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Fri Jan 27, 2023 7:03 pm
Where is opt out of advertising cookies

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by Colin2016 » Thu Jan 26, 2023 9:13 am

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When I sign in I get panel at bottom saying This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website and option to click Got...

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