Bayleaf Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 That's an impressive collection Dave, but I hope she doesn't take it to extremes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl1867 Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 That's an impressive collection Dave, but I hope she doesn't take it to extremes? That reminds me of one of my 7 years old son's jokes. Why did the hedgehog cross the road? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 That's an impressive collection Dave, but I hope she doesn't take it to extremes? I don't know about extremes Bayleaf, BUT She obviously doesn't use these vintage irons, she uses a modern electric steam iron. However, back in the day when we had all 3 kids at home and a weeks worth of washing and ironing was quite a big load, I have known her say "Right! I'm going to tackle that load of ironing". Then she would put on a record of a very fast piece of classical music, something like Rimpsky Korsakov's "Flight of the Bumble Bee", and in a sort of mad, equally fast dance, iron the whole lot in under half an hour. It would have taken me hours to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayleaf Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Having tried it I have the greatest respect for anyone who can iron effectively at any speed! Any chance of a match between your missus and our 'extreme ironer'? I know where i'll put my money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Having tried it I have the greatest respect for anyone who can iron effectively at any speed! Any chance of a match between your missus and our 'extreme ironer'? I know where i'll put my money! It comes with years of practice and a lot of skill in handling fabrics and textiles which I don't have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukelele lady Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Here's some more of the items made in the old fashioned way with newspaper, flour and water. The only problem with this is if you don't let the items dry out properly you can get little flour mites in them. My sister noticed these when she discovered very tiny holes in the articles that she had made. A quick blast in the microwave soon cured them. Here's one of my favourites , the bible which doesn't open but looks as though it could be thumbed through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Here's some more of the items made in the old fashioned way with newspaper, flour and water. The only problem with this is if you don't let the items dry out properly you can get little flour mites in them. My sister noticed these when she discovered very tiny holes in the articles that she had made. A quick blast in the microwave soon cured them. Here's one of my favourites , the bible which doesn't open but looks as though it could be thumbed through. Looks like a real Bible, - even down to the wear and tear and folds and creases it would get while being used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukelele lady Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 What about this , this is not the real thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 What about this , this is not the real thing. Is it some sort of continental sausage / salami / black pudding / processed meat ....or is it what it looks like? :wacko: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukelele lady Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Here's the best one , nearly 6 foot. A local butcher was so impressed he bought it off her to stand in his shop. What a lolla newspapers that took. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Is it some sort of continental sausage / salami / black pudding / processed meat ....or is it what it looks like? So if she made the 6 foot butcher it was sausages then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukelele lady Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 So if she made the 6 foot butcher it was sausages then. It looks like it. They come in all shapes and sizes lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukelele lady Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Just look how the lady is holding onto BIG money. This threepenny bit was made from polyfiller, it does have its users doesn't it? A beer mat was drawn around to first get the shape then when the polyfiller was dry the creating of the patterns and the date began by using nailfiles , toothpicks knives etc. Painted in gold until dry then covered in black paint and immedietly wiped off. Hey big spender comes to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 and what is a real one worth ? 1943 is the rare one, isn't it ? Just look how the lady is holding onto BIG money. This threepenny bit was made from polyfiller, it does have its users doesn't it? A beer mat was drawn around to first get the shape then when the polyfiller was dry the creating of the patterns and the date began by using nailfiles , toothpicks knives etc. Painted in gold until dry then covered in black paint and immedietly wiped off. Hey big spender comes to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart0742 Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 and what is a real one worth ? 1943 is the rare one, isn't it ? Yes it was over sized lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 One of those years - the coin is very rare and worth a lot - thought is was 1933 .. but now, can't remember. Yes it was over sized Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 and what is a real one worth ? 1943 is the rare one, isn't it ? 3d would have an equivalent monetary value of 1.25p (one and a quarter pence) But to a collector, in good condition, and a rare issue, - who knows how much it would be worth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Worth thousands; ulra-rare, the coin was not issued that year - just a few escaped. I still think it's 1933. 3d would have an equivalent monetary value of 1.25p (one and a quarter pence) But to a collector, in good condition, and a rare issue, - who knows how much it would be worth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tozzin Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 My Dad could never afford to buy me an electric train so I promised myself one day ------ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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