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  1. DevAdvocate

    DevAdvocate Gigging bassist

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    Seen similar lifestyle tips in a mainstream newspaper so thought I'd give it a go.

    My first tip: When deciding whether or not a pair of trousers in the shop will fit your waist, there's no need to go scurrying to the changing rooms (if they have one) to try them on for size, simply try wrapping the waistband around your neck, if they fit your neck they'll fit your waist.

    Tip two: Ironing a shirt. The day before ironing, liberally soak your shirt with water from a spray nozzle bottle and leave the shirt in the freezer overnight, it's a piece of piss to press it next day when it's nice and chilled.

    Tip three: For razor sharp creases in trousers, turn them inside out and run the edge of a bar of soap (if you have one) along the crease, then turn them back and press. Voila, creases you could shave with (Not literally of course).
     
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    ps Explanations available.
     
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    DevAdvocate Gigging bassist

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    No explanation available for that.
     
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    Regarding tip 1, Gladstone Small tried that and the trousers that wrapped round his neck were 7 sizes too big for his waist
     
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    On this day in 1971, #JimMorrison of The Doors died at the age of 27. Pictured in 1967. #RIPLizardKing.
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    Obviously there will be exceptions Ian, this is just a general guide.
     
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    :emoticon-0160-movie
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    4th July 1985 (31 years) The blockbuster action-comedy “Back to the Future” was released. Then Vs Now
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    Well Russell, what a crock of **** then
     
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    Looks like Dev has a new forum he posts on and is sharing all the 'hilarious' material he finds on there.

    Thanks Dev.

    <doh>
     
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    To be fair it is better than his usual pish!
     
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    What attracted you to my thread Toby? Seriously.

    For someone who claims not to be the slightest bit interested in what I think/say or do you always seem to make an appearance and a comment.

    Life Tip 4 (for Toby) : Don't read any of my threads. <ok>

    There ye go.
     
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    Not really, it's probably accurate for about 99% of normal-shaped people, but I will take your advice on board and post disclaimers in future.
     
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    SHOES last twice as long if only worn every other day.

    EMPLOYEES: Only use the loo at work. Not only will you save money on toilet paper, but you'll also be getting paid.

    Take one grape to the till. It won't register on the low-tech, insensitive scales so you will get it for free. Repeat this procedure 100 times or so and you have yourself a free bunch of grapes.
     
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    Dev buys his trousers from Mothercare.
     
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    Debenhams actually
     
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    Debatable...

    That's quite a low benchmark to start from though...
     
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