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Welcome to the Genes Reunited community boards!

The Genes Reunited community is made up of millions of people with similar interests. Discover your family history and make life long friends along the way.
You will find a close knit but welcoming group of keen genealogists all prepared to offer advice and help to new members.
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Member Since: December 2003 Posts: 1,920 Send Message	Tenerife Sun	Report	15 Jan 2013 20:18
	And so much more to hand than the odd stick of rhubarb. I had heard of it before but I use soap powder or soak overnight in a solution of Fairy liquid and water.
	Researching: Matthew and Jane Elwood who had my great great grandfather Francis Edward Elwood baptised in 1807 at Horsham Sussex. There is no sign of Matthew or Jane from this date and my great great grandfather was brought up as a Mitchell.
Member Since: September 2003 Posts: 5,639 Send Message	Island	Report	15 Jan 2013 17:45
	Ha ha!! Got it in one TS LOL I'd never heard of that until last night! I soak and boil some soap powder - like Mary. :-D works a treat :-D
Member Since: December 2003 Posts: 1,920 Send Message	Tenerife Sun	Report	15 Jan 2013 17:11
	Island, Rhubarb, burnt pans, you've been watching Coronation Street the bit in Roys Rolls :-D :-D :-D
	Researching: Matthew and Jane Elwood who had my great great grandfather Francis Edward Elwood baptised in 1807 at Horsham Sussex. There is no sign of Matthew or Jane from this date and my great great grandfather was brought up as a Mitchell.
Member Since: August 2009 Posts: 1,889 Send Message	Barbinsglos	Report	15 Jan 2013 15:43
	Saw the hair cut Mersey Lovely. Go for it :-D ps. my old gent was very discreet when ""watering"" his beans.( thank gawd) only put sugar on my rhubarb!
	Researching: Harper, Norfolk Bristol Treorky & Exeter. Cole Bristol. Lane Chew Magna. Pinker, Bristol. Window Glos. Bell Bristol. Durrant Alverstoke Hampshire
Member Since: September 2003 Posts: 5,639 Send Message	Island	Report	15 Jan 2013 14:58
	Stroof.......no wonder boiled rhubarb is recommended to clean burnt pans :-0 Only good use for it I reckon. :-\ :-0
Member Since: March 2004 Posts: 9,762 Send Message	Merlin	Report	15 Jan 2013 14:05
	Wend ,It also keeps Foxes out of the Garden :-D :-D and is good for Rhubarb,(Remember that when eating Rhubarb Crumble) :-D :-D
	Researching: Vlad the Impaler and Dracula. Wend,Prickly,Island and MTG.+CC.+DIZZY& Hobgoblins.
Member Since: December 2003 Posts: 1,920 Send Message	Tenerife Sun	Report	14 Jan 2013 21:43
	I had mine cut short and the wish I hadn't but I saw the picture of Anne Hathaway and she looked lovely. Only you can make this big decision ;-)
	Researching: Matthew and Jane Elwood who had my great great grandfather Francis Edward Elwood baptised in 1807 at Horsham Sussex. There is no sign of Matthew or Jane from this date and my great great grandfather was brought up as a Mitchell.
Member Since: February 2009 Posts: 5,147 Send Message	Wend	Report	14 Jan 2013 21:38
	I agree Mersey, don't do it! I've tried going short in the past and always regretted it :-D Pah, Island, you have a lot to learn about growing veggies - fresh urine is like liquid gold on the patch :-P Off to have an early bath - need to be sweet-smelling tomorrow ;-) Nite all, thanks for the larfs <3 Edit - ~~~~~~~~ to Budgie Rustler. Are you a Budgie Smuggler too? :-D
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Member Since: September 2003 Posts: 5,639 Send Message	Island	Report	14 Jan 2013 21:12
	Don't do it Mersey!!!! :-0 :-0 :-0 Not in this weather! your ickle head will be frozen :-0 :-0 :-0 Wend - I don't want me veg patch smellin' like the stairwell in a multi-storey carpark! :-0 :-0
Member Since: November 2010 Posts: 3,387 Send Message	Mersey	Report	14 Jan 2013 21:06
	Nite nite Barb thanks for the smiles :-D :-D <3
	Researching: New Beginnings :) ...Happy Endings :)
Member Since: August 2009 Posts: 1,889 Send Message	Barbinsglos	Report	14 Jan 2013 21:03
	Haven't seen it. Just bloomin tried to google her .no luck AND had to bleddy sign in again tut. I shall follow that up tomorrow. I now need to know. Not that I am nosey or anyfink Goin now Lewis and tape mrs brown Nite nite :-D
	Researching: Harper, Norfolk Bristol Treorky & Exeter. Cole Bristol. Lane Chew Magna. Pinker, Bristol. Window Glos. Bell Bristol. Durrant Alverstoke Hampshire
Member Since: November 2010 Posts: 3,387 Send Message	Mersey	Report	14 Jan 2013 21:01
	Ive had it long for years....las time I had it cut was about 18months ago.... :-S
	Researching: New Beginnings :) ...Happy Endings :)
Member Since: December 2003 Posts: 1,920 Send Message	Tenerife Sun	Report	14 Jan 2013 20:59
	When did you last have it cut, have you had it short befor?
	Researching: Matthew and Jane Elwood who had my great great grandfather Francis Edward Elwood baptised in 1807 at Horsham Sussex. There is no sign of Matthew or Jane from this date and my great great grandfather was brought up as a Mitchell.
Member Since: November 2010 Posts: 3,387 Send Message	Mersey	Report	14 Jan 2013 20:51
	Barb the haircut in Les Mis :-D :-D....
	Researching: New Beginnings :) ...Happy Endings :)
Member Since: August 2009 Posts: 1,889 Send Message	Barbinsglos	Report	14 Jan 2013 20:48
	Mersey Anne H. has long hair all down her back????
	Researching: Harper, Norfolk Bristol Treorky & Exeter. Cole Bristol. Lane Chew Magna. Pinker, Bristol. Window Glos. Bell Bristol. Durrant Alverstoke Hampshire
Member Since: November 2010 Posts: 3,387 Send Message	Mersey	Report	14 Jan 2013 20:45
	His guns have gone to his head :-D :-D :-D
	Researching: New Beginnings :) ...Happy Endings :)
Member Since: August 2009 Posts: 1,889 Send Message	Barbinsglos	Report	14 Jan 2013 20:45
	What is 'e on tonight :-D :-D :-D :-D
	Researching: Harper, Norfolk Bristol Treorky & Exeter. Cole Bristol. Lane Chew Magna. Pinker, Bristol. Window Glos. Bell Bristol. Durrant Alverstoke Hampshire
Member Since: March 2005 Posts: 1,189 Send Message	BudgieRustler	Report	14 Jan 2013 20:43
	Sorry didna see ya Hiding Wend, kissy kissy :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D
	Researching: If my written words are not to your liking, then please dont read them.
Member Since: November 2010 Posts: 3,387 Send Message	Mersey	Report	14 Jan 2013 20:43
	Barb dont tell me boyfriend.... :-D ;-)
	Researching: New Beginnings :) ...Happy Endings :)
Member Since: August 2009 Posts: 1,889 Send Message	Barbinsglos	Report	14 Jan 2013 20:42
	Two timer ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) <3
	Researching: Harper, Norfolk Bristol Treorky & Exeter. Cole Bristol. Lane Chew Magna. Pinker, Bristol. Window Glos. Bell Bristol. Durrant Alverstoke Hampshire

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