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The freezer has been left ajar , probably overnight , would you still eat the food inside.?
It's still pretty cold, but not the temp it runs at and some of the food is still firm .
Depends what the food is and if it's still frozen. If it's defrosted to the point that would need refreezing then I wouldn't. Unless you cook it the same day I guess, probably not different than defrosting something in the fridge overnight
 
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The freezer has been left ajar , probably overnight , would you still eat the food inside.?
It's still pretty cold, but not the temp it runs at and some of the food is still firm .
I've had this happen a few times. If everything is completely soggy it goes unless it's veg. If it's firm like yours is then I'd leave most things (including chicken nuggets etc) except maybe stuff like chicken breasts, pork chops etc unless they were still clearly frozen solid. If they are bendy or nearly defrosted I'd cook and refreeze just to be safe.
 
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The freezer has been left ajar , probably overnight , would you still eat the food inside.?
It's still pretty cold, but not the temp it runs at and some of the food is still firm .
I do and always have. food only deteriorates at the rate it would have not frozen. I know they say do not re-freeze but the only things I've not re-frozen are fish and seafood. but only then because I'm a bit sensitive to that anyway so that's personal

But for something that is still cold, I would just freeze again and not give it another thought.

I've only just found out that my freezer was on too low a setting for over 4 years but none of us died or even got a dicky tum.
 
Have you tried looking on local Facebook groups or Next Door to see if anyone else is discussing?
There's nothing about it on the community pages an I know a few people in the other estates that's close an they have said they didn't get anything, am going assume it's some sort of scam an most people are thinking that as well, just the first time I've ever had some sort of scam in the design of a "questionnaire" am used to phone calls an texts but not actual mail
 
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There's nothing about it on the community pages an I know a few people in the other estates that's close an they have said they didn't get anything, am going assume it's some sort of scam an most people are thinking that as well, just the first time I've ever had some sort of scam in the design of a "questionnaire" am used to phone calls an texts but not actual mail
If it’s only you that got it I’d be even more concerned tbf. I’d at least check out the company name, google the phone number and address etc.
 
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I’ve had government surveys in the post before, they’ve come in official brown envelope with gov.uk printed on it with an official return address. The letter inside also had a phone number on to call to check it was all legit. I rang and they confirmed it was them and it’s random postcode generated who fills it out but I could tell straight away it was legit. Sounds like your one isn’t though as no one should be asking for those kind of questions unless it’s dodgy people trying to scope out your house. If worried report it to the police and they can look into it and confirm if it’s a scam and try trace who sent it and why
 
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Surely you can eyeball the letter and it is pretty clear whether it’s a scam or not? These things need common sense to sniff out and by asking the question you probably already know it’s dodgy - I’d be putting it in a drawer and forgetting about it. Or upload a pic here and see what everyone else thinks.
 
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I’ve had government surveys in the post before, they’ve come in official brown envelope with gov.uk printed on it with an official return address. The letter inside also had a phone number on to call to check it was all legit. I rang and they confirmed it was them and it’s random postcode generated who fills it out but I could tell straight away it was legit. Sounds like your one isn’t though as no one should be asking for those kind of questions unless it’s dodgy people trying to scope out your house. If worried report it to the police and they can look into it and confirm if it’s a scam and try trace who sent it and why
Thanks, its was nothing like that, just a normal white envelope and no spare envelope to return it too, there's a neighbour who's police so I'll talk to him about it since he will have gotten one, I just didn't want to be going round neighbours asking since I didn't want them thinking I couldn't tell it was a scam since these days most people tell you how obvious scams are an since no one's posted about it either it didn't help, like I say it's just the first time I've ever gotten a letter, I had no clue that scams could be done as a questionnaire
 
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Thanks, its was nothing like that, just a normal white envelope and no spare envelope to return it too, there's a neighbour who's police so I'll talk to him about it since he will have gotten one, I just didn't want to be going round neighbours asking since I didn't want them thinking I couldn't tell it was a scam since these days most people tell you how obvious scams are an since no one's posted about it either it didn't help, like I say it's just the first time I've ever gotten a letter, I had no clue that scams could be done as a questionnaire
People are very clever these days and make scams look so legit so I’m sure your neighbour wouldn’t mind you asking. It’s better to be safe than sorry
 
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People are very clever these days and make scams look so legit so I’m sure your neighbour wouldn’t mind you asking. It’s better to be safe than sorry
Thanks, am usually the one telling my folks about scams an being careful with phonecalls an texts 😅 an here I am wondering if a letter is a scam, but I suppose they still come in all forms these days
 
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Thanks, am usually the one telling my folks about scams an being careful with phonecalls an texts 😅 an here I am wondering if a letter is a scam, but I suppose they still come in all forms these days
Exactly. Can’t be too careful anymore I’ve had things that’s looked legit but turns out it wasn’t
 
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We’re being recalled to the office starting 1st February (🤮) so I’ve had to invest in a few new outfits. Mostly dresses as I’m not really a work trouser fan…..but I am stumped about what shoes/boots to wear with them. For dresses this style/length what would you pair them with? I work in a pretty formal field if that makes a difference.

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We’re being recalled to the office starting 1st February (🤮) so I’ve had to invest in a few new outfits. Mostly dresses as I’m not really a work trouser fan…..but I am stumped about what shoes/boots to wear with them. For dresses this style/length what would you pair them with? I work in a pretty formal field if that makes a difference.

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Boots like she is wearing in that photo or loafers
 
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As above, a sleek high or ankle length boot. Also a classic court, Chanel style pump or sling back, even a heeled low cut shoe boot.
I’d personally avoid a brogue or Chelsea boot as a bit high school teacher-y but some people can carry them.
 
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Going to my first ever wedding in June. Aiming to lose 3 stone and have started looking at dresses just to give me something to aim towards. Has anyone ever ordered from Silk Fred?
The wedding colour scheme is top secret 🤷🏻‍♀️ so how am I supposed to know which colour dress not to wear.
I know the etiquette is not to wear white, I quite like this, is it too white for a wedding? If it is might order for my summer Birthday anyway.
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Or they do it in blue. The white is in the sale though 🤣
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Was thinking with a bright red lip? I want a dress that I can wear again
 
Going to my first ever wedding in June. Aiming to lose 3 stone and have started looking at dresses just to give me something to aim towards. Has anyone ever ordered from Silk Fred?
The wedding colour scheme is top secret 🤷🏻‍♀️ so how am I supposed to know which colour dress not to wear.
I know the etiquette is not to wear white, I quite like this, is it too white for a wedding? If it is might order for my summer Birthday anyway.View attachment 2678061
Or they do it in blue. The white is in the sale though 🤣View attachment 2678062
Was thinking with a bright red lip? I want a dress that I can wear again
The colour scheme only applies to the bridal party and decor so as long as you don’t pick a dress that looks bridesmaidy and manage to pick their colour you’re fine.
I think you could get away with the first but I generally avoid white as a main colour so I’d go for the blue. Wrap dresses are great for weight loss but I’d maybe wait until a bit closer to the time to purchase as it’s not in the sale.
 
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The colour scheme only applies to the bridal party and decor so as long as you don’t pick a dress that looks bridesmaidy and manage to pick their colour you’re fine.
I think you could get away with the first but I generally avoid white as a main colour so I’d go for the blue. Wrap dresses are great for weight loss but I’d maybe wait until a bit closer to the time to purchase as it’s not in the sale.
Yeah I think you're right. I'll wait until May as I go off clothes easily and I'll hate it by summer and end up ordering something else anyway 🤣
 
I’ve never poached an egg before 🫣 please give me your best poached egg methods so I can show my husband I’m better than him at doing them for tea! 😂
 
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I’ve never poached an egg before 🫣 please give me your best poached egg methods so I can show my husband I’m better than him at doing them for tea! 😂
Large saucepan, two inches of water, splash of vinegar or lemon juice and bring to the boil. Crack eggs one at a time into a glass or little tumbler and when you’re ready to throw them in, turn the heat right down as low as it will go. Slide in one at a time and leave for around 3 minutes - no stirring! I have poached eggs for brekkie every morning and this is the only reliable method I’ve found where you don’t waste half the eggs 🤣
 
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Large saucepan, two inches of water, splash of vinegar or lemon juice and bring to the boil. Crack eggs one at a time into a glass or little tumbler and when you’re ready to throw them in, turn the heat right down as low as it will go. Slide in one at a time and leave for around 3 minutes - no stirring! I have poached eggs for brekkie every morning and this is the only reliable method I’ve found where you don’t waste half the eggs 🤣
Absolute genius. Perfect!! Thank you 🤩
 
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