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My Friend Has Just Died

Not at all unexpectedly, but isn't it odd that having cried buckets over time at her long and progressive decline, I'm still crying now her suffering is over. Lovely, funny, full of life, I shalL... ...

Khandro

Night Poem From Khandro (Wed.)

Waiting for the Barbarians BY C. P. CAVAFY What are we waiting for, assembled in the forum? The barbarians are due here today. Why isn’t anything going on in the senate? Why are the... ...

sandyRoe

Do You Have A Favourite Type Of Bean?

Mine would be butter beans. They have a slightly floury texture so maybe not to everyone's taste.

je-reviens

My Dearest Friend Ducksie - R I P

It is with profound sadness and grief I announce the death this week of my dearest friend ducksie (aka headwreck). We first met on AB many years ago and a wonderful, close friendship developed. I... ...

Prudie

Remembering Sqad On His Birthday

Sqad would have been 90 today. As it's a special birthday and in case he's looking down I thought I should post him a birthday thread :-) Not asking for others to join me really, just wanted to... ...

Ken4155

R I P Yozzer Hughes

Bernard Hill has died, aged 79. Hands up all those who uttered the words, "Gizz job" back in the day. RIP Bernard.

naomi24

The Tattooist Of Auschwitz

On Sky Atlantic. I've been to Auschwitz and I've read the book - the work, I thought rather sloppy - for a writer a missed opportunity I thought - but a best seller nonetheless and I enjoyed most... ...

nailedit

I'm Done

6 months sober, fall of the wagon, havnt been sober since saturday! Been in hospital 3 timessince. Nuts to it all. .. Chance what your view/take on life is, theres just some people that just cant... ...

smurfchops

Vitamins For Macular Degeneration

Which would you recommend or are they a waste of money?

Barmaid

New Mattress

I am suffering more and more with back pain. I find it very difficult to get comfortable in bed. This morning I got up and went and slept on the sofa where I always get comfortable. I've decided... ...

Karamia

Happy Birthday Buenchico!

Wishing you a very Happy Birthday, Chris! Here's hoping it's a good one! Enjoy your weekend :-) https://ibb.co/3SV5bmk https://ibb.co/9sgkkp4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZamKZBPYsAA ...

Canary42

Daft Things You've Done Recently

I know we've aired this one before, but this morning I excelled. I caught an early bus into town (bus pass valid all day on Saturdays) to do some shopping at Hobbycraft. Arriving before they... ...

nailedit

21 Weeks Sober

And then fall of the wagon fgs! Sometimes I really don't like myself very much.

smurfchops

Love Rat

Recorded it a while ago and just watched it. Another four hours of my life wasted... so ridiculous.

Bazile

Magnifying Glass

Can anyone recommend a good hand held magyfying glass please ? Bought one from Poundland , but it's not very good

Prudie

The Cuckoo Ch 5

I wasn't going to start a thread on this Ch 5 mini-drama from last week as I expected others to and I was a bit meh about the whole thing anyway. I am surprised no-one has mentioned it though,... ...

Ken4155

A Reminder For Blue Lights Fans

Series 2 will be available on iPlayer from 6 am tomorrow. If you'd rather wait for BBC1, it's on at 9pm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhM59YE4JMY&t=1s ...

Smowball

Made Me Laugh Anyway Lol…

'ITV has decided to make a spin-off of a very well known British series & now make it about a middle-aged female detective up North investigating a series of murders in a pharmaceutical... ...

retrocop

Caribbean Green Seasoning.

Holy Moly. Just wazzed up a large batch of this seasoning in my food processor. Ever heard of it before? Me neither. It is very similar to the Canary Islands Mojo sauce that they use to sprinkle... ...