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Smowball

It’s Christmas Eve! What Are We All Up To This Evening?

We always have a cold type of little buffet on Xmas Eve, so we've got a selection of various cheeses & crackers, pate, a smoked salmon terrine, several dips & breadsticks/tortillas, and a cheeky... ...
18:34 Tue 24th Dec 202426 answers, last by Smowball 01:10 Wed 25th Dec 2024
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Canary42

Christmas Wish

To all Abers :- I hope you have a chirpy Christmas, and don't fall of your perches in 2025. Love from Canary. (cheep cheep)
22:55 Tue 24th Dec 202410 answers, last by smurfchops 10:30 Wed 25th Dec 2024
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JinnyJoan

I Am Supposed To To What I Am Told

Sister in 3 different hospitals has behaved badly.  Some screams from her I had to run on the corridors I couldn't bear the screams. Yesterday in a nursing home she is coming round and telling me... ...
23:43 Mon 23rd Dec 202415 answers, last by JinnyJoan 23:52 Wed 25th Dec 2024
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naomi24

You Are Not Alone...

...Starmer declares to the nation.   https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/keir-starmer-christmas-message-2024-b2669158.html   A message almost regal in its sentiment but does this arrogant... ...
10:33 Tue 24th Dec 202428 answers, last by naomi24 21:34 Tue 24th Dec 2024
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renegadefm

If You Had A Twin, But Didn't Realise It.

If you had a secret identical twin, but was seperated at birth due to adoption. But found out many years into adult hood, how could this affect you?   I'm adopted for example, and don't know my... ...
00:14 Mon 23rd Dec 202422 answers, last by Barmaid 18:46 Tue 24th Dec 2024
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barry1010

Christmas In The Good Old Days

When I started work most people had two days off for Christmas, Christmas Day and Boxing (or Monday and Tuesday if it fell on the weekend).  No day off for New Year's Day either.  Now it seems to... ...
16:49 Sat 21st Dec 202433 answers, last by davebro3 14:29 Sun 22nd Dec 2024
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Smowball

Good Morning Friday Birds!

It's Friday! The last weekend before Christmas Day! Even for the miseries amongst us it's now Christmas  week - the week leading up to the big day, so let's make today as cheerful as possible. I... ...
08:21 Fri 20th Dec 202415 answers, last by jourdain2 21:51 Fri 20th Dec 2024
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nicebloke1

The Xmas Give Away

Supermarkets giving away vegtables. Asda from 8p per bag, others at 15p? Farmers being ripped off do you think?
11:02 Fri 20th Dec 202414 answers, last by gingejbee 14:24 Fri 20th Dec 2024
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ToraToraTora

If You Had The Choice To Live Anywhere In The World........

...where would you go?
19:42 Tue 17th Dec 202420 answers, last by rowanwitch 18:15 Wed 18th Dec 2024
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naomi24

Wolf Hall - Again

I finished the last of the series last night - and I didn't want it to end.  What an absolutely superb production.  We moan about the BBC but as seriously grown-up drama goes no one does it like... ...
16:54 Tue 17th Dec 202413 answers, last by Peter Pedant 21:01 Sat 21st Dec 2024
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renegadefm

Strictly Took Over Saturday Nights Tele

Non of our family likes Strictly.  It took over Saturday nights tele, even The Wheel was cancelled, and The hit list which are staples in our family.  Thank God for DVDS I say.  Why does the BBC... ...
20:42 Mon 16th Dec 202414 answers, last by renegadefm 19:13 Tue 17th Dec 2024
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renegadefm

Does Everyone Actually Still Have Turkey For Christmas Lunch?

Quite a few work colleagues, family, friends I know have actually said their not having turkey for Christmas lunch this year, despite it being a Christmas tradition.    I think I read somewhere... ...
19:55 Mon 16th Dec 202426 answers, last by Vagus 07:16 Fri 20th Dec 2024
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renegadefm

Is This Morally Right?

Ok long story, but I will try and make it as short as I can.    Since Dad died in November my sister, my partner and myself have all been pulling together to baby sit Mum, as shes 90, has slight... ...
17:44 Sun 15th Dec 202466 answers, last by Barmaid 21:30 Mon 16th Dec 2024
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maggiebee

Royal Mail

Surprise, surprise.  I received a birthday card this morning.  It was posted on the 4th of December for my birthday on the 7th. Seven days to travel less than 100 miles - is that a record or par... ...
10:40 Wed 11th Dec 202412 answers, last by jourdain2 20:44 Wed 11th Dec 2024
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nicebloke1

Shops Are Packed

Yet again. People spending like crazy. No shortage of money it appears regardless of all the moaning. Booze is flying off the shelves.
17:31 Mon 09th Dec 202426 answers, last by Maydup 21:18 Mon 09th Dec 2024
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nailedit

The Paranormal

I know this subject has been done to death at times on AB but I would be interested to hear... 1) If you are a believer (maybe had some unexplained experience) what would convince you that there is... ...
18:28 Wed 04th Dec 2024142 answers, last by curlyfries81 12:52 Sat 07th Dec 2024
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curlyfries81

Human Nature Since Covid

I don't know about you but I find people, on the whole, less kind, more rude and impatient and generally less helpful now than before Covid, and possibly more aggressive and selfish. Other people I... ...
13:11 Wed 04th Dec 202430 answers, last by horselady 11:25 Fri 13th Dec 2024
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pastafreak

A Nurse...or A Purse?

I just came across this term while reading a thread on another site...it was a discussion between those of a certain age(mostly ladies) on why they've not remarried. Apparently it refers to men... ...
16:49 Wed 04th Dec 202411 answers, last by Cloverjo 19:08 Wed 04th Dec 2024
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naomi24

Well, Fancy Seeing You Here!

Have you ever bumped into someone you know in the most unlikely of places?  I met someone I know on a far flung tropical beach - and another in the loos at St Peter's in Rome.
14:03 Wed 04th Dec 202422 answers, last by Ellipsis 18:19 Wed 04th Dec 2024
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renegadefm

Whats The Point In Buying And Owning A Property?

Just recently lost My dad. He worked hard all his life and passed away at 91. But worked hard to buy the family home. Poor Mum is faced with having to leave the family home as she needs someone... ...
14:53 Tue 03rd Dec 202490 answers, last by renegadefm 14:46 Wed 04th Dec 2024

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