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Reasons To Be Cheerful

1. It's Friday. 2. It's payday. 3. It's a BH weekend. 4. The sun is shining. 5. I'm going to Cape Verde in a couple of weeks. What are your reasons to be cheerful....

NoMercy

Best Brand Of Crisps?

And best flavour? Right now, for me, it's Tyrells (hailing from my neck of the woods) and their Sundays Best Roast Lamb is pretty unbeatable....

waterboatman

Friday. The sky is clear, so it's looking good for a sunny day after yesterdays rain. Snowy has been out in the garden and fed. She's curled up alongside me now. I hope to get some more time in on the...

kuulteach

Begonia

Some of my begs are getting a bit leggy and few flowers ..if I cut back the flower ing stems will I get more flowers this year?...

marval

On The Rocks

My dad's cement business is on the rocks. I told him he should sell it before he goes bankrupt. He won't though. He's too set in his ways....

Tilly2

A Really Bad Day!

My elderly uncle has just been visiting us and has gone back home today via National Express Coach. I waited with him at MK coach station for his delayed coach, which arrived an hour and forty five...

whiskeryron

Owls

Our dog went crackers again last night ( early hours) when hearing an Owl hooting. My question is why do Owls hoot ? If they are the silent killers we are told they are, surely to hoot would give away...

DTCwordfan

The Missing Shoe Saga

Being a lovely day here, I suggested that my mater should take an early bath, not least as the power distribution company were coming over to lop branches away from the main cable, but that we could...

kuulteach

Sticky Petunia Leaves

Why are my petunia leaves sticky ... no sign of any pests ...... I have self wardrobes, but that only waters roots..am going to give them a hose down this evening ... any other suggestions?...

jennyjoan

Fly Zapper

Can't believe I am typing this - but want to let you know that I am throwing away my battery operated fly zappers. I loathe and detest the "things" (flies) but when I use the zappers the flies appear...

NoMercy

What's For Dinner Then?

I'm going to have a great big salad I think, with tinned salmon. Quick and easy. How about you?...

philpotter76

What's This?

Any ideas what this object might be? It's made of wood. It's made of two identical pieces turned through 180 degrees and joined. There is small hole running through....

vernonk

Ugh Slugs

What's the best way of getting rid of slugs from your garden without harming your dogs?

Ian1

The Well-Endowed Woman In The Lift

I was in the lift when she got in. I was casually staring at her boobs when she said, "Would you please press 1." So I did .... the next thing I remember is waking up in casualty. May be out in a few...

alavahalf

Black Spot On My Toms

Has anyone had any experience of this... it's a first for me. Having asked the best gardener I know , he seems to think it is caused by either overwatering or underwatering.... But which is it ?...

Darksky40

A Garden Tool

My Dad had a tool for the garden that had a long pole, with a round base and made of metal and it was used to flatted the ground in the garden. My dad is not around anymore to ask and please I want to...

Patsy33

Library Bus.

My friend got knocked down by a Library bus. Poor thing was screaming in pain. The driver quickly jumped out, went up to my friend and said, "Shhhhhhhh!! ( Courtesy of Peter Kaye)...

Patsy33

Concerned.

I was watching my dad cut the grass today. When all of a sudden he seemed to stop and was sloped over the lawn mower. I turned to mum and said, "Is dad alright?" She replied, "Oh, he's just going...

marval

Missing Tampons

OK, I'm the only female in a house full of guys. Four sons and a hubby. Toilet seat is never down etc. So, I'm the only one who would be using Female products, correct? A strange thing was happening...

Jennykenny

Unknown Plant

A self-sown strange plant has appeared in one of my pots. It's only about 8 inches high so far and has interesting leaves, almost like a holly plant but not shiny or spiky, but has produced a really...

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