More specifically, CofE priests. When I was a boy they used to wear a whole white "dog collar" which could be seen surrounding their neck. This was also true of actors portraying priests in old... ...
Is it acceptable for people to ask for help with prize crosswords? If they can't solve a clue, don't you think they should refrain from entering? Surely any prize should go to someone who can actually...
I have a sports competition where each player has to play 5 matches against different opponents. I have 14 players which means a total of 35 matches (I think). So I need a list of 35 unique random...
I am trying to recall the title of a book I remember reading as a boy. It was set in a public school and I think the main character's name was Teddy. There was definitely a boy in it nicknamed "The...
Anyone here with knowledge of these systems? I know they are not everyone's cup of tea, but I like them. Anyway, a few weeks ago ours developed a fault - it wouldn't shut down and was baking us almost...
Today my GP referred me for a knee X-Ray. The hospital staff said he will have the results in three weeks. Why so long? I'd have thought that these days it could be e-mailed almost immediately.
For the last week I have not been able to stop thinking about a girl I used to know. We had a brief relationship in 1974 when we were teenagers and I adored her with the intensity which is only...
If I employ a self-employed tradesman to do some work at height on my house (gable end above the height of the upper windows - about 20-30 feet up) and he uses a ladder instead of scaffolding, would I...
The clue is: It's remarkable: Post Office people performing rounds without women The answer is 'phenomenon' The question is, can anyone explain/parse the clue? 'Post Office people performing' could be...