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joko

tap just runs and runs at full on...

i have old type taps - and one of them has started to run and run as though full on - when its turned off. obviously the mechanism is not closing the hole - could it just need a new washer? this seems...

Swanlover

How can i safely get rod of a group of large angry swans?

I live in Richmond and my garden backs onto the thames, we have an outside aviary which is attracting a group of 7-10 large males every evening who seem hellbent into disrupting and scaring our...

Steve.5

Anybody else had to face the pettiness of the Parking Attendant

I was Birkenhead at 2.15pm & a kind young lady gave me her parking ticket which would expire at 3pm. As i reached out to accept her kind offer a nasty looking parking attendant turned up &...

sandyRoe

Is queueing at a bus stop a particularly British trait?

A group of young Europeans showed their ignorance of the custom as they boarded an 8A to the Uni area.

missprim

Two elderly ladies discussing same sex marriage.

Gladys and Francis were sitting having a chat on a park bench. 'So Francis, what do you think of this same sex marriage?' asks Gladys. 'Well I don't see what all the fuss is about,' replies Francis....

sandyRoe

When will this oppressive heat end?

5 degrees or so cooler would be far pleasanter

Meekal

EEwww What a horrible creature

What would you do if you found this in your garden? http://www.mirror.co....A%20Sneezing%20Monkey I think i would batter it with a shovel until it stopped moving lol!...

DTCwordfan

Following on from Mrs O's TV appearances, what's the biggest thing that you have won?

Apart from Mrs O's thread, it was Carrust's reply there that prompted this thread. I don't necessarily mean size either, probably more cash value. I answered a bizarre trivial question involving UK...

EcclesCake

How did you choose you user name?

I'm often intrigued by username's Abers select. Some it is obvious how they were chosen eg. The Builder and some seem to imply dodgy hygiene practices e.g. LidLicker (no offence LL!). How did you...

Tilly2

Making a stew

When you put all the vegetables and stewing beef into the saucepan and bring it to the boil why do you always get that horrible looking scum on the surface as it boils? What causes it? I know it...

anotheoldgit

Nokia C5-03

On a Nokia C5-03 could anyone please share with me their experiences on making the lettering stay large enough to be viewed? Whenever I try the lettering stays at the size that I have enlarged it to...

dustypuss

My god it's

stopped raining .

venator

How to spend a penny for £5000

I've seen these urinals (excuse the word, can't think of a nice alternative) in a couple of garden centres. http://www.clarkmade.com/urinals.html There are problems, apparently, because the Gents is...

EcclesCake

ERNIE Loves Me!

It would have been nice to feel a bit more of his love though!

seal!

anyone still here from 2006?

It's been a long time since I've ventured back to this place, I don't see any names I recognise. Just wondering if any of the old lot still post?...

bookbinder

A trick with sticks.

Here's a bit of light relief, but very cleverly done: ...

Smowball

As the Ian Dury song said - "Reasons to be cheerful......."

1. I have my health (well its not bad lol) 2. I have 4 lovely healthy children 3.I have a husband I love. 4.I have a job( I hate it but its a job) 5.I have a nice home and a nice car. 6.This week I...

alperchino

14 hours sleep?

Is it right that I am having 14 hours sleep a day? And if I try and get up before just don't feel right nearly falling asleep constantly yawning and falling out with even my own shadow.. Might be one...

LadyinPink

Quality Street

Does anyone Know where to get Tins of Quality Street this time of year

Prudie

First Swallow

I've just seen my first Swallow, 1 day later than last year. A joyous sight if ever there was.

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