This statement will not surprise many of you, I know! I have somehow ended up hosting a NYE dinner party, I must have been either drunk or distracted to agree to this!!! Anyway, the party will be...
Writing my to do list for Christmas Eve.......
I started to write 'Blanch Parsnips', I got as far as Blanch Par and the iPad offered me 'Blanch Parishioners'!
Seems a little harsh to me....
When you are out doing your shopping could you keep an eye out for Passion Fruit please. I've been to three branches of Waitrose and they haven't had any for more than a week. If you see them in any...
I have a pot of beef stock that I want to clarify but I don't have any eggs.
Nor do I have time for the freezer or gelatine methods.
Any other suggestions?...
Eurrghh! Have a family lunchtime gathering to attend. All the ladies wear dresses and the men are blazered or sports jacketed. I hate daytime formality and having checked my wardrobe I cannot find...
Just thought I'd have a look to see what's going on and was surprised to see that there hasn't been a new post for ~ 4 hours. What are you all up to? I'm writing Christmas cards and having to do some...
I've just checked the TV schedule for this evening and I will be watching a mix of BBC2 & C4. This seems to reflect our typical watching habits with a bit of C5 crime thrown in. I'm curious to know...
I'm old and fusty now and it has been a while since I've been to a Hen Do, so I may be out of touch......
Is it normal for the Hen Do to be held 2 3/4 months before the Wedding?...
Does anyone harvest rainwater for flushing loos? I am surprised at how stained my toilet bowls become and want to avoid using bleach. I appreciate the reason is probably due to there being a layer of...
I was once told that eyesight deteriorates at 40, particularly night vision. Is this supported by any evidence? I do feel that my night vision when driving is not what it was as I find I am more...
Every time I use my laptop emails download from the Yahoo server and consequently disappear off my iPad.
How do I need to adjust the email settings on my iPad to keep them in my iPad inbox?...
What floorings do you have through your house and how happy are you with your choice? If you had the option would you have something different with the benefit of hindsight? I'm having to make some...
I have just hung out two new t shirts, one from Jigsaw and the other from White Stuff. Neither can be considered cheap shops, yet both t shirts have cork-screwed and I'm not happy about it!!! Any...
A year or two ago there was a film about a F1 champion. I think it was Senna but when I look on Amazon I am overwhelmed and don't see a title I recognise. Can anyone help? And no, I'm not looking for...
Inspired by SandyRoe's thread about a lost engagement ring it got me wondering about the habits of others. I wear my rings pretty much all the time, although not everyone does and I am curious why...
