we were having one of those conversations in the car this morning and disagreed on whether or not people who choose burial are always embalmed. or are people usually buried unembalmed. anyone know?
i see BOO has a kindle, and am wondering if anyone else out there has too, and if so how long have they had it, and what do they think of it?? most of the things i've read about them are good, and...
does anyone know if there's some sort of coughing virus around at the moment? i started with this tickly cough on 27th and it's got gradually worse, to the point we're not now going to london for new...
so, food is all eaten (well, nearly), visiting relatives have all gone home, washing machine has been on none stop this afternoon, and i've taken my christmas decorations down. phew, all over for...
yesterday i made turkey and leek en croute in a cream and brandy sauce which we had for dinner. today i have soupicated the remaining veg (not much left surprisingly) and gravy and we've just had a...
...will be salmon steaks with some lovely, huge scallops, broc, carrots, peas and potatoes, and a jug of hollondaise. have popped the cork on a bottle of cava and are having our own pre-strictly party...
did you watch the sun awards last night sqad? i seem to recollect you having an interest in all things bomber command. a couple of old guys reunited after 40-odd years, very touching, and of course,...
just had an aunt of mine on the phone to tell me her sister is in hospital having had two clots near/on her lung removed/dispersed by a procedure called 'strombolising' or something like that. i have...
i have a small clockwork kitchen timer which i would be lost without. the micro has one on it which i also use but i can't hear it if i'm in the garden or living room. never used to use one, only in...
for anyone like me, who is hooked on these delicious little things, a word to the wise. in m & s they cost £2.69 a box, on offer at the moment at any 3 for £6. in aldi, they're selling...
i'm curious as to what all you ladies here usually drink per week. myself, i get through two bottles of wine over the course of the week, which vary in their alcohol content. sometimes i get through...