I've just received a new log book from the DVLA, a red one, with instructions to destroy the old green book. The reason given was that there had been a theft of hundreds of green log book forms from...
I've just had some flashbacks of a dream I had last night. It was regarding the helmets worn by MotoGP riders and how there was to be some sort of investigation as to how suitable they were. I...
A film-related question I know, but more casual film fan traffic on here - I went with the present Mrs Hughes to see 'Contagion' yesterday, based on its stirling cast list and collection of stirling...
Are we all creatures of habit? Do we eat the same thing on the same night each week? ... (go straight to 2 mins 15 secs) "It's Thursday. We have steak on Thursday." "You like chips and...
Cooking earlier. Smoke alarm screams at me. No one smoking, nothing under the grill, nothing on the hob. Door open between kitchen and hall (where alarm is). Oven on. Kitchen too small to keep door...
Has anyone tried curling their hair with GHD's (or other straighteners)? I've seen a couple of videos on youtube that make it look easy but it looks like they get big dramatic curls which is ok on...
I have a friend that is into exotic cooking since going to college after 5 kids and really wants to make it in the culinary world. and so i've became her guinea pig whenever she comes up with a new...
Just been to the shops where there was a family group of what I am assuming was dad, mum, gran and little boy of about 18 months. The little boy was having a minor meltdown and when he was safely in...
Well I did indeed confront him last night with the statement - he looked so stunned that he didnt even think to ask why it was open. composed himself very quickly then said it was towards his...
I thought you might like to share your experiences. Did you stuff? Beard wearing tips (or maybe you used your own)? Did you practice your "ho ho ho" or did you wing it?
Hi, can anyone give me the formula for getting the VAT element off a gross figure. I know when VAT was 17.5%, you would multiply the gross amount by 7 then divide by 47 and this would give you the VAT...
where you are looking for something specific, and google the item, only to find endless streams of goods, not quite what you want. Start search again with different wording, and find the same, too...
Whatever your views on this, how about a themed music thread. I've been doing this on FB from time to time and there are loads of songs that fit the theme.
When do you use a "x" on an email, after your name? I have been emailling a new friend who used to be a lecturer of mine (I am older than him) and he always signed his emails...
There was an American comedy series out last year. It's about a young guy who lives with his parents and grandma. He has a daughter who's mother is in prison. The family is completely nuts,...
Ok, helpful answers only please? I know for a fact that my OH has been lying to me about something (no, not a woman!) but I've found out myself by looking at something I shouldn't have. So how can I...
I'm meeting up with my best friend on Monday for a meal as soon as it was arranged I'm already panicking about what to wear. It's really stupid I know but she is one of these girls who is a) naturally...