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what annoys you / really gets your goat ?

this morning I had an overseas call obviously from India where the woman could not pronounce my full name properly and then said we understand you have recently had a car accident and we will make the...

RocW

U S Police acronyms

I am reading a book by Karen Rose and I need a glossary. I can make a rough guess from the context but I would like to know exactly what is meant. I have "BOLO" "IA"...

pastafreak

Not a Question

Just having a big blub as I watch CBS News reports on Sandy. My brother lives on Long Island-just outside NYC.....I don't expect any news now for at least a week. I've been looking at local news...

peterbaz

scooter regs

hello folks ive just bought myself a 50 cc scooter for commuting can anyone tell me where i can go and where i cant i have a full driving licence do i need L plates if so will i need to take a bike...

AB Editor

Hurricane Sandy On Collision-course with AB

For those that don't know, AB is hosted in New Jersey. So if your computer starts leaking water, it's probably come through the AB server and down the pipes to you :) Naturally, our hosting facility...

hammerman

Squirrels

I look after a lovely 2 acre rock garden in Brighton. Every year we look to improve the garden and this year, we've planted 55,000 spring flowering bulbs which include winter aconites, crocus,...

naomi24

The Hobbit

The first of three films is due to be screened in December. It’s years since I read the book – but I’m thinking of refreshing my memory before seeing the movie. Will anyone else...

wforme

eternity

If erternity exists, could it definetely have an end to it? What are your thoughts?

Hymie

Gary Glitter Arrest

I know that there are already a couple of posts on this topic – but what I want to know is how come camera crews from a number of media organisations were outside his Chelsea address to record...

Kiki-frog

Does anyone here watch 'Merlin'?

I've only recently started watching this and need someone to fill me in on the back story, please. Why is Merlin undercover as a servant? I'm assuming that only Gaius knows about his powers - is that...

crisgal

why wont my yorkies rise?

TThey ate like little domes. It's driving me mad. I hate buying ready done stuff but just can't get them right.

sandyRoe

Gary Glitter seems to live in a posh part of Chelsea. I wonder what his new neighbours thought when...

...he moved in?

Barmaid

Flan pastry - blind bake or not

I've just got some flan pastry out the fridge that i made earlier for a bakewell tart. Do I blind bake it or not?! Recipe was 4oz plain flour, tsp sugar, 3oz butter and an egg....

Shona-quest

Crossword assistance, Please

Am really stuck on last two, need help please, 9d Plans or guides for future action ?o??m?p? 27a Table-top football game ?u?b?t?o Thanks...

Coldicote

Property boundary

My back garden has a hedge with a long established ditch just the other side of it and a playing field beyond that. Obviously anyone would put a hedge or something at the bottom of their garden, but...

Le Chat

Religion & Evolution

I have been watching a fascinating documentary called "Prehistoric Autopsy" which has been centred around creating life size and accurate models of prehistoric man from bones found and...

McMouse

Cloudy Bay

Tesco are doing an amazing on-line offer on this. Just took delivery of 12 bottles. Will I have the strength to wait until Christmas?

albaqwerty

Roasting tinned potatoes

Can you or just better to heat up on the hob? Thank you x...

daisya

Where to buy push button calendar?

I just wondered if anyone knows where I can buy a push button calendar? A family member had one but it's now broken and he wants to replace it if possible. I've looked on various sites but not seen...