I was speaking to someone this evening who told me that when a collection plate is taken by the funeral directors after a service, they take 10 per cent of the total as, I suppose, a sort of an...
Being married to a GP tends to make people think her knowledge has rubbed off on me. Yesterday an aquaintance asked my advice as he is having slight dizzy spells if he bends down. I suggested probably...
Am cooking supper for a good friend's birthday on Friday. Menu so far is looking like Fillet steak au gratin with garlic and rosemary roasted spuds and pea and edamame bean salad followed by homemade...
The Euro Millions lottery has rolled over for the eight time and stands at a whopping £167 mill. Would you like to see one winner or 167 people each winning a million??? I would like to see the...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-41458911
Must admit I initially thought he was going to serve a lot longer for his post-Nicole crimes but never mind....
Mr & Mrs Strap, & their son, Jock was held up Will you welcome, please, Bill Oddie, and his son, Mel Will you welcome, Mr & Mrs Tone, and their son, Barry Welcome Mr & Mrs Tasanute, and their son,...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-us-canada-41445810/stirring-speech-to-us-air-force-cadets-over-racist-slurs
Ruddy marvellous speech
Why isn't this man President ?...
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/queen-furious-at-being-misled-by-theresa-may-over-dup-negotiations-a3647891.html Buckingham Palace was apparently furious to learn that Theresa May misled the queen...
To each and every poster for advice and encouragement over the past few difficult months/years. Mr F finally gave in after all this time, and slipped quietly away at 3am yesterday morning. The family...
Another brother has died last night and I am so so sad. He has gone to be with his twin. I have lost 3 brothers within 5 years - they all had issues but were all problematic but entertaining. I seem...
Spoilers for anyone not watching live and it is likely that the dance off result will be posted when it is available online, well before the dance off tomorrow. Who else is watching and who do you...
Have just seen tonights tv schedule does anybody agree that over 2 hours of dancing is overkill?No doubt it'll be more padded out than an American Quarterback. Thank goodness I got 2 weeks of Cold...
Just heard of yet another young puppy that is poorly after the vet insisted on doing vaccination, wormer and flea treatment all at once - their poor little bodies cannot take all those chemicals in...