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Slow Cooker Stews

Should I brown the stewing steak before putting it in the slow cooker? Should I add water to the pot even though the recipe suggests onion soup? Do I add the vegetables ( potato, carrot onion etc)...

chrisuk013

Contraception

Are women still able to get pregnant even though they have the coil fitted?

joggerjayne

A Ban On Fois Gras?

http://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/some-members-of-european-parliament-want-to-ban-foie-gras/ar-BBjVwRb Noooooo!!...

Mamyalynne

Tribute Artists

Ever seen a good tribute band/artist? Seen a few over the years but never rated them much. Going see this guy http://www.purepresley.com/ tomorrow night, supposed to be one of the best....

ethandron

...for your evening meal? We're pushing the boat out and having baked beans on toasted cheese and jalapeño bagels, with shaved Parmesan on top, lots of pepper, and brown sauce for those who want it....

thesecondlaw

Sad Songs

Are there any songs that ALWAYS make you well up, no matter how often you listen to them? I've got three. Emma by Hot Chocolate Cat's On The Cradle by Harry Chapin Alone Again (naturally) by Gilbert...

chanel5

Upset Beyond Endurance

What can you do when you are so upset by things someone has said that you can barely breathe? I want to wreck things, but haven't the energy. I want to confront the person, but that would make things...

flutter

Combi - Boilers

We need a new boiler and were thinking of getting a combi-boiler. What are anybodys thoughts on these? Also can anyone recommend a good central heating engineer who would fit a new boiler. Thanks.

MooCowKat

Red Faced Bird?

This morning I saw a red faced bird on my windowsill, it had a very bright red face and beautiful black nearly blue wings and back. I wasn't quick enough to snap a photo but it's been bothering me all...

cassa333

Are Solitry Bees A Protected Species?

Are you allowed to kill them? They have made their home in the mortar under the paving on the path and I want to know if they are protected or if I can kill them? Thank you...

melv16

Nesting Garden Birds.

What's nesting on your patch?

davidanthony

Wales

Am considering driving around Wales for a couple of weeks, stopping off as and when the mood or interest takes me. Will probably start in Cardiff and work my way around and up country. Is there...

EDDIE51

Rape Or Just Stupid ?

There is a story in the Times today about a 68 year old man who is accused of rape on a 24 year old woman. The story is that the man put photos of a 29 year old male model online to lure women for...

mikey4444

Women Going Shopping In Tesco, In Pyjamas !

I have just returned from Tesco and while I was there, there was an altercation in the entrance. Two young women were stopped by the Security Guard, because they were wearing pajamas and dressing...

EvianBaby

Sedating Cat

Morning all. Long time no speak. Anyone got any experience of sedating their cat? I'm moving to Cornwall in a couple of weeks which means having the cat locked up for a minumum of 4 hours - longer if...

brionon

Baby

Will the Son have the guts to name the girl Diana ?

jakep

Moving To A New Area

We are considering a move away to a completely different area, Suffolk from Kent. Is it possible to know which parts of an area to avoid? In the town we live in there is a small area where many people...

corylus

Have Ypotted Any Returning Swallows Yet?

The swallows usually arrive here (West Yorkshire) mid April but I haven't seen any yet....

Caran

Ordinary Lies.

Well that was the end was it. No conclusions all round. Very frustrating. It has been a great series, thoroughly enjoyed it but do wish it had ended "properly"...

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