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Our Cat’S New Game

Our cat, 10 years old so should know better, has invented a new jumping game - he tries to get round the room without touching the carpet. Trouble is, he lands on slippery things (iPad, laptop,...

mushroom25

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-46070239 you can't blame anyone for wanting to better themselves with a UK education. is hiding your age ethical? I mean, would have been allowed to study...

thesshhh

Porridge Tips

Any recipes or tips for making great porridge?

derekpara

Daily Mirror Of The 1950S. ( And Earlier )

Don't know if there are any other ancients like me out there who were around in the 1950s who can recall the amusing strip cartoons of the Daily Mirror in those days. There was one about the escapades...

johnk

Sprouts Not Growing Into Balls But Leaves Loose

My sprouts are growing well but aren't into tight balls but they are opening up, any ideas why?

pastafreak

Bake-Off...oh Dear

Paul's isn't holding back. They all look like sinking into the nearest hole would be welcome.

johnk

How To Liven Up Cabbage

How can I cook cabbage to liven the taste up a bit, I find it a bit bland. Garlic or something?

Biccylova

"cooks Ingredients"

On a recipe I got from Waitrose it calls for 250grams of "cooks ingredients" what does this mean please?...

canasta

Fruit Flies

Does anyone have any hints and tips how to rid my home of fruit flies? They’re driving me barmy...

Theland

Lack Of Intelligence.

With the greatest lf respect to every ABer, I often feel out of my depth when confronting other ABers who appear to have university degrees, and / or have careers that simply make me look stupid in a...

Chipchopper

Nectar Points

There don't appear to be much going on here, of late, some posts are weeks old! Just thought I'd mention that I've seen a few butterflies on my Buddlea and Cedum, namely small tortoiseshell and red...

ToraToraTora

Good To See Labour Are Working In Their Suppport For Terrorists!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-politics-45640441/my-time-s-not-up-i-m-speaking-for-the-palestinian-people...

retrocop

Basin Tap

Could anyone advise me why a conventional looking wash hand basin tap on the hot water side should operate in the opposite way to all other taps.The flow is fine but to turn on you turn the spindle...

Jordyboy9

Wonderful Day

We have had another wonderful day,the sea has been to rough for a swim, But wonderful to watch the white breakers,the red flag was flying to tell you keep out of the sea,I saw a man with two...

Tubbycoates

Short Of Breath

Hi all, I'm 60 years old, 6ft 1, about 20 stone. The only exercise I do is walking, I usually walk at least 30 minutes a day. Over the last fortnight, I am continually running short of breath. I can...

Jennykenny

Flu Jab: Yes Or No?

I’m 67 and thinking about having the flu jab thus year. Any thoughts?...

goodgoalie

Good Soap Actors

We all have our quibbles - very often expressed on AB - about duff storylines, implausible plots and terrible acting in soaps. But does anyone have any suggestions for someone in a soap that they...

cleodog

Jaywalking On The M6?

Not sure if this should be on here or motoring section? On Saturday night/Sunday morning I was driving back from a trip out with friends. We had been to Blackpool for the day. Between junctions 34 and...

fruitsalad

Body Aching And Stiff

I feel like i've been hit by a truck, my whole body is stiff and aching, its a bit like when you are not use to exercising, and the way your muscles ache the next day, I have been having difficulty...

Eleena

Builder ...

Can you tell me what this is in a bedroom wall (Avatar image) .. thank you.

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