I was walking across a bridge one day, and I saw a man standing on the edge, about to jump off. So I ran over and said "Stop! don't do it!" "Why shouldn't I?" he said. I said,...
We were without electricity for most of Sunday (all overhead cables round our way). We have a gas fire and a gas hob, but everything else is electric. I was quite happy sitting by the fire and doing...
I've signed the open letter to Asma al-Assad, asking her to use her influence to put an end to the abominable treatment of civilians, especially children, in Syria:...
At work we cut the postage stamps off envelopes and save them up to give to charity. Does anyone know if the giant gold-coloured stamps that they put on parcels at the post office are also worth...
My closest friend is the mother of a cop and she asked me to share this. I'm not making any comment, but it's worth watching this through to the end. Food for thought.
Well, I've done a search and other people have posted similar requests on here, so I suppose it's OK, so here goes. My friend is running the London Marathon this year to raise funds for Arthritis...
I'd be really interested in hearing other people's tales of how they've got past those notorious family history brick walls that we all come up against from time to time. The reason is that I'm...
We have a 16-year-old moggie, who until very recently was a ferocious hunter of anything smaller than himself, but he is starting to slow down a bit now. A couple of times recently we've been watching...
Just been listening to 'Turning Japanese' by the Vapors and discussing how the opening bar is the same as Carl Douglas's 'Kung Fu Fighting'. Presumably this is an actual tune from somewhere - any...
Can't believe what a numpty I am! When I started using AB, I was mildly surprised that there were a few people with the unusual name of Tia. I've just posted a question, and signed it off Thanks In...
Mr Frog is self-employed as a gardener. He works pretty much on his own, but this year his business has really taken off and he has more work than he can handle. Some friends of ours have two teenage...
A recent study found that the average Briton walks about 900 miles a year. Another study found that Britons drink, on average, 22 gallons of alcohol a year. That means that, on average, Britons get...
I have friends coming over for dinner in a few days time, and we're a real nightmare group with our various dietary needs. I don't eat meat, but I don't mind cooking it and making myself a Quorn...
I went to see this film last night, and was rather disappointed. Visually beautiful and some good one-liners, but otherwise it was a bit dull. I'd be interested to know what other people think.
Apparently Whitney Houston's not having a good time in heaven. She asked God for some crack and Frank Carson turned up.
(Sorry. My brother in law made me post this.)...
I've been trying to get hold of a copy of this beautiful film for years, and regularly search Amazon, Blockbusters, eBay, etc. to no avail. It's an Irish film, set in the early 19th century, about a...
Last night Mr Frog and I were sharing a bottle of plonk and discussing whether we should give up alcohol for Lent. (Don't worry, that was just the drink talking.) Is anyone thinking of giving up...
I have an annoying combination of sciatic nerve damage and arthritis in my spine, which means that I am in constant pain, although some days are better than others. The consultant I have been seeing...