I've been up since 4.45 am but since then I have finished ironing the school uniforms and done a few chores. No wind or rain here and it is fairly mild out. It seems strange sitting on the patio with...
A thread in R&S has got me thinking. Would you like to start your own religion? I'll make a start with Overallianity. I don't want any of that grovelling or fawning nonsense with acolytes following me...
This morning Youngest Junior Overall was making me my first cuppa of the day and shouted through from the kitchen that the sugar container was empty. I told him there was a new packet in a particular...
I hope that each and every one of you has a healthy and prosperous New Year. I have been deeply humbled by your good wishes on the numerous occasions I have been in hospital in 2013 and would like to...
I am currently suffering from a repeat bout of this and am taking two different antibiotics. I've just googled it and wish I hadn't. A new-ish treatment for difficult cases is faecal transplantation...
Yesterday I had the day I wished for - a quiet family Christmas. At tea time the kids went to visit a relative who decided it would be a hoot to pour copious amounts of White Lightning cider down the...
In May I sold a jumper on Ebay for 99p and posted it off to the buyer in Jerusalem of all places. She emailed me (and sent a pic) as there were two pinprick holes in the jumper I hadn't noticed. I...
What are you cooking for Christmas dinner? We've just had a meander around the supermarket and as none of us like turkey I decided we are having gammon this year. Mr O is veggie and he is having one...
Right you lot, get your thinking caps on and come up with a suitable lonely hearts ad for Gness. Why should she be allowed to enjoy the single life? My contribution is: Single lady of mature years...
I've just rung the dentists as I need a front crown cementing back in. The receptionist was quite snotty with me and said that this did not come under the heading of an emergency and she could get me...
Good morning all. I came home from hospital last night and had a wonderful sleep in my own bed. My operation went smoothly and I now have another interesting scar to add to my collection. My stay in...
I have just popped in to bid you all a temporary farewell. I am back in hospital today for another operation and could be absent for anything from 2 days to 2 weeks. I will of course have my regular...
In the village of Answerbank-Under-the-Wold (twinned with the first roundabout on the road into Milton Keynes) there was recently a fancy dress party in the village pub, The Quizzes & Puzzles Arms....
It is important to create a good impression and create the right ambience when hosting a dinner party. Always remember to serve the chicken nuggets on a plate and NEVER straight from the box
