as i get older it seems to take longer and longer to make a decision about almost everything. Where once i was decisive and straightforward, now it's hard to make even simple choices, are you the...
Does anyone know why the drinking aria,"Libiamo" in Verdi's la Traviata is known as "Brindisi"? Brindisi is a place in Italy, but what is the connection? I have long been curious...
We were just talking at work about the kinds of foods we had to eat as kids that we wouldnt touch now. I remember my mum, when doing bangers and mash, she would pour the fat from the sausages over the...
1. It's Friday. 2. We may have a nice Range Rover this time next week. 3. Several people told me today that my trifle was the best they'd ever tasted. 4. I have moussaka for dinner with a gorgeous red...
Eden Thomas Crawford. Born 1851 --died 1900---age 50. Lived in James Street London. Married to Emily. Son name Thomas. Was a lighterman. It all seems mapped out after getting help throughout the last...
After last weekends spade work to dig us out of the house I've just been and bought a decent snow shovel. That'll ensure the sun shines this weekend, enjoy it everyone. Any sunshine where you are yet?...
Has anyone else had a phone call from a man with an indian accent allegedly phoning from Windows to tell me that my computer has a virus and could shut down altogether without warning.
My in-laws are driving me nuts. We live next door to them due to the nature of the family business that Mr Planks is a partner in, so moving isn't an option! Every morning I take Toddler P up to their...
Moral Test....Read to the end before making a judgment...Cheers This test only has one question, but it's a very important one. By giving an honest answer, you will discover where you stand morally....
You wake to find the house on fire......for a moment we will ignore the fact that it is -3 on a warm night!!.....so what would you grab...to rescue?And why?
Only one armful of goodies allowed.......
Did anyone watch this last night? I watched it open mouthed, incredulous from beginning to end. Please tell me these kind of people (the parents I mean) are not becoming the norm for our future...
I have seen an advert on TV using Philadlphia instead of coconut milk to make a thai style curry but don't fancy the cheesy taste. I wondered if it would work using yoghurt or creme fraiche? Any ideas...
I've just googled to find out the cost of the most expensive film ever made, and it come up with Harry Potter--Cleopatra--and many more. No mention of "Ben Hur" Does anyone know, maybe come...