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Home-Made Mincemeat

I've been asked to make some mincemeat for my aunt and uncle and have got a great recipe for this, but my uncle is teetotal. Can I substitute the alcohol content for fruit juice - or would it be...

sandyRoe

Rats! They Fought The Dogs And Killed The Cats, And Bit The Babies In The Cradles

Reports of a 21" long rat killed in Bournemouth makes me wonder if there's a new mutant strain scurrying around our bins. If we come across such a monster should we run or slowly inch away?...

souxie

Sky Bingo

Does anyone know who does the voiceover in the "Sky Bingo Advert "on TV where the room ends up purple that the two ladies are sat in. Many thanks...

wolf63

Changing Veterinary Practices ...

I have used the same Veterinary practice since I was in my teens (70s) and, although there has been changes, it has been a good service with a small group of brilliant vets and great receptionists....

pussyfoot

Hollow Core Doors

Hi I have just had all of my doors replaced by carpenter. Some of the doors needed trimming, now the jobs finished I've noticed that some doors don't have a bottom piece so the hollow is open at the...

Chipchopper

Nasturtiums Self-Seeding

I've seen a few nasturtium plants have come up in odd corners of the garden. Do you think they will have time to flower before the frosts come ? I often think plants seen to know what they're doing,...

Caran

Is This Fashion?

In town today a youngish woman walked towards me. She had so many piercings on her face I swear she rattled! Also half of her face was tattooed totally. It looked horrendous. What do you think of this...

emmie

No Offence The Tv Drama

i have just watched most of series one, and what a good drama it is, has anyone seen it. Paul Abbot the writer of Clocking off, has created another corker....

spathiphyllum

Hurt Lower Back

Hurt lower back lifting washing machine.. Suppose to be lifting mowers tomorrow but looks like thats not happening What’s the best thing for it? Had some anti inflamatorys now should i rest or try...

ethandron

Keeping Faith

I found this riveting and confusing in equal measures and am quite glad it finished last night. I’m also glad I stuck with it to the end but couldn’t tell you why....

megfitz

Wisteria Flowers

Why has my wisteria decided to have a second flush of flowers, healthy plant ,15 yrs old ,pruned as per RHS guidelines, weird but much appreciated. Anyone else have the same phenomenon?...

fruitsalad

Expendable Leads

What is your thoughts on them? I just used one for the 1st time and its great when over the fields, but just as I got near to home someone with 2 dogs came round the corner, and my dog pulled toward...

Postdog

Are Pool Chemicals To Keep The Water Clean And Clear Harmful To Dogs?

That's it basically. Given the hot weather, I decided to buy them a pool to swim in, rather than walk them. Mrs is a bit concerned the chemicals will do more harm than good, but I reckon they'd be OK.

breadstick

Am I Overreacting

My son is getting married within the next few months and I learnt today that his soon to be wife compiled the seating arrangements as to who sits where and with whome with her friend without any...

10ClarionSt

I'm On The Radio This Morning...

...in just over an hour. But you can only hear it if you live in the Bournemouth area. I'll be on a station called Hope FM, talking about the loss of HM Ships Glorious, Ardent and Acasta in June 1940....

tamaris

Paypal

I am trying to resolve a scam case with Paypal they need a response. I am getting nowhere. It says Go to www.paypal.com/uk and log in to your PayPal account. Near the bottom of the page, under 'More...

mumscuppa

Diy Related Conservatory Doors

Hi I wondered if it would be possible to replace a set of patio doors that were external ( now internal because of a conservatory) with internal oak or similar doors? TIA

anotheoldgit

Should The Superb Film Zulu Be Banned?

https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/979715/zulu-snowflakes-campaigners-michael-caine-racist-politicial-correctness-gone-mad...

Barmaid

Strawberry Ice Cream

Got a load of strawberries to use and thought I might make some ice cream (I have an ice cream maker). Can anyone suggest a recipe that makes a smooth creamy strawberry ice cream. Previous efforts...

bednobs

Putting Dog To Sleep

I have a 15 year old collie alsation cross. He has had what I think is dementia for at least a year. He's not well at the moment. He's really stiff and sore when he walks and his walks have been cut...

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