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driving after illness

I know a lady of 81 who has not driven for 2 years due to a hip opperation and double vision. Her walking and balance is not perfect although she "says" the bouble vision has improved. Can...

marsdensue

Has anyone got a tried and tested good recipe for white bread (not for a bread making machine). I have tried I don't know how many now and can never get it right. They turn out differently every time,...

Zebadee

Were we allowed to smoke cigarettes on planes at one time?

As above^

SIRandyraven

Why is this the last census ?

SIRandyraven

Has everyone posted their census yet ?

Have you posted yours yet ?

LD_DOLL1611

Dogs in a chapel / church and crematorium

My 85 year old father has just passed away and we want to take our dog to his funeral as they totally loved each other to bits. The dog knows he has gone as is very sad. Does anyone know if a dog is...

Barmaid

Pudding basin

I was going to cook an old fashioned suet pudding tomorrow. Just realised that my pudding basin has gone awol (a casualty of many house moves, i suspect). I've got three pyrex bowls which I normally...

Jemisa

Is it the end?

Can we hope we've come to the end of 'The Census' questions now. It became a pain in the neck. It seemed all straight forward to me I couldn't see why there was so much hoo-hah. Even the forms had...

Bobbisox

Can anyone tell me if there is excess sugar in bananas?

I am asking this because Bill it Type 2 Diabetic, his sugar levels were high at Christmas but we put that down to being away and drinking alcohol more than usual, GP wanted to increase his tablets but...

lilacben

Fleas again.!!!!!...........................My poor dog keeps getting fleas........................................

OK I am fed up paying an arm and leg for Frontline for my dog. It is just no good anymore in getting rid and staying rid of fleas.! Has any other dog owner found anything else in the last couple of...

rojash

Come the revolution

I think we should get rid of technology designers before the estate agents and hairdressers. We've got a Philips TV. When it's on standby there's a red LED on the fascia. When you switch it on, a...

nextqueen

eccles cakes

are eccles cakes only sold in regional supermarkets? cant say ive seen them but not looked. was talking about them yesterday as i just fancied one, got to find them now!

shivvy

Zip falling down on jeans . . .

I have a pair of jeans that I like to wear for walking the dog. However the zip constantly works its way down to the bottom no matter what I do. I know that there are things that you can do to make a...

madmaggot

Solar powered water feature

I would like to get a solar powered water pump for a feature that will have a ground level sump with a large vase above, (approx 2'9" height). The pump will have to raise the water from the pump...

jackthehat

Is this inspirational or chuffing irritating ?

Next time you are sitting in a stationary queue caused by 'Road Improvements' carried out on your behalf by your Local Authority..........which thanks you for your endless patience, do *not*, for the...

rowanwitch

Has anyone tried the new light reflecting paints?

If so are the worth the money only I have a darkish hallway and wondered if it would help I already have plans with mirrors and stripping off painted over glass around one of the doors....

milly143

Gas Burner for Weeding

I just had a guy round removing all the ivy we have and asked him what he suggested I use to get rid of all the weeds appearing in the shingle in the garden as the weed killers I have tried didn't...