I was rather hoping the manic shelf-clearing was now at an end … the culprits must have enough by now, surely? Apparently not. My friend has just told me that shelves in our local supermarket are...
I've recently reduced by working hours, and with the propect of businesses closing and us being encouraged to stay home more, I need to establish some new interests and pastimes. I'm practical and...
So the postie has put a card through my door, saying there is a parcel at the post office. Issue is the post man must be a complete plonker because not only do I live at a different house number AND...
My cousin (Mum's brother's daughter) and her husband came up to stoke to see my mum and the rest of the tribe today. Last time I saw her was 43 yrs ago when I was 11 yrs old. Got a phone call to say...
Anyone watch this, what did you think of it, marks out of 10?
We really didn’t fancy it so didn’t watch it but it gets a good review in the Guardian so we’re tempted to watch it on catchup....
Some organisations/institutions are particularly inclined to make bad choices. Now the news from my bank is that I must be at home whenever I want to log into my online banking, and they say this is...
I'll be picking me daughter up from uni in a few weeks, but the uni doesn't let people park on their property. Now, there's a Park and Ride not too far away, but I won't be needing the Ride bit,...
Not wishing to take over Sherr’s lovely thread.
Lots of family coming over to celebrate this birthday. I think they’re just amazed I’ve made it. .... :-)...
I’ve actually managed to secure a part time job and can’t believe how chuffed I am. I have had a 13 year break and I’m knocking on a bit. It’s even local so I don’t have to worry too much if...
I have been recently bereaved. As the death was unexpected and the cause is unknown, a police investigation is ongoing. The PM has not given any answers so far, but several complete organ and various...
Boy #2 has to have an MRI for some problem with his arm/elbow/shoulder, what should he expect? From the medical dramas I have watched they seem really noisy.
CARD PAYMENT TO FIT360NOW03303801386,79.00 GBP, RATE 1.00/GBP ON 14-02-2020 I hope I haven't divulged too much of my personal information but I was watching this on my online account that I have been...
... boy #1 appears to be smashing his course (touch wood). He has passed all of his assessments, including one with an 80% failure rate (students in their final year are still trying to pass it)....
Heard earlier that my estranged friend (who also lives v near me) has died. They switched her life support of this afternoon. Her kids are only 16, 14 and 10. Feel so awful for them and had always...
