Been looking at the 1911 census ( very expensive by the way, ?6 odd gone in a flash!) I've previously researched my great grandad, so already knew his approximate date of birth, he appears on both the...
Not sure if this question should be here or in science! My son has just warmed up some milk in the microwave in a mug, to just below boiling point, it didn't overflow, but when he took it out and put...
Today I looked at a travel brochure with tempting descriptions and lovely photos of Sri Lanka and I thought hmm.....that looks great,also it bought back memories of when the Blue Peter team visited...
I've seen several adverts in the national press for an all inclusive Nile cruise, the price seems very good and includes all excursions. Several friends and family have been on Nile cruises and all...
One of my chickens has been broody for 6 or 7 weeks, she finally snapped out of it yesterday:-) Although she has lost quite a lot of weight, which is to be expected, she is lively and active. However,...
I recently got 5 point of lay pullets, all about 18 weeks old. I'm feeding them on layers pellets, and gradually introducing a few greens into their diet. I've noticed that their night time droppings...
Hi we're off to Turkey this year and the region we're staying in is supposed to be great for walking. Does anyone know if you can get something like ordnance survey maps for Turkey? Would love to do a...
I'm after one of those little gadgets that you can roll over os maps to give you the mileage of a route, I had one but it was not very reliable, I believe you can get electronic versions, but what are...
Hi has anyone had treatment with these? Spoke to a friend today, she said her hearing improved after one session. Had a look on a couple of websites, most of the reports were positive, although some...
my son who i have been despairing of has just spent the last hour trying to explain to me the theories of time and space, and the possibilities of parallel universes, he normally inhabits a universe...
Anyone else had problems with their samsung D840? mine's about 18 months old, first the sound started going on incoming calls and messages ( although it worked when I tested it) then the screen...
Anyone know where I can buy maraschino cherries? Had a look on tescos & sainsburys websites and they don't appear to stock them, can you use morello cherries instead or are they totally different? I...
Following on from tufty's brilliant post, I started thinking, imagine if chatterbank is still going in 20 or 30 years.....what will our children and grandchildren be reminiscing about? MP3 players?...
Next doors cat seems determined to make our home his own, as I type he is watching the cursor intently, hubby inadvertantly ran over their previous cat (another story!) I think this kitten is a...
Did anyone read a story in the Times today about the dog who dug up the cat? basically an 18 month old dog had grown up with a cat, they were constant companions, the cat died and the dog watched as...