Am sat there on the sofa (well, lying really) with the cat asleep (if they are every truly asleep that is!) up my arm, trying to type one handed, have just had to put my knitting down for a bit as it...
"Listen with Mother's" signature tune. 1.45pm daily in the 1950s found me "sitting comfortable, then I'll begin ........" The familiar voice of Daphne Oxenford the presenter, who died today age 93....
I guess that honeymoon destinations have changed over the years & people now fly to rather more exotic places than in the past. Where did you go & when? I will start the ball rolling..... Machynlleth,...
This question isn't about specific celebrities who have passed this year, but a general question about deceased famous people... What is it that makes us sad? Is it the actual death of someone you...
Our cat Dusty is 17 (a very good age) & his health has been gradually deteriorating for the past 6 months. Firstly he went blind, which impacted on his mobility, though he was still able to get...
Someone put a link on here for the above so I thought I'd give it a go. Yes it was a bit of a faff, but smelt wonderful during the roasting part. Thing is the resulting gravy so far tastes great but...
Just read your reply and link on kitkaats thread. Thanks for that, I'll mention it next time we're at the vets, would say he's level one. Tbh its his front legs we've been more worried about because...
My wee dog has started to limp, on her right rear leg. I have moved the leg and joints but she doesnt seem to be in pain. Ive also checked her paw but it seems alright. Does anybody know what it could...
My brother has brought home a turkey from work, it weighs about 35lb, now, going by the 25 minutes per lb method, it'd take nearly 15 hours to cook, that can't be right can it? I've done a bit of...
I ordered some items from e-bay and had an e-mail on 4th December to say they had been dispatched. As there was no sign of them I e-mailed the seller 3 days ago. She said she had proof of postage and...
My son rang me this afternoon to say there was a flock of 15-20 birds on his neighbour's roof which he couldn't identify. Turns out they were waxwings. We are in the Midlands in the middle of a town,...
Thing 1 and thing 2 got their first joint Christmas card today, all 4p worth - really annoyed me as a kid (birthday cards to 'the twins'), argh, why don't people think?
There seem to be regular stories of people discovering lizards or insects in their pre-packed salads and tales of supermarket staff finding spiders and scorpions in their bananas. Have you, or any of...
Hi there Mrs Bright Spark here Just wondering what type of Christmas Tree everyone has, what sort of dressing do you prefer, is it real or out of a box, is it plain or is it multi-coloured, when do...
I've been in contact with a seller who has 5 identical items, 3 of which I want to buy. They are listed as £5 each delivery, I've negotiated £8 total for delivery. Thing is, I've asked...