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Rhyming slang

I'm an Essex boy, a bit of a geezer, well versed in the ol' cockney rhyming slang. Worked in Dublin for 10 years, they have their own rhyming slang but it aint half as well known. Who else has unknown...

R1Geezer

Why are so many people without Honour?

Time and again here and elsewhere I hear of examples where people lend money to a relative, a friend, a child a sibling, usually out of kindness becuase official channels are closed. Yet time and...

docspock

What makes you feel alive?

Just stood at the porch under canopy listening to the rain. Quite melodious, not out of tune at all. I did once read that , in nature, there are no discordant sounds. Listen to a babbling brrok,...

R1Geezer

Why are we the only EU country that obeys the rules?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/...d-derbyshire-14019992 Can you see any other EU county giving out a contract to foriegners against it's own? EU procurement rules, yada yada yada, why do the rules only apply to...

yelenots

So glad i havent watered my plants tonight its....

chucking it down here!! Think we're going to have a thunderstorm!

carmalee

storm brewing

sky is beginning to look quite ominous - has clouded over into that uniform grey/blue colour - anyone got storms yet? I'm in the SE

ruthandsam

Gardening woes

Where have all the ladybirds gone this year? I haven't seen one yet. Also, my garden is absolutely crawling with greenflies on every single plant. Are the two related and how do you get rid of the...

searchlight

Citroen Diesel

Cutting out from time to time and fault code reader saying its a fuel pressure problem. D'ya reckon big problem or just good service needed. Question may sound simplistic but I'm simpe.. Cheers...

nellypope

Apparently I have a deadly fridge freezer!

Was greeted this morning by the news report of BBC news regarding the dangers of Beko Fridge Freezers. http://www.dailymail....million-families.html After reading the "affected" list, mine...

ladybirder

Milly Dowler's phone hacked by NOTW leading her parents to think she might still be alive..

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14017661 What absolutely disgusting behaviour. I had no idea this had gone on. Her poor parents. What punishment would be appropriate do you think?...

Groupie

Motor insurance

Hi A freind has bought a new car and was looking for insurance cover online but because her present insurance is being paid monthly she has been told she must pay the monthly payments until it expires...

BayBoy1

Driiving ban

If a person is banned from driving in Spain ,While on holiday,with an english driving licence,will that person be allowed to drive a car ,when they return to the UK. cheers.

kat1

Cat Rescue

Had a great rehoming day today. 2 adult cats, 3 kittens & a kitten reserved which only came in late yesterday but is the most beautiful thing you have ever seen. It's a grey tabby with the most...

Favson

Sqad. I know you are not about now , but...

Tomorrow could you advise. I have a neighbour who's wife thinks he has had a mild stroke. He refuses to go to hospital. His words were "I will be in there for days and then they will let me...

MantaRay

Car Polishes/Waxes

Are there any that don't leave white residue on the non-painted surfaces?

cherryjerry

Do EU drivers have to renew photocard driving licences?

In the UK we have to renew our photocard driving licence every 10 years. Do people from the EU have to do the same?

SpikeyBush

Getting someone else to take your points

I think we're all aware of the current high profile case of this nature. Here's an idea which will reduce the opportunity to commit this kind of perjury. If John Smith receives a fixed penalty for his...

SpikeyBush

Cat put to sleep

I can't sleep, hence my posting at this hour. My elderly cat that I have had since a kitten is very frail, unstable, weak, incontinent and no longer 'with it'. This deterioration has escalated...

carmalee

car insurance after surgery

Does any one know if I'm required to inform my car insurance provider that I'm having surgery and then let them decide when I'm fit to resume driving or can I take the advice given out with my op and...

bembo67

Cam Belt ? any help appreciated....

just brought an astra off an elderly gent,he has looked after it very well,its a minter,only 55k from new (1997),and has always had it fully serviced by main dealer,but dont think he has had cam belt...

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