Anyone any tips as to how to keep pastry bases from going soggy e.g. lemon meringue pies, apple tarts etc? I remember reading a tip once but have forgotten what it was. Any help appreciated.
I had to buy a new router. Since then my wireless printer has stopped working. When I try to install it I keep being told the security has failed. I have entered the number on the base of the router...
Had a lovely walk along the beach this afternoon with the dog. Was either that or lie around the house. Very glad I drove to the beach as there weren't many people about and dog had a great time...
Hi, I am doing a mail merge letter using info from an Excel sheet. I am having a problem with the currency column. I have formatted the cells as currency, 2 decimal places. This seems to work fine...
I am snuggled up in bed listening to the wind blowing a gale outside. I just love it, I even leave the window open a fraction so I can hear the wind better! Am I a bit mad, do you think?
Went to church this morning. Weather was miserable so after lunch so got into dressing gown and had a lovely duvet day. Not a television fan but did watch Downton. Have just gone to bed proper now. I...
Just wanted to say since I have been on my own I find this site a life saver. It seems like a nice friendly little club where you can go and have a chat about almost anything. A real pick-me-up at...
A few weeks ago I got a lot of help from ABers re my dog pulling on the lead when walking and a few other problems. Thanks to everyonwho replied she is now brilliant and a pleasure to take for a walk....
What's everyone's weather like. We have had 2 days of torrential rain and high winds and doesn't seem to be improving. Trees down, roads blocked, flooding, assume this is definitely the onset of...
I have just got new carpet down and my dog decided to christen it by weeing on it. I tried to wash it but don't think I have been very successful, may even have left the carpet a little bit lighter on...
I went to a harvest celebration in a tiny country church tonight and it was really uplifting. There was a lovely tea afterwards, everything home baked! With the bad weather some people couldn't make...
Anyone an ideas for house party games. There are about 15 females varying ages from 20 to 85 come each year but it is getting more difficult to think of something different. Can't be too much moving...
Hi, I have been trying to see the boots on www.fitflop.com but each time I go in it asks me to register or if I am not a new customer to og in. I have purchased from them before but cannot remember my...
A few weeks ago a few ABers were very helpful in telling me how to stop my dog pulling on the lead. She is now great at walking so thanks a lot. My only problem now is when she meets other dogs she...
Has anyone any experience of FitFlop boots. I have the sandals and find them really comfortable but would like a wearer's opinion on the boots before I buy as they arequite expensive.
Has anyone ever gone on a cruise on their own and if so how did it go? I have heard so much about them this year that I would dearly love to go on one but not sure what it would be like on my own. I...
