An elderly female friend (94) of mine was reminiscing about working as a riveter in WW2, with Lancaster Bombers in Glasgow. I would love to be able to print out some photos to send her. I appreciate...
Monica is back in the news for the US Elections! Monica Lewinsky released the following statement on Hilary Clinton's run for President: ”I will not vote for Hilary Clinton. The last Clinton...
I like the above but find in recent years not good. A friend I worked with - her husband grew veggies - he told her to always go for Turnip that was pointy.
Anybody got good turnip recently....
I had to visit a building today which was being redecorated. In the corridor is a large, wooden notice board where people can pin adverts, activities, business cards, etc.....with about half a dozen...
Sqad, or anyone else who worked in the medical field, remember using one of these to time coagulation and other tests. A vintage mechanical stop watch dating, I'd estimate from the '60s. Obviously all...
Blimey I have been on AB for many a year, but have never seen it so depressing. Seems to be all about death and dying.
For God's sake bring the the feisty threads....
When I was a lad in the 50s it was always breakfast, dinner and tea, and maybe a little something for supper if mum could afford it, but this was not often! When did the change take place, did I miss...
tomorrow our dear friend nungate is being laid to rest, a few of us are going to say our farewells. Nungate will be greatly missed and remembered with tremendous affection for her great sense of fun...
Over the past year,I've acquired almost 2 dozen vintage brooches. I want to store them so they are covered yet easily accessible. Any ideas of multi-compartment storage...that also looks nice?
Just heard on the Today Program that due to the massive blizzard on the east coast of the States, we can expect very heavy rainfall later this week.
Will we notice the difference I am thinking ?...
Can anyone tell me, just what is the thing with designer gear? Clothes, shoes, handbags etc? I don't get it. Why do people pay over the odds for something just because its got a 'name'? If I won the...