We say 'Sitting on the fence'. Russians say 'Sitting under the table'. We say 'Big as a barn door'. Poles say "Big as a 3 door wardrobe'. Grateful to know if anyone has other examples. Thanks.
Hi - I'd like to get a message engraved on a pebble or stone. What's the best way to go about this? Could I do this myself? If not can anyone recommend someone in the Midlands who would be able to do...
you've ever had in your mouth? You know, so bad that you shudder even when spitting it out? I have just had an mouldy brazil nut. I have NEVER tasted anything like it in my life! It was almost a...
If visual art is putting across an idea in a visual way without having to actually look like like something, then perhaps it could be true of music, i.e. abstract music. Does music need to have a...
For everyone who supported Frankie, I'm very sad to say that Tansy passed over the Rainbow Bridge at 3.30pm today, aged 22 years and 39 days. She had a lovely long life, but it doesn't make that last...
Hi everyone, I have an idea in my head for a painting but as I am usually a pastel artist, I wondered if anyone could give me some tips on painting waves and ripples for a daytime seascape. Thanks...
In the 80's I remember a book about a girl that stays in a scottish castle. She begins to see visions or channel a girl from the past that was the same age. In the end the girl from the past dies but...
In all cartoons etc. why is it that the letter Z is used for being asleep? What is the meaning behind the letter Z in this instance, and not, say for example the letter S? Thanks AB'ers
I was thinking the other day regarding the internet, that we never know where, as in which country, the person we are communicating with lives , If you are reading this which country are you in ? now...
What a drag it is when all posts from a user disappear because that username has been banned. I was reviewing an old question of mine and suddenly a very helpful reply from Dot Hawkes simply wasn't...
it is said that the 'old ED' has made a comeback ..... there has been NO Ed Blog since the assistant ed was 'instructed' to write a blog in March .... a deafening silence over the progress with the...
I has decided to make some simple geometic design box canvasses for my newly decorated room - using sample pot emulsions in same colour as the walls and toning, more dramtic shades. Basically they are...
Hi everyone Why is it when you hit middle age, everyone thinks you should dress in beige and buy your clothes from British Homes Stores or M&S. Does anybody know of any interesting clothes shops or...
Has anyone heard of the saying "peas wisp" meaning something is wrinkled or a mess? If so, I am just wondering what the origin of the saying is. Thank you.
A friend of mine runs discussion groups for reformed/ing alcoholics and is looking for this book but does'nt know who the author is. I've had a look and have realised that there are several tomes with...
