A very mild morning here in Gloucestershire this morning. Almost balmy compared to the last few days. Wonderful! I have a physio appointment at 8.30 so will not be on for as long as usual. Have a...
We all clubbed together at work and bought a £40 gift card for a colleages 40th birthday from Peacocks. This only happened days before they went into administration. She has been told she is...
Who likes to make friends while on holiday? I can't stand it, you end up having to work round other people because they've arrange to meet you at a certain time so they can have a drink with you! My...
We are on a meter and pay £20 per month. There are only two of us and we try to be frugal with water use. Meter was read on Thursday and the new bill came today, Saturday and Lo:- we have to pay...
I know this isn't "News" but I was not sure what section to put it under. My elderly mother is now in her late 80s and can no longer look after her own affairs. For the last year or so I...
It's Saturday! A wee bit of frost this morning. I have no intention of going out early today. Yesterday went very well. everything went like a well maintained engine. Perseverance behaved like the...
An elderly guy goes to his hairdresser for a haircut and a shave. He said to the barber that his cheeks were sunken and lined he could never shave properly."No problem sir"he says and leans...
Weve just received an invite to a wedding reception at Stafford Rangers football ground for july this year. Can anyone tell me what its like there for receptions. If its not very nice, we dont want to...
Have a nice selection of doughnuts filled with cream with strawberyr jam on top.
Tuck in.
Also have crackers with cheese if you don't fancy anything sweet :)...
I've about 3 stone to lose, have tried several diets - with little success. If I was to completely cut out carbs, say, between Mon-Fri, and eat them in moderation at weekends could this work without...
We are thinking of staying in London week comm 27 feb for my biggie birthday. Can anyone recommend a really good hotel as I know you can pay loads for something thats rubbish. Dont mind paying as long...
Well, im at work (lunchtime) and wondering if we are really going to get the snow we have been threatened with. Personally I hope so as there is a good chance they will close the office and I will...
A post on another question just made me think of this. Why do you never see dead birds (apart from the remains of those ravaged by hungry cats)? Surely the sight of a of bird that's popped it's cloggs...