Think I am gonna lose the plot shortly..... So here goes... I am trying to transfer some money via ebanking but I cant because I don't have Java. I have installed it several times, logged on logged...
-said in my best victor Meldrew voice I was going to make lasagne today but have just gone to the fridge and half the mince has gone, vanished, disappeared, kaput! mrwarpig has obviously had the...
Does anyone know what the likely fine and penalty points would be for someone caught doing 59 in a 30 mph zone would be? Also it has to go to court so would there be any benefit in having a solicitor...
I was walking along yesterday just day dreaming to myself and it suddenly dawned on me that I am pregnant! I mean, I know I am preggers but sometimes I just forget and the thought suddenly dawns on me...
Whats the best thing you have ever bought in a pound shop (for those of you who admit to going into them). I have just been doing some sewing and the little sewing kit I bought is brill. 12 spools of...
I had to sign on recently, not because I am entitled to any benefits but because I have to have my 'stamp' paid. What is my stamp and what happens if it is not paid? I thought it was Nat Ins but am...
I am making a cake which requires an infusion of ornage liqueur at the end. What is an orange liqueur, I am thinking Cointeau (sp) or am I wrong? Also, I don't want to buy a whole bottle just for the...
I have a silverside joint and I was thinking of cooking it in the slow cooker tomorrow but I am not sure how long for, its 1.35kg in weight. Any ideas or additional suggestions would be appreciated. I...
What top tips can you impart to fellow Abers? Here are a few of mine (apologies if these are obvious or you already use them but every little helps) 1. Need chopped tinned toms. Buy whole tinned tom...
I don't mean is it leather or not, I mean are you one of those women (who I am incredibly envious of) who have the beautiful cheque book shaped purses with all the notes facing the right way in the...
When you are making an indian meal from scratch how long should you cook off the spices? I dry fried them for about 5 mins but the sauce tastes a little 'powdery/bitter' (thats not really the words I...
I have an endowment policy I am considering surrending/selling (15 years of 25 year end paid). Could anyone recommend a reputable company to whom I could sell it on? Also any advice would be...
Can anyone think of a suitable punishment for Mrwarpig? Crime: In my absence he took a trimmed rack of lamb out of the freezer, defrosted it, cut out the meat and made a lamb...
I am currently reading a book (Narrow Dog to Carcassonne) and the author mentions that his dog Jim has four rows of teeth. do whippets have 4 rows of teeth, or am I just being really thick and missing...
Morning all. I have been away for a while and was just looking at some recent posts. I haven't felt any movement from my baby yet (21 weeks) and I see that others have and from an earlier time. I know...
did anyone watch these two last night? Q1. Was Jamie putting on a 'west country' accent at times or is there something wrong with my hearing? Q2. Are those two in the Wild Gourmet the most boring,...
Grrrrr.......darn internet recipies. Have just made apple crumble from an internet recipe and it said mix 4oz of flour with 4oz of butter until a breadcrumb consistency. Yeah right! Ended up like...