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False advertising

Good day friends. I just went to HSBC to pay in a bill. Well, I say "just", it took me 30 minutes. I waitied in a queue for 30 minutes as there were alot of people and only 2 bank tellers. Above both...

echokilo

Team Christmas Gifts

What ideas do you have for inexpensive Christmas gifts for my team at work? There are 15+ of them so can't cost much and want to avoid the usual boring chocolates ... plus can't do vino as some of...

vicious_sid

giving away a motability scooter

I have a motability scooter to give away (needs new batteries) must go by monday 22nd at latest. does anybody know of any charity, or just somebody who may want this as it will be a shame to take it...

Chris100682

Mould - Arrghhh!! Driving me mad!!

Due to the weather we're having.... our walls have been suffering badly. Mould and mildew (due to condensation) is appearing all over the place... Yes I know you can buy special paint and dettol spray...

chas2008

touch operated bed side lamps

Anyone have a clue how these things work or had them work by themselves ?...We have 3 in 2 bedrooms for over 5 years, never had a problem before but went to bed lastnight and found all 3 on !!.. ( cue...

cherrypoker

My beautiful ROCKY has died

Sorry to start a new question but it didn't feel right somehow to add this post to my original one. I just wanted to let all of you know the tragic news that my baby has died. A big thanks to everyone...

Rharris9585

Tenant/Landlord Lawn Mowing Query

Need some advice on a landlord/tenant dispute plz! I live in a houseshare and up until now my housemate has always mowed the lawn with his own mower. He is now moving out and has offered to sell us...

what..the?

Where the hell do banana midges come from???

Please someone answer this question which plague's me daily! Banana midges are a blooming knightmare, if you were to buy a banana and seal it in an air tight container they would still get in, do they...

AB Editor

Hello...!

Hi guys! Hope all is well in AB world. Before I go any further I should inform you that, as of next Wednesday, I will be taking over the Answer Bank reins as Miss Ed moves on to pastures new. I've...

Velvetee

Is Online Bingo fixed?

Does anyone know if there is any real truth in online bingo sites fixing wins, by using dummy punters, so they don't have to payout so much to genuine players? I've played a number of games on one of...

story_teller

only fools and horses........

best show bar none ........but whats your funniest scene?? to many to mention wanna see if anybody picks my fav

beattie819

why does the sun go in whenever I hang out my washing

Lovely sunny day today, I have just filled ALL the lines up with washing, and the sun has gone in. , and there are spots of rain. It happens every time. Who is watching me ha ha !! Thats what they...

Marymint

liquidation

I had double glazing installed and it's still under guarantee, but there is a problem with it. As the phone number is now unobtainable, how do I find out if they have gone into liquidation? They could...

In A Pickle

Mamma Mia,what is all the fuss about!

I have just seen the movie "Mamma Mia"(my partner is a die hard ABBA Fan!). Well, apart from the excellent ABBA songs(sung quite well by a usually non singing cast) the rest was just unbelievable. I...

Prudie

hamster experts - again

I posted this on Monday in Pets and only got one pointless answer so trying again. Shortened version - my hamster doesn't wake up till gone midnight, is there something wrong with him? If this was...

sleepyj

christmas

14 weeks today it christmas day ...let me be the first to wish u a merry christmas lol http://www.emailsanta.com/clock.html

blackcat77

Writing "thank you" notes

I would be interested to hear other peoples' opinions on this. I have always been encouraged to write thank you notes for birthday and christmas presents, not only because I think that it is good...

puddicat

Electoral Registration???

Just received a letter which i havent opened yet but on the bottom of the window says "You are by law to give the information required"do i have to fill in it and sent it back???

Jillius

Do you have loads of friends ??

I don't really have that many ! I know loads of people but our village is now full of strangers. I have never been one of these women that always has people in and out of my house cos I like being on...