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Just A Little Sad

My sister who comes over to me every Sunday for over 50 years - I saw a difference in her today. Don't know how to put it. First of all she is extremely proud and sometimes unnecessarily. Anyway... ...

sunny-dave

Northern Lights

I hope you've all been outside and had a look at the sky - spectacular Aurora Borealis display over much of Ireland and the UK. Quite amazing here in Kerry - never thought I'd se it here - photo is... ...

barry1010

Chicken Wing Shock

I have never been to a chicken take away nor ordered chicken wings in a pub/restaurant. I am shocked to discover food advertised as chicken wings is usually chicken breast. Why don't they call it... ...

decmangan

Grandad

My son is not married but has a child with his lady. What relationship is her stepfather to my grandson?

Khandro

Night Poem From Khandro (Wed.)

Waiting for the Barbarians BY C. P. CAVAFY What are we waiting for, assembled in the forum? The barbarians are due here today. Why isn’t anything going on in the senate? Why are the... ...

JinnyJoan

Taking Over Smowball (Sorry Lol)

Am in bed watching Youtube and many of small bits of the Golden Girls are showing up. To me they were simply wonderful, script, timing between them all, clothes, comedy, sarcasm, innuendoes - ... ...

Smowball

Tv ‘Comedies’ That You Just Don’t Find Funny - Old Or New.

Whilst channel hopping I stumbled across an old episode of 'Keeping Up Appearances'. Not sure how popular it used to be but I remember watching an episode years ago and thought it was quite funny,... ...

bluefortress

What Does This Phrase Mean In The Uk?

What does it mean exactly if someone says that someone 'needs bomb up their ***'? Is it an insult, does it mean the person thinks said person need more enthusiasm?

megfitz

Perennial Flowering Climber

Suggestions please for a perennial flowering climber for a pergola, we already have , Clematis, Wisteria, Jasmine, climbing roses, Golden Hop and would like something different , on a nearby wall... ...

DTCwordfan

The Chase - Latest Howler

St. Michael is the patron saint of Marks & Spencer's. Priceless.....

StupidGuy

A Thank You Note To You!

Here is something that may or may not shock someone reading; This site, AnswerBank, has started to become sort of a safe place of mine. No matter how stupid my question might seem, I somehow... ...

maggiebee

Happy Birthday

Happy birthday to Sir David Attenborough , 98 today and to Martin Compston, 40 today.

abbeylee90

Am I Right To Keep Worrying?

While I took a dog to a coffi shop with me (from dogs home) a man walked past me with his dog and before I could do anything my dog had him by the back. I did an accident form explaining the... ...

Tilly2

Help For Ederly Uncle.

I have an uncle who is in his eighties who lives alone in a council bungalow. He really cannot look after himself but refuses any suggestions of carers, cleaners and medical aid. He has macular... ...

je-reviens

My Dearest Friend Ducksie - R I P

It is with profound sadness and grief I announce the death this week of my dearest friend ducksie (aka headwreck). We first met on AB many years ago and a wonderful, close friendship developed. I... ...

dsvd

Whatsapp

hi, can whatsapp be installed and accessed from a laptop without having a smartphone ? thanks

Smowball

Anyone Ever Changed A Toilet Seat??

Our upstairs one needs changing, and I want to do it whilst MrSmow is away lol. (To see how long it takes him to notice when he gets back lol). I've had a quick look underneath as it seems to be... ...

Hazlinny

Bgt - A Bouncing Wow

Practice makes perfect ......... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFqQTQc1_MY&t=99s ...

henrys202020

Ee

hello how can i stop ee from taking £15 automatically from my ee account each month i do not use that much ... ...

Samuraisan

Britain's Got Talent

Anybody watching. I know I know, it's all a setup, competitors from all over the world etc. etc., but I find it mildly entertaining. But, that black girl in denim with the greasy untidy hair and... ...

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