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Holiday Money...............

Just walked out of Asda and saw this woman crying her eyes out saying that she's lost all her holiday money. I felt so sad for her so I gave her £50. I don't normally do things like that but I had...

boxtops

Those of you who have been ABers for a Long Time will remember lardhelmet, who was a regular contributor. We subsequently became friends on other platforms, too. Her daughter has just posted on her FB...

Hymie

Eu Re-Join March – London 22 October

Some of you may not be aware of the growing movement in support of the UK re-joining the EU given the disaster that Brexit has been for the UK. There are now many who believe the UK re-joining is...

rockyracoon

Dual Nationality - Passport Renewal

My daughter has to renew her British Passport, but as she has dual nationality, she has to send in the foreign passport for the application to be processed. Has anyone had to do this, and if so, how...

Deskdiary

Doner Kebab

On my way back home having seen a fantastic game at Saracens, I’m ‘refreshed’, starving hungry and my Weetabix at 8 this morning seems a long time ago. I’m considering a kebab, which is like ambrosia...

Patsy33

Change One Letter And Ruin A Proverb/Saying :-)

E.g. A New Groom Sweeps Clean. A Picture Paints A Thousand Worms....

Vagus

Fish Fingers Chips And Peas

For us this evening, real gourmet stuff. With ketchup and tartar sauce. Followed by a sticky toffee pud which has been languishing in the freezer for longer than I care to think about. We’re eating...

sunny-dave

Two Jags Dave (And An M R I Too)

Phoned the surgery yesterday to enquire about the third Covid Booster - jabbed this afternoon (the bivalent version) and got a "whilst you're here" flu jab too. Then mentioned that (after a few months...

Canary42

What Do You Think ?

Cyber-opinion seems divided on Charles III's coronation being on grandson Prince Archie's birthday. Some say it's a lovely tribute, the other side says it's stealing Archie's thunder. I'd rather take...

sunny-dave

The Bucket Thread For Bob

Change one word in a song or film title to 'bucket'

Redhelen72

What Did I Miss?

So I took myself off for 2 weeks - did I miss anything? We booked another holiday to LV for next year - hopefully my Stepmum will be able to join us this time. Was organising out holiday in November...

bobtheturkey

Hi I'm Still New

Whilst closing the slightly stained net curtains in my caravan tonight I noticed a humanoid figure seemingly made up of orange b&q buckets in the field opposite I hope this is a scarecrow created by...

Vagus

Afternoon Tea

Tomorrow, we’re going to a fancy pants place to have a champagne afternoon tea, a Mother’s Day present from our children which we’ve only just got round to using. On Friday, we’re going out for brunch...

maggiebee

Angela Lansbury

Just heard that Angela Lansbury has died. Sorry no link.

gulliver1

Breaking News.

Sir Keir Starmer has put the Labour Party on General Election footing saying this Tory Goverment could fall at any time in the next few months.

Patsy33

Ruin A Film Title By Changing One Letter Fun.

e.g.... Hairy Potter. Star Wart...

rowanwitch

I Am Having A Bad Day

Just out of the blue, no obvious reason. Just surrounded by a dark feeling....

Bazile

Parking Charge Notice

I have received a Parking Charge Notice demanding £ 100 ( reduced to £ 60 pounds , if paid within 14 days ) from Defence Systems ltd ( T/A Park Watch ) This is for ' Not Parked Wholly Within Bay ' on...

tiggerblue10

Retro Food And Drink...cola Floats!

I was watching John and Lisa's Weekend Kitchen and the made a cola float with vanilla ice cream. I loved these as a kid and I think they might have done them in Wimpy's but can't recall. What retro...