The zip on my polytunnel is not working! You can move it up and down, and it knits the thing together but then immediately splits open. I can't take the zip out and replace it (the polytunnel is...
Just made my first suet crust pudding. Two questions follow:- Should the pudding (which is leeks, ham and chicken in a lovely sauce made with ham stock) be steamed - ie in a steamer over a pan or...
I have just tried to email the office and have got the following:- Remote host said: 550 You are listed on some DNS blacklists. Get delisted before trying to send us email. I've spoken to them and...
I was going to cook an old fashioned suet pudding tomorrow. Just realised that my pudding basin has gone awol (a casualty of many house moves, i suspect). I've got three pyrex bowls which I normally...
We went out just before Christmas for lunch and had the above in a pub. The FH loved it. I've no problem with making the suet crust, but can anyone suggest a nice recipe so I can try and recreate this...
I have two camellias in pots in ericaceous compost. They have both been treated the same. One is looking happy and healthy and ready to put out lots of lovely flowers. The other is looking quite sorry...
I need to complete a PDF form and then email it to someone. The form says I cannot save the changes. Normally I complete the form, print it out, scan it and then email it. However, my printer has...
Numpty FH topped up his phone using my card yesterday. Numpty FH then left his phone in the pub last night. Does this mean that anyone taking the phone has access to my card details? IE could they...
I've received some good links on here for my "keeping chooks" plan. But cost is an issue. Does anyone keep their own chooks? I am only thinking of two - something like Welsummers. If you...
Got a lunch party tomorrow that I had completely forgotten about!! (Doh!). We've got loads to do so I was trying to do as much in advance. I am cooking this:...
Left eye was a bit gummy this morning, but has been alright. However, about an hour ago I noticed it was bright pink and swollen and starting to close up. If I touch the bottom of the eye it feels...
Just had a problem with our phone line. Internet went down and line was doing loud screeching noise when I picked up the handset. Thus I tried calling it from my mobile and some woman 3 miles away...
I got a chilli seed wedged under my thumb nail earlier. Quickly removed it, but now my thumb feels like it is on fire. Apart from chopping my own digit off, can anyone suggest anything I can do to...
Not entirely sure where to post this so here goes. My elderly grandparents (86 and 85) have lived in their property for 20 years. Their electricity is on two different rates - a day rate and a night...
Our old boy is about 18. He's in really fine fettle - his fur is in lovely condition, he eats, drinks and toilets appropriately, he cuddles, he is active, he plays and in all respects seems well....
Grrrrr. Not a question, just a damn good rant. The FH left a glass of wine on the banister on the first floor. He then managed to knock it off. Red wine has now splattered over all the walls and my...
I just found last year's strawberry plants which I grew in a basket. The plants look quite healthy (considering they have been wallowing in a heap of rubbish in the garden). If I repot will I get...
I've got some garlic bulbs which are to be sown in spring. They are sprouting already. I haven't got anywhere to put them outside (yet) but I do have a polytunnel which is heated. Will they be OK in...
I thought those of you who like wills and their shenagigans might like this quiz (although I have to say, I disagree with some of the answers!!!!!)
http://www.thisismone...14628&in_start_ques=0...