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Fil Update

After trying to track down his estranged dad this week (after discovering FIL had dementia) a social worker rang today to let himself know that his dad had died in July :(

Chipchopper

Three years ago, I sowed some 'wildflower meadow mix' on a bare area, left by a bonfire on my lawn. This year I was delighted to see a couple of patches of ladies bedstraw come up there. I'm hoping to...

starone

Burned On Food

I have a square Pyrex dish which I like using. Unfortunately, I have had an accident with a dish which I burned badly (forgot it and my only excuse is my age). I have scrubbed and rubbed at it and...

kawagino

Flea Infestation

Any helpful ideas please. My daughter has just purchased her first home but the excitement has quickly turned to a nightmare. The house is full of fleas. We have tried all the sprays and bombs that...

Mags22

Myxamatosis

My partner says it has been eradicated,but I'm sure one I just saw has it, rough coat and eyes look horrible, I remember the signs from years ago,which of us is right?

bluemoon

Connie Francis

Can anyone remember the title of the film about the young Connie Francis as a child star, becoming famous and meeting Bobby Darin? Her father was very strict and didn't like Bobby....

Caran

Play Misty For Me

Anyone else watching this? I love this film especially for the music. Still l have control of the remote. OH not home until Monday. I have really enjoyed my time on my own. I will be glad to see him...

masma

Scardy Cat

Daughter has taken in a little stray cat, owners have moved and left the cat behind. He's a tiny little thing, frightened of his own shadow. Thing is he keeps being attacked by other cats in the...

Caran

Bruce And Sammy

Just watching recording of this. They were brilliant together. I saw Sammy in concert at Liverpool around 1960ish. He was fantastic, but at the end of the show he said he wasn't happy with his...

ChillDoubt

Why Are They Trying To Get Into U K?

When they're already in a safe country? http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-27599827 Whilst I may understand the plight of a few who may deserve asylum, are the French acting as a result of the Euro...

spot2005

Busy Lizzies Problem

My busy lizzies seem to have some kind of very fine creeper crawling over them. No apparent roots just fine tendrils winding round the stems with little nodules. Any ideas please?...

Tuvok

Identify A Bird

Does anybody know what bird has a song/cheep that is like 2 notes then what sounds like a slide whistle! I only hear them as it gets dark....

wolf63

Do You Think That Cats Are Lazy, Useless Animals?

There are many people who question whether cats are of any use to us. They say that the cats are taking advantage of us - we supply everything and they hog the sofa. This human that belongs to this...

bunkmoreland

Julie Andrews And Ian Mckellen On The One Show !

If you didn't see it live!! Treat yourselves and watch it on some sort of repeat showing;-) BBC1 originally....

Bazile

Isn't The Human Body A Wonderful Machine

I dreamt last night that i wanted to go for a pee . I was in my old secondary school building - but every toilet i went into, something stopped me from having a pee - either it was filthy dirty or...

Jeza

What Is/was Your Job Of Work.

I was a tool setter in an engineering plant. We made parts for the motor industry. So over to the ABers. What do you do?...

susanxx

Helping An Elderly Neighbour

I have only lived in my house for 2 years and most of the neighbours are over 80 years old. I was brought up to respect my elders and be polite but now I'm in a bit of a quandry. My 87yo neighbour has...

needawin

Prosthetic Legs For Charity. N. Ireland Collection.

Unusual one this. For N. Ireland only. Belfast I have 3 children's prosthetic legs of varying sizes. I would guess from about age 11 to 15. I used to work in a charity abroad so I know that these May...

Tilly2

According To Delia Online

Delia is still using a frying pan that's 43 years old. Can you beat that? I have two white, opaque Pyrex dishes that I've had since we were married 36 years ago. The flower design on the side has...