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Cheques Being Phased Out

Awhile ago there was talk about cheques being phased out and I understood the idea was later scrapped. Today I was told there has been a change of heart and cheques will now be scrapped on 31st of...

Caran

Eeeeeeeek!!!!!! !

Largest spider I've ever seen just ran at my bare feet. I just managed to lift them in the air. It's about 1.5" across and boy can it move! OH isn't here to remove it!...

hazydaisy

Weather

Anybody managed to escape the rain? Has been raining heavily here all day...

valerie1

Sunday World Quick Crossword

Please help : 23a. Irksome (7) T???o?s 21d. Hatred (5) ???a?...

Rach2008

Why Shouldn’T I End My Life?

I force myself through each day. I’m sick of trying, spending so much effort, just to get through the day. Everything I touch turns to ***. I’m really not being dramatic. My son won’t even...

spathiphyllum

So Many Conflicting News Storys On Drink Driving

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-45283401 Is it safe to drink drive? NO Is it OK to have one? It's subjective to your tolerance and how well you cope after one.. Surely? There are so many conflicting...

mallyh

Just A Bit Of Fun

if you were a fruit or veg what would you be ... i'd be a melon ,plenty to hold on to but sweet in the centre x...

anotheoldgit

Over Coverage Of The Gcse Results.

https://www.theguardian.com/education/2018/aug/23/stress-cry-eat-manchester-pupils-new-gcses-results-day Yes these successful students deserve their congratulations, but is all the TV and other media...

maggiebee

Poem

Was at a funeral today of the husband of a schoolfriend of my daughter's. It was a humanist ceremony and I must say, as a traditionalist, I missed the hymns. However, the songs played were very...

AB Editor

Onwards & Downwards: August 2018

Hi all! Here is your new thread for August. How's it going? Last month's thread is here: https://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Body-and-Soul/Weight-Loss-and-Dieting/Question1613210.html...

choux

Unfortunate Headlines

I have no wish to minimize the seriousness of news items but the headlines can make one look twice. http://www.chardandilminsternews.co.uk/news/16587134.display/...

scooke

Rte 35

16d oscar wildes endless grand diary reveals his darkest character(5,4)??r??,?g??? 24d might sound rude, so lets make it snappy!(5)???s? 6d having seen this film so often, with tunnel vision you might...

Ric.ror

Steam Cleaner Detergent

Has anyone a recommendation for a detergent to be used in a steam cleaner perhaps a little bit cheaper than the recommended oneTIA...

AuntLydia

Best Accents?

Which accent do you find the most (a) sexiest and (b) biggest turn off? (c) the one you would choose to have as your 'home' accent sexiest: Southern Irish biggest turnoff: Birmingham My choice:...

Jan-57

Sad News, Craft1948

Just got a call from Crafts daughter that she passed away. She had a heart attack at the wheel. She would have been 70 this August. I remained close friends with her offline and am devastated. I...

LadyCG

What's On The Menu This Evening

What's everyone having / had for dinner this evening? We're having cottage pie, broccoli, green beans, curly kale and gravy. Good old comfort food....

jennyjoan

Minions Icecream

I googled this and found it in Iceland site but when I ask for it on the Iceland site - it doesn't show up. anybody know

goodgoalie

Favourite Guitar Solos

Prompted by Togo's post about Elliot Randall, I've been thinking about my favourite guitar solos. Off the top of my head: Jeff Baxter on 'My Old School' by Steely Dan Larry Carlton on 'Kid...

gness

Spath.

You were wrong on 237's thread. You said everyone, when arguing, had the best intentions and just wanted to be listened to....to communicate and be heard. Disagreeing is fine and can be...