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Family Phrases

Are there any phrases or sayings which seem only to be used by your family?My Granny said, "There's corn in Egypt yet." Anyone heard it used?...

Tilly2

I'm Here For The Duration

Mr Tilly is watching football. Whose up for a chat?

giveup

I bought a large leg of pork which had been reduced in the co-op intending to put it in the freezer. Then I thought Oh s@d it I'm going to have a roast dinner tonight. So its in the oven and it smells...

Megan81201

Has Anyone Read The Knights Of The Brown Tables

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bluegeranium

How To Choos The Best Spade

Hi there I am a 60 year old female who is looking for a general spade that is reasonably lightweight. I mainly use it for digging up plants and digging planting holes so was wondering if a pointed one...

knowabit

Crisps....

I just opened a big bag of Walkers ruffles, intending a small handful whilst watching Revenge.... And I've eaten the whole bag!! They are very morish, especially for a crisp addict! Lol

rockyracoon

Dressmaking

Evening all I've got some lovely fabric to make a dress but it's fraying like billyo, has anyone ever used one of the glue/solution type anti fray products successfully? I'm a bit afraid of trying to...

NoMercy

Quick Poll

What's your favourite: 1. Roast dinner 2. Cheese 3. Toast topping 4. Foreign food 5. Fragrance 6. British comedy 7. Place in the world??? Mine: Roast chicken Gruyere Peanut butter, banana and honey...

wimp

The Aurora Borealis

My new Avatar. You can see the Aurora borealis from my house!

boxtops

Omg

You know those "do these shorts suit me" threads.....? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Khaki-Spandex-Yoga-Fitness-Pants-with-Flared-Leg-Lycra-Medium-UK-10-12-/310847648493...

max26758

Capstan Knitting Wool

I have an old knitting pattern which I always liked but the wool required is Patons Capstan. I wondered if anyone out there knows what the equivalent in thinkness this would be for todays wool as...

barney15c

What Phrases Bandied About Really Annoy You?

I think the ones that i hear time and time again and mean diddley squat because they rarely ever do are: "Lessons will be learned" and "We have tightened procedures so this will never happen again" I...

mikey4444

Grayson Perry Getting His Cbe

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-25878193 Its not often I am at a loss for words but .........

treetops1

Big Garden Birdwatch 2014

To all you bird watchers out there please don`t forget this weekend 25th and 26th january is the RSPB`s big garden birdwatch. Thankyou https://www.rspb.org.uk/birdwatch...

wolf63

Legal Type Questions

Can someone answer the following legal questions. I am loathe to post anything in "Law" as my last visit there resulted in a short stay in the Sin Bin . (1) Does a solicitor and a barrister have the...

Ric.ror

Parmesan In The Can

Reading a recipe from an American site and they have included Parmesan in the can. Now what could that be? Thanks for replies...

Arrods

Hobby Suggestions

Someone posted that AB had gone quiet, so here's a question. I'm looking for a new hobby. I've seen suggestions elsewhere on AB, but none has appealed to me. To try to narrow the field, I'm a 66 year...

TWR

What A Gloomy Miserable Day

Is it the same in your area?

Jeza

What A Day...........

Phone call from hospital at 7 am, is everything in place for Mic to come home. Yes I told you this yesterday." He is ready just waiting for ambulance, should be home within the hour." they said. After...

ferlew

More Help Needed Please.

Spent ages deleting almost 800 emails from answer bank. What do I have to do to stop them being sent please....

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