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Chemotherapy

Today at the funeral of a guy, I met a lady whom I know had a colostomy bag about two years ago and doing great. She is about 70 years old. She was telling me that she got the tumour removed and...

annieigma

Just looked at the shelter site about bedroom tax, and it said it is only payable if you live in a council/housing association property. So, if my seventy year old relation, who lives on their own and...

NoMercy

What's On The Menu Tonight, Folks?

My beloved and I are having a tapas evening: We're doing Albóndigas (meatballs) in a tomato sauce, crispy baby calamari with paprika alioli, roasted figs with goat's Cheese and serrano ham and gambas...

ToraToraTora

Is Bmi An Effective Way Of Measuring Obesity?

For Ummmm and mikey et al.

waterboatman

Good Morning Early Birds!

Saturday. The weekend is upon us. It looks like a sunny day, lots of stars out to play, but it's quite cool at the moment. Not too cool for tiggy though, he's still out and about. Almost got...

dieseldick

How Can I Make Claim Quickly And Be Paid Out ?

i have 1 years travel insurance through ( coverforyou ) they are cheap ! no customer service just a voice mail and instruction on how to claim. ok. last month i booked hols for me and gf to go from uk...

EDDIE51

Sacked For Sick Leave While On Holiday?

My son works for a large multi national company. 5 weeks ago he dislocated his shoulder trying to move a large very heavy piece of the firms equipment. He has not been able to work since, he has had...

anotheoldgit

Who's Fault Is It That These People Are Going Hungry?

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/sep/02/calais-refugee-camp-running-out-of-food-as-donor-fatigue-sees-donations-dry-up /// It was no longer possible to provide a hot meal for everyone who wanted...

paddyk

Employment Dispute

Hi. not sure if I am posting this in the right section but any help/advice would be greatly appreciated, these are the key facts:- My employers (who are a large plc) make you undergo a PDR (personal...

Hopkirk

How Many Can You Get?

http://www.thepoke.co.uk/2016/03/02/80s-90s-tv-quiz/ Here is a little light entertainment for you. I'm glad to say I got them all right....

Jamjar74

Blood Stains

Need to get rid of blood stains in bedding that has already been washed and dried. Any suggestions please Have tried Vanish but no good for stains that have already been washed. Many thanks....

ToraToraTora

Why Doesn't Jimmyk Accept The Will Of Her People?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-37250448 Will enough people have changed their minds since 2014? Even if they have it's not independence they are after anyway, more like...

jennyjoan

Doctors???

Called into doctors to get my regular prescription hoping that after my "big" letter to her the "asked for medication" would have been on the prescription. Wasn't - asked receptionist did doctor read...

shivvy

Which Vacuum Cleaner?!

I need to buy a new vacuum cleaner. I have done quite a bit of research online so I don’t need any of the good people on here to do a google search. What I am after are peoples personal...

Islay

Buying Apple In U S A

Is there any reason that I couldn't buy an apple product in the states whilst I am there on holiday?

Smowball

Holidaying A Road In October

Ok Mr Smows confirmed he can get the 1st two weeks of October off. We want somewhere warm enough to swim and sunbathe, but we also like to be within walking distance of local restaurants/cafes/shops...

felly

Recorded Delivery

I am resubmitting this post as details of my question are not appearing. I have recently sent a parcel recorded delivery to my son only to find he will not be at home to receive it as he will be away

anotheoldgit

Warning To Western Women, Indian Culture Is Different From The Western.'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3764639/India-tells-female-tourists-NOT-wear-skirts-country-attempts-tackle-gang-rape-epidemic.html /// Foreign Office advice to women travelling in India...

Sqad

On Demand

Just connected Sky + to Broadband and the screen shows connection attained. However when I go into a On Demand programme it will not download. Any ideas?...