Why do some people seem to cope with life's ups and downs better than others? Ive known some people that have been through the most horrendous circumstances that life can throw at them and yet come...
I want to switch my current bank account to a more ethical place, like a Credit Union. The ones round my way don't do bank accounts in that sense. What are the rules about Credit Union membership? I...
Friend got a guy out to put an TV aerial on for her. He was charging £55 - any way she asked him "could you go a bit lower" - "well I could do it for you for £40 but it mightn't work". Did you ever....
I told you about my Sky guy fixing the TV downstairs so I asked him to look at TV upstairs - immediately said that I needed a new "Magic Eye". Bought one from Argos - just after putting it on and have...
Strange atmosphere here today with weather. It looks slightly hazy, the sun looks an orangey red and it's getting very windy. Probably a storm brewing! We are in SW. What's it like where you live? (...
After being without my Sky for about 3 months and couldn't get through to them I finally got a Sky worker who got me going again ie a homer job. Paid him privately - worth every penny. I am so...
I couldn't pay for a train ticket today so I had to fill out my information for a penalty faire but I panicked and used an old friends name and address but I used my card to pay the amount for the...
....the aroma of a turf fire.......a glass of red.....a still calm evening until.....
The incredibly loud fireworks started.....forgot we are nearing the night to let them off.... :-)...
Is dressing up an 8 year old transgender boy as a girl, only going to solve the issue for a short time? Would it be better to have a sex change operation now, or later in life?...
Hi Sqad. I would appreciate your thoughts, despite not being able to give too much info at present. My mother's twin sister became acutely unwell this morning and she is now in intensive care. She was...
Errr - never again - Fresh Hake - looked lovely from fishmongers - layers and layers - fried it and found it utterly tasteless. Threw it out. It would be a few years since I bought fresh fish and it...