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My ex

Ok so my ex was texting me the other day and started talking about why we didn't work out. He said I always seemed distracted. I asked how? And he replied saying it didn't matter now as I was,...

emmie

why do so many denigrate, downplay our British sportsmen and women One thread from yesterday was about Andy Murray losing. The media do this a lot. I reckon that we have some of the best sportsmen and...

DiddlyQuaQua

Ox-eye daisies

I have allowed a large patch of ox-eye daisies to get a grip in my lawn and although the large patch does look glorious in June, they now look rather untidy. I have heard that I can now mow over them...

beansmummy

Snails and Peas

Hi all, I have tried to grow veg this year, for the first time, and thanks to the wonderful weather we have had, not much of it has been successful. The one thing that I have managed to get a small...

nextqueen

oak trees this year

we have a huge oak tree at the bottom of our garden. Last year it had loads of leaves on it but this year, there doesnt seem to be so many and wondered why. You can see right through all the branches...

Nini74

Other than a blip on the weekend

when I had a wee smoke when my friends came around for a drink (4 cigarettes over 2 nights), I haven't smoked since last Saturday night. I can honestly say I am not missing it at all! I didn't even...

smurfchops

Neighbour's tree overhanging and dangerous.

My neighbour at the side of the house, which is in the road behind mine, has a very tall heavy tree overhanging my garden. My fence is now breaking because of the weight and it is much too high for me...

muchlovex

Ebay - Collection only Payment

I am a new Seller on Ebay andhave sold 2 items to 2 separate customers. I stated on the advert for them to pay via Paypal, but both people have emailed me to ask when they can pick the item up. I've...

Ann

Torch relay security ........

Just watching the relay live on link http://www.london2012...relay/video/live.html Some little children seem very close to the bus wheels at times, it seems a security nightmare to keep them on the...

clasher

Rhubarb

I planted a very healthy looking rhubarb plant a couple of months ago, and over the next two weeks, it proceeded to die leaf by leaf. Lo and behold, a new plant has sprung up about 500mm away from...

Tilly2

Two gardening questions

1. Now that my lupins have started to form seed pods, what do I do to grow more lupins. Are they self seeding or do they need saving and planting in compost next year? 2 I planted a golden delicious...

SpikeyBush

Pile of excrement

The missus was tired of her car and wanted a fresh one for the sake of it. I said NO, there's naff all wrong with what we have now, that will do. I was abroad on business when she called me saying...

BJS

Suitable Adhesive

We have a gareden fence at the bottom of our garden consisting of about 6 in no. 6x 6 panels with concrete pillars. Over the years the panels have come loose in the pillars. Have used wedges but these...

windywillow

Paypal fees.

If someone sends £20 to my Paypal account, how much will Paypal take off for their fee please? They have offered to send a cheque instead and I am wondering just how much more cash I would end...

Booldawg

Floor fillers

What track gets you up on the dancfloor in a trice? I've been listening to alot of nu disco lately but some tunes are timeless. I nominate Alison Limerick - Where Love lives. The first few bars of...

Trixie2

Thin Rhubarb stems.

My rhubarb plants were given to me three years ago, as parts of established crowns which had been split. I have not been able to take any stems for cooking as they are always too thin. The leaves are...

HowardKennitby

wine breathing

Hi all What is the current belief about letting wines, especially red, breathe before serving? I have found various views on the internet. thanks Howie...

Meadoway

Stocks and shares isa

I would like to purchase shares in one company and then transfer them into a stocks and shares isa. i.e just the one company's shares in the isa. Whats the procedure folks? Thanks in advance Les from...

stevec000

damp smells

hi guys moved into a new house about 6months ago, and found out the mains water stopcock had been leaking for some time. it is right in the corner of the downstrair bathroom with the siol pipe and all...

Ric.ror

Heysel Stadium disaster

Please take a minute to remember the 39 people killed in 1985

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