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Save My Fig Tree

We have a small (2 foot high) fig tree on our balcony. It was given to us in August and has actually given small, sweet fruits. We repotted it when it was given to us in August and it has thrived...

Bravehearted

Another Brexit Vote Required, Or You May Lose Scotland From The U.k.

Now that all the lies spun to the UK by Boris and Gove etc etc., have come back to bite the Brexit numpties in England, let’s see it they have the sense to have another vote. If we leave, just wait...

ToraToraTora

Socialism, Can It Ever Work?

Despite the overwhelming evidence to the contrary why do so many, often appearing intelligent, people still believe that socialism can work? Perhaps those that do can explain the mechanisms by which...

jubileejane

Toothpaste Monopoly

My favourite toothpaste is no longer being made, apparently. I need to try a new brand, but it seems Colgate have got a monopoly on toothpaste. Can anyone recommend something that is not Colgate!

naomi24

Finding Peace Of Mind

This question is prompted by a discussion on another thread. It’s said that good physical health is the most important thing in life but in my opinion peace of mind is far more valuable. From the...

Khandro

Remembrance

You will have seen and possibly participated in the current AB poll about remembrance on November 11th. I just came across this article by Simon Jenkins, written 12 months ago, but going the rounds...

KARL

Impossible To Check In On Ryanair

As I type this I am on a chat line to Ryanair because I cannot check in. I cannot get past the stage where I select free c heck in which is supposed to be available now at 46 hours before the flight....

zingo1327

Remove Toilet (Flush With Ceiling) Light

I'm trying to remove my flush with ceiling light to change the bulb and clean the glass.How do I remove it. it has 3 clips which are not hinged,are not held on with screws and barely move. My thinking...

mushroom25

Fired For Refusing Poppies?

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-birmingham-46078099 that's how the headline reads - but it's not how it was reported on TV last night, nor indeed is it said in the text of the article. The police...

follyfancier

No Microwave

why do food manufacturers assume that everyone has a microwave, I nearly bought a ready meal last week because i wanted to save time after being out all day but it was microwave only not oven cook...

malagabob

Flight Compensation

I have put in a claim for expenses after a Easyjet flight was cancelled. The claim was for the cost of alternative flights, also with Easyjet. The original flight was cancelled whilst we were waiting...

Jennykenny

Yotelair Gatwick. First Time User.

I know I’m being thick, but the two statements seem to contradict each other. The hotel is in the public area, but I don’t need to go through customs. It can’t be both?? “Yotel is located in...

KARL

Another Brilliant Move

A while back we (my household) ended up unavoidably paying more for a utility because the Ombudsman ruled that an "improvement" to the regime should be introduced. All suppliers were forced to make...

Maydup

Tap Water

Do you use your water straight from the tap at home, or do you filter it, or do you opt for bottled water.

Vagus

Brexit, Am I Missing Something

When the referendum took place I didn’t believe what either side were saying and looked at what I thought would be best both for me, my family and the country and voted remain. Now that we are...

Kaybythebay

Why Am I Not Losing Weight?

Hi, I'm 5'7 46 years old, I exercise everyday, such as body combat, body pump, use the treadmill, cross-trainer, do body-pump classes (using weights), swimming, fellwalking, I work in a care home so...

ichkeria

This Man Is Surely Taking Human Rights Too Far?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-45915017 Can a fellow not leave his bathroom a mess, and interfere in foreign affairs without being persecuted by a government that’s put up with him in its embassy for...

hammerman

Extractor Grille

The removable grilles in my kitchen extractor hood desperately need cleaning. They're pretty gunged up with grease etc. Someone suggested soaking them in Coke (the drink, not the Columbian marching...

Greedyfly

Damp

Hi Can you have cobdevsation damp in internal walls without any conddvsation on the windows etc? I’m try to indebtify where the damp is coming from and it’s proving difficult. Thanks GF...

Scarlett

What Will Cut Through Oil?

I dropped a bottle of olive oil on the kitchen floor and the lid came off. I wiped it up with an old tea towel and then soaped it down with hot water and washing up liquid but it is still slidey. What...

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