Yesterday in a cafe I was engaged in conversation by two Russian students who were visiting Whitby for the day. They quizzed me about the ruins of Whitby Abbey and informed me that in Russia all...
Just discovered that my daughter-in-law has put two (rather expensive) handbags that I bought for her last year on Ebay. Not sure how I feel about this? What do you think?
I would like to sell my Noel Edmonds Multi Swap shop scarf and I am wondering how much it is worth is there a way I can find out before I put it on an auction site....
Do you remember your first love? I do, We were together for about 3 years. I was about 19 when she left me for another WOMAN! Grrrrr. They say that you never forget your first love. I certainley...
Is your local town or village pronounced completely differently to how it is spelt? There are plenty of them like that in the U.K. The town Wymondham in Norfolk comes to mind, pronounced Why-mun-dumb....
I was having a girly lunch with some friends yesterday - we are all the same age - and we got onto the subject of our forenames. We agreed that all our forenames date us to the decade in which we were...
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2918016/Transgender-American-woman-afford-gender-reassignment-surgery-coming-UK-FREE-operation.html /// She said: 'I know the good people of Britain won't mind...
On the subject of things Burnsy ... (see "Saltire" thread, below) My new tartan tablecloth got delivered about half an hour ago. Woo hoo!! My dining table looks quite refined. Like in a Scottish...
A friend of mine is a self employed taxi driver. In November 2014 his insurance was due for renewal and he insured his car through Aviva. The two things he insisted on was gap insurance and a courtesy...
We were having a discussion tonight in the Fusion household with friends about naming babies after a family member and most of all dead family members. I am against this and think all babies should...
....to walking stick users...... If you are in a crowded foyer and leaning heavily on your walking stick it's a good idea to keep the stick perpendicular and close to your body ............
When I sell an item on Ebay I have the option of using a limited (4?) number of fonts and changing the font size only in the text. Can anyone tell me how to use colour, put photos in boxes, and...
I've just been told a lovely story from a couple about how they got together. Any on here got an remarkable or romantic tale to tell about how you met your other half?...
I have encountered a number of rude middle aged prissy female receptionist over the years at doctors and dentists surgeries and I am wondering why on the whole are they so uptight and draconian? And...
As the premier online Agony Aunt, I do get quite a few problems sent in by members of the 'popular music' scene. I have anonymised a few recent ones : Steven M. of Whalley Range writes : “ Dear...
