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Did you all manage to avoid the Jubilee Celebrations today?.

I think I managed to avoid them reasonably well. Unfortunately I saw some red white and blue bunting on a house and some in Sainsbury's. To avoid it I walked up the other isle. Clive...

rabet

Where oh where . . .

is everybody? Are they all out paying homage to our sainted monarch? Right, bring on the flak!

carlton23

It is with a grave heart that I have to inform you that my prostate cancer will take it`s toll within the coming year as my GP has informed me there is not much more they can do for me, but as yet I...

EvianBaby

Battery powered lamps

Need some lighting to read in the conservatory but the sockets are on the other side of where my little reading chair is and I don't want an ugly extension lead running all round the edge sp I'm...

ClivePen

Re: Smoking

I will be going to my local Diamond Jubilee Free pub this weekend. I was thinking today it would be great to be able to enjoy a drink in a smoke free pub garden. As smoking has been banned inside all...

Mrsspagnoli57

Blue-Ray Players

Not remotely technical so would appreciate answer to this. Currently have a DVD player and also watch DVD's on my lap top. I have lots of DVD's-many irreplaceable-if I changed to a Blue Ray player...

sunny-dave

Women - drinking pints ?

An in depth survey (ok - a few quiet lunches) has revealed that 5 out of 5 female ABers drink pints. Personally I like that - a lot :+) But I have another female friend (yes I do, honestly) who would...

annie0000

very proud of my boy today (and every day if I am honest!)

He was selected to represent his school in a chess competition which took place today. The school has a fairly rough catchment and he has had a pretty hard time over the last few years as he is a...

TWR

Whats your week end plans?

Anything interesting?

ladybirder

To tip or not to tip, that is the question.

I have bought a piece of furniture on ebay and a company I found on the tinternet won a bid to deliver. Two men are bringing it and will carry it up one flight of wide, not steep, stairs. It shouldn't...

bixa80

The Restaurant Inspector

Does anyone know why Channel 5 have stopped showing The Restaurant Inspector and put repeats of Cowboy Builders on instead? Thanks...

2shortplanks

Crying baby

I'm demented! #2 daughter is 6 weeks old and just won't settle in her cot. She cries when you leave her in there! She's not unwell, hot, cold, hungry, etc etc. She will settle happily if I lift her...

Psybbo

Congratulations tinks

Just picked up on the news, you may be starting work in a few weeks, well done x

2wanda

I need a shop

I wonder if anyone can help me. I am looking to start up my own business and I need a shop in the Wakefield area. If anyone can help I would be very gratefull. Thanks

sherrardk

Dead baby birds

Found two dead baby birds in the garden earlier directly under where I think there is a nest. They were tiny so hardly walked out of the nest and fell. Can anyone shed any light on what might have...

cheapnchic

goods received in error

we ordered some items from mail order and as a thank you we were suppose to receive some chocolates. Instead of the chocolates as displayed on the advice note we received a very expensive electronic...

gness

Stopping The Competition

Stepped out of late shower (pressies and all that) to frantic hammering on front door. There stood drop dead gorgeous friend clutching wine, be- ribboned parcel and glazed expression. "Couldn`t...

Prudie

Pointless lessons from school

A post about starch last night reminded me of stuff I was taught at school that for me at least I found pointless - all from domestic science and included: Making starch from powder and then washing...

slinky.kate

a spider woke me up

was in my bed for a nap as i was up at six this morning when i felt something touch my arm,i opened my eyes and a ginormous black spider was on me,never got up so quick in my life,needless to say the...

bookboo

Will I be able to teach with a combined degree?

Anyone who has read my previous threads will know that I was studying law but with a great deal of deliberation I have since decided to withdraw and study for a BA English and Film instead. English is...

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