Do people still use them in an office, or have they been totally replaced by computers? Has the manual (or even electronic) typewriter become as obsolete as the phonograph or the steam engine?
We are two young fifty somethings thinking of going on a cruise for approx one week in October. Can anyone recommend an all-in cruise (with food etc) that is enjoyable, not dressy in the evening,...
Does anyone out there agree with me (and I am probably opening up a can of worms here) that small children and toddlers should not be placed in the main part of shopping trollies so that they stand...
I recently asked about a saying of my Mother-in-Law" You don't take butter to kitchen" I was wondering if there could be a Jewish connection. Although my Mother in Law was a catholic there is some...
I am a fan of Russell Flint and have always wanted to buy one of his paintings. I am thinking of buying a Limited Edition Print, that will hopefully increase in price over the...
Can anyone remember the name of the company who used to make (and possibly still do) really upper class chunky costume jewellery? The type of thing rock chicks would buy with large 'diamonds'...
I know I shouldn't but can't help using my hair straightners everyday! i have a slight kink in my hair and it drives me mad if my hair isn't straight! If that wasn't bad enough, I have my hair...
I woke up this morning with the most horrible sore throat ever, it feels like i have a cactus stuck in my throat! (Before you say it, yes I have checked and there isn't a cactus in there :OP) Does...
For a while now I have been noticing many women take the very front top section of their hair and pin it up separately from the main hairdo. I can get the same effect if I hold it in...
Hi been going through the menopause now for around 1 year. Have seen the doctor, but I decided against any form of HRT. Have tried Red Clover, Black Cohosh and various alternate remedys,...
I really need some advice on style - clothes, makeup, hair, anything!!! i'm 14, 5 foot 5" and have very dark brown hair and eyes, my skin's also averagely dark (like a good tan). i seem to...
Who do you think has the Worst Hair on TV at the moment... and what do you think (apart from the frog) is the Worst Advert?? Much as I like her programme (Streets Ahead) I think Sarah...
Can any of you women (or men) out there who have been seriously shopping recently, help me? I am looking for an ivory colour chunky necklace, possibly thick beads but not too long .. are there...
I really, really don't understand why Next is so popular. I think the majority of their clothes are nothing special, and I think of you are buying clothes in that mid-price range, stores such as River...
Hi,
Its my parents ruby wedding anniversary this year. I am wondering what to get them. They are 62 and 59 and I am 20 years old. Any suggestions welcomed.
Thanks xxx
To all ladies out there who have been through this. I'm 41. My DR says that the blood tests he gave me indecate I am not have not started my menopause. But, especially today, I have had this feeling...
I've just bought some hanging baskets and have no idea what to put in them - I've no knowledge of gardening at all! I want something that can survive a fair bit of sun, isn't too hard to take care of,...
Further to my earlier question, I have decided to try to paint some wooden furniture for the bedroom, instead of buying it. I am a complete novice so can you help me? I need to know about...