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Window Cleaning

I know that window cleaners buy a 'round' - an area where they inherit customers over a given area of roads and streets. How is the value of such a 'round' calculated? Is it worth a hundred pounds, or...

wolf63

A Cuddly Teddy Bear

This is cute but I am not sure that I fancy having him visit my garden. Thankfully I live in a second-floor city centre flat in Scotland....

pixie374

Puppies?

Hiya, Genuine advice appreciated please. I realise there may be some negative comments too.... Quite honestly, and selfishly, I have always wanted just one litter of puppies. I understand many people...

Bobbisox1

As A Responsible Dog Owner Myself, I Was Horrified At What Happened When I Went For My Walk With A Friend This Morning

I didn’t take our dog as my OH was out with her, A man with a very large Rottweiler off its lead was walking toward me and my friend , the dog came bounding towards us and I said” shouldn’t your dog...

tiggerblue10

Suez Canal Blocked

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-56505413 I didn't realise the Suez Canal was so narrow or is it that Evergreen is just mahussive? Is this the largest vessel or are their larger ones?...

nailit

I'm Putting My Head Above The Parapet Here

But I've never made any bones about the fact that I'm a functioning alcoholic / got a drink problem/ reliant on alcohol to see me through Had long periods of time sober...& can honestly say that I was...

Barsel

Charges For Plastic Bags

Some of the big supermarkets are going to start charging 30p for a plastic bag to put your fruit and vegetables in. Just wondering why they can't supply paper begs like they do for mushrooms. The...

Bobbisox1

Who Looks After The Finances In Your Relationship ?

I do, OH is quite happy and oblivious to what goes out and comes in , he never knew he’d had his £100 heating allowance last year till I told him I’d spent it :0) Or now if you’re on your own, did you...

pastafreak

It's The Little Things

...that can lift a day. For me finding a wished for book greatly reduced in kindle Daily Deals...bought! And yesterday finding Toby sitting ON a chair, instead of hiding UNDER. Yay, progress! How is...

tiggerblue10

Poor Freddie Mercury

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-56489147 This is really sad. Is it too much to ask dog owners to keep their dogs on leads when near wildlife?...

lankeela

So Many Protests

all round the world - what cause would make you feel strongly enough about to attend a protest?

Ken4155

Your Autobiography - Just For Fun

This tread is inspired by my just having filled in the Census form :-)) If you were to write your own autobiography, what would be your opening line, your 'hook'. Pat Phoenix already used my original...

tamborine

Death Of Grg Floyd Murder Trial

for those interested. Jurers are being picked for the trial on 29 March on court tv c89....

Bazile

And Now , Pray Be Upstanding For...

Mr & Mrs Tron, and their stern daughter, May Tron Mr & Mrs Cateof-Education, & their distinguished miltary son, General Sir Tiffy...

Hymie

Uk Democracy Under Threat

I only became aware of this today, that the government has voter ID plans whereby in order to vote at polling stations, voters will be required to show official photo ID (such as a passport, driver’s...

Smowball

Have A Very Happy Mr Smow Lol!

Out of the, I believe 7 races today at the Cheltenham Festival Mr Smow has had FIVE winners! The last one being TELLMESOMETHINGGIRL at 13-2 in the 16.15 race. Drinks are on him then! Cheers!!...

ichkeria

Who Would You Vote For If You Could And

... it came to it? https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/metro.co.uk/2021/03/17/donald-trump-says-hell-run-for-president-in-2024-if-meghan-markle-does-14259372/amp/...

lankeela

Wolf Whistles

Do you think they are sexual harassment?...