Perhaps our monarchy isn't quite as bonkers (in many senses) as this ... https://tinyurl.com/y3muvljr Fufu the Air Chief Marshal?? [ that may well have stuffed any chance I have of returning from a...
Good morning everyone - celebrating a birthday today so it's a bit crazy here, I figured I'd better get this posted before i completely forget !! Throw in a car that has stopped on the way to the...
Here are today's shaded clues for you - 9a Strawberry, raspberry, gooseberry, currant, - general term for one of the types of food grown, harvested or purchased at a pick-your-own farm [5] 21a Queen...
Good morning everyone - we have a lovely sunny day here, after a rather gloomy start, although the wind is a bit brisk, good drying washing though!! Three colourful links plus one today ...... MINT...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/extra/PLNMqvmycN/conjoined-twins a magnificent achievement by the NHS surgeons. As recent customer myself I am eternally grateful to our civilised approach to health care....
A good friend of mine has enjoyed a pretty successful career as a self employed freelance graphic designer since the early 1980s. She was persuaded early on by a financial advisor to put a bit of...
Good morning everyone - from a wet and very windy South Oz ....which actually feels more like South Pole !!! At present, there's actually some sun shining out there, but the wind chill factor is...
been going through bank statements and noticed that the Natwest stuck on a charge of £6 a month called an arranged overdraft fee. I never got a letter notifying me or any other kind of notification....
Good morning everyone - so far, so good here today .....I woke expecting downpours but for now they seem to have gone elsewhere .....for now, I hope they stay there, long enough to get some washing...
Why do some people here show avatars which are photos of their heroes? E.G. Johnson, Farridge, Thatcher, etc. It seems a bit puerile to me. Sorry if I offend some people, but I do find it odd.
Good morning everyone - from a very waterlogged South Oz !! The rain started about 3.00am and has not stopped, it's coming straight down - no wind, thank goodness - and doesn't look like going away...
Here are today's shaded clues for you - 10a Bramley Cox's orange pippin russet - a fruit related to roses, quinces, almonds and pears, used for cider, vinegar, tarte tatin and Dorset Cake [5] 27d...
Good morning everyone - from a glorious Winter's day here in South Oz. After some lovely rain, we have sunshine for the next few days ....cold start to the day, but who cares, the rest of the day is...
Here are today's shaded clues for you - 13a Dairy food traditionally made with chums and paddles used for shortbread, roux, cakes and pastries [6] 27a Length of rattan or wicker for outdoor or...
Good morning everyone - another overcast one here and boy !! Did it teem last night ....I almost expected to be floating down the street and we are on top of a hill !! But mustn't complain, we've been...
Here are today's shaded clues for you - 12a Artist who painted The Last of England, or a poet and novelist books included Greenvoe and Magnus reflect his homeland Orkney [5] 13a Seville - crossed with...
Good morning everyone - apologies for being rather late, but have finally made it !! Long weekends always seem to bring the odd hiccup or three !! Today's links look deceptively innocent ....who knows...
Here are today's shaded clues for you - 10a Sweet substance made by bees using nectar collected from wildflowers, harvested by apiculturists for non-vegan foods, candles and soaps [5] 9d Red pip of a...
