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Childhood

From the age of around 10 and upwards (early '80s) my mum used to force me to do housework and if I didn't I would get a slap across my face. Both my parents worked full time and when I got home from...

samuelcat

british gas harrassing me.

My husband and me have got into a bit of difficulty paying our last winter bill which arrived 4 weeks ago. We told BG we are trying to pay what we can. My problem is they keep calling us to make a...

Cattlegate

Lost Quotation

Can you tell me who said the following (or something like it ) ? "The path of life is dark, but it is lit by the light of other men's experience."

crisgal

like a chameleon but a dragon

does anyone know what this might be? it was deifinitely called a something dragon and they're only small. I'm afraid that's all I know!

docspock

I need a new username

what shall I choose ?

Segilla

Hollywood Western villain

In the heyday of the Technicolor Western an above average height, longish black-haired man was usually cast as a cynical rascal with a villainous sarcastic look. Any ideas for a name please?

anotheoldgit

New Road Sign?

On a local road I recently saw a new road sign, that I hadn't seen before. This was a red bordered triangle with what looked like a snow flake in black on a white background. I have later discovered...

mabelle

crossword international express

igor----russian composer ?t?a?i?s??

Shazabela

Photo ID on Ryanair

Hi were hoping to go to Dublin in few weeks time travelling on Ryanair. One of us does not have a passport and only has a provisional driving licence. Can anyone tell me if this is acceptable photo...

rov1200

Have they got it in for Hamilton?

Hamilton excluded from Aussie GP Trulli (front) was passed by Hamilton (back) when he slid off the track Lewis Hamilton and McLaren have been stripped of their podium finish and all points at the...

evedawn

easyjet - good or bad

anyone travelled with easyjet? we're booked to fly with them soon and are nervous as it's gotten alot of bad press recently. your vgiews...good or bad...please.

anagram

England game

Watching the England /Ukraine game on tv....can anyone tell me why the England team are all wearing black armbands? They may have said at the beginning but I missed the start of the game. Thanks

youngmafbog

Now MP's want �800 K a year pension boost

More shamless grabbing by our parliamentarians, this time to feather their nest for when we have got shot of them How can they possibly justify this ? A worker with an average job would have to work...

inafix

London, what to do there please

Off to London on the 4.4.2009 i know its a great city but we havent been much so please recommend what to see and do.

tangojoe

Medals

I've heard there are moves afoot to issue a medal for all servicemen including those who did not serve in conflict situations. I understand that this is done in Canada, New Zealand and Australia. Any...

probe10

Windpower

If Britain were to rely entirely on wind power for its energy resources,how many windmills would be required

sad old git

ww2

Aircraft carrier HMS Indefatigable. Can anyone tell me if this name was shortened to indefatible at any time? This is the subject of a rageing arguement which could start a mini war. All help much...

Whickerman

How thick can someone be?

Police have apologised for sending the personal effects of a suicide victim to his next of kin, including his noose... http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/south _east/7969110.stm How could this...

jrobinson7

Wide Plank Floors

I live in a 120+ farm house with wood plank floors. Some of the planks are up to 20 inches wide! The past owners painted the floors (red,brown,tan). How do I go about stripping the paint to show the...

kristeven

work uniform

can any-one tell me who is responsible to pay for a work uniform, this has just been brought into the work place

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