Family, Home and Garden

Free tickets to Ideal Home Show

Anyone wanting free tickets, log into the Ideal Home Website and use promotion code EVE15

Bloody Nicola Sturgeon !!!!!!!!!!!!!

laying the blame for the carnage on the M80 at the feet of the hauliers and drivers of HGVs, then saying that is not really what she said.Well nippy sweetie, get on the M80 and see what facilities there are for HGVs to pull over and park up ! None ot...

Got a chicken in the oven

I don't really fancy it, but I let it defrost two days ago so I have to roast it or it would have spoiled in the fridge. How I do roast chicken is, I line a deep tin with turkey foil and put a wire rack on top. The foil is to collect the drippings fo...

Bereavement

I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but those of you who remember her may want to know that Koi-Queen or Queenie (Val) passed away last Sunday, peacefully in hospital, surrounded by her family.

Need help with a password issue

Hi all. I've got a problem with ebay not recognising my password (one which I've had for years and haven't forgotten). I can get a temporary password to work so I can get logged in, but I can't use it to change things. I need to update the telephone ...

Bliadhna Mhath Ur

or Happy New Year to one and all, hope it is a happy healthy and prosperous one for you.

Hello and update on RAVSCA

Hello everyone - particularly those who have bought items to support Raising Awareness of Victim and Survivors of Child Abuse (RAVSCA). With your help, I sent £50 to one of the RAVSCA named charities, You can see the donation here: https://www.justgi...

Seasons Greetings

I know there is virtually no one posting anymore, but it's the thought that counts.

Random warblings about TV

1) I have never watched a single episode of "Hollyoaks" but have seen loads of clips in adverts for the show. Is the acting really that bad?2) I think I am responsible for Emmas death in Emerdale. When she was standing on the edge of the bridge I was...

SPARE A THOUGHT this Xmas....

...For the elderly in hospital this Xmas. A lot is made of children who are in hospital but there are an awful lot of elderly and lonely patients who get no visitors and it can be a very depressing time for them. My local hospital, Queen Alexandra in...

My first date.

Ladies (and you lovely gentlemen who responded to my previous thread) just a quick update. I met my date today for the first time and we hit it off immediately with soooooooo much in common - likes and dislikes. He is a true gentleman - opening the d...

is this legal?

Using a gas canister to a boiler indstead of the mains gas line??

diy question

I want to paint bog standard floorboards, once carpet has been ripped off of stairs - does it have to be Ronseal (or even Wilko's own brand) special floor paint or can ordinary emulsion or gloss do as good a job? And what can be used to fill in those...

Say hello if you're online

the number of views compared to posts shows that lots of people pop in to look ( I know I do!), so here's your chance to say hello if you're lurking/browsing. Hello!

Rome

Anyone been to Rome? My daughter and I are planning on going in the summer. Would welcome advise on 'safe' areas to stay/hotel reccommendations and how easy is it to get from the airport to hotels? Thanks

Chat, laugh, discuss,and debate.

I have a facebook group which has 205 friendly members we chat and have great discussions and debates we help each other out when we can and we have a good old laught as well, so if anyone is interested in joining us just click the link or copy and p...

Now that we are into October

please remember on Sunday 29th @ 0200 the clocks go BACK one hour, although many change themselves now some do not like, your cooker, your central heating and one quite important one if you look at it going into work, your car. You do not want to be ...

Do any of you know anyone that rents out

a static caravan privately in North Wales as my wife and I with our small Jack Russell were hoping to find somewhere relatively inexpensive to go and meet Mr & Mrs Captain Bovine ?We were thinking about going down the last weekend in May of 2018 and ...

Calling all Giraffe lovers, (you know who you are)

Stan, I have just come home from work (Tesco), had a walk round clothing as we had some new stock in and guess what I should see, Pink Giraffe Pyjamas, they have patterned trousers like a giraffe, and a plain top with a piccy of a giraffe on the fron...

identifying a kipling bag

i have seen a kipling bag i like on here. sadly the seller will not answer my question regarding its size. i would love to identify what name the bag is. can anyone help please?

Not really that long until ..........

the clocks go back !It seems like we have only went from one year to the next without any summer to speak of.

Pet carrier

Hi all I'm looking for recommendations for a pet carrier for large breed cat, it just is needed for trips to the vet etc but needs to be capable of holding a heavy weight and also to be secure. I don't want to pay silly money but am willing to pay a ...

I just couldn't say no to this puppy

Well I Said and was adamant to the Mrs and kids I'd never get another dog, oops.... I couldn't say no lol...........

Holiday adverts for 2018 ! Already !!!!!!

I do not watch a lot of television but on watching a programme last night the adverts contained quite a few adverts for 2018 holidays !I have not even finished the holidays I am due for 2017, having a week to take mid December plus some floating days...

The Supervet

Did anyone watch it? That poor Spaniel had me in tears. What a lovely, caring vet.

Do you know the name of this garden plant?

I have seeds that can be seen on the branches, but I need to know the plant name, so that I can try to grow more plants Thanks

Photo hosting android app for ebay discussion boards?

Hi I don't want to use photobucket, it's too glitchy.Any suggestions for posting pics on these boards please? (Android apps) Thank you

Any DIYers please, bath screen help

The bath screen we have is a good 3mm or more higher at the hinge end of the screen than it is at the other end, which means that the seal on the. Bottom of the screen doesn't seal against the bath very well (I'm glad to say that I'm not the person t...

another new scam?

Had a call today which my husband answered, foreign sounding gentleman and withheld number, call went " I have been advised by ADMIRAL that you have been involved in a motor accident" to which husband had the sense to ask at what address this acciden...

Ceramic hob

Got a ceramic hob - only had it 6 months as part of a new kitchen. During a clumsy moment, I've spilt fat on one of the rings. I couldn't clean it off right away as the ring was on, and by the time it had cooled down the fat was burnt on solid. Iv'e ...