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cap of Pope Francis

can you lot see the auction link in the bar at the top where your signin name is and daily deals? can you see any auction details?

Favourite Adverts

Mine is an ancient one for Kronenbourg. It involved Schubert working on his unfinished symphony when his mates want him to go to the bierkeller. They tell him there'll be Kronenbourg, and he says "Now you're hitting ze right note!" and downs his quil...

Rhubarb! Rhubarb!

I've been given some, fresh from the garden. What do I do? Do I need to peel it? Thanks

Culinary question ish.

My son who works in a supermarket picked up some bargains last night. Bread cake etc when he came home he pit it straight in the freezer as he normally does. Much to my surprise this morning I found 2 dressed crabs. These were reduced because of the ...

Help with Hyperthyroidism in cats ...

............has anyone had a cat with this illness, what was the outcome , how much did it cost ? The vet wants to do some blood tests as he thinks my cat Smudge has it & if so he may need an operation to remove the thyroid . gland . Smudge is 13 yrs...

What a whopper!!!

I found this monster munching his way through my fuschias today. He was nearly 4" long. Apparently he is an Elephant Hawk Moth caterpillar.

vegetarian packed lunch ideas please

i host foreign students in the summer and for very short periods in the autumn / spring. on sunday i have 2 boys arriving, one is a vegetarian it's only for 5 nights so i can just about sort out 5 dinners but i also provide a packed lunch every day. ...

Wednesdays wacky wobly wholesome whenevers.

Early today back to skittles tonight so nothing for me will probably have a snack tonight. OH has just had pasty and chips so will only want a sandwich tonight. Plus anything else he might discover whilst I am out.

Tuesdays tummy tickling tantalising tea time treats.

Faggots and mash with peas and carrots.

Hoovering....

bleurgh!!!! anyone else manage to wrap the lead around their ankle? no matter how careful I am the blasted thing gets me!!!

Mondays mighty meaty munchable mealtime morsels

Homemade lasagne and garlic bread for us. If we have any room left I might do fresh fruit and greek yoghurt.

apple picking

just took the last of the cooking apples off the tree, they are about 4wks early, but they are so massive!!! I've never seen apples so big before! we've lost a lot of them going bad on the tree, must try to sort that out. has anyone else noticed that...

Kittens :)

...TO SEE OURSELVES AS OTHERS SEE US...

Did you see that idiot Adam on "In It To Win It" on Saturday night? His question: "Penzance is in which English county?" His answer: "Scotland". That must have put the "yes" vote up a point or two!

Calling the Mercles person...Mercles to the front of house phone please.......

Mercles...you lovely laydee...you 'ave an henflop.... Well you will have when I've written it but I know it takes you a while to find ya glasses......

Beanies Flavoured Coffee?

Saw jars of this Coffee for sale in Sainsburys - all manner of 'flavoured' instant Coffee. (Particularly liked the sound of Almond and another with Ginger). As anyone tried this Coffee, and what did you think - awful or appealing? Thanks,Amethyst

Sundays scrumptious salty summery scran

Chicken and roasted veg with green beans. Rice pudding for afters.

oh my goodness

I think I have missed September and October. I have just heard bloomin fireworks.

Hello and goodbye

I am all for tradition, so I thought I would go back a few years and do a flouncy goodbye thread... lolI am sad to see that all the fun seems to have been bleached out of the boards. Yes, there used to be some nastiness in here, and it's a shame that...

For all the dogs who died in the terrible fire

This is just beautiful Gods Kennel MaidThere was a special kennel maidWho visited us that night,With hair like golden sunshineAnd wings of brilliant white.At first we did not see herThrough the smoke so black,But we knew that we must follow herOur li...

Losing teeth

Just a question. The ladies on here like myself who are in the Menopause or Perimenopause,,,. Have you noticed you have been losing more teeth in this stage in your life?. Im wondering as i have another bad toothwhich is infected and i only had my la...

Invictus games

I have been watching the games on and off all evening. Very humbling.Makes me feel like a right winger about my back when I see what these guys and gals have gone through.

Help needed - Arthritis

OH has been taking methotexrate for a good few years now and it is working fine but the Doctor is slightly concerned about some side effects. Needless to say himself has now read up on the side effects for himself and wonders if he really should be t...

Saturdays sumptuous sunny sweet supper

Son came home from work with half a ton of cooked ham last night. So trying to think of 101 things to do with ham.Toasted cheese and ham sandwich and a bowl of soup tonight.

Aracnaphobics beware!

I've just read the story of some house in Ireland whose owner bought all these tropical creatures. They bred like flies and so he shut up shop, closed the door and went on his merry way leaving literally hundreds of deadly spiders, scorpions, an 10" ...

Clothes and Moths!

I have a small rail of clothes in a spare room, (no space for another wardrobe). However, because they are in the open, is there any way of protecting them from being gobbled by moths? (Either chemically or naturally). Thanks,Amethyst

How do you get on to a wish list?

Im desperately trying to find a user manual for arecently bought fridgefreezer but it's hopeless. When I type in what I want and go into search, it just gives me endless prices of Fridgefreezers but not the manuals and when I try to go into the wish ...