eBay

That's it - I'm done.

I have decided to stop using ebay for good. I have just had one of the nastiest, rudest buyers I have ever encountered, which has almost left me in tears. The auction had only just ended and I received the first of a series of rude and agressive emai...

welcome to october mdcc

could not see a thread so thought i would open one.i will be listing this month but not til teusday on 5 day auction as i am away for long weekend.. here is one lot i just finished

Parcel tape has just come to the rescue!

Whilst opening a tin can I managed to slice a 3/4 inch into my thumb. Have used about 15 plasters trying to stem the flow. In the end I have had to cover the plaster with parcel tape to add pressure to it so now my thumb is covered with parcel tape. ...

Freaky Friday's Feastables

Tonight I will be having a lazy tea. Bit of a "fry up" = hash browns, grilled mushrooms, tomatoes and baked beans. Teenager having meatballs in tomato sauce with spaghetti

for goodness sake!!!!!

I have just spent all day traipsing about to get to Wrexham hospital to have this ultrasound injection thingy, only to be told by the doctor that after the scan they found that there wasn't any inflamation so I didn't need the injectionseems that wha...

Feeling messed up....

I realise now that I have some communication difficulties, like my aspie son, and that growing up I ignored so many things.... Didn't ask the right questions and never really fought to seek relationships with my extended family.Very occasionally in t...

Breathe Easy

I know its an odd question but i have a cough and sinusy head i cannot get rid of and have been using Olbas Oil to inhale as it sems to clear and do the trick. But i was wondering can i put the neat Olbas in a bath?. In fact can you put any Essential...

The Cruel Cut.

Did you watch this last night on Channel 4? It is about Female Genital Mutilation & everyone should watch it & sign the petition to stop this barbaric practice. It is child abuse & illegal in the UK but it is still going on & not one prosecution has ...

The Indian Doctor

Has any one else been watching THE INDIAN DOCTOR at 2.15pm on BBC1 this week. This is the third series, and I have watched them all. Personally, I think this programme is far too good to be on at 2.15 and feel it should be shown in the evening. It is...

oooh ecky thump!!

had a letter from the hozzy yesterday saying I was to go for an ultrascan injection...blimey! I thought I was only going for an ultrasound. This will be the cortisone injection in my left foot...the one they've already operated on. wish me luck! my b...

Happy Birthday artisanone11

Hope you have a lovely day Arti  

Winter Warmers for a Wintry Wednesday

For me I am having a home made chinese mushroom curry with prawn crackers and spring rolls. Teenager having pork and apricot casserole (left over from last week and frozen in the meantime). Plenty of doorstop bread to mop up all the juices.

I know I am a bit early saying this but please remember folks

that those of you like me that are on constant medication be sure to get your repeat prescriptions filled so you have enough medication to see you over the festive holidays.May you all have a safe and joyous time and have no mishaps.

Every one is vey quiet tonight

It's been a while....

Hello again.All change around here then! I think it's been around 18 months since I last posted...things happened and I couldn't find the words to talk to you. I couldn't seem to post about anything when my head was on overdrive about other stuff. So...

Christmas Markets

Just wondered if anyone made trips over the water to France or anywhere else to visit any Christmas Markets?. I have never been to any other than French, they might be more expensive maybe. Its nice to look at other produce from different places. We ...

What's the correct way to wear a Poppy?

I was told last week that a Poppy should have the green leaf pointing towards 11 o'clock; since then I've taken note of how people wear theirs and hardly any wear it correctly, even some of the newscasters have got it wrong. Can anyone confirm, pleas...

Winter planting

hello you gardening peeps. I have two planters at the front door, not very big about 12 to 14" square. I had viola's in but they've gone all manky looking, so they're coming out. any suggestions on what I could put in them? not box I have enough of t...

Terrific Tuesday Teatime Temptations

For me it is mushrooms in a creamy garlic sauce with pasta and for the teenager it is plain old spag bol. Maybe we will have jam rolypoly for afters with custard depending on how much room is left in the tum

Calling Stan....

Stan, I sent you a message about the rally, did you get it?

Any computer experts about please - need some help!

have a Dell laptop & an emachine tower, both running Windows7. Can't get the tower machine to go but the lappy's fine so I don't think it's a broadband problem. When I switch on, I get the windows logo as usual while it does it's thing, then the scre...

Boooooo !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

supermarket vouchers....

I've just totted up ours and there's £85 worth there to go and spend. Unfortunately for me though you can't double them up in the laptop dept!!! but shouldn't be greedy. Now, what do I spend them on? seems a waste to spend them on food. I could trund...

Marvellous Monday's mealtime majestics (tea time)

Although it is lovely and sunny outside there is definitely a nip in the air today. This calls for stick to the ribs/belly warming meals. Jalfrezi for moi and butter chicken for teenager along with various side dishes from Asda - mini poppadums, naan...

I am amazed

I am amazed. I sent "him indoors" in to the city centre with a list of errands. He came back with the buttons that I asked for, correct colour, colour size. He sorted out the exchange of a gift item from Boots (it arrived damaged), the item I wanted ...

I dont want one of those.....alternative

searching for a handy kitchen gadget i came across one of these........... how ever did i manage all these years..... okay own up what gadgets have you bought and resigned to the back of the cupboard Getting food stuck onto your knife blade can be an...

Cat Speying

My cat was speyed last Friday, and I think I got a good deal. Pre Op check at local vet clinicSpeying and id microchip, including collection and return by animal ambulancePost Op check at local clinic 3 days after Op Total cost £79.50 Anyone any idea...

WITH FRIENDS LIKE THOSE.........

Well my faith in Humanity has hit a new all time low.... Swishy Daughter and her boyfriend had a Halloween party at the weekend in their home...invitation only unless someone had a new 'plus one' but they expected those firends to vouch for them and ...

marriage vows.....

I've just been told by a contrary OH who has the hump because he's tired (he's like a 2yr old when he's tired, oh how I wish I could slap his leg and send him to bed!!) that I should have food in for his supper that he would like.....even though I ha...

Today's cute piccie.....

your cute piccie of the evening.....