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The weekly shop

Just back from doing the weekly shop. I made my list last night and did an approximate calculation on each item - and guess what - I was just 11p out on what I spent to what I calculated. I am very pleased with myself today.

Remember I was complaining about being tired, lethargic, unfit etc ...?

Since forever I have been tired. It's horrible. I have no energy and am on a go-slow in my head and body. I am so unfit. It's a vicious circle really, I want to exercise and feel fitter but I am so exhausted I just cant.It is so embarrassing I can on...

Feeling Really Annoyed !!!!

So have popped in to vent my frustration ..... Just called in at the local village shop close to work in my lunch hour for tea break essentials and was having a little chit chat to the woman behind the counter .......... like you do , when along came...

MISERABLE MONDAY'S tea time

It's not tea for two in this household today as teenager with his dad (it is half term here) so just tea for one Having home made oven chips with a mushroom omelette and a nice healthy side salad.

any bargains?

if you like maxwell house coffee tes*o has it on offer £2.34 for 200grams any other bargains around

Please can you vote for Charlie x

Please can I ask you to click the link below and vote to help a local boy walk. Charlie is going to America at the end of August, on his and his twin brother's birthday, to receive treatment that will give him a good chance of being able to walk.More...

I got released

just got out of hospital.... sorry for not being around but all i had was the childs phone and the signal was non existent. now off to see what you lot have been up to

OMG!

This is a picture I've just found on face book written by the friend that went with my son and two granddaughters this after noon. He said it's nil visibility and he's a little scared (or words to that effect!!)

..and your worst word.....

I absolutely hate the word moist.....

I know you......

1) You are reading this. 2) You are human. 3) You can't say the letter ''P'' without separating your lips. 4) You just attempted to do it. 6) You are laughing at yourself. 7) You have a smile on your face and you skipped No. 5. You just checked to se...

Spellings.

What sort of words would you think an eight year old would have to learn to spell for their homework. My son has just seen in his daughter's school book the words to learn today. There is Tamarisk, not difficult but not a common word, defeatist, not ...

thankyou mods

that moronic shed load of  threads have gone in ultra quick  time

Telling the kids there is no Santa Claus

Do you have any stories about telling the children there was no such thing as Father Christmas. I remember quite vividly when my son was told there was no such thing as Father Christmas....he stomped off upstairs in a huff (as he didn't want to belie...

12/13 year old grandson

i am at a loss as to what to buy him for christmas.he is not into sport or music. do any of you have children or grand children who could throw me some ideas.pleeeeaaaassseeee .

Plans for your Sunday....

When I got out of bed at 7.30 it was drizzling, then it cheered up for a couple of hours and actually got to see the sun, and now it has gone very overcast yet again. Have prepared all my veg in readiness for Sunday lunch down at my friends. Hopefull...

Do any of you know anything about conservatories ...?

I know this sounds complicated but any advice would be really welcome... When we moved here a couple of years ago we knew our large kitchen window didn't have much of a view - it's on the side of the house facing our neighbours fence and back. His ho...

Does anyone in here buy reasonably expensive wine ?

If so I have a voucher worth £60 off from I think a case costing £100 or more from Naked Wines who will deliver next day for an extra £4.99.If you message me I will then send the code and password to you. Sorry but obviously it will have to be first ...

The Night Nurse

The Night Nurse; A very tired nurse walks into a bank, totally exhausted afterA 16-hour shift. Preparing to write a cheque,she pulls a rectal thermometer out of her purseand tries to write with it. When she realises her mistake,she looks at the flabb...

Wisdom teeth

Had to make an appointment with my dentist for next week as i have had a bit of a crater coming in one of my wisdom teeth fillings. OOOhhhh i hate this when it happens as i really do not like the dentist and have had one wisdom tooth out at the to bu...

Emoticons

Ed very kindly sent me a message with a link to the emoticons you lot use on the threads..................stupid me has gone and deleted it DOH!!!! Would somebody be so kind as to put the link on here. I love the ones you lot use in the chat. Thankin...

beagle breeding - non scientific research

i adopted a beagle - Mollie, almost 2 years ago from a charity in wales - many tears. i had been looking for a companion for my japanese chin - Chiko and they love each other very much today on the Many Tears website is this plea, so i thought i'd cu...

hairbrush , how long have you had yours?

just cleaned mine today, while doinh so i noticed its still doing a good job , lol had it for over 12 yrs, every now and then i try a new onebut i havent found another to my liking

What is your DOWNTON name? Are you upstairs or downstairs

What is your Downton Name and would you be upstairs or downstairs. You take the first name of one of your grandparents and then the name of your primary school. Once you have ascertained that....would you be upstairs or downstairs. Mine is Jessica St...

"road accident" phone calls

I just got another phone call - the latest in the day so far and this time my daughter answered as I am in bed... The callers number came up "unavailable" but, as before, a person on the line told my daughter he wanted to discuss my recent car accide...

What are your views on Fireworks.

November the 5th and New Years Eve, - thats it. As a pet owner I find it a nightmare for the three months up to New years as fireworks are going off nearly every night I have been out at 6pm with the dogs and fireworks are going off and I have had to...

Is FHG going the same way as RT ......

I only ask as it's awfully quiet in the evenings now and so many posters either gone or less frequently posting.

Turkey, Goose or Duck

It will soon be time to put in my order for the Christmas bird and can't decide what to have this year, usually have a Turkey, We are having beef on Boxing day so that is sorted.

Emmerdale

Found the last episode of Emmerdale very tense, think I need a cuppa now!! I always think Emmerdale is way out in front of the other soaps when it comes to drama and special effects. Well done to everyone.

how cute is this little fella.....

Dog Walking & Pet Sitting

Hello,I am about to start dog walking and pet sitting in the Essex area. How many customers do you think I'll get?