Family, Home and Garden

Clowns - sinister or funny

Personally I can take them or leave them, but my hubby hates them, can't watch them at all.

Just wondered if any of you have read any books by Tania Carver? And what you thought to them? Seen one of her books, "The Doll's House" advertised, so might give it a go; not sure what else she writes.

Looking for a new author - recommendation

Good morning one and all. By sheer fluke I picked up a book at the library by an author I had never read before - WENDY HOLDEN - love her books - can anybody out there recommend another author who is similar in their style of writing to Wendy Holden?...

Friday tea time

Homemade quorn curry for me and a Fray Bentos minced beef and onion pie for son.

If you were a film star who would you be?

Living or dead and your reasons why, Me, Grace Kelly, graceful, beautiful and stylish. Completely opposite to me. ha ha

talking of quiet on here....

it puzzles me why so many people read the posts but don't contribute..... come on!!! join in you guys......

Right thats me I'm off to work.

No No it's ok don't get up I will see myself out, you just sit there and enjoy yourselves. Night Night Ladies see you tomorrow.

what are we going to talk about today any ideas

HELP!!!!

OK, I need someone who knows a lot about computers. OH has tried to log into his computer and this message keeps coming up....when he puts in his password this comes up..."the user profile service failed the log on. User profile cannot be loaded."wha...

Tea timeThursday

Lovely warming jacket potatoes - mine with cheese beans and mushrooms. Teenager has jacket potatoes with beans and sausages. Stick to the ribs warm you up from the inside kind of food.

holidays....

well I'm on mine, and I haven't budged from my chair today .... well hardly!! I'm sewing the Christmas stuff, I've done 17 Christmas puddings and ironed me fronts on my Christmas hearts. I don't feel guilty....me bum's numb and I can't find the camer...

Waht's the weather like where you are?

At the moment, it's blowing a gale here and it's cold. We've had a few downpours today as well.

What is the slowest or most annoying web-site that you have encountered recently?

Have just been trying to order some books for the grand children and have found The Works the slowest, most annoying web-site that I have encountered for a long time.

WEDNESDAY'S wet weather foodie thread

For me it is an Indian Paneer curry with rice and for teenager it is lamb hotpot (already in the slow cooker). Nice stick to the ribs food for such a miserable day. It is absolutely chucking it down here....rivers of water rushing down the street.......

advice from all you knitters.

please can anyone help my grandaughter has been knitting about six months now she has mostly conquered the holes extra stitches and tension and i want to buy her a nice knitting pattern book with easy things for her to knit does anyone have any sugge...

HALLOWEEN

Halloween will be coming up and the shops seem to get more themed things in every year. I see the dummies wearing their gruesome outfits that people can hire. I went to a Halloween party once and dressed up in a Black floaty dress and had my face pai...

Ta Dah, this is what I have done, - be gentle with me ladies

These are the cards I have made this afternoon, each one gets better, havent finished them off totally as I have some glitter to put on some and some silver or gold pen, but I was waiting for the glue to dry. Its not that easy to see but most of them...

Ohh Bad night.

I had a terrible night. I tried to sleep and had this really griping pain suddenly in my stomach. I had to get up and walk about it was getting so bad i felt sick. I thought it was indigestion so had a mint. after that it went away. Ohhh has anyone e...

Onesie's

Thinking of treating myself to a Onesie ready for the cold winter evenings; hope they are as cosy as they look. Anyone tried one?

Tuesday Dinner?

My friend comes round on Tuesdays for a little light refreshment. We started this years ago based on the fact that Tuesday is the worst day of the week as work's not even half way through.So, joint of gammon, roast pots, peas & sweetcorn so I'm capab...

I've got a serial bid retractor -

I have got a bidder on one of my items who has 62 feedback (as she is a buyer it is 100%) however she has made 16 retractions within the last year. My quandary is....do I let the auction run or cancel her bid? I know if she doesnt pay I will get a st...

I have written a letter of complaint - little help needed

I have had to write a letter of complaint to the HMRC (wont go into details). This letter was sent some two weeks ago now. It is my understanding that for any letter of complaint an acknowledgement should be made within 7 days with a date given as to...

Lovely day ahead!

Woke up at 8am,(that's a 6 hour lie in for me) everyone had already gone to work had the place to myself. Had a leisurely shower a light breakfast, have just decided for the 5th time what to wear. Going out at lunchtime for lunch with friends at a lo...

Aliens in the garden!

Never mind the length of the grass, but look what's lurking in there!

Overloaded A & E Departments

Overloaded A&E departments!!! I am putting a huge blame for this on the GP's. Why? Well today I tried to get a bookable appointment for my son outside of school hours. The first appointment was for THREE weeks on Friday!!! He does not need to see the...

Foody thread for Monday

I am having mushroom stroganoff and rice for my tea. Teenager is having bacon and sausage cobs, When I went shopping earlier I managed to get braising beef, minced beef, pork shops and diced lamb in the reduced section (all half price) so they are al...

Anyone knitting hats for smoothies?

The Big Knit is a joint campaign between Age UK and innocent drinks to help vulnerable older people. You knit the hats, innocent drinks wear them and 25p of every drink sold will go to Age UK. I thought I might have a go. Info and patterns herehttp:/...

What is everyone up to this weekend then?

Just me and one dog this weekend, Hubby and other dog away for few days helping BIL move again, son might put in an appearance at some point, when not working or in bed. Will be starting my card making in earnest, If they are not a complete disaster ...

Report an item

I tried to report an item to Ebay, but unfortunately the report system isn't working for me. Can anyone else report an item??? This person is selling African Pygmy Hedgehogs and animals are banned from being sold.