Family, Home and Garden

Bank holiday Monday tea thread

After having a lazy day at home in the garden tea was something simple. Stuffed portabello mushrooms with a huge amount of Jersey royals (and butter).

wee joke...

Wife texts husband on a cold winter's morning: "Windows frozen, won't open." Husband texts back: "Gently pour some lukewarm water over it."Wife texts back 5 minutes later: "Computer really screwed up now."

any embarrassing photos?

was just going through my external hard-drive......photoshopping some photos.... would you look at the pose of me........... home-made dress............ hold on last photo.........always known as a huffer.....

Whats you preference ........

Quite a few of you seem to have them so which do you recommend ........ Kindle or kobo ?& how good are they for reading in the sun I need to have one bought & loaded up by friday fank you muchly B-)

Cyclists In London

We are always hearing of campaigns to make cycling in London safer, and quite rightly so - make it as safe as possible. However, that requires some input from the cyclists themselves as well as they share the roads with other vehicles. More often tha...

Help Please! Recipe Wanted.

Does anyone happen to have the Sainsbury's magazine with the picture on the front of scrumptious looking brownie cheescake thingys with raspberries in/on please? The recipe is just inside the front cover. I bought the magazine and have lost it somewh...

Paul O'Grady - FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS

Just been looking through the TV listing magazine for the week ahead and notice that there is a new series of PAUL O'GRADY FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS back on TV this week at 8.30 on Thursday. Hallelujah....the first series was so inspirational....full of l...

Now I have 'Problems opening ZIP Files'--Aargh!

Hello all, No sooner have you all helped me with one problem, when another arises. This time I am having trouble opening a ZIP FILE. The file is SAFE, being an 'ETicket' from Red Funnel Ferries which I need to open to use to go to the Isle of wight!!...

Chickengrandma...................

Just wanted to wish you well with your op tomorrow and say I will be thinking about you :-x

Saturday's tea thread

We're having home-made pizza's which the littlies helped to make this afternoon,potato skins with salsa and salad. So what are you all having .....................

Today's ................

Ok not very original but still quite funny :^O

helloooooo

seems a bit quiet of an evening these days... is everyone on holiday? or watching TV? I think this thread is getting quieter don't you?

give us your proud moments

son conall......... just got his proper letter of acceptance into a pretentious grammar school... his choice. rogue gene somewhere........but he studied hard. me, my two brothers... my son michael........son david......all left after 'o'levels/gcses ...

seeking red heart shaped dinner plate

hello I have 4 red heart, think they are gisela graham dinner plates...ive smashed one and am desperate to replace it....does anyone have one for any for sale? thanks

Clothing Auctions

I have seen this on a few auctions The item is described in the title as BNWT (Brand New With Tags) Then at the bottom of the description, it is stated that all tags will be removed before posting. Technically, the item received is not as described i...

Tuesday's tea thread

Bit early I know but as I am in the middle of preparing tea thought I would start today's. Mine is veggie chilli with rice. Son's is spag bol. Still pondering on using the celeriac tomorrow

Funny DIY power saw description

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230972689800?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Help a Charity for free with Animal Friends Insurance on Facebook

Every month Animal Friends Insurance gives away £10,000 to one of 4 selected charities based on the votes they get on facebook (£5000 for 1st, £2000 for 2nd and £1500 each for the other two) https://www.facebook.com/FeelGoodPark/app_440439032678865 c...

DIY numpty drill query - help please?

While something of a DIY novice I have used a standard drill on inside walls and for the most part the drill does the job. That is until I come to solid brick and I barely make any progress whatsoever (not even a 1/4 inch)? I am using the correct mas...

calling pat...

Pat...could you give me the address for the nests please...I've gone & mislaid it. I fank yoo xxx

had this tune in my head all day

so i thought i'd pass it on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-JIzWFfsPk

Wedding songs

My son is getting married on 1st June & they've just got round to deciding on a song for their first dance. They are totally stumped ... the best they can come up with is 'When I'm 64' so it's a case of Mum - any suggestions! I've got a few suggestio...

I felt really daft..........

Wandering around A**i with O/H and on the opposite side of the aisle saw something labelled Cat Bran. ."Cat Bran"? says I, "Whatever is that for?" Went over only to find that the light had been reflecting off the label and what it said was actually.....

Thursday's tea thread

Very healthy tonight.....jacket potato with coleslaw and salad. My salad is lettuce, tomato, cucumber, radish, onions, raw mushrooms, pepper and sautéed asparagus. Love the warmer days as prefer to eat cold salads Off to put the potatoes in the oven ...

Costco

We have one opening locally to us. Is it worth the joining fee? Have had the flyer and a lot of stuff on offer seems to be dearer than the supermarket and other stuff designer or good quality but again cheaper than the retailers own brands would be. ...

How long does it take...........

for the authorities to let you know whether or not an appeal against a parking fine is successful? Their site gives info on just about everything but that and the waiting is getting on me nerves. On the road for 57 years without a ticket then get one...

Feeding dog bones?????

Puplet has just turned one and has spent all day eating, burying, digging up, chewing and reburying a lamb bone. He has enjoyed it immensely, but having trawled some websites, I'm not sure whether I should,have given it to him.. It is currently resid...

Tax credits.

Daughter had too much money paid in yesterday. Today the letter arrived confirming this years amount, how much in total for the year and the date of first payment(yesterday). What the letter doesn't say is whether the payment day has now been permane...

I have just tried something new!

and really enjoyed it, much to my surprise! What am I talking about? Quorn, that's what. Have never really fancied it, judged only by looks, but it was so tasty, and I really couldn't taste any difference to the real deal. This was the Quorn chicken ...

Water supply.

If only they had competition!!!!! OH got in yesterday, hot and sweaty and tired and wanting a bath. It was dark brown. So he phoned Southern Water to ask what was happening to the supply. Apparently water turns brown without them being aware of it an...

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