Family, Home and Garden

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...

Got a celeriac - HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Whilst I was out shopping the other day I decided to purchase myself a celeriac. Now I am not quite sure what I should be doing with it. I also have turnips swedes and parsnips and a plethora of other veg. Any help and assistance with celeriac would ...

Any experienced gardeners out there???

Hello, We have an area in the garden that whenever we plant a plant, it never flourishes. The main problem seems to be a huge ant problem that we have tried to deal with, plus the soil is predominantly clay. We have managed to grow many plants in oth...

What makes you......

....click on a thread? I ask this as I noticed a large difference in number of views of two threads that I posted within a few minutes of each other ... One title Sleeping like a lady had 137 views... the other Just resting me chin 97 views... That m...

Pet-friendly weed killer and patio cleaner

Hope I can call on you friendly people for abit more advice please? You told me what was best to cover my fence. Got that sorted now, the Clematis and Forsythia are coming on a treat. Now need to know what is the safest weed killer to use for the gra...

Sleeping........Like a Lady...

Q.I.

just watching stephen fry...........that man is hilarious with genius........:-x i have a man that is hilarious but thick........ ireland the land of saints and scholars?... they forgot my hubby..........well there is always an exception to the rule ...

Nite nite everyone...

I'm off, time for beddy byes, as I'm up at 4.45am tomorrow.....bleurgh!!!! still it's a lot easier with the lighter mornings. someone tell me a story........ nite nite. xx

can anyone recommend a strong deodorant or antiperspirant please

morning, my DD has only just told me she has this problem.Shes having to wash and change her top 3 or 4 times a day due to smelling sweaty ( just underarms ). I thought it was probably her imagination but I had a sniff yesterday and I could smell it....

Today is the day.

After 11 memorable years, it is time to say goodbye to my home. I'm so scared and worried.. I'm losing my safety net.I know it's the right thing to do right now and i thank you all for all the brilliant advice and encouragement you gave me when I nee...

Just Resting me Chin....

oi rainy

tidy up that inbox............its full:-x mutters off with my ocd

this spam one has me going nuts

Stay Hard im on gmail which is brilliant for filtering the carp but every day i keep getting this......and ive it set to filter/delete ps. i'm well hard:^O

decent film

The Call......... with halle berry halle is an 911 emergency operator............. no usual sexy carp......... just a really good film.;-)

For Merc & Stan ...

:-x

Help re preventing insect bites in the UK

Hiya, I'm looking for some help in preventing getting bitten to death this summer, after already suffering 10 bites last Thurs that required 4 days of anti-histamines to reduce both swelling and pain. Most of the plug-in varieties I've come across se...

EBAY AD.... Little more than a scam...?

When I signed out ...the 'Sign Back In ' page showed an ad for FREE Beauty Testers ....I clicked on it out of curiosity and eventually was directed to a list of products...free...just pay P/P. Checked out each one offered and they were all linked to ...

funnies on saturday

just read this and it made me laugh.:^O

For Stan, larry the lamb......

here ya go Stan, he's here! what do you think?

A day with Poppy the chocolate lab

Following on from losing Molly the black lab this week.....I am "dog sitting" Poppy today whilst her dad is out all day....Poppy is still a little confused about where Molly is so I suggested that whilst he is out today he brings her round to my hous...

Peanut Butter Cookies

Hi - just wondered if anyone has a simple recipe for Peanut Butter Cookies? Had my first one today and I'm hooked!

HAILSTORMS HERE

HI ALL,it was hailstorms this morning,and hailstorms now,and it has gone so cold. the gardeners are being warned of ground frost to-night. and to think it is may next week.

Royal Velvet !

Just wanted to say I miss seeing you in here and hope you are well.

Hi .... I have a small favour to ask :)

I know I shouldn't ask, but it is a favour for a friend who is an absolute Disney freak! She took her daughter and two older boys on a Sun day trip to Disneyland Paris, driving all the way to France herself, because she is a dedicated mum and loves t...

were the boards down long?

after lunch kept getting 500 errors on the boards ebay was ok though

Problem with Facebook on mobile

When I log onto Facebook using a mobile, I keep getting a message 'Subject CN does not match domain name'. Does anyone know what this means? and how it can be solved? Thankyou.

Combination Microwave Ovens

I have just had to replace my microwave, so decided to go for a Panasonic combination with microwave, convection and grill. There are a few recipes in the booklet that came with it, but I'm wondering if anyone else has a combo and can point me in the...

Been to Hull

Had a day out in Hull today; never been before and was pleasantly surprised. Was great to look round the huge variety of stores and visit Prince's Quay and the Marina. Made me realise how much I miss living near a city. Will defo go there again. Only...