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I'm tempted to raid Mrs JWK's shoe collection (puts Imelda Marcos' to shame), I'm sure she wouldn't notice a few dozen missing, @ 50p/Kg I could do well. If I never post on here again you'll know she did notice

At least some common sense prevailed at Aston Martin and they went to Mercedes and not to GWM, Geely (or similar) as a "cost cutting" exercise. I have also just learnt that Volvo is now owned by the Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd (Geely).Good grief where will it end?

Happy Birthday

We're lucky to find a parking spot at Tesco to shop, all the office workers park there free!

SWMBO :-(There was absolutely nothing wrong with the two foot of knicker elastic stretched tween handle and top of door, Hyacinth Bucket next door could not see it as it was inside, at least I have some decorum, besides the weather would have rotted the elastic outsideUnsure of the make of...

Corse not Zigs, they not even have to go for an MOT They get the spaners to the fuel pumps to get as much power as they can, that's why there's a lot of black smoke

Gives a new meaning to the phrase "Rock Garden."

Security at that gateway has now been increased, probably due to rumours of an impending Marmite protest group encampment. Locking bollards have now been placed across the entrance.

They also have to pay out for studded winter tyres that have to be fitted compulsorily from October to April. It's not cheap to live there by any means.We're better off here than we think!

I turned a galvanised bin into an incinerator after my husband died he kept everything, and roasted my apples.

GORDON BENNETT THEY WERE LUCKY Looks like Dolomitic Limestone. At least they can break it up, kiln it and sell it for making mortar

So annoying I think once in a while something like this happens to everyone a seemingly easy purchase goes bluetits up. Currys not doing themselves any favours.

Blackbirds are so funny great to watch over a mug of tea. Another thing I found out today is long tailed tits love Egg Custards Tarts from Morrisons, 6 of them and prob one on lookout

Although the word is of European origin it was, during the last century and until recent years, used mainly in America in connection to cooking - and mainly for grilling. It was also a term used in this country for overdoing the sunbathing.Our nearest term for it used to be char-grill.It's...

Well over a month since the winter solstice , and we have around 1 hour 20 minutes extra light Now I can notice the extra light in the evenings as I get home ,its light to about 5pm , but it really does not seem to be getting much lighter in the mornings. The sun max elevation is has now risen...

I'll sort my paperwork out tomorrow and make a comparison, if possible.

Great Shiney!

The engine on modern cars (ie post about 1990) switches off automatically when you take your foot off the throttle. Its an automatic fuel saving measure. The momentum of the car keeps the engine turning. Now as soon as you touch any of the three pedals (or 2 pedals on an automatic) OR the RPM...

Check out the following website: hotukdeals.I got 2 tickets free worth £28 !

Make him an Aloe Vera based poultice it is really very good & my friend swears by them..The one she recommended for pain & swelling on my twisted knee worked wonderfully.. I was very sceptical but it worked for me.. It was about 4yrs ago now but this was what we used... Combine 2 parts of...