Off-Topic Discussion

Ok well I phoned up NHS Direct and spoke to a very nice lady who took me through some yes/no questions about my symptoms and then went on to apologise that a nurse wouldn't be able to call me back for up-to 4hrs because half the population of the UK are phoning up to find out if there cough/cold...

lovely pics thanks for sharing, been on a cruise to amsterdam a few times had a great time the nightlife on the boat was great entertainment and a fab piano bar lovely food also in the restaurant on-board

thanks Aaron

And the 'expenses'!

The police have been knocking on doors for the last four days and last night they actually got to speak with the Mother of the lad.He's been staying with his Dad who lives elsewhere over the weekend and when he gets home I imagine all hell will break loose. It seems he's been shooting birds and...

A belated anniversary to you both. Hope you had a great day. I can recommend a cruise to celebrate the next one!

Borrowers..!!!! Here's

:dh:Oh Cap, what are you like:hehe: I think you've got a 'taste' for the dentist now and just want to keep going:wink: Thinking of you whilst I eat my lovely dinner! cheers

I've just finished reading ""The Suspicions of Mr Whicher" by Kate Summerscale.It's a fascinating research into a real murder that happened in 1860 but it contains many references to the early detective novels of the time and the social and political circumstances of the Victorian era. ...

Thanks for that, borrowers. At the moment he's visiting a mutual friend in the Lake District so I hope he still finds his gas connected when he gets back after his short break !Having just moved, with all the worry that it involves, the last thing you want is this sort of hassle when you...

Glad to see you back mate. I know only too well how it feels when something goes wrong (:hehe. Not funny at the time though, in any respect. Looking forward to seeing pics of your next open day. cheers

fascinating and great footage of the white frog i love frogs they are most welcome in the garden

whooo accepted lol

I also grew up on a council estate. In the early 1950s having a 'phone was considered something of a luxury and so on street corners there were alarm boxes in order to call the fire brigade if an emergency arose. Once in a blue moon the glass was smashed and the fire brigade called out...

I was self employed for a while and had no option to opt out. In fact I was employed by a company and self employed in my own venture at the same time, so had to pay NI twice (once through the company I worked for and again directly to HM Customs and Revenue for my self employment).As far as...

It's hard to advise. I am young and strong and extremely capable of dealing with people face to face-and have done on many occasions, but what would I do if I was older and weaker than I am now? I don't know. But this is trespass and criminal damage, and really, although you know in your...

I have to admit I dont know how long I was asleep in one of those chairs this afternoon.:snz::snz::snz::snz::snz::snz::snz::snz: I dont clock watch like I used to..:thmb: It was so easy and I was only awakened by a friend visiting.. robert

:luv:Thanks from both of us:gnthb:

Mrs C Is very astute and correct in her observations,I have also noticed that when out driving the Roads are getting narrower But when I try and cross the Road while out walking they have got even wider, I will try and email Mrs C,s observation to everyone I know but now the Goverment are...