well, my wife has just left...5.30am, for five days looking at tulips and gardens and other horticulture. That means I will be home alone for the duration. What to do? My disposition dictates... ...
Tesco car insurance gone up by £170 from last year. No claims, nothing changed, I’m wondering what the reason. Greed? Because they can? It’s as if all insurance companies have merged, and agreed... ...
About to renew my breakdown cover and I now see RAC and Blue Flag are charging £40 excess when called out before they assist me. The whole point of a breakdown cover was to help when needed. Not... ...
There is a massive increase in RNLI appeals for donations on television of late. Many subscriptions cancelled. Any connections to the many illegal floating boaters collected from the French naval... ...
Stephen Mulhern Hosts Deal or no Deal now. I do not watch this show after Noel Edmunds departure. I can't abide this Mulgern chap at all. To me he is the epitome of a greasy insincere quiz show... ...
Have you ever worn odd socks and couldn't be bothered to change them? Put a coat on backwards? Hurt your shoulder trying to adjust your collar neatly? Got you head stuck in a too small sweater?... ...
Back when I were a lad....we had Tyne Brand tinned mince beef and onion, mashed spuds, and baked beans cold, for our dinner. Twas a favourite for us young uns. Anyone tried it back in the day? ... ...
Average monthly cost of petrol now at £130 a month. As a retired couple this is now ridiculously excessive. Options? Stay in, walking not possible. Bus pass? Er no thanks.
Just to cheer you up. November By Thomas Hood. No sun - no moon! No morn - no noon - No dawn - no dusk - no proper time of day - No sky - no earthly view - No distance looking blue - No road - no... ...
Is it my imagination, or has answerbank been less than salubrious of late? Bickering, sniping, hostility. We could be, should be, excellent to each other.
Local man. ex lumberjack. Harbouring grudges for being kicked off his farm by Jesuit's. Locals suspect him. Said he did not do it. Knowledge, familiarity, motive. who knows?
Today is our Golden Wedding Anniversary. My wife is away on holiday for ten days. I am home alone except for a aging cockatiel who’s now depressed. I miss her, but I’m not sad as I know she will... ...
A woman I know will be sixty six next year. She has paid hardly any national insurance stamps. Worked abroad etc. Will she be entitled to pension credits, or any money whatsoever?
The Haunting of Chalet 49. It was a strange case indeed, mused private investigator Steve Glandular. Stroking his ample chins thoughtfully. Whatever was happening, smacked of the paranormal, either...