Lots of small convenience stores run by the main chains have them. I think they are essential. These stores never seem to have enough staff and...
Gave our three quinces on the side fence a bit of a prune. I had to go next door to attack the bits growing over the fence. Easy to get to from...
That reminds me.Many years ago this was reported in the papers.A woman phoned the police to tell them she could see from her window two men...
I may have mentioned that phrase before. I first heard it as a comment by one of the women who worked in the general office of a store I'd just...
If it had been a man. It wouldn't have made the news.It's not the same, but here's an example of a bit of "instant justice." It's about ten...
When it comes to reporting in newspapers, whatever the subject, the first priority is "selling papers." When it comes to reporters presenting news...
I sorted the Mayleen. A bit of a battle as it wants to grow upwards, but I want it to be different.[ATTACH]
I only read the news headlines on the "red button."Very dificult for the BBC to in any bias in so few words.i'm very much "anti-celebrity...
Did the shopping this morning, had to go "everywhere" to get everything on "the list." First call Waitrose. I like going there, firstly as they do...
This technology (pulse senders) is used in vintage jukeboxes. Some incorporated the dial system. You could only select records with it, not call...
Although it rained overnight it stayed dry all day. So when I came home from golf I fed both lawns, I use a cheap soluble lawn feed from Wilkos,...
Same with remote controls. OK the numbers are usually in the same place, but other functions are not.Because in one room we have a Freeview TV...
Most of eye problems show symptoms that an experienced optician will pick up. At seventy-nine, I'm not really looking long term. Been down the...
Life is what you make it.If you're retired and have some money, spend it. "There are no pockets in shrouds." Take some out of the house if you...
Hi and welcome Mr Bump (regards to Mrs Bump and any Bumpettes)
I'm a self-taught woodworker.....and it shows!
Just get it.Never ask permission. It's your money.Just makes sure she has enough for what she wants, after all, she'll be making lots of cups...
I've always believed in retiring as early as you can afford to. Once retired, "you have time to spend money," which you didn't have when you were...
I "attacked" next door's overhanging trees, by taking a ladder to the rabbit shed, then standing on the roof and getting to work with my Barnel...
Lots of changes over the years. At one time it was all independents, then the big stores got into it and then places like Vision Express and...
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