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I called in today and they had sea bass, bream, hake, cod, salmon, haddock, coley and a few others all just plain (not in a sauce/batter etc) and I am trying to eat more fish so I wondered if anyone...

Ooo-arrr, living in the country loike what oi do, oi suddenly have a surfeit of plums, apples and potentially blackberries once I go blackberrying. I have far too many to just make crumble or we'll be...

I think I may be addicted to another pointless game ?

Wondered if anyone can help? I am after some recommendations of self catering cottages in cornwall that are near the sea, plenty to do, fairly modern inside budget for a week next June about £700...

...obviously? Am usually on BT, but was up last night and responded to a pretty despondent post from him. Am a little concerned - has anyone heard from him?

I'm looking for one round cake storage tin, a square one and possibly a biscuit tin. I've seen the Emma Bridgewater polka dot ones but wonder if there's anything else out there that I may have missed...

I've realised I'm paying over the odds for BT and my broadband so was wondering if Virgin media could be the solution. A couple of questions that don't seem to be on their website: - Do you keep your...

Not sure if there's anyone else similar to me... This is really inspired by the 'Lovely Bones' thread - I read the book in a weekend & enjoyed it, but the only thing I could tell you about it is...

If your colleagues really need you back at work, do you still wait out the full 48hrs after the last D or V before returning to work?

I have taken a big chunk out of one of my back teeth. I don't know how though I suspect peanut brittle. I don't have a dentist, I haven't been in 5 years after a horrible experience with one who left...

Do I mean pot luck suppers? Occasions where everyone contributes food, anyway. I'm making the salads for a big picnic with friends tonight. I've just looked at what I've made and, seriously, even if...

Breaking news now on Sky Sports News. He has finally succumbed to the cancer. So very sad, one of the greatest men in football. RIP Sir Bobby ****, you will be missed.

R-A's earlier comment "I see the parks and my Lido and the fab diversity and sense of community where other people see the gun crime and used syringes" got me thinking about how certain areas develop...

My friend has been over in LA visiting her mum in preparation for her to have cancer surgery. She had cancer 5 1/2 years ago, had treatment and was in remission. 18 months ago it came back,...

I found out this evening that friend who I used to be very close to has died. I chose to reduce contact about 6 months ago because she was very demanding and would phone 6+ times a day to chat while...

? Hello - as per title! I am going on holiday to California in early September and, whilst there, will be visiting an old friend and her family. The friend and I share a deep love of books and reading...

Hi all, I'm really a lurker on OT but am trying to de-lurk a bit 👋 I've just bought this dress for my brother and SILs wedding in September and it's lovely on. I have just spotted some shoes on e*bay...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8168691.stm only just been posted on BBC news. Quite sad about that. RIP Harry.

I am just so disappointed and upset. It's my birthday tomorrow. I've been off for two days with a cold. Was feeling better and was going to go ahead with the plans for my birthday weekend - going to...

Reading the 'what's changed?' thread has made me remember some of the old 'Hitchedisms' that used to be regularly used on here. For example, at one stage, the answer to everything negative was 'a hot...

I didn't, not a chance. But my best friend did, the vicar sold it to her and then she tried to sell it to me?. Also who wrote a wedding report on WP? Own up, I think I was to drunk by the end of the...

Not sure how many of you are aware but Monkey Mavis is going into hospital today for some pretty major abdominal surgery. Can we please send her all the ++ vibes and good luck we can muster, for a...

...but I always find it interesting. First 10 songs on your iPod/iTunes shuffle? Mine are: I Got Love - The King Blues Sex On Fire - Kings of Leon Hold Up A Light - Take That Everytime - Britney...

'King quick is how it's going here. Bloke round to take photos 2.45pm... first viewing 3.10pm ? Another one tonight at 5.45 [gulp] Purleeeeease can I have someone offer the asking price... <crosses...

Someone posted a fairy cake recipe over here (I thought - could have been OT) a couple of days ago and I wanted it but can't now find it - can anyone help me please?

I thought I saw someone post this over the weekend but now can't find it - there were two different ones so if anyone can help me find them it would be appreciated! I'm not around much this morning...

Answer in the title really - bravissimo is no good for me as I'm a 44f - any other suggestions? My washing machine has chewed three bras this week despite being in a bag for delicates so need to get...

I am trying to put as many names on my back as possible to Race For Life for. If you would like someone's name on my back, just let me know and I will put them on and wear their name with pride....