I didn't realise she is still with us but she will be 100 on 5th October 2023. Her family are asking for her to be made a dame for her 10Glynis Johns' family call on government to give her... ...
I haven't seen you posting so much lately, Sqad. I hope you and your good lady are both well? Come on in and join us - the water is only slightly choppy ;) x
Have just returned from hospital appointments x 2 this morning and among the post today there is another appointment with yet another hospital for next week. This means that OH is now registered... ...
Yesterday was one of those days you would be happy to forget about and it was with relief taht I settled down for the night. Couldn't get to sleep so started watching tv. Found some things I... ...
Just watched this on BBC2 - Dwight D Eisenhower thought it the greatest movie of all time. Burl Ives' portrait of a man who had more moral fibre, sense of decency and sheer integrity over-shadow the...
Are you aware that a recent poster (currently on 3rd username) has evoked strong feelings of annoyance from many ABers has now elicited responses from (at least) 2 of your stalwarts to leave the site?...
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12478193/Neighbours-rebuild-familys-uninsured-home-scratch-50-000-reconstruction-project-destroyed-gas-blast-injured-mother-two-children.html Some good news,...
RIP Sgt Graham Saville.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-66619728
Condolences to his family and colleagues and thoughts for the poor train driver....
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/21/french-get-royal-nod-to-rename-touquet-airport-after-queen-elizabeth Her late Majesty may have had a fondness for France but I am trying to think of some...
Possible spoiler if anyone plans to watch the match later than broadcast.
Just hope it is a good game for both sides and may the better team win.
The very best of luck to England's Lionesses :)))...
I was chatting to my dear friend on Skype earlier this week. She is Irish and often says that English is not her first language, not that anyone would realise that fact. We were talking about a...