I came across a book yesterday that had the word 'Englished' in its title. The word was used to indicate that it was a translation into English. The book was an 1899 reprint of a much older... ...
For a few weeks now I've noticed several anonymous posts on Facebook asking if anyone can help out as they are a bit short to buy food to feed the children... also help to feed the cats, help to... ...
I do it all the time. Watching 'Millionaire' - the contestant dithering over a wrong answer - me ... 'Noooo! Pick 'B', pick 'B'! Any quiz and I'm telling the television the answers. A drama... ...
. . . and then two come along together! They make quite a big fuss about it in this part of the world 😊 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-suffolk-68964860 ...
Sqad would have been 90 today. As it's a special birthday and in case he's looking down I thought I should post him a birthday thread :-) Not asking for others to join me really, just wanted to... ...
I just heard on the radio that a big brewery chain is going to spend millions refurbishing some of its pubs. If potential drinkers can't afford the prices what does it matter what the pub looks... ...
It is with profound sadness and grief I announce the death this week of my dearest friend ducksie (aka headwreck). We first met on AB many years ago and a wonderful, close friendship developed. I... ...
I had a near miss when driving home last night, a youth in a speeding car overtook a car on a corner right in front of me and i had to flash my lights at him. Anyone else had one recently?.
Two butterflies dancing prettily together around the garden - a queen bee caught in a spider's web, duly rescued and sent on her merry way - and warm sunshine. Hurrah! What's telling you that... ...
//A mysterious Roman artefact dug up in Lincolnshire has left experts baffled as to what it is. Found during an amateur archaeological dig in Norton Disney - where Walt Disney's ancestors hailed... ...
25 years ago, I'd just be getting ready to go out. Very high heels were always part of the attire. I had some wicked shoes. Now I am curled up on the sofa in a comfy cardy and jeans wanting to go... ...
My neighbour/friend's daughter is 21 years old today and from the granny died last year - there has been no parties. However for her - there is a big 21st one happening right now. My driveway... ...