I recently did a short distance mini-cab journey with a local firm I use a lot (minimum fare of £2.50) From the outset the taxi-driver was having an animated conversation on a hands- free phone by...
I have recently noticed what appears to be condensation (like a mist) in between a double glazing panel (A sealed panel) How can this be so ? and more to the point what can be done about it ?...
Can anyone referee the debate between my Mum and I, re;Taxi fares manipulated by taxi-drivers ? My Mum is convinced that some drivers will choose to follow a route(unless you tell them otherwise) with...
After a knee-op is completed is it possible the patient could have one leg slightly shorter than the other or does precise measurement eliminate that possibility? also do the remaining thigh and knee...
I am due for a knee-joint replacement op soon,I know the medics are good and I'll be grateful to have it done but I'm worried the skin on my shin area seems very tight against the bone and I'm worried...
I have recently got another set of expensive American (valplast)dentures and having soaked them (with the others) overnight in water with a steradent tablet only to discover that (not every time) the...
A few days back I bought my annual poppy which of course I will wear with pride,anyway, I pinned it on my coat on the right-hand side. Since yesterday, on TV I have noticed all the presenters and...
I am 63 and retired on a company pension.I am on no benefits of any kind.Until fairly recently I have been in averagely good health.Five weeks ago I was diagnosed with Parkinsons disease. I have...
In this neck of the woods it is commonplace to overhear people refer to the corner shop (if indeed it is) as the" ***-shop", Is this term in any way derogatory or is it simply an accurate term of...
In view of the recent terrible case of the murder of six children in a house fire in Derby by their own father &mother, I can well imagine they will receive a lot of "Hate-Mail", which may well add to...
Am I entitled to free dentistry? Iam 62,a retired postman on a company pension (I do NOT receive my State pension until 65) I DO receive free prescriptions as I'm diagnosed with Asthma so I'm...
Going to Spain forXmas my Mum is worried about sub-zero temps and burst pipes so wants to leave an oil-filled portable radiator plugged in 24/7 for 7 days. I think it could be dodgy and prepared to...
I'm the kind of cautious person who afetr paying a gas,electric or phone-bill,then files it away in order for years and years (average 3-5yrs) just in case one day a utility company may contact me and...
I've not seen every episode but it's quite entertaining (jungle/get me out) Helen Flannagan squirming and continuing to be public voted to do more bush-tucker (none completed)trials and the antics of...
My 89 year old mam and myself are going to Spain for the Christmas week, we are having difficulty finding an insurance company to take her on. Any AB'er got any clues please?
I have diagnosed arthritis in the left knee. I have had about five+ cortisone steroid injections over the last three years.I have heard gossip that too many (how ever many that is ?) can lead to the...
Just in the last few days I've noticed on the television news sports coverage of the Paralympics there has been a marked absence of the U.S.A in the Medal tables. Do the U.S.A not send any disabled...
Last week checking in to a downmarket guesthouse I asked the reluctant manager if he could furnish me with the details of local Mass times from his computer, he reluctantly said ,yes, I presumed he...
