Adrian Chiles in the Guardian today has a problem with it - and so do I. Ihaven't bought any new furniture in several decades but the house is getting more and more cluttered. It seems mean to leave...
Much of our fruit and veg contains harmful chemicals. What to do ? https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/sep/29/cocktail-pesticides-almost-all-oranges-grapes-uk-study?...
Don't think I'm the first by a long way but I walked out of the door this beautiful morning to hear the cuckoo on song, so summer might be on it's way I have started shaking the vacuum cleaner content...
A lovely tribute in the Guardian crossword on Tuesday by the above mentioned, remembering what would have been Araucaria's 100th birthday.
Posting a bit late 'cos I've only just finished it...
I was reading the labelling on a pack of sausages, Tesco chipolatas , yes I get a bit bored sometimes It advised not pricking the skins - what is the reason? Since time immemorial, and my mother...
What property of the new variant makes it so much more transmittable ? Is it a smaller particle that can remain airborne for longer distances? Does it take fewer particles to cause an individual to...
The S.I.L. compiler has sent "something to keep me quiet over Christmas" The clue is: Garden folk and magical games lost to be mysterious (8) I have .N...... If you can solve/improve/criticise the...
Mr Prya owns a very good Indian takeaway and cafe in West London near my son's house and whenever I visit it's a bit of a ritual to buy some of his excellent samousas, potato cakes etc. My son is...
Compiler SIL has sent another puzzle to try me.
Apart from solving it he welcomes constructive criticism.
The clue is:
Opening thunder heard spooned knocking shop (8)
Any ideas welcome...
Yesterday I was asking for suggestion for answers to the clue FJORDS Unfortunately the Xword compiler SIL sent the wrong number of the clue. The answer he was looking for is WEDNESDAYS CHILD, the clue...
About 3 weeks ago dannyk13 and aelmpvw helped me out with one of my crossword compiler SIL's clues, thanks This time he has asked me to come up with a clue rather than an answer. The answer is FJORDS...
Making the first big pot of soup for the cold weather
It tastes fine with an added stock cube but still a bit dull
What would you add to enhance it or would you leave well alone ?...
My SIL compiles Xwords and sometimes sends me one to solve and comment on His clues often look initially incomprehensible but when the penny drops blindingly obvious Can you help? The clue is: Foil...
Happy 58th birthday Professor and thankyou for your excellent radio 4 programme A life Scientific and brilliant TV documentaries
Long may they continue !...
