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Remembering Sqad On His Birthday

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... ...

devayaani

It's Writ On The Palace .... Quotation

Can anyone please tell me where the following lines come from and the meaning? It's writ on the palace where luxury dwells, That fortune on seeming to ive really sells. Thanks for the help.

JinnyJoan

Bits And Bobs

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... ...

Hopkirk

Pipe Smoking

Does anyone smoke pipes any more

Barmaid

How Did That Happen?

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... ...

Buenchico

Bbc Quiz : Week 18

Good evening, all! 'Middling' for me in the senior quiz this week, with FOUR out of seven:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-68944579 'Middling' again for me in junior quiz too, with THREE out of... ...

10ClarionSt

Your Vote Is Not Confidential.

When I went to exercise my franchise yesterday, there were 2 guys at the table. The guy on the left asked for my ID and address. He looked it up and said to the guy next to him, 215. The guy next... ...

dave50

They're At It Again.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13375511/Violent-clashes-break-police-swoop-arrest-masked-protesters-blocked-migrants-taken-Bibby-Stockholm-barge-Lime-bikes-let-tyres.html It will be the... ...

nailedit

I'm Done

6 months sober, fall of the wagon, havnt been sober since saturday! Been in hospital 3 timessince. Nuts to it all. .. Chance what your view/take on life is, theres just some people that just cant... ...

Buenchico

It's An Odd Tradition . . .

. . . but one that I really like! I'm referring to Aunty Beeb always filling a page of her website with pictures of dogs outside polling stations whenever there's an election taking place. Enjoy!...

sandyRoe

I Can Hardly Contain Myself.

When will the first of the local government election results start rolling in? Will there be a special programme on the wireless this evening?

ToraToraTora

The Enemy Within?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68934480 Civil servants serve the people by implementing the elected governments policies. The clue is in the name. Why do these enemies of the state think... ...

sandyRoe

Does Anyone Remember When The Nanny State Provided...

...cod liver oil, orange juice, and malt? They were for children. Did they help improve the health of the nation?

Patsy33

Husband's Heart Rate

My OH had to go to gp practice this morning, to get his B12 injection. While there he had his blood pressure taken and heart pulse which was 32! Nurse just wrote it down, but didn't express... ...

jourdain2

Spacebarwon'twork

Hi,OHknockedamugofcoffeeovermylaptopthismorning.Lidwasclosed,butnowspacebarwontworkandShiftkeyisiffyandneedsathump.Ideasplease? Ihitthespacebar,honestlywhentypingthis.

douglas9401

A Decent Man Dies

Very few left now it often seems. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68887629 ...

RRRaggatt

What Kind Of 'Cruel Rejection' Would You Subject Prince Harry To If The King Took You As An Advisor?

Secular news. Source: https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/king-charless-cruel-rejection-left-prince-harry-furious-and-in-tears-frogmore-cottage-author.html/ ...