welshlibranr Member Profile in The AnswerBank

Arti

Butter Suggestions

When I was growing up, Anchor was the butter of choice in our house. There was nothing like it for scrumptious toast or buttered bread dipped in deep orange egg yolks. I've been using spreadables for...

bond

Yucca Plant Indoor Died - But New Growth

Ok, so I had a nice tall leafy Yucca which died on me (probably my fault), but just as I am about to throw it out (no leaves left), there is a new growth coming up through the soil, ie new green...

AlwaysConfused

Pocket Full Of Poop Bags

I do have a history of being a bit scatty at times, but who else gets to work/the shop/pub etc and finds poop bags in their pockets whilst routing for other things? (wallet, etc) I arrived at work a...

Ann

Remember When .....

these pop hits were in the "Hit Parade" when you entered your teenage years? Only 16 James, James hold the ladder steady I'm just a lonely boy Little White Bull Running Bear If you can, you must be...

yinyang

Can I Freeze A Decorated Sponge Cake?

Hello all, My daughter has made a cake for Father's day which we were supposed to have after the special BBQ tonight. Unfortunately my husband has been struck down with one his epic migraines and will...

carpetowl

Colchicine Gout Medication

I've suffered from gout for a few years; usually I take Naproxen which clears it up very quickly. Right now, however, I'm experiencing a very painful gouty 'flare' in my knee. Since I had a bout of...

maggiebee

Fright

Just opened the lean-to shed to get my hoe out. Mouse ran over my foot, don't know who got the biggest fright! He's welcome to stay in the shed just so long as he stays out of the house!

Ann

Prince Philip Poorly Again

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2335338/Duke-Edinburgh-withdraws-event-St-Jamess-Palace-falling-ill.html Shame it's on the eve of the Coronation service tomorrow, it is sad to see the Queen...

jasperlad

Best Dog For Special Needs

Hi, We are looking for a new dog to replace a Labrador who sadly passed away. We have particular needs that in that first and foremost it must have a great temperament as it will be a home with an...

Caran

B**tards At It Again

We have a patio on the front garden, there was a table and two chairs. The table has been stolen. They had to come down the drive, down a set of steps and take it. They very kindly left the two...

clematis

clematis bug??

Something is boring holes into the buds of my early clematis(not a Montana) and eating them.Does anyone know what this can be?? Thankyou, C

kendra20

Clematis

10 yrs ago i planted a stick with a label on it saying montana clematis without much hope, it was reduced to 59p in garden centre. and waited. oh me of little faith, it now grows 30ft along the back...

Smowball

Favourite Cold Meal?

Imagine you have no cooking facilities, and so you have to have a cold meal, what would you have? For me, it would be very hard to beat fresh crusty French bread, butter, a selection of cheeses and...

Halifaxmum

Dog Been Attacked

My 4 yr old Yorkie, Peanut (never let off the lead, and just lays on his back when approached by another dog) was set upon by a Rottweiler (off the lead in a local park) today and bitten in 3 places....

Bluestone

What Is Council Tax For?

Genuine question, I have no idea. I always thought it was for the upkeep of the roads, taking away our rubbish, the police, etc? I have just had a conversation with a lad on the bins. I left some...

Jeza

When I Was A Kid......

There was no such thing as credit cards. Most people didn't even have a bank account. They were paid on Friday's in cash. My Mum put money aside every week in an old tea caddy. This paid for...

sherrardk

Flipping 'eck

Last day of term tomorrow and I have got to carry 3 backpacks, 2 lunch boxes, 4 tins of quality streets, a bonsai tree, a board game and a mini pool table up to the school - I shall need the two weeks...

Georgiesmum

Christmas Stockings.

At what age do you stop filling christmas stockings for your family? do you know anyone who still gives a stocking to their grown up children?

rockyracoon

Blackberry Vodka

Late summer I put sugar and a load of blackberries in a couple of bottles of vodka, shook it about from time to time but largely forgot about it, well, I strained it all today and bottled it properly...