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Christmas Day traditions
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 10/12/2023 |
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Last reply Mitchamitri
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 I just wondered whether anyone does anything unusual? I remember reading about a family who took and ate their Christmas Day dinner half way up the Wrekin (mountain in south Shropshire) Quite wonderfu....  ....more
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Your favourite author?
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 19/11/2023 |
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Last reply DeborahTurner
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Of fiction.
Mine are, in no particular order:
Wilbur Smith
Elizabeth Chadwick
Alexander Cordell
Anya Seton
D H. Lawrence
Edith Pargeter
Rosemary Sutcliff.... ....more
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What a year
Posted by jackie cassell on 08/12/2023 |
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Last reply 664DaveS
on 12/12/2023 |
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Haven't been on here for a while our year started with my youngest brother having a heart attack he's well again thank goodness my hubby spent six weeks in hospital with sepsis and three mon.... ....more
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Prayers and good vibes needed please
Posted by miss baritone on 15/08/2023 |
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Last reply Mick S.
on 12/12/2023 |
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My life has changed drastically in the last 3 days. For most of this year I’ve been waiting for a physio appointment for a sprained hip. I’ve managed several trips in the caravan with help of hubby, l.... ....more
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My old town on TV
Posted by Capt Lightning on 29/11/2023 |
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Last reply Mick S.
on 10/12/2023 |
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Watching 'Celebrity antiques road trip with Dick & Dom this evening, I was intrigued to see them visit the village where I lived for 30 years.
The village centre was instantly recogn.... ....more
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Childrens Favourites
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 25/11/2023 |
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Last reply jackie cassell
on 08/12/2023 |
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Who remembers this from the 50s? OH just mentioned something about a bulldog and for some reason The Big Rocks Candy Mountain popped into my head, complete with the tune. Did anyone else listen to i.... ....more
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An old timetable.
Posted by Capt Lightning on 12/11/2023 |
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Last reply SGThomas
on 05/12/2023 |
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While clearing out some old papers, I unearthed a 1937 LMS (London, Midland & Scottish) timetable. Not only did it have comprehensive timetables, but some interesting items.
One was for th.... ....more
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Shane MacGowan
Posted by Mrs E on 01/12/2023 |
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce
on 05/12/2023 |
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So sad that he's passed away but seeing recently posted pictures taken from his hospital bed, he looked so frail.
We're actually going to see Fairytale of New York at the theatre .... ....more
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FLINTAN Office chair, black
Posted by Trek 39 on 02/12/2023 |
8 Replies
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Last reply Fiona W
on 04/12/2023 |
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Hi Everyone,
What are your thoughts on this https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/flintan-office-chair-bla.... ....more
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It`s cold outside
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 29/11/2023 |
45 Replies
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Last reply Fiona W
on 03/12/2023 |
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After last winter where we had no frost. Don't know the temperature but it's cold! How about you? At least we get lovely mist along the river Lea..... ....more
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Caravan care
Posted by Newtoabbey on 02/12/2023 |
6 Replies
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Last reply Newtoabbey
on 02/12/2023 |
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Is it a good idea to put some heating on in the van occasionally just to keep it aired etc.... ....more
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Digital cameras
Posted by zodd on 27/11/2023 |
36 Replies
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Last reply Steve Batch
on 02/12/2023 |
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I've just realised it's 20 years since I bought my first digital camera,in the next 10 years I had 3 point and shoot and 2 bridge cameras all Fuji.In 2014 I was gifted a DSLR which was step.... ....more
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YOUNG DRIVER CAR INSURANCE
Posted by BRYANMITCH on 18/11/2023 |
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Last reply Trek 39
on 01/12/2023 |
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Hello everybody--any recommendations for a sensible car insurance quote for a young driver? A few details--its for my grandaughter ,aged 18 years and has been driving her own car for 10 months. The t.... ....more
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Private medical insurance
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 19/10/2023 |
36 Replies
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Last reply miss baritone
on 01/12/2023 |
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Any recommendations? Have looked at the comparison site, Usay Compare who seem to be able to find a good price. Do not want to be pushed into anything.Post last edited on 19/10/2023 08:18:2.... ....more
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Question about garden furniture
Posted by X4nder50 on 20/11/2023 |
22 Replies
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Last reply Devonatheart
on 30/11/2023 |
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Hi everyone!
I'm currently on the hunt for outdoor furniture, but I have a question regarding the the material from which this type of furniture is built.
While rattan seems to be.... ....more
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Terry Venables
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 26/11/2023 |
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce
on 26/11/2023 |
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Has died aged 80. Only 4 years older than me. After a long illness apparently. OH has gone to a meeting at the Legion Club. He will be heartbroken as a QPR fan. I remember him playing at QPR, someone .... ....more
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Bodies found in North Wales
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 21/11/2023 |
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Last reply Mick S.
on 24/11/2023 |
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Of those 4 17 year old boys from Shrewsbury. How tragic. It appears that they crashed their car. Whoever was driving I assume had only recently passed their test. Poor parents, school friends and all .... ....more
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RIP Sir Bobby Charlton
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 21/10/2023 |
7 Replies
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Last reply ZIZAG
on 13/11/2023 |
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Just seen on the news, aged 86. Apparently all 4 siblings had dementia. May a cure be found soon..... ....more
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BT TV in caravan
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 10/11/2023 |
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Last reply legenetay
on 11/11/2023 |
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Just installed the new BT TV box pro at home. Will we be able to watch BT sport in the caravan via Discovery+ on TV or only via phone or tablet?.... ....more
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The Beatles
Posted by ZIZAG on 04/11/2023 |
20 Replies
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Last reply ZIZAG
on 11/11/2023 |
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The Beatles
New song Now and Then
Reunite in the Video to there Song
Produced 53 Years after the Band split
The Song was written by John Lennon and Recorded as a demo in 19.... ....more
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