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Groan of the night From prydwen in Grin and bear it (8 minutes old)

Tea is for mugs.… more

Children in need From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (12 minutes old)

I wasn't surprised to see that postmen have raised £300,000 for Children in Need. Well they have had a lot of free time lately haven't they. … more

Who Shopped Santa???? From la_spice in Captain's Blog (2 hours old)

Dear Sir, On behalf of United Kingdom Customs & Excise I wish to thank you for your letter with regard to the alleged failure of Mr. S. Claus to properly declare gifts imported from abroad and … more

Shopping Spree From PrincessFiona in The Green Ogress (2 hours old)

I went shopping today.. I got a skirt and a few tops and lingeries!! I spend a lot actually.. Well 4000 Indian Rupees to be exact and thats hardly 50 Pounds or 85$ but I got a skirt and 3 tops… more

Just one more... From Usksider ^Pro in Usksider's Photo Blog (6 hours old)

One more image of Lichfield Cathedral that is, before I ensconce myself in the viewing room with my bacon butty and my cold beer... well a boy has to have some entertainment on a Saturday afternoon … more

Motivation....... From la_spice in Ask or Answer. (8 hours old)

How does one motivate oneself to be motivated? … more

my Christmas cake From malakeas ^Pro in Hello! And welcome! Mostly... (8 hours old)

I added some champagne cognac to the fruit mixture. It tastes damn fine too. :D Wanna slice? … more

That ahhhhh moment From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (9 hours old)

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Where has it gone?? From MissyMouse in The Mouse House (9 hours old)

I know I've not been about here much lately but, where has that "top 18 blogs" feature on the home page disappeared to?? :-/:??::**: … more

Isn't it ironic From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (10 hours old)

This week working in Leicester I popped out at lunch time for a bite to eat. Walking back eating a delicious lamb samosa, I was aproached by a young asian lad eating a sausage roll.… more

Lichfield Cathedral From Usksider ^Pro in Usksider's Photo Blog (10 hours old)

Lichfield Cathedral from the Lake I was offered an odd sort of commission recently... to photograph Lichfield Cathedral and its environs with the view to providing material for an artist to paint f… more

Just a thought....... From la_spice in Captain's Blog (10 hours old)

Would a chore be less of a chore if it was called something different? :idea: Blame gardengirl for that thought!!! :)) :))… more

It's official From la_spice in Captain's Blog (10 hours old)

Yes - I hereby declare that I am a wuss! Here I am sat in my dressing gown blogging when I should be all dressed up nice and warm in some old jeans and jumper and out in the garden finishing off th… more

Where are we? From Usksider ^Pro in Usksider's Photo Blog (10 hours old)

I seem to have been preoccupied just recently with images taken at the market in Loule, Portugal... shame Kiki's not around, I'm sure she'd have joined in with some insightful comments about the locat… more

Something for the Weekend No 118 From Usksider ^Pro in A Little Something For The Weekend? (11 hours old)

Good morning teaser fans... here I am again with another Little Something for the Weekend for you to enjoy :yes: This week's is not such an easy teaser as my last... well I don't think so... so it'… more

Good morning all From Usksider ^Pro in Usksider's Photo Blog (11 hours old)

Hope this Saturday finds you fit and well... Perhaps you'd fancy a little something to kick-start your day? You know what they say about oysters don't you? Grab a handful of the clams too... the… more

Dear World.... From rithompson in Painting The World Pink (19 hours old)

A quick post because it's now stupid o'clock in the morning. A couple of points regarding female nudity, or not quite nudity. 1. If a man or a woman chooses to pose in their undies (thinking D… more

fresh flowers From malakeas ^Pro in Hello! And welcome! Mostly... (19 hours old)

There is something to be said for fresh flowers. Every second week, Mr and I pickup a bouquet of fresh flowers that are plonked into several vases around the house. I pass them a gazillion t… more

I dreamed a dream From la_spice in The Wide Awake Club (22 hours old)

I love this one Enjoy ....... night night everyone :yawn: … more

TON DID'NT GET THE JOB From spiritbird ^Pro in talking leaves (22 hours old)

So Tony Blurrrrrr didn't get the job of President of Europe, shame. Cherie is really p*^^$^ off. It's not that she is going to miss having her husband as a great statesman or that he won't be able to… more

Fishy Friday From Usksider ^Pro in Usksider's Photo Blog (1 day old)

There's definitely something very fishy going on today... Fresh Fish ...well it is Friday after all ;)… more

I'll stop being mean.... From mrs-h-the-3rd ^Pro in My Place (1 day old)

......we're expecting...................................................................................................................................................................................… more

How will you be remembered? From la_spice in Captain's Blog (1 day old)

I've recently starting meeting up for coffee on a Thursday morning with some people I met at French class. This gets me out of the house and helps me keep in touch with a very nice bunch of people. Ye… more

holy shit ...... From taylor8ash in Ash begins again.......... (1 day old)

....I Think im dying! i got up this morning with no energy and couldnt face breakfast... i just thought i was tired so i went to work, by the time i'd driven there i decided i should have stayed at… more

the sweary Mala From malakeas ^Pro in Hello! And welcome! Mostly... (1 day old)

I am trying verrrrrrrrrrrrry hard not to swear on my blog but in real life my mouth is a naughty one. Surely there are other words in the English language that would make my point and yet I default… more

Who wants to know? From mrs-h-the-3rd ^Pro in My Place (1 day old)

We found out yesterday what we're having!!!!… more

Crusty old Usky From Usksider ^Pro in Usksider's Photo Blog (1 day old)

I have often been accused of being a tad 'crusty' and have to admit it's a fair cop... I can be somewhat stiff around the edges |-| I'm not as thick skinned as a decapod crustacean though... :)) … more

Baby Clams Steamed in a Cataplana From Usksider ^Pro in Anti-Weight Watchers (1 day old)

Since I mentioned it here, I thought I'd share a recipe for Clams Cataplana :yes: Baby Clams Steamed in a Cataplana with White Wine and Tomato Sauce: Almeijoas Na Cataplana Ingredients * … more

........ and breakfast? From la_spice in The Wide Awake Club (1 day old)

Good morning - do help yourself Orange juice, cranberry juice or bucks fizz? Cereals, full English or continental? French toast, toast and preserves or fresh fruit? Tea, coffee… more

A timely release? From Usksider ^Pro in Usksider's Photo Blog (1 day old)

Don't clam up Little Clams Let yourself go and let it all out :)) Now I know shellfish aren't to everyone's taste, but I love fresh seafood and these little clams (similar to cockles) are reall… more