Thought Id start this one going because its rather dead on this board at the moment and I suppose all my usual muckers are either at the Stella tennis event watching Dim Tim (lose again) or at Henly Regatta eating cucumber sandwiches (they wish,...NOT).

Anyway please feel free to just talk to yourself blast away and let it go on any company or subject you wish. Just wish Id thought of this one before.

cheers GF.

Okay, since it is so revealing which charities any poster donates to - my own personal choice is - macmillan nurses, RSPCA, MIND ( a mental health charity ) and the donkey sanctuary - each of which I give a small amount by direct debit each month.

I don't see why any tax payer's money should be dished out to other countries as and when the present Government decides it is suitable, it's like writing a blank cheque without being a signatory.

Is there any room in the sanctuary for Manuel and Hays?


8-)

Fred - it would be a waste of money.:-)

Talking of the Salvation Army, I'm concidering my position as they say regarding the balls up of the affairs of the Coop Bank and looking at these http://www.reliancebankltd.com/ as a possible alternative.

Anyone else use them here, if so are they as reliable and as secure as they look?

Survived over 120 years Stan.

Yes I saw that, Thats one good reason then DC -):

And covered by the financial compensation scheme with the FSA.

I would not put any more than a few million of your fortune in Stan, you never know.

:-))

Indeed DC, Thats what I was thinking -):

Remember the Titanic was unsinkable. I hope I have not put you off. :-))

Now if you that worried you can keep it safe in my bank account. :-))

Oh your so kind DC... pass -):

Cynic I made a substantial donation 2 days ago.

I think we should all in THIS CASE help those poor devils.

Normally I have a lot of queries re-charity.

1. How much from the £1 goes to those that need it.

2. Is it taking responsibility away from government of the day.

But in this paticular case I had no problems in coughing up.

Off Topic apologies but its doing my nut in.

Does anyone know where I can buy the box standard 3 piece suite with a 3 seater couch and just 2 single armchairs.

Nobody sems to sell them that way anymore,and Ive taken up 3 hours looking on the web.

Hays thankyou for clarifying my earlier post........dirty old man LOL. But I was right then in my summation re- to you having children later than the norm in life. Nothing wrong with that, good on you.

Do not Know how near you are to a co-op store goldfinger, but they are often over looked. Looks like you can pick the choice of seat plans of your suite. May help you. Have a look under Home Furnishing/ Upholstery



http://www.heartofengland.coop/home-living/upholstery

I know it's boring, but the kit is good quality at a sensible price, and you can mix and match it.

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/categories/departments/living_room/


edit: And you don't have to wait eight to ten weeks for delivery.

At and auction.

And then have it recovered.

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