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by Gloria
18 Jul 2012, 14:50
Forum: Animals and Pets
Topic: SO, WHAT IS A CAT?
Replies: 233
Views: 87879

Re: SO, WHAT IS A CAT?

From what can be seen on the photo the cat looks very well, maybe just fancies what you feed to what it gets fed at home----cats are very clever that way. Putting the paper collar and a note is a brilliant idea well worth a try.
by Gloria
18 Jul 2012, 12:03
Forum: Ongoing Family Research
Topic: Maylard
Replies: 5
Views: 3910

Re: Maylard

Crikey, health and safety would have a field day with that nowadays.
by Gloria
18 Jul 2012, 10:24
Forum: Nostalgia
Topic: HOUSEHOLD TIPS NOT FOUND IN WOMAN'S WEEKLY
Replies: 5240
Views: 617899

Re: HOUSEHOLD TIPS NOT FOUND IN WOMAN'S WEEKLY

Googled it and it says--It is advisable to arrange for the chimney to be swept prior to commencing Flue Free treatment- so I am going to have to have it done.
by Gloria
18 Jul 2012, 10:20
Forum: Nostalgia
Topic: HOUSEHOLD TIPS NOT FOUND IN WOMAN'S WEEKLY
Replies: 5240
Views: 617899

Re: HOUSEHOLD TIPS NOT FOUND IN WOMAN'S WEEKLY

I'll look into that Moh thanks, we were only talking about it again yesterday.
by Gloria
18 Jul 2012, 10:16
Forum: Animals and Pets
Topic: SO, WHAT IS A CAT?
Replies: 233
Views: 87879

Re: SO, WHAT IS A CAT?

I don't think you have a choice in the matter Thomo, the cat has adopted you.
by Gloria
18 Jul 2012, 08:36
Forum: What, Where, When, We, Who, Look & How
Topic: Where have you all gone to?
Replies: 97
Views: 45972

Re: Where have you all gone to?

Singing along, Oh Lord please don't let me be misunderstood----
I loved The Animals version of that, oh and their House of the Rising Sun.
by Gloria
17 Jul 2012, 08:09
Forum: Census and Resource Discussion
Topic: Lancashire Records Launch On-line
Replies: 9
Views: 7591

Re: Lancashire Records Launch On-line

I think the records they are putting on ancestry are the ones which can be searched for free if you go to Preston.
by Gloria
16 Jul 2012, 15:01
Forum: Census and Resource Discussion
Topic: Lancashire Records Launch On-line
Replies: 9
Views: 7591

Re: Lancashire Records Launch On-line

Do it Tripps, do it. I think I remember struggling at the beginning to register, but managed it and do use it. It seems to have got more popular in the last 6/12 months. Lots of helpful people.
by Gloria
16 Jul 2012, 13:03
Forum: Census and Resource Discussion
Topic: Lancashire Records Launch On-line
Replies: 9
Views: 7591

Lancashire Records Launch On-line

Taken from LFHHS yahoo forum Just note to give a 'heads up' on Lancashire records about to be launched online. 26th July - over 2 million baptism, marriage & burial records 1538-1986 on Ancestry from the Lancashire Archive collection. I believe it will include digitised images of the parish reco...
by Gloria
16 Jul 2012, 12:57
Forum: Animals and Pets
Topic: SO, WHAT IS A CAT?
Replies: 233
Views: 87879

Re: SO, WHAT IS A CAT?

Our cat Fred is a killing machine, he even catches squirrels and pheasants. The dogs, two GSDs are controlled by Fred, he lies outside of the stable yard gate just beyond their reach and flicks his tail in their direction. He knows when both gates are closed and they are unable to get out, so he par...
by Gloria
15 Jul 2012, 17:52
Forum: Census and Resource Discussion
Topic: Astley Hall Celebration of Family History
Replies: 4
Views: 5249

Re: Astley Hall Celebration of Family History

Pity, it would have been nice to put a face to a name. They hold them every year so perhaps -- next year.
by Gloria
15 Jul 2012, 12:44
Forum: Census and Resource Discussion
Topic: Astley Hall Celebration of Family History
Replies: 4
Views: 5249

Re: Astley Hall Celebration of Family History

Is there anyone out there who is thinking of going to this, I hope to be there along with another "oneguy" member if she manages to make it.
by Gloria
14 Jul 2012, 13:05
Forum: Census and Resource Discussion
Topic: Astley Hall Celebration of Family History
Replies: 4
Views: 5249

Astley Hall Celebration of Family History

Taken from LFHHS yahoo forum The 8th Annual Celebration of Family History will be held on August 4th 2012 at Astley Hall, Chorley from 11am to 4.30pm Admission is free! Have a look at our website for more details - www.lfhhschorleybranch.com or ring 07 730 793 990 People with a wide range of experie...
by Gloria
14 Jul 2012, 12:42
Forum: Animals and Pets
Topic: PET'S CORNER
Replies: 1391
Views: 308513

Re: PET'S CORNER

Metacam is brilliant for dogs with a degree of stiffness, it was like a mircle cure with one of ours.
by Gloria
14 Jul 2012, 12:37
Forum: General Miscellaneous Chat & Gossip
Topic: Men v women. Women v men
Replies: 22
Views: 7384

Re: Men v women. Women v men

I came along to oneguy from sideways really, I googled for info on Alice Nutter (witch--supposedly) and up it came. I found a smattering of people discussing genealogy and I have been here on and off ever since.
As for womans hour---I agree with Marilyn completely.
by Gloria
08 Jul 2012, 12:07
Forum: General Discussions About The Site
Topic: Site Tweaks, Bug Fixes and other Stuff
Replies: 56
Views: 33784

Re: Site Tweaks, Bug Fixes and other Stuff

I've still got it every time I change pages :sad:
by Gloria
07 Jul 2012, 11:33
Forum: What, Where, When, We, Who, Look & How
Topic: Where have you all gone to?
Replies: 97
Views: 45972

Re: Where have you all gone to?

Thankyou both. When I logged on this time I didn't get it until I clicked the reply button---perhaps Doc is stamping on it as we speak.
by Gloria
07 Jul 2012, 10:50
Forum: What, Where, When, We, Who, Look & How
Topic: Where have you all gone to?
Replies: 97
Views: 45972

Re: Where have you all gone to?

Right, Stanley and Tizer, you are talking to the computer illerate here----- what is the difference between Internet Explorer and Firefox and do I just delete one from my computer and load the other? Will anything change? will I lose anything? do I have to save anything?
by Gloria
06 Jul 2012, 12:25
Forum: What, Where, When, We, Who, Look & How
Topic: Where have you all gone to?
Replies: 97
Views: 45972

Re: Where have you all gone to?

I offer my avatar boots for your use Doc----do it :laugh5:
by Gloria
06 Jul 2012, 09:00
Forum: What, Where, When, We, Who, Look & How
Topic: Where have you all gone to?
Replies: 97
Views: 45972

Re: Where have you all gone to?

I thought the Internet Explorer Google pop-up thing had disappeared the other day, but it appears to be back. Everytime I change pages it bobs up again----very annoying.
by Gloria
03 Jul 2012, 20:47
Forum: What, Where, When, We, Who, Look & How
Topic: Where have you all gone to?
Replies: 97
Views: 45972

Re: Where have you all gone to?

I'm still here. I don't look at the forum as much as I used to, I cannot explain why but I don't find it as easy as it was, maybe it is the topics though that don't grab my interest. Saying that it takes people to start topics and there doesn't seem to be as many of those on here now. I do still com...
by Gloria
12 Jun 2012, 17:52
Forum: Volunteering Opportunities
Topic: Blood Donors
Replies: 390
Views: 160854

Re: Blood Donors

Yes, you are still asked to drink a large glass of water. The chairs are a moulded plastic and break down into three pieces for transporting. There are cushions available it the seat is too uncomfortable. A big step from the first beds to donate, then the second beds to recover. It must be better to...
by Gloria
12 Jun 2012, 15:07
Forum: Volunteering Opportunities
Topic: Blood Donors
Replies: 390
Views: 160854

Re: Blood Donors

Just been and given an "armful" in Leyland and we are no longer on the flat beds but on large chairs which they adjust backwards, much comfier.
by Gloria
09 Jun 2012, 17:53
Forum: Technology & Communication
Topic: COMPUTERS, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY
Replies: 6683
Views: 980119

Re: COMPUTERS, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY

I have just run a download/upload test on uswitch and it gives comparisons with others
orange (us) 1.2
BT 20.4
BE 14.2
Plusnet 6.4
Talktalk 6.2
O2 5.3

make orange look like a joke doesn't it?

Gloria
by Gloria
09 Jun 2012, 13:41
Forum: Technology & Communication
Topic: COMPUTERS, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY
Replies: 6683
Views: 980119

Re: COMPUTERS, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY

I am locked in contract with orange until october, unless I want to pay a penalty---no I don't.
I have only changed once before and didn't find it a comfortable experience, which I put down to age :wink: . Anyway I think I shall be biting the bullet.

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