Almost 1000 graduates applying for 75 places on a postgraduate medical course. Something isn't working

Me too. I also semi dry for use straight away which is one of summer's joys

Even now if you are sewing something very firm ( like a stiff leather) you might use a bradawl to make the actual hole then the needle to pull the thread through. Maybe that's how fragile bone needles worked too

My local park has quite a few flitting about in the conifers. I am often found standing there watching carefully. Easy to hear them, hard to see!

There are lots of them in my local park. I can hear them easily but I do get some funny looks standing under the trees trying to spot them

This is the price for all the new technology and most people are totally unaware of it. Creating a fun AI avatar, mini clip or tik tok story and so much more all requires energy. We are all merrily fiddling away on our phones while Rome burns

Going to TN on a teacher exchange with my staple gun for wall displays. Apparently they call them tackers....

I remember stranded colour work which we all called fairisle at the time was hugely popular in the late 70s/80s.
Usually 4 ply and although beautiful very time consuming. Plus if your tension wasn't great it became stiff and uncomfortable to wear.
Enter Icelandic jumpers...chunky, soft and easy.Joy!

After years of small town living i dislike being in cities. Noisy and full of people . I used to work in London

Traditionally in my family when I was growing up no decorations until after my father's birthday 12th December

We get our our Advent/Christmas mugs on the first Sunday in Advent , enjoy using them all through the season and then reluctantly put them away on 12th night.

School trips from years ago spring to mind

This is where I need a Vomut emoji. Heinous

I certainly did and I got a signed book!

How beautiful

I am going to see her on Thursday in Chester. Very excited

Sorry not at the moment.

Thrilled to finally see it. I was at Parkgate for the high tide when Simon and Hamza were there. I live just up the road and often wander down to see the spectacle.

Sadly my dad's doctor surgery staff are still all sick and can't answer the phone. Physician heal thyself?