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I'm a 40-something, home working digital typist whose expertise lies in the estate agency/surveying sector. While I'm waiting for my work to come in I enjoy spending time reseaching and writing articles on the things that I hold dearest - animals and their

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Food & Drink > Tea How tea became England's national drink.: 1 of 5
Being a very traditional English girl at heart I do enjoy my mid morning mug of coffee, afternoon cup of tea and a dreamy, milky hot chocolate before I go 'up the stairs to Bedfordshire'!One wet and cold afternoon, while I was waiting for my next batch of work to come in (I'm a home typist), I made myself a lovely strong, ste... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game review: Jewel Quest Mysteries, by Iwin: 3 of 14
Jewel Quest Mysteries is one of those games that you'll either love or hate. If you're a hardcore Hidden Object or Match 3 addict then you'll love it as it's a good mix of both.On the 'pro' side, there were some excellent features which are not prevalent on the majority of games of this genre. Instantly impressive was the fac... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game review: Alex Gordon, by Alawar: 3 of 12
What a delight Alex Gordon by Alawar is! It's a good old-fashioned traditional and uncomplicated platform game with a real feel good factor. Alex Gordon is a cat on a missionHe and his sister Alice whilst on their adventures find a nice quiet little island paradise which, with the addition of a few mod cons would make a perfe... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game review: Samantha Swift, by Mumbo Jumbo: 1 of 4
Mumbo Jumbo are the producers who came up with the brilliant games Great Kahuna Reef, Luxor, Build-a-Lot and the ever popular and classic Elf Bowling so I was expecting great things from Samantha Swift and I wasn't to be disappointed.Samantha, a young archaeologist and a likeable character, sets out on a mission to discover t... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game review: Plant This, by Blue Atom Games: 2 of 7
Having downloaded the game, the initial screen seems to indicate the game is yet another space invaders type but how wrong can one be! It was absolutely nothing like space invaders and was far more intense and intelligent.The aim of the game is to plant a garden up in such a way as to try to stop bugs from slithering a route ... More..
Food & Drink > Soup & Stew Recipes Recipes: Split-pea soup: 3 of 10
Being an English country girl, most of my meals are made from fresh produce - either grown locally or from my own garden, but as I also work from home as a digital typist and sometimes have deadlines to meet, there are times when I need to draw on items from my store cupboard or freezer. However, with ever increasing food pri... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game review: 4 Elements, by Terminal Studio: 3 of 10
4 Elements by Terminal Studio is a fantasy game based on a combination of 'hidden object', 'match 3' and 'spot the difference' games. The aim is to restore an ancient kingdom, brought to its knees by evil forces. The restoration involves unlocking four books of magic representing the four elements earth, fire, air and water. ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs My true garden story: 93 of 298
I was a born and bred country girl, the family living out in the midst of the wild and eerie Norfolk Broads on the east coast of England. Due to its flat and watery nature, it lends itself to the farming and gardening fraternity alike.As a child back in the 1960s, I spent much of my time outdoors and particularly enjoyed trav... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Ghost experiences: 6 of 18
Do you believe in ghosts? The first time I ever really gave it a second thought was when I was a child and my Great Auntie Nell told me that when she was a nanny at Old Catton on the outskirts of Norwich here in Norfolk (England) 'between the Wars', she'd taken the children of the house for a ride in the family's pony and tra... More..
Sciences > Water & Oceanography Endangered sea creatures: 2 of 6
It was with great sadness that I read in the national paper that the tiny, inoffensive little anchovy is now on the endangered species list by the Marine Conservation Soceity. This silvery salt water fish from the Engraulidae family normally grows to a maximum of 9 inches in length (around 20 cm). It has sharp teeth and resem... More..