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I have been binge watching these three hilarious Irish lads the last couple of weeks. Their sketches are so clever and funny. And they take my mind off the horrible news of late, too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHPEu5xtwk8 There are loads of them: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzb-6smlTg5UP...

Thanks Franklan, yes I did, luckily OH was at home and brought the car to the station so we drove up. Augenartz practices are few and far between outside of cities so I stay with the one I got into when I was working in Berlin. They are extremely busy so I hate to miss appointments as am being monit...

Two days ago bought a 24hr DB ticket to go up to Berlin to my Augenartzt appointment. You do not miss these golddust appointments if you can possibly help it.Train (only possible one I could take due to big diversions in central Berlin) arrived with only a 10 min delay, wow! We all settle down optim...

I googled Postfach mieten and got to this dp site where you simply enter your postcode to find your nearest one:
Briefkästen, Postfilialen, Paketshops von Deutsche Post DHL https://share.google/XgEOF3ga9xtjVvOBl
Scroll down to Postfächer in Ihrer Nähe then Standorte.

Chimneysweeps are traditionally lucky ans may be invited to weddings wearing their regalia. How about a Schornsteinfeger Räuchermann and include some packets of the scented smoke cones.
(Our Schornstfeger is tall, blond and always wears his gear proudly! Mmmm!)

Sannerl wrote: ↑Sat Jan 31, 2026 2:16 pm (sigh) A healthy-looking (and feeling) tooth just split.
No fillings etc.
No pain either.

Oh dear, can you get it seen to today? If it's got a sharp edge I found out that chewing gum wrapped round it protects your tongue and lasts surprisingly long before needing replacing.

The Streusplitt was delivered today, ordered it only yesterday evening. Instantly made a huge difference to the footpath and drive.
Feel happier about driving today, deliverer said the Landstrasse is fine which was my biggest worry.

Cat litter, interesting! Isn't that a bit expenive for a large area? Think I've found a delivery company, hopefully a small sack will turn up tomorrow. Am trying to avoid driving in these conditions. Got spooked a couple of years ago when someone slid into my car on a bad local bend in light snow. E...

We are required to keep the pavement in front of the house clear of snow etc. (Ours is 40m long.) But how the hell do you deal with black ice? I have Streusalz which is frowned upon environmentally, but the ice thaws a bit then refreezes later. Or drizzle arrives and flash freezes as the temperature...

Anyone know why they are changing the rules ? Who is it supposed to target for non entry ? Or does it give the UK extra powers to spot any TAX thief's ? This article provides some background (a trail of muddled decisions) Will British dual nationals really be forced to have a valid UK passport from...

Thanks John, that's what I had previously understood but something about the wording made me think that had changed. Have probably just become hyper-cautious!

The new British passport dual citizenship rules, explained - Yahoo News UK https://share.google/0GJGgMHmKjZtcLKd6 Though dual citizendhip is perfectly legal and recognised, you should use your UK passport for entering the UK to avoid complications. I think that also applies to UK/Irish citizens but ...

The original first series off All Creatures is available on YT but no later ones sadly. But the Audiobooks on YT are wonderful, read by Christopher Timothy the original James Herriot actor. Beautiful writing, accents perfect. You'll shiver along as t'vet tramps over frozen fells at 2 a.m. of a winte...

The new season of The Great Pottery Throwdown has just shown up on YT with a new bunch of competitors. I do hope the rest appear, I binge watched past series when I discovered them. Really makes you appreciate the skill and artistry that goes into handmade pottery. I have also compulsively watched t...

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(Apparently seen on FB)

Fred Dibnah must've been up there!
For non-ancient Brits:

Yes, Callan and poor Old Lonely! Sure it's free to view but I pay to get ad free viewing.

YouTube is great, well worth subscribing to to avoid the ads. I originally subscribed just to create music playlists. So many old programmes available, drama, crime, documentaries, old comedy favourites .... I binge watch the Portrait and Landscape artist of the year programmes, Would I Lie to you a...

I don't think I was charged for using my Sparkasse Geldautomat (it has to be one of the Ein-Auszahlung ones.) Frau Google tells me that payment or not varies from branch to branch.

I went to my local Sparkasse with a box full of small change. Was told that their normal Geldautomat has a function to accept them into your account and the assistant kindly showed me how to do it.

My pharmacy won't take them at all any more, just tell you to take them home and put in the Restmüll.