I've always thought that was sexist. Why should a woman not be able to shout 'but he's the father of my baby and he PROMISED......'. No, has to be a man. (View Post)

Back in the '50's my father was very much against me wearing jeans. Not 'appropriate wear" as far as he was concerned. However when, against his wishes, I bought a motorbike he relented. (View Post)

Elder son has a strong sense of pride in family artefacts. Unfortunately his wife is more sceptical. (View Post)

That's somewhat depressing. I've got a long case clock.... can't really call it beautiful ..... which was, allegedly anyway, one set of great-grandparents' wedding present, approx 1860. Last time I h… (View Post)

It depends whether it's an OAP's knee or, for example, a teacher's knee, surely. (View Post)