She's an angel, and loves our dogs, so we tip her with pleasure. I used to give similarly to the dustmen who worked my patch in East London. They were brilliant. Around here they are surly and unhelp… (View Post)

Hi Blanche We give our lovely Postie £20 and a card each year. I take it that is fairly normal? Maybe she's due an inflation increase next year? (View Post)

The truth of this remark is confirmed every time I look in the mirror. (View Post)

Thanks Anne, that's very helpful and informative. Our next door neighbour has been getting these letters for years. He's blind. I'll be watching out for the arrival of any such threats now. They real… (View Post)

There is much one could say about this case, much of which has probably already been said here and elsewhere, but I would just add one slant from Mrs PtP who lived many years in France, some of them … (View Post)