I don't know if any other Scooploopers have thought of this, but on lorries, the snow that settles on top of high sided trucks turns to a massive sheet of ice when the temperature drops. If the driver has to brake sharply, or even for no apparent reason the sheet of ice slides off at an amazing speed, and heaven help anyone that's driving to close too the truck.
Even if the roads have been well gritted and look safe to drive normally there's still hidden hazards, so, please everyone, keep an extra safe distance from all trucks as long as we are having this terrible weather.

I like a quiz and although I am sometimes appalled that people don't know the capital of Scotland, the longest river in Britain or who our Head of State is, I keep going and not winning - mainly because I know nuffink about modern music or TV. Undoubtedly, the best quiz about is the ten rounds, marathon and joker format provided at the NALGO Quiz on the last Wednesday of the month at the Legion in Hornchurch. £2.50 and room for more tables.

Does anyone have any thoughts on the scandal surrounding an amazing charity? While I fully understand why people are no longer making donations to Oxfam, it's the people that need help the most that will suffer.

If it was one of the two cancer charities I subscribe to I would be bitterly disappointed, but still donate because I value the work they fund.

I've just been reading the horrific story of the man who got trapped in the sewer; what an awful ordeal! http://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/i-am-going-to-die-here-man-trapped-in-romford-drain-tells-his-story-1-5397838

Took two of my grandchildren to see the film Coco yesterday and it really was a Joy.
It's animated but is suitable for anyone young at heart and certainly not boring.

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Anyone interested in going to the Ideal Home Exhibition can apply for free tickets from mid-day tomorrow through the Martin Lewis money saving website. If you sign up for his website you receive a free email every week giving great tips on how to save money. Over the past few years I have literally saved thousands by taking his advice.

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Not long to wait now for light evenings and lovely sunny weather.

Found this rhubarb gin recipe and thought I'd share in case there are any other gin lovers around! It's ready in 3 days.

You will need:

500ml gin
Jar
coffee filters
300g rhubarb (about 3 stalks)
4 slices fresh ginger (skin cut off)
3 tablespoons sugar

Method

Step 1:
Wash your jar and sterilise it with boiling water. Wash and chop the rhubarb into 1cm chunks and place it in the jar. Add the sugar and ginger. Pour in the gin, close the jar and give it a good shake.

Step 2:
Leave for 3 days. Shake a couple of times a day.

Step 3:
Filter through the coffee filter to get a clear gin. If you can, leave it to filter overnight to get as much gin as possible.

Step 4:
Pour into a glass bottle so you can admire its pink colour. Serve and enjoy.

Think I'll be making a batch when rhubarb's in season!

In the days before social media many people used the letters column in local newspapers to get their point across. Once the letter had been sent and hopefully published we rightfully had no rights as to who could see our correspondence, or who could reply because we had passed ownership of our words to the newspaper.

It seems that recently certain Scooploop users have been denied the right to reply by being blocked from certain threads by other forum users. IMO this cannot be right because not only is it denying the right of reply but also stops others that may be interested from seeing an alternative viewpoint. I believe that if anyone makes threatening, racist or sexist post they should be reported to the Scooploop owners who would hopefully ban them, and only they should be the arbiters. If ordinary members can decide who can see their posts, or reply on threads they have started then freedom of thought and speech is denied and there would be little point in Scooploop.

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Most of the people I recommend this TV program to have never heard or seen it.

George Clark is a charismatic Geordie architect and his sidekick Will Hardy is a genius that can turn Crazy ideas into reality.

Well worth a try and it on Channel Four at 8pm tonight.

Hi everyone - Happy New Year!

Does anyone know a good spa/massage therapy they can recommend? I want to pamper my friend (and me) for her birthday. If they do facials and other treatments, not just massages, that would be great.

A Happy New Year to all.

We groom our pets, we groom ourselves, we service our cars but what about your PC?

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I've always liked Mustard Indian in Hornchurch. Lovely food and atmosphere. Lamb rogan josh is my favourite!

I'm just wondering where you all get your Christmas turkey/meat from? I'm considering getting a frozen one this year as it's less hassle for me, but I'm not sure if it'll be the same quality as a fresh one. Has anyone got any thoughts?

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Morning everyone, iv just found out about this site from Lesley, I was previously using StreetLife. Hope everyone is well and enjoying this site, look forward to speaking to everyone...

My neighbour and I are looking for someone to do a bit of gardening for us maybe once a month. Have looked on various sites but can't find anyone living in this area who just cuts grass and pulls a few weeds up. Can anybody recommend anyone? We are in Hornchurch. Thank you

Joined today. I used to be on Streetlife. Some of you might remember me.

Can anyone recommend someone who could fit a replacement letterbox in a upvc door. It will need a couple of new holes drilled. I have the new letterbox already. Thank you

I was wondering if anyone has been to the car boot sale Barking & Dagenham College before. Does it get busy? Is it worth going?

Hi everyone, just joined up and look forward to interesting chats

Just had a really nice lunch at ASK in the middle of Hornchurch High Street. Have been there before and food is always good.