They would probably say it wasn’t in their remit but I thought the curriculum review didn’t really address the happiness issue IMO

#Fridayfive
1. So Far way, Dire Straits
2. Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak, Tree Tony Orlando & Dawn
3. Heaven must be missing an angel, Tavares
4. Far far away. Slade
5. Nothing compares 2 U. Sinead O'Connor

I suspect that the problem was that you weren't up a tree.

I'm sure she dug this argument out from her sixth form "defend the undefendable" debating club.

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That feels like an out-take from a lost episode of “I’m sorry I haven’t a clue“ “Phrases that can be used in a Bordello and in a petting zoo.” Reminder; there are no cats in a petting zoo, just to make it more difficult

All generalisations are wrong

and its a lower oven but I cannot remember whether I did it for the 1-2 hours it suggests. I feel mine was nicely browned on top but still had substance underneath. Maybe the answer is "roast till you are happy?"

I've used one of Ottolenghi's recipes, I don't think it was this one but it was similar and he boils it for a lot less before roasting. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

Tbh I always assumed it was corned beef they were referring to as part of the adventure. I have not seen any other references to pemmican in literature of the same time,my Dad who had alsorts of strange food never mentioned it.Similarly I feel sure they mention grog and doubt they were drinking rum

Who drew the cover of "The corner that held them?" it is redolent of Edward Ardizzone. The internet won't tell me on a an initial search.

Just like at school he has no friends.

(only lickspittles and hangers-on)

Even with A-level students, or should that be; especially with A-level students! 😀

Benign Despotism for the win!!!!

I've always taken that to be the 12 days after Christmas leading to 12th night Jan 6th. As I said, "Christmas" doesn't start until Christmas Day. Brief research shows, like all origin stories, it is a complete mish mash, particularly as we are mixing up German, English and American traditions. 😂

I’ve never heard the 12 days before tbh. When our society was more controlled by the church the season of Christmas doesn’t start until Christmas Day as I am sure you know, so Christmas Eve was the date some put them up. We always did about a week before out of practicality