Does anyone remember Locust Beans? (At least I think that's what we called them.)
Just after World War 2, when food was scarce and sweets were on ration, we kids sometimes had them as a treat.
They were shaped like a flattened banana, had a hardish shiny brown skin which you had to break off. Inside was the soft yellow flesh which you ate. The fruit was very sweet but had a disgusting smell.
Since I grew up I've never met anyone who remembers them.
If you're too young, please ask your granddad or aged aunty.
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Locust Beans - A post-war delicacy.
@ 2008-06-25 – 22:15:26
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What is the best "bundle" deal?
@ 2008-06-25 – 14:49:52
Two years ago I joined up with NTL for broadband, telephone land-line and digital television at a cost of £40 per month.
Since then, somehow I have become a member of Virgin media and the cost is now £46 per month.
I make very few telephone calls, I only need access to the free digital TV stations, and of course broadband.
Would I get a cheaper deal elsewhere?
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Ponds and Lakes
@ 2008-06-25 – 12:39:29
We have a body of water close to my office which is too big for a pond but seems too small for lake.
So at size does a pond become a lake?

