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My Latest Lenses 

Halloween Black Cat

Historically we black cats have been regarded as a symbol of evil and witchcraft. A black cat was believed to be a 'shape shifter' that witches can turn themselves into by saying a spell. The witches could then travel about doing evil things without...

A Squidoo Story By Flighty02

I got the idea for this lens from a game being played on The SquidU Forum, basically one lensmaster started a story which included relevant links to a lens etc within the story line and the next lensmaster continues the story and includes links, and...

How To Make Your Own Aloe Vera Gel

So, you have grown your aloe vera plant. Now learn how to make your own aloe vera gel and how to use this natural healer, aloe vera. Many people simply cut the leaf straight from an aloe vera plant and rub it on the affected area of skin but read on...

Art By Govinder Nazran

The Life of Govinder Nazran was cut tragically short at the end of 2008, at the age of 44. Govinder was born in Birmingham, UK. The family moved north, to my home town of Bradford, when he was two years old. He studied graphic design at Bradford Uni...

Color Blind Test

If you are color blind your ability to distinguish between certain colors is reduced, Color blindness is something which is usually inherited and is more common in men than women. It is reported that around 1 in 20 men and 1 in 200 women could be aff...

My First Ever Lens Was Inspired By Our Rescued Greyhound 

Greyhounds Anonymous - Life In The Slow Lane?

Greyhounds Anonymous - Life in the Slow Lane?

In making this lens we would like to show you that rescued greyhound dogs make great pets, raise awareness of the cruelty and treatment that some of those greyhound dogs bred for racing receive and to raise the question as to whether the sport of Gre...

My Other Animals and Nature Lenses 

The Complete Survival Guide For Desperate Dog Owners!

As a bouncing, fluffy puppy, a dog can make a playful companion for young children, growing with them to become a much loved member of the family, however, your dog may be just as likely turn out to be a noisy, smelly, flea bitten, shoe chewing, post...

Retired and rescued dogs - and their owners Headquarters

Retired and rescued dogs - and their owners This group is for the owners of rescued/retired dogs. It's primarily an outlet for owners to share stories, interesting facts, pictures, and thier love for their dogs but any dog related lens may join......

Cool Toys and Gifts For Your Pet Dog And Cat

In days gone by humans who considered their pets as family members used to be looked upon as being eccentric and having more money than they knew what to do with. These days that is no longer the case and 75% of pet owners consider their pet to be pa...

Photo Phights 

Snow Sculptures

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Don't you just love the first snow of the year, the beautiful crisp snow scenes, the kids going sledging, the dog chasing snowballs.... and the sculptors with their chain saws! As a kid I used to love to make s...

My Food and Drink Lenses 

Yorkshire Pudding - How do you eat yours?

Yorkshire Pudding is thought to originate, as its name suggests, from my home County of Yorkshire in the North of England. I'm told that the Yorkshire pudding recipe is similar to that of Popovers, but popovers are not meant to rise as high or be as...

How to Brew Your Own Ginger Beer

Ginger Beer originated in England in the 1700s, and was the nation's favourite drink for 150 years. When sales of Ginger Beer began to decline in the 1930s, England had 3,000 breweries dedicated to ginger beer! Originally Ginger Beer was an alcoholi...

Refreshingly Ginger - Ginger Spice And It's Uses.

I love ginger, it is one of my three favorite spices, along with garlic and chilli, and has so many uses! Ginger is the underground rhizome, usually called root, of the ginger plant. This gnarled, bumpy root is the source of this wonderful spice an...

How To Make The Best Baked Potato With Yummy Toppings And Fillings!

For the best baked potato, throw it in the oven and forget about it for an hour or so, then enjoy a wonderful, hot, fluffy, baked potato with a crispy skin! Serve it with a filling or topping to make a fantastic meal on its own, or plain to accompan...

Calorie Counting At A Glance - Fruit

There are way too many different varieties of fruit to list on this page but I have tried to show the more popular fruits together with some hints on how to incorporate them into your diet such as making Amazing Smoothies. Remember, variety is the k...

My Vegetarian Recipe Lenses 

Healthy Vegetarian Recipes - Easy, Creamy Eggplant (Aubergine) Curry

I love eggplant but sometimes its difficult to know what to do with them! I do however think that aubergines go really well in certain curries, and quite frequently add them to my Lentil Curry This eggplant curry recipe is delicious and its hard to b...

Healthy Vegetarian Recipes – Lentil Curry

I'm not a Vegetarian but this lentil curry recipe is easy, tasty, healthy and especially great if you are on a budget! I love cooking Indian food, cooking curry in particular, and although there are lots of Lentil curry recipes this is the lentil cu...

Healthy Vegetarian Recipes - Spicy Leek And Potato Soup

This is one of my favorite vegetarian soups when I am trying to eat healthily, cut down on the calories and lose weight! It is a healthy soup recipe which is really easy and quick to make, and cheap too, if you are on a budget, as it doesn't use lot...

Healthy Vegetarian Recipes - Potato And Cauliflower Curry

This potato and cauliflower curry is one of my favorite vegetarian curries. It an easy to prepare vegetarian recipe based on a Punjabi style curry. I have adapted this Indian vegetarian recipe from The Madhur Jaffrey Ultimate Curry Bible in order to...

My Featured Entertainment Lenses 

The top five....

Benny Hill: Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West) Lyrics And Video

Benny Hill was a comedian and actor from the UK. His song 'Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West') was Benny Hill's fourth hit and a brilliantly funny comedy song, packed with innuendos, which reached No.1 in the UK charts way back in Christmas 1971...

FAIRYTALE OF NEW YORK – The Best Christmas Song Ever?

Fairytale of New York is a popular Christmas song by The Pogues, who are an Irish folk-rock group. Fairytale Of New York also features the English singer the late Kirsty MacColl. The song Fairytale Of New Yourk is a typically Irish folk style ballad,...

Abba: The Winner Takes It All Lyrics And Music Video

Abba's song 'The Winner Takes It All' was released in July 1980 and it revitalised ABBA's career at the start of the eighties. The Winner Takes It All really shows the heartache behind the bands public persona. Agnetha took lead vocals on the song a...

Jenny Lewis Featuring Elvis Costello: Carpetbaggers Lyrics And Music Video

Song Title: Carpetbaggers Artists: Jenny Lewis & Elvis Costello Album: Acid Tongue Carpetbaggers Song Lyrics They come to town when the war is over Dirty boots in the middle of the night Trolling the bars, hitting on the soldiers Boys give it up with...

Ray Stevens: The Streak Lyrics And Music Video

Song Title: The Streak Artist: Ray Stevens Album: Ray Stevens - His All-Time Greatest Comic Hits The Streak (Reporter): Hello, everyone, this is your action news reporter with all the news that is news across the nation, on the scene at the supe...

Flightys' Video Showcase Lenses 

Julie Walters Video Showcase

I believe that Julie Walters is one of Britains finest comediennes and actresses. I have been a fan since her early days when she collaborated with Victoria Wood. Apart from the 2008 smash hit movie Mamma Mia she has featured in movies such as: The H...

Calamity Jane Video Showcase

There have been lots of great musicals made but I reckon Calamity Jane starring Doris Day has to be my all time favourite. I have lost count of the amount of times I watched the video, I think I probably wore it out! I know I got on peoples nerves be...

Ray Mears Extreme Survival Video Showcase

Whether he's making boats from buffalo skins on the American prairies or dodging poison dart frogs in the Amazon jungle, Ray Mears knows a thing or two about survival! Ray Mars is an expert on 'Bushcraft' and is can teach you all you need to know ab...

Squid Who? 

Julie Walters

The actress Julie Walters was born on 22nd February 1950 in Birmingham, England. Julie Walters first became known for her comedy connections with Victoria Wood, and has since become an accomplished stage performer and an Oscar nominated actress. Ju...

Alan Sugar - He Started With Nothing And Created A Money Making Empire!

Whether you love or hate the guy, you have to admire the achievements of Sir Alan Sugar. His determination and enthusiasm has enabled him to start from nothing to become one of the UK's most successful businessmen, now estimated to be worth in exces...

My 'Shopping' Lenses 

Dr Who Gift Ideas

There are tons of different Dr Who items out there that kids of all ages would love to get for Christmas, or Birthdays. I hope this page will give you a few ideas.

Door Knockers Are Back With A Bang!

Front door knockers add style and interest to your entrance. I really think that door knockers are a great way to give that little bit of individuality to your door. The addition of a door knocker to your front door can be a statement to the world a...

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas Or Romantic Gifts For Any Occasion

Sometimes we could do with a little help in finding those special valentine gifts so I have collated what I consider to be some of the most romantic gift ideas in the hope that it will help you find the perfect valentine gift for him or her. Browse t...

A Miscellany Of Lenses 

Bob The Builder Birthday Party Supplies And Ideas

If you are planning a Bob The Builder Birthday Party you have come to the right place! Here you will find some great ideas and supplies for your Bob The Builder Birthday Theme Party for kids.

Color Blind Test

If you are color blind your ability to distinguish between certain colors is reduced, Color blindness is something which is usually inherited and is more common in men than women. It is reported that around 1 in 20 men and 1 in 200 women could be aff...

Halloween Black Cat

Historically we black cats have been regarded as a symbol of evil and witchcraft. A black cat was believed to be a 'shape shifter' that witches can turn themselves into by saying a spell. The witches could then travel about doing evil things without...

Songs For Lovers

What could be better than music for helping to set the scene for a romantic occaision? The right songs playing in the background can make the evening so very special or a gift of romantic love songs can let that special someone know how you feel, esp...