# Fancy a Cuppa **URL:** https://talk.folksy.com/c/fancy-a-cuppa/10.md [Latest](https://talk.folksy.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://talk.folksy.com/categories.md) --- ## [Category definition for Fancy a Cuppa](https://talk.folksy.com/t/category-definition-for-fancy-a-cuppa/27)
**Author:** [@sianfolksy](https://talk.folksy.com/u/sianfolksy)\ **Replies:** 0
Off topic chat, for anything that isn’t art or craft related. Some things to consider: Remember our Guidelines These forums are public - don't share any personal or sensitive informationBe niceKeep it clean \[smile\] --- ## [Do you ever get one of those days?](https://talk.folksy.com/t/do-you-ever-get-one-of-those-days/33749)
**Author:** [@artisanhatscraftsstudio](https://talk.folksy.com/u/artisanhatscraftsstudio)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [1 October 2026 09:11 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/do-you-ever-get-one-of-those-days/33749 "2026-10-01T09:11:39Z")
So, do you ever get one of those days? When nothing goes right… :face\_with\_spiral\_eyes: That song is constantly in my ear drum today. It started with forgetting the shopping list, then led onto climbing Mount Everest tr… --- ## [Chair Recommendations](https://talk.folksy.com/t/chair-recommendations/33751)
**Author:** [@underneaththeeaves](https://talk.folksy.com/u/underneaththeeaves)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [26 September 2026 21:02 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/chair-recommendations/33751 "2026-09-26T21:02:28Z")
Hi all, I wondered if anyone had any recommendations for a good desk/office chair. I have disc problems with my back and sitting making my little houses in my current chair is causing a lot of pain. There isn’t many pl… --- ## [Entered for a national award :)](https://talk.folksy.com/t/entered-for-a-national-award/33744)
**Author:** [@azimuthimages](https://talk.folksy.com/u/azimuthimages)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [24 September 2026 19:29 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/entered-for-a-national-award/33744 "2026-09-24T19:29:08Z")
Just found out that one of my images is going to be entered into the PAGB (Photography Alliance of Great Britain) national championships :slight\_smile: Took over 2 hours to set this up and about the same again to proces… --- ## [Folksy Book Club](https://talk.folksy.com/t/folksy-book-club/31694)
**Author:** [@Caroleecrafts](https://talk.folksy.com/u/Caroleecrafts)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [24 September 2026 09:05 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/folksy-book-club/31694 "2026-09-24T09:05:29Z")
Do you read? What are you currently reading? Any suggestions of a good read? Remember to let people know Title, Author, actual book, iBooks or Kindle. I love cosy mysteries currently reading The Potting Shed mysterie… --- ## [Iron recommendations](https://talk.folksy.com/t/iron-recommendations/33680)
**Author:** [@artisanhatscraftsstudio](https://talk.folksy.com/u/artisanhatscraftsstudio)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [22 September 2026 12:55 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/iron-recommendations/33680 "2026-09-22T12:55:40Z")
Did I just purchase a bad iron or are they all useless? Russell H\*\*\*s, cost me quite a lot but even on its hottest setting it’s not getting the creases out of 100% cotton :tired\_face: Any recommendations for a quality i… --- ## [What has irritated you today](https://talk.folksy.com/t/what-has-irritated-you-today/30518)
**Author:** [@VioletFlameGlassArt](https://talk.folksy.com/u/VioletFlameGlassArt)\ **Replies:** 165\ **Last updated:** [16 September 2026 17:31 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/what-has-irritated-you-today/30518 "2026-09-16T17:31:25Z")
Someone who’s been very very very naughty!! I was starving too! --- ## [Who is still reporting?](https://talk.folksy.com/t/who-is-still-reporting/33632)
**Author:** [@Caroleecrafts](https://talk.folksy.com/u/Caroleecrafts)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [1 September 2026 09:27 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/who-is-still-reporting/33632 "2026-09-01T09:27:32Z")
Just wondered who is still reporting rogue or subjective items on Folksy? I have now decided to give up as done for so long, as have others and the tat still appears. An improvement take off new sellers on the front pag… --- ## [Folksy buys we love](https://talk.folksy.com/t/folksy-buys-we-love/33635)
**Author:** [@aquilacrafts](https://talk.folksy.com/u/aquilacrafts)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [27 August 2026 08:34 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/folksy-buys-we-love/33635 "2026-08-27T08:34:11Z")
I was just admiring my new @dotterypottery bowl filled with sausage rolls and thought it might be fun to share things we’ve bought on Folksy which we are really enjoying using…. So I’m kicking off with my pretty bowl…. A… --- ## [Insurance Premium Tax](https://talk.folksy.com/t/insurance-premium-tax/33628)
**Author:** [@thecrimsonrabbit](https://talk.folksy.com/u/thecrimsonrabbit)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [21 August 2026 14:48 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/insurance-premium-tax/33628 "2026-08-21T14:48:33Z")
I’ve just been ranting to myself about just how much I’ll be paying the government this year in Insurance Premium Tax and went to Google to find out if others feel as I do and, if so, why do I never hear anything about i… --- ## [Words I hate to see in print](https://talk.folksy.com/t/words-i-hate-to-see-in-print/33084)
**Author:** [@JOYSofGLASS](https://talk.folksy.com/u/JOYSofGLASS)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [10 August 2026 09:38 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/words-i-hate-to-see-in-print/33084 "2026-08-10T09:38:39Z")
I often see printed words which make me cringe. Being exceedingly old but still of very sound mind and having studied English and Use of English to A level standard, I find there are some words I cannot stand. This is … --- ## [Anyone else love charity shops and car boot sales?](https://talk.folksy.com/t/anyone-else-love-charity-shops-and-car-boot-sales/31344)
**Author:** [@dotterypottery](https://talk.folksy.com/u/dotterypottery)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [2 August 2026 17:40 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/anyone-else-love-charity-shops-and-car-boot-sales/31344 "2026-08-02T17:40:54Z")
I’ve been getting all my clothes from the charity shops and car boot sales for the last 30 years, I can’t remember the last time I purchased anything full price from a clothes shop! I love the buzz of finding something … --- ## [What are you reading?](https://talk.folksy.com/t/what-are-you-reading/73)
**Author:** [@sianfolksy](https://talk.folksy.com/u/sianfolksy)\ **Replies:** 427\ **Last updated:** [1 August 2026 21:05 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/what-are-you-reading/73 "2026-08-01T21:05:06Z")
What are you reading or what was the last book you read? Would you recommend it? NO SPOILERS! \[smile\] --- ## [International Cat Day - 8th August](https://talk.folksy.com/t/international-cat-day-8th-august/33482)
**Author:** [@folksy](https://talk.folksy.com/u/folksy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [24 July 2026 12:09 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/international-cat-day-8th-august/33482 "2026-07-24T12:09:22Z")
International Cat Day is coming up on 8th August and we’d absolutely love to feature your fabulous feline coworkers! So if you’ve got a kitty who: keeps you company in your studio supervises every project from the… --- ## [Let's see your dogs!](https://talk.folksy.com/t/lets-see-your-dogs/33324)
**Author:** [@folksy](https://talk.folksy.com/u/folksy)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [23 July 2026 15:30 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/lets-see-your-dogs/33324 "2026-07-23T15:30:10Z")
Bring Your Dog to Work Day is coming up on 26th June :spiral\_calendar::dog: …and we’d absolutely love to feature a pack of your fabulous furry assistants! So if you’ve got a doggo who: :paw\_prints: keeps you company in… --- ## [Robot Vacuum Cleaners](https://talk.folksy.com/t/robot-vacuum-cleaners/33396)
**Author:** [@MaisyMuffin](https://talk.folksy.com/u/MaisyMuffin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [29 June 2026 21:07 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/robot-vacuum-cleaners/33396 "2026-06-29T21:07:04Z")
Has anyone else got a robot vacuum cleaner. I was thinking of getting one but I don’t know anyone who’s got one to ask their opinion. Are they difficult to set up and use? --- ## [What have you all been doing on this lovely bank holiday weekend?](https://talk.folksy.com/t/what-have-you-all-been-doing-on-this-lovely-bank-holiday-weekend/33215)
**Author:** [@dotterypottery](https://talk.folksy.com/u/dotterypottery)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [5 May 2026 14:53 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/what-have-you-all-been-doing-on-this-lovely-bank-holiday-weekend/33215 "2026-05-05T14:53:05Z")
I’d like to say that I’ve been having a picnic or something but I actually worked the whole weekend and now I’m at my Mum’s house caring for her. Let me live vicariously through you and tell me what you’ve all been up t… --- ## [HELP - My favourite earrings need mending](https://talk.folksy.com/t/help-my-favourite-earrings-need-mending/33056)
**Author:** [@thistledownandHOPE](https://talk.folksy.com/u/thistledownandHOPE)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [29 April 2026 11:04 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/help-my-favourite-earrings-need-mending/33056 "2026-04-29T11:04:36Z")
Hello Jewellery makers - one of my favourite (shop bought - but before I was on folksy) earrings has lost its snap in the flicky up bit that goes through the ear. Can anyone mend it? Can it be mended? I nearly lost it th… --- ## [London Marathon](https://talk.folksy.com/t/london-marathon/33166)
**Author:** [@samazama](https://talk.folksy.com/u/samazama)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [26 April 2026 16:02 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/london-marathon/33166 "2026-04-26T16:02:59Z")
Are there any Folksy sellers taking part? If so, wishing you all the best! I will be there …… watching. Our future daughter in law is running. --- ## [Inspirational women!](https://talk.folksy.com/t/inspirational-women/32982)
**Author:** [@Mungbean](https://talk.folksy.com/u/Mungbean)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [9 March 2026 10:14 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/inspirational-women/32982 "2026-03-09T10:14:08Z")
Yesterday was international women’s day, and I have taken great delight in reading and hearing about women who changed history - ranging from the well known historical figures, to those that quietly performed great feats… --- ## [Puppies and the reason why…](https://talk.folksy.com/t/puppies-and-the-reason-why/32916)
**Author:** [@Caroleecrafts](https://talk.folksy.com/u/Caroleecrafts)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [25 February 2026 20:42 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/puppies-and-the-reason-why/32916 "2026-02-25T20:42:03Z")
No one has mentioned it yet but I have been told to get a rescue not line a breeders pockets. Just in case thought would give you some history of our last and future golden. Sally and her husband have had 2 litters fro… --- ## [Who has a YouTube channel?](https://talk.folksy.com/t/who-has-a-youtube-channel/31666)
**Author:** [@Caroleecrafts](https://talk.folksy.com/u/Caroleecrafts)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [18 February 2026 15:19 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/who-has-a-youtube-channel/31666 "2026-02-18T15:19:10Z")
Do you use YouTube and have a channel. I find being able to post videos with links back to my shop invaluable. Sometimes I need more than 10 photos so a video is easy. If you do post your link here and maybe we can incr… --- ## [Christmas Doggos....or Puddies](https://talk.folksy.com/t/christmas-doggos-or-puddies/32606)
**Author:** [@VioletFlameGlassArt](https://talk.folksy.com/u/VioletFlameGlassArt)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [3 January 2026 08:09 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/christmas-doggos-or-puddies/32606 "2026-01-03T08:09:31Z")
My dog is a good sport. Took a while to get the shot while muttering a lot about walkies and chewies. --- ## [I woke up in the night and…](https://talk.folksy.com/t/i-woke-up-in-the-night-and/32587)
**Author:** [@dotterypottery](https://talk.folksy.com/u/dotterypottery)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [23 December 2025 15:15 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/i-woke-up-in-the-night-and/32587 "2025-12-23T15:15:42Z")
Found my cat enjoying a picture of Prince William! This was not on my screen when I went to bed, somehow she managed to open it with her little paw from somewhere! (She does touch the screen a lot when I’m asleep and my … --- ## [Bah humbug! The Christmas grumbles thread](https://talk.folksy.com/t/bah-humbug-the-christmas-grumbles-thread/32613)
**Author:** [@HalfStitchHome](https://talk.folksy.com/u/HalfStitchHome)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [16 December 2025 21:51 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/bah-humbug-the-christmas-grumbles-thread/32613 "2025-12-16T21:51:50Z")
A thread to rant about anything you don’t particularly like about Christmas. Personally I don’t mind Christmas as an event, but I hate that TV is so boring at this time of year - endless repeats and no new Christmas mov… --- ## [Christmas cats](https://talk.folksy.com/t/christmas-cats/32611)
**Author:** [@AquaStudioCrafts](https://talk.folksy.com/u/AquaStudioCrafts)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [13 December 2025 15:13 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/christmas-cats/32611 "2025-12-13T15:13:53Z")
Seeing as there is a lovely Christmas doggies thread, I thought I would start one for our Christmas kitties. This is Inky, he loves playing with tinsel and has to have his own to play with and this is Fluff our elde… --- ## [Book recommendations for my Dad](https://talk.folksy.com/t/book-recommendations-for-my-dad/32508)
**Author:** [@PhotoFairytales](https://talk.folksy.com/u/PhotoFairytales)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [8 December 2025 11:38 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/book-recommendations-for-my-dad/32508 "2025-12-08T11:38:44Z")
My dad is about to turn 91, he’s always loved books - but they have to be what he calls ‘real’ (in other words, non-fiction). I want to get him something for Christmas but I’m struggling to think what to get him. He love… --- ## [Quirky rules that you live by](https://talk.folksy.com/t/quirky-rules-that-you-live-by/32568)
**Author:** [@HalfStitchHome](https://talk.folksy.com/u/HalfStitchHome)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [7 December 2025 09:04 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/quirky-rules-that-you-live-by/32568 "2025-12-07T09:04:13Z")
Hi everyone, just a light-hearted thread to talk about any quirky rules that you or your family members (and pets!) live by! :blush: Personally, whenever I’m driving through built-up areas like town centres, I have the … --- ## [What are you listening to when you work?](https://talk.folksy.com/t/what-are-you-listening-to-when-you-work/31683)
**Author:** [@Caroleecrafts](https://talk.folksy.com/u/Caroleecrafts)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [26 November 2025 08:52 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/what-are-you-listening-to-when-you-work/31683 "2025-11-26T08:52:26Z")
I love music and always playing in the house. Have a dongle on the Bose and pic’s up from the iPhone, iPad, tv etc. Currently listening to tealbum Need You Now by Lady Antebellum and Future Islands Seasons. Sometimes a… --- ## [No Buy Supplies October](https://talk.folksy.com/t/no-buy-supplies-october/32325)
**Author:** [@Caroleecrafts](https://talk.folksy.com/u/Caroleecrafts)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [7 November 2025 10:59 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/no-buy-supplies-october/32325 "2025-11-07T10:59:20Z")
Firstly anyone that objects to this thread, fine but no negative comments please. This is fun as well as what I am trying to do. I have enough stock and keep buying to open a shop. Lee has said I can have a new carpet a… [Next page](https://talk.folksy.com/c/fancy-a-cuppa/10.md?page=1)