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The bus stop is about a four minute walk. I haven't ridden a bus in about 20 years.

How far is the nearest river from your house?

About 10 miles.

I’m nearer to the sea than to a river.

Has your home ever flooded?

I had a plumbing flood, but not a flood from outdoors. I was lucky to have very good insurance.

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(Isabella): There are a couple of streams about a quarter to half a mile away. The nearest proper river would be the Irwell, which flows through central Manchester and Salford, about 10-12 miles away.

(Kraftiekortie/Isabella): No, but I'd dread it happening and am glad I live in a fairly elevated location.

Have you ever bought or sold anything via Ebay?

I buy rare books on Ebay but I've never sold anything.

My closest river is less than a mile away.

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No, I recently opened an account there, but it looks a bit of a snakepit and I'm reluctant to take the plunge (if that's not a mixed metaphor, and it probably is...).

How many months of the year do you use the heating system in your home?

I think water snakes occasionally plunge, so the metaphor is sound if they also have pits.

I use the heating about eight or nice months a year. It depends on the weather. I've had it off for nearly a month now.

How often do you cut your hair?

I get it cut approximately twice per year. It costs £13 per time. I was astonished a year or two back to read that the average British male spends about £350 per year on hair grooming.

How many pairs of shoes do you own?

About once every two months.

I own about 3-4 pairs of shoes, and about the same quantity of sneakers.

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One pair of shoes. What are sneakers, by the way?

Do you ever wear gloves?

I have no idea about shoes. I'd guess that including sandals, flats, heels, trainers, tall (dressy) boots, wellies, winter boots, and everything ... maybe about 25 pairs? I'm really not into shoes like some women are, but I wear a lot of dresses and skirts, and I worked full-time in a career where I had to dress nicely.

I have a pair of dress gloves for fancy occasions but I don't wear winter gloves very often. I prefer mittens in the winter.

Do you have a fire extinguisher?

No, and I've also removed the batteries from my smoke alarms, as they sometimes went off while I was cooking and drove me up the wall, metaphorically speaking.

Have you ever been a smoker?

I smoked for a few months as an adolescent, just to fit in. It was horrendous and I couldn't even inhale.

What is your favourite play by Shakespeare?

Maybe Richard III, we studied it for GCE 'O' Level, and it's a pretty straightforward play with a deal of historical interest. I've read quite a few Shakespeare plays, but found them heavy going.

Were you good at exams?

I was terrified of exams because of the uncertainty of which material to emphasise. I have a photographic memory with synaesthesia, so I used to write my study notes in various colours on large poster boards to view. I also used a lot of mnemonics and short-term memory aids. I was usually successful but that was through extreme over-preparation.

I always preferred writing papers which I could prepare systematically with research, and more time.

Oh -- and KIng Lear is my favourite.

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I was very good at exams at school, but developed an aversion to essay-writing in my later teens, which made the university experience a good deal less enjoyable. I got through mainly because of my ability with the languages (Latin and Greek).

Have you ever made your own wine or beer?