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Panjita
Mobile Phones
Panjita, 7 October, 2013 at 10:10

Can you remember what your first mobile phone looked like? I've just been discussing with my friend and found a photo online of my first ever mobile. Hilarious! It looks like an 80's walkie talkie!!!...

Sue, 2 hours ago 45 6,870
HeidiHole
What colour shall I paint my hallway?
HeidiHole, 8 September, 2008 at 10:48

We've just decorated our sitting room and next weekend Mr Hole wants to do the hallway. I am all out of inspiration, looking at all the colour charts online has made me colour blind. It's quite a big...

Freecine, 4 hours ago 26 27,927
LoveHimMegaMuch
Ingrown hair scars....
LoveHimMegaMuch, 26 December, 2013 at 21:18

Hi Hitchers! Hopefully somebody can help to give me some advice on fading ingrown hair scars as I've looked online loads of times but mostly they say to just give it time, and that they don't fade...

Almex, 4 hours ago 7 5,751
South
Taxi Services for Special Events
South, 28 April, 2025 at 03:41

Special events often require careful planning, and transportation is a significant part of that. Whether it's a wedding, corporate event, or a night out with friends, South Ribble Taxis can provide...

Runi, 5 hours ago 978 5,352
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My question is
Liliah, 9 November, 2024 at 17:18

Has anyone who'd have a restaurant called cleaver and wake I'm hoping to celebrate my 28th birthday at that particular location I'm just not sure if the food is any good I would like your opinions it...

Call, 6 hours ago 271 1,718 2
Pickled Eggs
So I have been signed off work but why do I feel so guilty ?
Pickled Eggs, 15 May, 2008 at 18:28

My GP was wonderful, she sat and listened even though I made her surgery run very late. She has decided that it sounds more like anxiety than depression and has signed me off for 2 weeks, I didn't...

Jerry Jacks, 8 hours ago 20 27,156
Blonde Viki
Zumba or Body Pump?
Blonde Viki, 16 February, 2011 at 18:41

As the titele says really! I want to do a class to add to my running. I've tried body pump before and enjoyed it but I haven't tried zumba. I've heard it's fun though! Unfortunately I can't spare the...

Jack, 8 hours ago 29 6,158
Hello Sunshine
Fecking council tax - "substantially unfurnished" - what does this mean?!
Hello Sunshine, 18 June, 2008 at 17:34

Grrr. We've relocated about 6 weeks ago and we're still trying to sell our old house, so we're renting a furnished flat in the new city. The old house (our "second home") is just sat there, unused,...

Muhammad, 9 hours ago 6 5,681
JJ
Photographer
JJ, 10 July, 2026 at 13:46

Looking for a photographer at a decent budget .

Juan, yesterday at 20:16 30 183
Hugo Brambles
How much room do you give when driving round a parked car?
Hugo Brambles, 27 August, 2009 at 09:49

OH always tells me off that I'm too close whenever I drive past a parked car. I do squeeze past I suppose partly as I have a tiny car, I'm on the road all day but mostly because I judge there to be...

Alop, yesterday at 17:39 12 3,403
barongreenback
Turning down opportunity for internal promotion - career suicide?
barongreenback, 19 January, 2009 at 10:30

Would love to hear any experiences of this. Over a year ago I applied for a promotion for a job based in London in the full knowledge that there was one candidate ahead of me in terms of experience...

Laura, yesterday at 17:38 10 1,228
K
Sharing photo album/qr codes
Kate, 11 February, 2024 at 21:37

Hi! We would like to set up a sharing album and use a QR code for everyone to upload to, Can you tell me your ideas if you've made one please? Thank you x

Jerry Jacks, yesterday at 13:37 10 265
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How do i change the design of my wedding website?
Clare, 11 July, 2024 at 11:21

I picked a design thinking I could change the colour scheme of the flowers but I can't, and now I can't see a way to change the design or start from scratch at all, can anyone help?

Sophia, yesterday at 11:11 159 1,127
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People unable to access wedding website
Francesca, 11 June, 2024 at 21:49

Hi, we have sent links to our website to our guests, but some are having trouble accessing it. The links we sent don't work for some people and it says 'access denied.' Some people can't even access...

Sophia, yesterday at 11:07 14 314 1
Robyn
Help with questionnaire on wedding website
Robyn, 22 February, 2024 at 12:54

Hi all I created a questionnaire on my wedding website but I can't see who has responded. If I go into the "Edit" view I can see 2 people have responded but not who they are. I unfortunately need to...

Sophia, yesterday at 11:03 11 753
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Wedding website stress
Carol, 24 July, 2024 at 13:07

Hi I set up the website through hitched, added guests and paid for a domain name. According to Hitched the only guests on the list are me and the groom. The website link on hitched goes through to the...

Sophia, yesterday at 11:00 2 54
Rhian
Gretna Green, just the two of us
Rhian, 22 April, 2022 at 09:11

Hi, I’m new here, this is my first post. My OH and I have been together just over 2 years and we’ve been talking of getting married in the next year. I’ve been married before, and neither of us want a...

John, yesterday at 10:24 19 1,177 1
bigpants
4th wedding anniversary
bigpants, 8 July, 2008 at 19:40

I'm confused...I've just googled '4th wedding anniversary' and some sites say it's 'linen' some say 'flowers' others say ' fruit'. What did you get hubby for your 4th anniversary?

Zakhrafaatasmaa, yesterday at 08:53 48 3,705
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Confused about calories in Supernoodles!
Ruby 2, 26 August, 2008 at 17:27

I have a packet of Supernoodles in the house [yes yes, i know, food crime etc etc] and i'm really confused about the calorie content. It says that per 100g 'as served' there are 176 calories, and 7.9g...

Chesecake, yesterday at 08:41 62 30,447 1
summer solstice
Leak coming from upstairs in a flat - help what should I do? long sorry!
summer solstice, 30 August, 2008 at 23:44

I live in a ground floor flat - last night when I went to bed I found puddles on my bedroom floor and water dripping from the light fitting in the centre of the ceiling! I went up and spoke to the guy...

Rajper, yesterday at 07:49 33 42,438
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how the hell do I stop smoking?
HeavyMetalMaiden, 24 July, 2014 at 12:19

Ok, I have been puffing away for about 10 years (I am only 24), and I have had a guts full. I only smoke about 10 rollies a day, but obviously I am sick of everything that comes with it. I am sick of...

Andrize, yesterday at 06:34 29 1,054
cha-cha
Medical peeps- collapsed vein?
cha-cha, 30 July, 2009 at 13:47

I went for a blood test today and the nurse had a terrible time trying to find a nice vein. Right arm, left arm, back to right arm... I now look like I lost a fight with a hedgehog. but anyway. When...

Aylaa, monday 2-Nov-26 12 26,313
*ginni of the lamp*
Anyone remember the Crytstal Maze? Need help with (kids) themed games.
*ginni of the lamp*, 30 March, 2009 at 09:35

In what can only be described as a moment of madness I've agreed to doing a Crystal Maze party for my daughter's 8th birthday. When I was a girl, my dad and I used to watch 'The Adventure Game', and...

Amelia81, monday 2-Nov-26 73 13,926
Becca
What colour Aga should we get (with pics)
Becca, 22 August, 2009 at 21:39

We need to replace our 1930s Aga, which is becoming less and less eficcient, and it seems after getting several quotes we will be better off replacing it. Our current one is cream, and it is what H...

Garedol, monday 2-Nov-26 23 9,428
Naboo
Any one a bit medical or good with burns??? help please
Naboo, 5 May, 2011 at 12:08

Bit of an odd request but I had a bit of a candle accident and burnt my face, its healing but the skin is still red and a bit dry so hard to cover, does anyone have any tips on thins to help...

Eddie, monday 2-Nov-26 18 7,419
Ali_G
Boohoo.com Standard Delivery
Ali_G, 10 June, 2014 at 11:31

What are the chances of me getting my order on Friday?... it says 3-5 working days. Friday would be 3 working days. It's cutting it a bit fine isn't it? Does anyone know how they deliver? Do they use...

Mehnaz, monday 2-Nov-26 33 10,944
Knownowt
Photoshop and uploading to Photobox
Knownowt, 26 May, 2008 at 06:18

I want to create a picture made up of 20 photos- 5 across, 4 down- then upload it onto Photobox or similar and order it as a mousemat. I haven't taken the 20 photos yet but tried making a mock-up...

Mia, monday 2-Nov-26 9 813
Flossie Mac
Buying the 'show home' any experiences - good or bad?
Flossie Mac, 3 March, 2009 at 09:37

My OH and I have looked at a new housing development and really like the showhome, not just because of the interior but because it is a larger plot and also has some other advantages. I don't know...

Carson, sunday 1-Nov-26 29 13,699
Cazpot88
Food
Cazpot88, 14 August, 2025 at 13:15

Hi beauts, not messaged on here for a while. Our weddings only 8 days away week! Just a quick question for you all. When would be the best time to open our buffet? Our ceremony is a 3pm in our local...

Practice, sunday 1-Nov-26 109 700 1
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Postponing due to Groom having cancer treatment
Sallyann, 9 January, 2024 at 14:44

Hi I'm actually mother of the groom. My son has recently been diagnosed with cancer and the treatment and operation, even if it goes to plan, means he won't be fully recovered by the wedding date. His...

Hamilton, sunday 1-Nov-26 16 645
NeoShoegal
SEO's
NeoShoegal, 3 April, 2008 at 16:01

I often get emails for Search Engine Optimisation. Today I got one that actually claims to already have had a look at my site "I came across www.everaftervideos.co.uk today while looking for a website...

Muhammad, saturday 31-Oct-26 54 685
RuthG
Using hazard lights to thank another driver??
RuthG, 23 December, 2008 at 22:50

Is using your hazard lights to thank another driver common practice on the roads? Is there any rule to say you shouldn't do it?

Craig, saturday 31-Oct-26 33 3,204

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