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Anyone managed to get into a terramundi money pot without smashing it??
, 10 June, 2008 at 21:50

I have a really nice one of these banks and really don't want to smash it...but it's got loads of cash in it and I want it for my holdays. I've tried using a nail file to file down the coin slot but...

Vicky, 5 hours ago 129 37,586
Cazpot88
Ex wife at wedding
Cazpot88, 9 February, 2024 at 11:02

Hey beauts, I don't know if this is the right section to post this in Me and my fiance have decided to invite his ex wife and her partner to our wedding in August 2025 The reason is because my...

Katrin, 7 hours ago 14 764
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Dental phobia - can anybody help?
Notquiteme, 3 March, 2013 at 12:08

Even though I'm not a 'regular' poster here (more of a lurker with a few hundred posts to my name), I'm still too embarrassed to post this under my usual username. In fact, it's taken me a week or so...

Urology, 9 hours ago 32 3,369
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...

Pixel, 9 hours ago 381 2,450
hazel
Anyone done CIPR diploma?
hazel, 5 August, 2009 at 16:26

Am looking to beef up my skills and formal comms qualifications - I have science qualifications and experience of communicating science but no formal qualifications on that side. Has anyone done the...

Alisha, 14 hours ago 22 3,859
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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...

Wlliams, 14 hours ago 39 30,250
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Need new friends
Thomas, 1 October, 2023 at 20:39

I am 36 years old and most of my friends have moved away. I like football, going to the theatre, movies and going out for night outs. I would love to find new friends.

Freecine, yesterday at 20:27 2 250
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What colours go with dark brown /chocolate brown?
SAM83, 8 July, 2009 at 13:42

Trying to do some interior design today! Have a brand new house, have bought a dark brownc/chocolate leather 3 piece suite and the walls are painted magnolia. What colours would go? Was thinking of...

Fitness, yesterday at 20:13 16 21,217
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help please - polish on a plasma tv screen.. it won't come off
peanut, 19 June, 2009 at 10:49

OMG.. I've just dusted the tv from the finger print splodges of my eldest and there must have been polish on the cloth and its smeared on the screen.. it won't come off.. I've found the wee blue...

Michael, friday 8-May-26 53 13,190
Gemma
Advice- Best Friends unable to attend my wedding
Gemma, 15 January, 2025 at 13:59

I got engaged in September last year it was the most amazing day of my life- anybody that knows me it’s a day I have waited for all my life, through the ups and downs over the years through ex...

Gemma, friday 8-May-26 13 697
muffins
Any KS1 teachers? or parents with KS1 children
muffins, 13 July, 2008 at 11:08

My year one daughter brought her report home on Friday. I am quite disappointed with it as it seems so bland and basically could be written about anyone! I know (as a teacher myself) that computerised...

Gofoyeh300, friday 8-May-26 15 7,263
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...

Lily, friday 8-May-26 37 229
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Do night schools exist anymore?
, 22 February, 2009 at 09:00

I'm not even sure I'm asking with the right phrase. My Dad did O & A levels at night school (is that what it's called?), back in the mists of time. I did my A Levels at 6th Form, but lately have...

Marklee, friday 8-May-26 32 2,433
Nardia
Vow writing
Nardia, 8 May, 2025 at 20:50

Hi My fiancé and I are writing our own vows, I know what I want to write but I don’t know how to start and don’t want to come across to cheesy.. Any advice would be appreciated.

Rizwan, thursday 7-May-26 19 326
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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, thursday 7-May-26 15 1,001
*Kitty*
The bank sent H's new debit card to our old address and.....
*Kitty*, 28 August, 2009 at 01:15

Someone used it ? Im furious. We moved house over six months ago and actually went into our local branch on the day we moved to tell them. Ive phoned the bank and been on to the fraud dept who said...

Petter, thursday 7-May-26 11 11,235
Sophie
Moving home!
Sophie, 5 September, 2023 at 10:19

Hi I am looking to move home within the next couple of months. My wedding is 9th March 2024. Myself and my partner are due to give notice on 30th October. 1. Is there a rule with not be allowed to...

Caserne1830, thursday 7-May-26 8 140
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Cleaning bathrooms - dust
LittlePeanut, 21 August, 2009 at 10:36

HGMD!! (Hitched get me domesticated) How do you deal with dust and stuff that always ends up in the bathroom? I find when I'm trying to clean I end up with little bits in the cloth / sponge that then...

Malcom, thursday 7-May-26 37 5,563
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Brown University
Egor, 6 October, 2023 at 12:13

Brown University stands as an academic beacon, fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity and inclusivity. Its open curriculum empowers students to explore diverse subjects, nurturing well-rounded...

Shaun, thursday 7-May-26 19 173
*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...

RGDPS, thursday 7-May-26 37 13,655
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How do I find out what qualifications I have.....??!!!
bones, 16 October, 2008 at 16:42

Not sure i Have the reports/certificates of my GCSEs (I am 35!!), BTEC etc - is there any way I can find out what qualifications I do have??!!

Marklee, thursday 7-May-26 8 17,247
Hepburn
Gah Thunder Bugs!
Hepburn, 16 July, 2009 at 14:58

Last year it was daddy long legs invading my house, this year it's thunder bugs! All our doors and windows are shut yet they are still crawling all over me ? Is it just me or are they everywhere this...

Robert, wednesday 6-May-26 14 5,259
Vicki27
Complaint about Health & Safety in public places
Vicki27, 10 December, 2008 at 18:43

Can anyone help? I have looked on the HSE website but it only seems to be for health and safety in the workplace and not public places. Does anyone know where i can look? TIA

Timmy, wednesday 6-May-26 50 3,831
Knownowt
Silly sports day ideas
Knownowt, 23 September, 2008 at 15:08

I need to think of a number of events for a silly sports day- participants being 12 unfit blokes, 6 women and (where possible) about 6 toddlers/young children. So far on the list I have: three-legged...

RosalindRigour, wednesday 6-May-26 25 50,161
Olatz
Wedding website personalisation.
Olatz, 9 January, 2026 at 16:27

Quick question. Is is possible to embed a map I have created in Hitched's wedding website?

Wellness, wednesday 6-May-26 45 359
whirlwind666
I just got a £900 gas and electric bill!
whirlwind666, 26 March, 2009 at 11:31

THere's only two of us in a three bed house! It IS for six months, but thats crazy isn't it? They want to put my DD up from £60 to £200pcm! On top of everything else I just can't do this! The meter...

John, wednesday 6-May-26 40 3,233
Vikster79
White wood/gloss bedroom furniture
Vikster79, 14 August, 2012 at 12:01

Does anyone have any and if so where did you purchase it from? I have been scouring t'interwebnet for weeks and I either find some that is cheap and looks like it would fall apart, or far too...

Jarek, wednesday 6-May-26 38 6,377
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what does cross network mean?
whitetiger@work, 29 April, 2009 at 13:43

My new phone is coming tomorrow and it says 100mins inclusive - cross network. Does cross network mean I can call any network or does it mean something else? I'm worried now ☹️

Amna, wednesday 6-May-26 14 7,902
Mary
i can’t believe i used to be "team no water" lol
Mary, 22 April, 2026 at 16:50

Hey everyone! I have a confession to make. For the longest time, I was one of those people who treated my lash extensions like they were made of sugar. I was literally terrified of getting them wet,...

Wollda, tuesday 5-May-26 2 37
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Perfume for women
Alextay, 1 November, 2024 at 11:24

Hi everyone! I’m searching for recommendations for the best perfume for women that smells amazing and lasts all day. I need something that feels feminine, elegant, and not too overpowering—maybe with...

Lenda, tuesday 5-May-26 49 1,526 2
Old Nick Esq.
I really can't be arsed.
Old Nick Esq., 18 August, 2009 at 02:25

And I'm sure nobody else can either. Come the day & come the hour.

Steelheart, tuesday 5-May-26 2 634
Loopz
Chilli under the nail
Loopz, 28 January, 2013 at 12:49

This morning I have been making batches of soup. Yummy yummy soup. But the chilli was lethal. Cur cold flannel and streaming eyes, burning mouth, lips, nose. Yesterday my thumb nail broke quite low,...

Alisa, tuesday 5-May-26 7 14,580

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