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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.
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...
We have some friends over for dinner on Sat and I was thinking of using a raclette I bought some time ago and have used only once! I will google some ideas for it but wondered if anyone had any...
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,...
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...
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...
Hi, Just looking for some advice. We're in the process of purchasing a property and the environment search has come back today advising that the property may be within 25m of contaminated land. I...
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...
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...
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...
Now dont laugh, as i understand the title sounds ridiculous but since i woke up this morning ive had that horrid feeling i have a hair on my throat..i clearly dont (not that i can see) but its...
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...
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...
I'm making a cake for a retirement do that is basically three books. Each book needs a title and an author writing on it. I've been asked to make the titles/authors humourous and to fit the occasion....
I am having a new house built and have been told by Persimmon who are building it that we cannot have laminate flooring as its a new house. We went to a carpet shop yesterday to arrange to get a quote...
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...
If I was to have one continuous piece of carpet all the way from the top of the landing to the bottom of the stairs - I need 10m of length. However, I only need 1.3m of width. Most carpets come in...
Anyone done this? H went to the atm there and forgot to lift the cash, he thinks it definately got 'sucked' back into the machine as there was no one else around him at the time. He went into the bank...
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Thankfully, apart from our mortgage, this is the only debt we have but its getting to me that for the last few months we seem to max out our overdraft every month...and its really hard to get back out...
I am umming and ahhing about signing up to an open university course in law. I currently run a business on behalf of a large company but I do not have a degree or anything and have worked my way up....
Hi. Is there any guidance on how to scale pictures to work on the wedding website designs? - I've tried loading various pictures, but I just get the middle bit - they are not that high res, they are...
There seems to be a bit of a trend of doing this at the moment. If I were famous and a random invited me to their wedding I think I'd be a bit 'WTF?! Do you not have anything better to do/waste your...
I"ve just gone back to work part time, but payroll paid me full time for last month in error. I have had a letter saying to 'ensure that this does not cause financial hardship, we have entered this...
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...
I have just done this as im in a modd and i always go mad on cleaning when im like this BUT i have never done this before. have you ever done it? is it part of your cleaning routine? if you do how...
Just had a phonecall from the Estate Agents asking if our prospective buyers can come around and measure up. We agreed a sale with them two weeks ago and the survey has been completed (which we assume...
Any one that has got married at Carlton Towers Estate what did you do the night before? Where did you get ready the morning of and stay, due to the estate being a stately home and not a hotel. Also...
Looking to chat to fellow June '26 brides from Bucks/Berks area.
I’ve been doing lash extensions for a while, but I’m still searching for that perfect combo: a glue that holds well without irritation, and a gentle lash shampoo that actually cleans without breaking...