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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, yesterday at 18:37 219 1,346 2
Ali_G
'New Home' hamper ideas
Ali_G, 10 July, 2014 at 11:05

My bestie is moving into her own place on Saturday, and I want to put together a hamper of useful food stuff so I need ideas! Any suggestions?

Florida!, yesterday at 16:33 20 7,031
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...

BACKLINK, yesterday at 13:04 423 2,643
anjumanji
Do you have conservatory roof blinds? Recommendations please.
anjumanji, 28 May, 2009 at 09:45

We had a lean-to conservatory extension built a couple of years ago. It's great for the extra space, but it becomes unusable in the summer. In fact it gets so hot in there, it ends up heating up the...

Mohsin, yesterday at 11:59 27 8,284
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Graze again... How do i cancel ?
, 5 June, 2009 at 08:49

? I cant find anything on their page to cancel full stop. I can see how to put back orders and tell them if i am going on Holl etc but nothing to remove an account ? My first FREE box arrives today...

Mohsin, yesterday at 11:33 3 36,274
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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...

Mohsin, yesterday at 11:17 23 189
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,...

Mr Simon, yesterday at 10:39 14 131 1
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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 05:01 16 1,005
(pf)
hoovering your mattress
(pf), 18 June, 2009 at 12:22

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...

MadelynArmstrong, friday 22-May-26 8 2,042
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Water wall hire
Chanel, 16 February, 2024 at 17:19

Hi does anyone know where I can hire a water wall from in London or near by?

Gorilla, friday 22-May-26 11 97
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...

M KHAN, friday 22-May-26 14 713
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Hobbies
Odessa, 18 September, 2023 at 18:08

What are ur some good hobbies u can recommend? Really interested about what others do

LEEOO32, friday 22-May-26 21 239
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Anyone know any good family party games?
pinkcat31, 30 December, 2008 at 18:52

We're having a small gathering tomorow night, just five adults, 11 year old and a 14 year old and we need some really daft games to play! The sillier the better please cos we need lots of giggles as...

LEEOO32, friday 22-May-26 52 3,519
Lapland2015
Open university courses - law in particular
Lapland2015, 18 October, 2015 at 19:39

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....

Jenifer, friday 22-May-26 35 3,070
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...

Marryme, friday 22-May-26 42 254
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...

Paint, friday 22-May-26 17 27,831
daisymoo86
Whats your favourite film and why?
daisymoo86, 19 April, 2016 at 12:32

Just a bit of fun, and to get things going again over here... So what is your favourite film and why? I actually struggle to answer this sort of question myself, me and OH are complete film lovers. We...

Sheen, friday 22-May-26 88 4,481
goldpants
Advice regarding transposed meter readings
goldpants, 16 May, 2013 at 17:06

Hi everyone - so very long story short as poss! Gt a bill from E.ON that looked a bit big. Saw the last two bills were estimated so though I would give them new readings. When I phoned up was told to...

Tnsusu, friday 22-May-26 14 3,974
pinkjay
Forgetting to lift cash from ATM...
pinkjay, 24 April, 2009 at 15:31

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...

Ngô, thursday 21-May-26 5 2,054
Nitro
Fashion trends for a modern wedding - share your ideas!
Nitro, 24 April, 2025 at 14:23

Hi everyone! I am currently actively preparing for my own wedding and want the ceremony to be not only beautiful, but also modern, with interesting details that will be remembered. I have heard that...

Hoàng, thursday 21-May-26 57 972
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...

Đoàn, thursday 21-May-26 15 5,263
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New sofa is making me ill!
, 21 July, 2008 at 20:55

FFS! When is my luck going to change? My new sofa arrived a few weeks ago and the bloody this is making my H and I ill! I literally can hardly talk because my throat is so affected by the fumes coming...

Zabeel, thursday 21-May-26 23 11,038
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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...

Jonnie, wednesday 20-May-26 42 30,264
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Window repair in an old house
Olivia, 27 September, 2023 at 08:36

Hi all! My parents gave me a wedding gift. This is our family house in a small cozy town. This is a great place. My grandfather built this house and my husband and I want to live there. but first we...

Clifford, wednesday 20-May-26 79 1,101
Purple Pixie
Need ideas for humourous book titles/authors
Purple Pixie, 29 June, 2009 at 08:43

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....

Aputsiaq, wednesday 20-May-26 51 4,126
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Why do I get sick before every important thing!!
Mrslizziew2be, 6 August, 2014 at 20:44

My hens on sat, and last night I woke up freezing cold to the point my teeth were chattering managed to warm up then this morning felt really sick again, managed to collect myself then go and pick up...

KiIlass, wednesday 20-May-26 7 4,879
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.

Rogelio, wednesday 20-May-26 21 341
Des
Loading pictures onto the wedding website designs
Des, 24 January, 2026 at 21:15

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...

Bilal, wednesday 20-May-26 18 115 1
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

Mohsin, wednesday 20-May-26 51 3,839
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Locate my videographer Help!
Hayley, 27 September, 2025 at 04:57

I got married in August 2017 at cave castle hull and I need to locate my videographer we’ve lost our dvd and I don’t remember his name! He travelled to us I think from Liverpool area and the company...

Mohsin, wednesday 20-May-26 33 211
Pittabre
Tooth extraction or root canal
Pittabre, 12 December, 2013 at 14:11

Which would you go for? My tooth has accidentally been killed and they have offered me the two above choices. I don't really want to lose my tooth but I suffer from TMJD which makes having my mouth...

Mohsin, wednesday 20-May-26 26 3,256
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Betting on speeches at weddings?
JuniperConroy, 3 July, 2009 at 11:03

Hey, Those Paddy Power wedding speech sweepstake kits arrived today and look better then expected! They're in cream envelopes that you put on each table. Given that most tables at weddings that i've...

Mohsin, wednesday 20-May-26 40 3,999

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