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AnnaBanana
Raclette
AnnaBanana, 21 May, 2008 at 12:37

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...

Bill, 24 minutes ago 13 1,232
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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?

Paul, an hour ago 12 113
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How do I make a 'tick' symbol in Excel?
Janna, 11 February, 2009 at 11:39

I'm having a total brain storm over this. How do I make a 'tick' symbol in Excel? ?

Jake, an hour ago 6 3,537
David
Adding Hotel links
David, 27 January, 2024 at 13:02

Can you add a link for guests to click on to an external hotel website?

Piona, 2 hours ago 23 187
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...

Ezra, 4 hours ago 675 3,818
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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

sahilverma3, 4 hours ago 34 368
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taking someone to court who lives abroad, is it possible?
anna belle, 6 February, 2009 at 15:06

I posted on here little while ago that my landlord stopped paying his mortgage many months ago. We didn't know this till a few days ago when we got a letter saying there was a possession order on the...

Noah123, 5 hours ago 10 12,174
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Gym knickers - please tell me why?!!
MarineGirl, 13 July, 2008 at 19:21

Just watching athletics on TV - women's 3000m steeplechase - blimey these women are toned and fit! Anyway, the front runner is wearing skin tight very short shorts - and looks proper athletic like....

Jack, 8 hours ago 13 17,052
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Are there particular quiet times in swimming pools?
SAM83, 20 May, 2009 at 18:36

Want to go swimming again but I severely lack confidence. I have checked timetable of our 2 local pools and one one does a ladies only sesh (which I thought would be answer) but its at 9pm on a Sunday...

Zain, 9 hours ago 52 12,654
Consuela Banana Hammock
House buyers/sellers/anybody else - quick question if I may
Consuela Banana Hammock, 10 August, 2009 at 16:12

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...

Jamiejohn, 10 hours ago 41 5,475
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...

Oliver, 10 hours ago 22 13,619
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...

Abdul, yesterday at 14:48 27 190 1
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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...

Five, yesterday at 14:35 50 30,368
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...

Дмитрий, yesterday at 12:31 65 1,044 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...

Hamid, yesterday at 09:33 19 42,308
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?

Jasonreny23, yesterday at 08:40 21 7,061
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Any1 done a DIY divorce? need advice
irishsorone, 10 June, 2009 at 10:45

I've been separated from my husband for over a year now and we really want a divorce ASAP, we dont even just want to wait until the 2 year thing, we're both willing to have anything cited as the...

Kenneth, yesterday at 06:17 15 2,958
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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?

Pakclubgame, sunday 26-Jul-26 153 984
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?

deltaexecutor, sunday 26-Jul-26 55 428
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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...

Vikash, sunday 26-Jul-26 38 3,436
QueenBee
where can i get a copy of my decree absolute?
QueenBee, 9 August, 2008 at 21:19

As the title suggests! I need a copy of my decree absolute and when i googled, i could only find places wanting £79 for a copy. is this right? if so, why is it under £15 for birth/death/marriage cert...

Joshua, sunday 26-Jul-26 14 7,663
jaffacake
Accusation of plagiarism - 3 years after graduation
jaffacake, 7 February, 2009 at 13:26

Hi, I need some advice on behalf of my H - he graduated in July 05 and yesterday received a letter from the university stating there had been an accusation of plagiarism on a module of the degree. Can...

Ayla, sunday 26-Jul-26 24 7,877
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...

Superdia, sunday 26-Jul-26 13 27,080
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What Wedding Planning App Features Are Actually Useful?
Drako, 11 July, 2026 at 00:30

Hi everyone, I have been looking at different wedding-planning tools and noticed that many of them include guest lists, budget tracking, venue notes, seating plans, and countdown features. For those...

Nikolambo, saturday 25-Jul-26 4 17
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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...

Ashraf, saturday 25-Jul-26 60 3,655
jelly baby
Anyone had gel overlays ?
jelly baby, 16 January, 2009 at 16:24

My nails are in good condition and I normally just do a french manicure myself, however it needs touching up every other day and I'm guessing once this baby arrives I am not going to have the time to...

Alice, saturday 25-Jul-26 10 8,540
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Best tech gift ideas for wife
James, 13 September, 2021 at 14:38

Any gift that makes life easy and can be used daily. They are not expensive but very useful .

Jack, saturday 25-Jul-26 8 515
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...

Chester, friday 24-Jul-26 60 374
Hyacinth
Porn mags in bushes-Hyacinth
Hyacinth, 13 May, 2008 at 10:17

I was reading a book yesterday which mentioned this as a common phenomenon and had a little lightbulb moment - so it wasn't just in the bushes near my school! So whats the idea behind porn mags in...

Edward, friday 24-Jul-26 41 4,013
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...

Alex123, friday 24-Jul-26 36 50,441
Eurotins
What’s Your Ideal Marriage Cake Design?
Eurotins, 20 February, 2025 at 11:41

Hey everyone! When it comes to wedding cakes, what design do you think stands out the most? Do you prefer classic tiered cakes, or do you like unique shapes and modern designs? Has anyone ever...

Nikolas, friday 24-Jul-26 4 119
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Wedding format
Carlos, 27 April, 2025 at 16:21

We are faced with a choice: what wedding format to choose - a traditional one with a large number of guests or a more intimate celebration with the closest people? What, in your opinion, is more...

Dubai, friday 24-Jul-26 16 186

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