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MrsShep
Tattoos
MrsShep, 24 January, 2015 at 13:40

As we've been talking about them, I thought I'd start a thread. So, if you have them give us a flash, and tell us about it. Maybe it means something to you, maybe you get interesting responses from...

James, 3 hours ago 80 7,838 1
Erin8
Anyone know a good hairdressers around the Chelmsford area?
Erin8, 2 January, 2014 at 23:16

I tried someone near where l live the other week and was very unimpressed -poor cut and a lame blow dry. I need a dye job soon as my grey seems to have got a lot lot worse after the highly stressful...

Jamesking, 8 hours ago 13 3,214
Panjita
Hen Party Games
Panjita, 3 May, 2012 at 09:08

It's my mates Hen this weekend and I am struggling to think of games to play. We will be out and about in Brum so it can't be anything too 'active' if you see what I mean? Just something funny like Mr...

James, yesterday at 17:29 51 9,576 1
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Stainless steel splashbacks - how to clean?
Dutch Girl, 5 May, 2009 at 14:33

Hi Hitchers I have a random question & wonder if anyone could help please? I have just moved into a new home where the previous owners fitted stainless steel splashbacks on the wall in the kitchen...

Walter, yesterday at 12:23 5 2,720
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...

Maximilian, yesterday at 08:00 3 28
Pittabre
Sole trader versus company
Pittabre, 11 December, 2013 at 20:54

When does a sole trader become a company, or even why? What is the difference and why might somebody eb a sole trader as opposed to a company?

Maximilian, yesterday at 07:05 12 2,245
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With the right support you can recover your coins
Edvin, 7 March, 2024 at 16:03

Hi, about a week ago my ETH was transferred to a wallet address I do not recognize. I never did this nor do I approve the transaction. I feel like I have been hacked/phished. I was able to trace this...

Marc, monday 16-Jun-25 141 1,558 9
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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...

Emily, monday 16-Jun-25 43 786 1
decibelle
Raaaaaaaarrrrrrr!!!!! Pushy estate agent!
decibelle, 24 July, 2008 at 10:49

H and I viewed a house on Tuesday. It looked lovely inside on the internet (show home, almost, if you like that kind of thing) but when we saw it in reality, it was quickly clear that the work was...

Kolas, monday 16-Jun-25 26 2,596
Katalina
Finding the Right Glue & Lash Shampoo – Why Is It So Hard?
Katalina, 9 May, 2025 at 08:41

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...

RosalindRigour, monday 16-Jun-25 13 162 1
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...

Gastino, monday 16-Jun-25 16 5,090
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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...

Maximilian, sunday 15-Jun-25 14 3,271
Knees
What is the oldest item of clothing in your wardrobe?
Knees, 27 October, 2011 at 15:49

That you still wear! I have quite a high turnaround in my wardrobe. I buy a lot of clothes, but I do have regular clearouts. Probably the oldest thing in my wardrobe is a pair of black trousers that I...

Maximilian, saturday 14-Jun-25 40 3,261
Vanilla Pod
Going away present ideas for nephew.
Vanilla Pod, 30 August, 2012 at 17:31

As some of you already know my nephew is off to start university in America next week. Eeeek. Its come around so quickly. He is going on a football (soccer!) scholarship. I want to get him something...

Della, saturday 14-Jun-25 21 1,435
Tacey
Song requests when guests rsvp
Tacey, 6 May, 2025 at 17:40

I would like to get song requests for the reception as they RSVP. I googled it and it told me to use "Add a Follow-Up Question" hyperlink, but I can't seem to find it. Please help!

Tacey, friday 13-Jun-25 3 42
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Paypal, anyone used it for someone to pay them?
cherrybloom, 22 September, 2013 at 19:33

Hey OTs, I'm thinking of selling a few things from the wedding as I am a OM now #happy. Do you know how it works: Do they charge you for using it? how long it takes the payment to appear, also do you...

Davisthomas, friday 13-Jun-25 5 835
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...

Kolas, friday 13-Jun-25 3 66
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More than one image on Hitched wedding website
Alaina, 1 September, 2024 at 10:51

Hi I'm editing my website on Hitched and every time I change the photo on a page it changes it on every page. Is there a way to have a different photo on each page? Tried it on every page but it's the...

Damian, friday 13-Jun-25 6 82 1
Bird.
Living Rooms - odd without a fireplace?
Bird., 19 October, 2008 at 18:43

We're about to start decorating our living room. Currently it's cream painted walls, laminate floor, brown leather sofas. Like 90% of the living rooms in Britain at the moment? When we bought the...

Muhammad, friday 13-Jun-25 17 17,206
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...

Malatya, thursday 12-Jun-25 27 3,991
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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...

Rishu, wednesday 11-Jun-25 24 180 1
Mrs S Smith
For those of you with stepkids, either living with you or visiting...
Mrs S Smith, 15 July, 2009 at 09:38

...do you and your OH split the maintenance 50/50 even if, biologically, the kids aren't yours? Sounds incredibly petty, but am I being unreasonable for saying to H that I'd rather not help foot the...

Gastino, wednesday 11-Jun-25 30 2,688
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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...

Martin, wednesday 11-Jun-25 7 296
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Those who study from home...
NickyNooNaa, 23 September, 2008 at 17:02

How on earth do you keep motivated and actually do the work? Did you make a timetable or set yourself time aside? I'm struggling! I was planning on ditching my course and put it down to bad experience...

Malik, tuesday 10-Jun-25 7 885
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?

Patricia, monday 9-Jun-25 15 6,663
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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...

UK Cleaners, monday 9-Jun-25 26 5,171
*ginni of the lamp*
Games for a Christmas Fayre-make me look good!
*ginni of the lamp*, 4 November, 2008 at 21:55

We need some new ideas for games for our school Christmas fayre - we have things like throwing as many beanbags as possible into rudoph's mouth in x seconds, bagatelle, that kind of thing. So...if you...

Hannah, friday 6-Jun-25 5 9,747
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do you play the lottery ?
, 16 January, 2013 at 16:35

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2263367/Lottery-tickets-cost-2--prize-matching-numbers-rise-25-payout-drop.html so tickets are going up to £2 but if you get 3 numbers you will win £25 instead...

Hannah, friday 6-Jun-25 22 1,153
Spamboule
Grammar help please
Spamboule, 23 October, 2008 at 18:06

Sorry if this is a bit WP related, but given the fact that many planners are uable to differentiate between your/you're etc I thought I'd be better off over here ? OH has written the menu for our...

RosalindRigour, friday 6-Jun-25 15 4,603
Cosmopolitan
Buying a property on potential contaminated land
Cosmopolitan, 24 September, 2008 at 16:20

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...

Maximilian, friday 6-Jun-25 14 5,267
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Sanitary disposal in the workplace - law?
Headless Lois, 10 April, 2008 at 17:58

I am struggling to find the law/any guidelines on what has to be provided for this - anyone know? L xx

Maximilian, friday 6-Jun-25 22 820
Miranda
i am a bridesmaid at my bestfriend’s wedding and my fiancé has been invited only to evening celebration
Miranda, 21 February, 2025 at 19:49

I was asked to be a bridesmaid at my one of my closest friend’s wedding and I have only been told a week after accepting, that my fiancé has been invited only to the evening celebration. I was...

Gm Masrty, friday 6-Jun-25 10 166

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