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Inspired by some of the comments on BGB's thread on 'I'm in it for the experience'. Which ex sports stars do you think have made a successful leap to commentating and which haven't? For me, I love...

Im in the UK, Getting married January 2025.. Hoe far along in the planning process are you? Venue - comes as a package with dj&food ✔️ almost paid offPhotographer ✔️ deposit paidWedding dress ✔️...

I had my blood pressure taken yesterday, and it came out as 110/58. The nurse said that this could be a little low, so I would be grateful for any second opinions, and info about what this means, if...

We buy OHs two sisters and his bil and his son. My side we buy just the kids, their parents buy us a wee gift from them. My step nephew is now 18 and have bought him a present. My other sil has said...

Hi guys, we've got stir fry tonight and normally use an "amoy sauce" anyone got any ideas what to have instead more sw friendly? thanks

Or did one used to be rather? My daughter is insisting that she is right. She said her dad told her.? Can anyone shed any light on this..

Hello. I'm thinking about kick-starting my new health and fitness routine with a two/three day detox. I just wondered if any of you have done it? What am I to expect from it? Do you have any tips for...

As the titele says really! I want to do a class to add to my running. I've tried body pump before and enjoyed it but I haven't tried zumba. I've heard it's fun though! Unfortunately I can't spare the...

Had a blackout yesterday and fell badly on my arm which has now been hurting for the last 24 hours. MrKT persuaded me to take 2 Paramol tablets this morning as I hardly slept last night because of the...

What cat food would you recommend? At the moment l give them Burns dried food -either chicken or fish. Then for wet food l give them either Iams or James Wellbeloved. They seem to like what l give...

Its my dad's birthday tomorrow and im making my kick @ss paella ? would like to make something quite light for dessert. I have a nice t&t recipe for a passion fruit mousse but i'd like to try...

Looking to replace our Divan but unsure whether to stick with a divan or go for a frame instead. What do you all have? Advantages? Disadvantages? Go!

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...

Our next door neighbour has a very overgrown and untidy garden. He probably last cut it about 3 years ago but never ever goes out there so it doesnt bother him. We are planning to put our house on the...

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...

I haven't had one for years but now this is my second in 2 days. They are pretty big ones too, at least 10 mins to stop dripping. Am I doing something?! Can I stop it? Ta!

Has anyone visited these restaurants for lunch? Also, does anyone have any other London restaurant recommendations? Jessica x

Ok, sorry for the very random title but I can't think of a better way of wording it. I'm looking for information on where to get the stones, crystals or powders you put in female dogs water bowls...

We have new neighbours(young couple with a baby) who moved in Saturday. He is a smoker and I don't think he smokes in the house. I came home after taking the chidlren to school this morning to find...

We're taking up the concrete slab that was very poorly laid over our back garden, partially because I absolutely hate it and want to build a proper garden, and partially because it was so badly laid...

Did I dream it or did someone on here once recommend a water app to help remind them to drink more? I'm absolutely terrible at remembering to drink - once as a child my mum brought home a drip and...

I have my test booked (im not telling when though) what was your test like and did you pass first time? We have just brought a little car today for me to learn/ something to get from A-B when i pass....

Hello! I want to take some engagement photos to put on our invitations for our wedding next year but dont want it to cost a bomb! Does anyone know of a talented photographer who doesn’t charge a lot?...

We have wooden window sills and live in a fairly cold house resulting in wet windows (condensation) and stains on the window sills. If that isn't bad enough we've started noticing mould right in the...

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

Does hot or cold water make colours run or does the temperature of the water not make a difference? The reason I am asking is because I have a lot of tops that have white and colours on them and I...

Eeek I've just had my 6th driving lesson and it was crap, it just seemed like I forgot everthing I've learnt and kept stalling the car. I couldn't seem to get my legs in gear and I couldn't wait to...

We have a bay window with a metal curtain pole and metal curtain rings on it - the curtains are lined and fairly heavy. It makes a really load scraping noise when you draw the curtains. Its even...

Does anyone know? I've tried Babel Fish to help me but failed .... ! Eliquatuero dip eros nusan vent etlam, conum la facillum initit doloreet ullame tuerotet. Lor adit commod tummy niam dolorti...

...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...