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Ginger
Insurance company took my money twice, should i have to wait eons for a refund?
Ginger, 20 August, 2008 at 16:02

Gah. Insureandgo, i am talking about you. I renewed my annual travel insurance on friday, the sales advisor had some difficulty taking my payment, but said it went through and i would definately only...

Masha, monday 20-Apr-26 6 939
Chucklevision
wearing leggings as bottoms....
Chucklevision, 25 October, 2014 at 00:39

So walking home from the train station this evening, I was walking behind a girl who was wearing leggings as trousers. Not only could I see a massive hole in the inner thigh area ( I was walking...

Sophie, sunday 19-Apr-26 74 7,692
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How to delete my account?
, 17 October, 2013 at 15:21

Hi, Can anyone tell me or knows how I can delete my account please?

Voocccie, sunday 19-Apr-26 12 4,634 1
overtherainbow
Premium Bonds
overtherainbow, 7 August, 2014 at 13:51

Has anyone ever won? Do you think they are worth it or a waste of time?

Tnsusu, sunday 19-Apr-26 14 1,809
Sara
Toxic friendship
Sara, 13 May, 2024 at 00:23

Evening so I’m getting married in 14 days, and I haven’t spoken to this friend for a month, I’ve known this friend for 35 years we been to the same schools, collage, we had the same friends, Ive been...

Tnsusu, sunday 19-Apr-26 31 1,015 1
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Grievance at work - experiences/advice ** poss BT**
casgup, 21 September, 2014 at 07:59

Morning all. Thought I'd start my Sunday by writing a cheery post about grievances at work. I'm wondering if any of yous have ever taken a grievance out at work? What were the outcomes? Do you feel it...

Petter, tuesday 14-Apr-26 15 4,898 1
boz
Photography types-those who have done NVQ level 3
boz, 1 July, 2008 at 19:54

I have my interview for college on Thursday for NVQ level 3 in photography (first step to my HNC/HND), now to say I am a bit passed going to school is an understatement lol, I have done a short 10...

Leoparker, friday 10-Apr-26 8 1,526
WickyWack
Pot of Dreams/Teramundi Pots..
WickyWack, 20 October, 2014 at 12:17

We've had ours since we got married and have been putting every 50pence piece we come across in it and its about 1/3 full..(it is a large one, though) Anyone else had one that was full? How much did...

Abid, friday 10-Apr-26 15 9,394
WickyWack
Wedding rings too tight?
WickyWack, 30 April, 2015 at 13:17

Hi all, i've noticed recently that I've been getting a bit of dry red skin underneath my rings and that they are looking a little tight, but still spin around on the finger. Anyone have the same? Do...

Petter, friday 10-Apr-26 8 4,630
ATB
How to get a ring off swolen finger?
ATB, 12 July, 2013 at 11:34

The heat and having eczema meant I couldn't get my e ring on this morning. This happens occasionally so I just put it on the other hand, the finger is slightly larger normally than my left hand but I...

Mihailo, thursday 9-Apr-26 30 10,243
essexmum
Suggestions o how to unblock blocked ears
essexmum, 15 March, 2009 at 19:38

I've gol a stinking cold and I've been on a plane today and my ears are blocked (not with water). I've tried all the usual stuff (yawning, swallowing, holding my nose and blowing, cotton buds, I've...

Mihailo, thursday 9-Apr-26 17 11,747
GMT
10-minute hair dye - have you tried it?
GMT, 10 June, 2009 at 14:08

I tried one of the new kits (L'Oreal, I think) that claims to dye your hair and give 100% grey coverage in just 10 minutes at the weekend. It left my hair in nice condition, but the colour wasn't very...

Zavinclark, thursday 9-Apr-26 10 5,697
*Linda*
Acne/Spot Treatment - What do you recommend?
*Linda*, 7 December, 2013 at 19:50

Hello Ladies, I was wondering if you may be able to help me. I have a young Nephew who is just 14 and hes getting quite a few spots now. Unfortunately he's becoming quite conscious about them now and...

Tracy, wednesday 8-Apr-26 10 3,075
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Anyone had LED teeth whitening?
, 24 July, 2013 at 15:44

I'm considering it... has anyone experienced it? Does it hurt and is it worth the money and how do you know if you are seeing someone reputable?

Elowen, monday 6-Apr-26 16 1,754
Arquard
Getting a wedding dress dry-cleaned...
Arquard, 28 June, 2011 at 11:28

How much does it cost?? I need to get mine cleaned to sell it on (woe) but know precisely eff all about dry cleaners and how much is a reasonable amount to be charged.

Stephen, saturday 28-Mar-26 15 9,845
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown
Cold sore/cold help
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown, 30 July, 2013 at 15:20

I have become prone to cold sores (maybe two or three a year). I only ever get them after a cold (although not with every cold). They appear in exactly the same spot, under my nose, in a tender area -...

Tracy, thursday 26-Mar-26 23 2,292
AnnaBanana
Has anyone got a fixed retainer?
AnnaBanana, 1 September, 2008 at 14:12

I recently has a short treatment (2 months) with braces to close a small gap between my 2 top front teeth. I now have a removable retainer but I am hoping to have a fixed one put on next week - easier...

Jackie, tuesday 24-Mar-26 16 5,416
Olivs
Where do you take ideas for photos?
Olivs, 28 August, 2023 at 13:49

Do you like taking photos? Where do you take ideas for your photos? I need some inspiration!

Leoparker, thursday 19-Mar-26 3 84
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Period due on wedding day - help?!
Christie, 25 February, 2024 at 18:56

Hi all! I'm very regular and according to my period tracker, I will start my period on my wedding day! Obviously I want to avoid this as much as possible! White dress, logistics, pain etc!! I am...

Roslyn, wednesday 18-Mar-26 3 244
ExpensivePinkStationery919
Very small wedding
ExpensivePinkStationery919, 21 February, 2025 at 08:12

I'm trying to plan a very small wedding as we have a very low budget. We have been together for 13 years and everytime we come to plan the wedding something always happen. At the moment we can are...

Olivs, wednesday 18-Mar-26 5 138
sparkletoes
Baking experts-why didn't my sponge cake rise?
sparkletoes, 7 June, 2008 at 16:53

I followed the recipe exactly. I have made cakes before and they have been fine but this is the first time I have used my new oven-could that be it? My plans for afternoon tea have gone horribly...

Janie, wednesday 18-Mar-26 8 8,529
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How to be popular
everprettygirl, 20 July, 2009 at 06:41

Most people would like to be popular with others, but not everyone can achieve this goal. What is the secret to popularity? In fact, it is very simple. The first step is to improve our appearance. We...

Sean, tuesday 17-Mar-26 24 2,132
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Starting to get fed up with mortgage application
conway13, 29 April, 2015 at 16:39

It feels like it going on forever. We sold our house months ago but still waiting on a formal mortgage offer, we had a mortgage lined up before but that fell through and we had to pull out on a house...

James, friday 13-Mar-26 9 1,127
Rod
Bakers...personalised cupcake cases?
Rod, 9 April, 2013 at 11:45

Do these exist? What are the best ones? I'm doing 100 cupcakes and one big one for H's uncles vow renewal in August. chococalte and vanilla. I'd like to get them personalised cake holders...any advice...

Gared, friday 13-Mar-26 17 5,422
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Anyone had to claim lost wages, redundancy back through government?
bobbly1, 30 January, 2009 at 17:47

If you had to recently, how long did it take for your money to come through? Company I worked for gone into admin, I have been made redundant and not paid for January, so have filled in a form for...

Максим, friday 13-Mar-26 23 9,903
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FAO legal experts - stressing out over jury service summons
, 29 October, 2011 at 16:45

I received a jury service summons after moving house, after my three-month Royal Mail redirect expired - this was despite having filled in the electoral roll form for my new address. Whoever forwarded...

Ambroseharbor, friday 13-Mar-26 11 5,593
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Anyone here from 2013?
Charlene, 20 November, 2023 at 21:09

I got married in 2013 and found these boards so helpful! I posted my wedding report and it was so nice to remind myself how much I loved the run up and actual day of wedding and why I was marrying my...

Riki22, thursday 12-Mar-26 9 529 1
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Scoliosis/bendy spine
, 24 June, 2014 at 08:08

Does anyone have experience of this? My Pilates teacher says I have two small bends in my spine which explains a lot. I'll be asking my physio about it but I do not see her until August. It is mild so...

Fitness, monday 9-Mar-26 16 2,796
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...

Oliver, sunday 8-Mar-26 16 4,914
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Terraced houses, loft conversions and velux windows?
KJB, 27 May, 2008 at 09:17

I have seen an absolutely gorgeous house which I think would buy in a heart beat if it weren't a terrace and didn't have velux windows in the main bedroom (loft conversion). Actually, it's all...

Jessica, sunday 8-Mar-26 19 7,175
moomin8804
A bit gross...mole removal? anybody had it done?
moomin8804, 10 February, 2009 at 11:45

Hi all! Sorry don't want to gross everyone out but i've got two moles on my shoulder that keep catching on my clothes, they don't hurt, it's just a bit irritating! What i want to know is has anybody...

Andero, thursday 5-Mar-26 11 3,616
cinnamonfairy
Mosquito bites
cinnamonfairy, 21 August, 2012 at 13:04

I was waiting at the station at 6am this morning, minding my own business, when I felt a little tickle behind my knee. Just thinking it was my dress brushing the back of my leg, I shrugged it off. I...

Jaylan, thursday 5-Mar-26 14 4,780

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