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Gryfon
Turfing a lawn, expensive?
Gryfon, 25 February, 2009 at 10:33

Our lawn is a mess of couch grass, holes (courtsey of the dog), moss and mud. I thought about digging it over and seeding it but then I'd need to work out how to keep the dog off it for a fortnight,...

Abdul, thursday 6-Mar-25 3 549
ellie1
Can you negotiate a quote from a builder?
ellie1, 29 July, 2009 at 14:42

We want to have some decking done in the garden and have just got a quote from a guy who's done some work for us before. It's more than we were expecting to pay but we'd like it done. Is it not the...

Abdul, thursday 6-Mar-25 8 3,747
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Misconceptions about where you live
Pint&APie, 30 July, 2009 at 10:32

R-A's earlier comment "I see the parks and my Lido and the fab diversity and sense of community where other people see the gun crime and used syringes" got me thinking about how certain areas develop...

Abdul, thursday 6-Mar-25 173 18,341
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Wedding website stress
Carol, 24 July, 2024 at 13:07

Hi I set up the website through hitched, added guests and paid for a domain name. According to Hitched the only guests on the list are me and the groom. The website link on hitched goes through to the...

Abdul, thursday 6-Mar-25 1 41
Mellow_Yellow
Slimming World - 100% free/super free recipes
Mellow_Yellow, 4 July, 2013 at 14:36

Class starts in three hours and it will be the first time I've been since 9th May! I actually can't believe it's been nearly two months, very scary. I'm sure I'll be back up to at least my starting...

Abdul, thursday 6-Mar-25 2 1,664
Hyacinth
slightly strange discussion about prescription pill addiction
Hyacinth, 28 February, 2009 at 21:24

On catch up, I'm watching a programme called Britains deadliest addictions. Its not quite as sensationalist as it sounds but is still a slightly strange programme. They are following 3 addicts through...

Abdul, thursday 6-Mar-25 12 529
laraluv42
What happens with strippers on stag nights?!
laraluv42, 20 March, 2009 at 07:58

I had a conversation with h2b last night about his stag night & I hadn't thought before that his mates might get him a stripper. Now I'm really disturbed by the idea & can't stop thinking...

Abdul, thursday 6-Mar-25 58 58,694
Nicolaaaa
Random question about tight and knickers....
Nicolaaaa, 4 December, 2008 at 16:12

As per the title, very random so apologies! Following a weird and very long discussion today, do you put your knickers on first or your tights on first?

Abdul, thursday 6-Mar-25 45 10,281 1
mixie
Bank refusing to reissue credit card - is this normal, these days?
mixie, 26 February, 2009 at 06:24

H's credit card expired in December and the new card never arrived. When he queried it with the bank, he was told that due to a history of late payments, the bank would not be issuing him with a new...

Abdul, thursday 6-Mar-25 6 1,595
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when someone choose the same venue
my day2017, 8 February, 2016 at 20:11

I don't know we're to start but some friends of ours have decided to get married this year after we told them we would be doing our in 2017 which felt like stealing our thunder but they have know...

Madeleine, thursday 27-Feb-25 3 925
K
Road crossing and animal names - Numbnuts?
KJB, 12 August, 2008 at 11:17

My advanced driving observer was tested herself during my lesson at the weekend to become a senior observer. The examiner asked her a question which was "There are 6 types of road crossings named...

Walter, thursday 27-Feb-25 9 2,235
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Hen Party Organisation
Hayley, 10 September, 2023 at 16:32

Hi, does anyone have any suggestions for hen party villas abroad? I have 11 girls total but Airbnb’s all say no hens!

Grosvenor, tuesday 25-Feb-25 2 92
teenybash
hairdresser recommendations - manchester/stockport
teenybash, 20 November, 2008 at 10:26

I reeeeally need a haircut. i have a frightwig and it needs sorting out. i've had a lot of bad luck with hairdressers recently and even my standby/failsafe man in Cork had a good old hack at my hair...

Dora, saturday 22-Feb-25 9 734
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Does anyone use Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation?
SAM83, 2 April, 2009 at 14:00

Does it stay on all day really? Also how long do you find a bottle lasts you? Thinking of trying it. Thanks

Keara, wednesday 19-Feb-25 19 8,510
Lady Falafel
Collecting from airport - how long from landing to arrivals gate?
Lady Falafel, 8 January, 2009 at 12:32

Sorry, I'm all take today and I know it's a bit of a piece of string question. I've got to go collect my sister from the airport later today as my Dad's busy with my Gma. She's flying in from Hong...

Seo, wednesday 19-Feb-25 7 3,642
Tillybean
5th metatarsal fracture - have you had one? Questions please...
Tillybean, 15 February, 2009 at 18:45

I fractured my 5th metatarsal in my left foot 5 weeks ago. I went to the hospital, had an xray and ended up in plaster and on crutches. I went back yesterday for a check up and they removed the cast...

Berton, wednesday 19-Feb-25 6 26,446
skyrocket
Bio Sculpture - is this how it's meant to be? :(
skyrocket, 23 December, 2011 at 20:55

I had Shellac 3 weeks ago at a salon near me. It chipped and peeled within 2 days so a week after I had it done I went somewhere else and had Bio Sculpture instead. I loved it and it looked great....

William, monday 17-Feb-25 16 5,059
Nutella
Occupational health & safety laws - legal help please?
Nutella, 11 January, 2012 at 16:05

So ladies, I need a bit of occupational health & safety law advice please before I start shouting my mouth off without the laws in place to back me up. I am moving office at the end of this week,...

Alex, saturday 15-Feb-25 11 395
Sare
OU assignment panic..anyone?
Sare, 30 October, 2008 at 15:29

Had been feeling really good as sent off my first TMA yesterday.Two people on the forum have said I was supposed to put the word count at the ned of the assignment but I've read through my assessment...

Tanika, wednesday 12-Feb-25 7 722
HeidiHole
Dipping chocolate chip (or other) muffins in coffee?
HeidiHole, 16 October, 2008 at 21:05

I thought everyone did this, but apparently I'm a weirdo and a funny face was pulled. Do you dip?

Christopher, tuesday 11-Feb-25 13 1,797
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2Nd discussion regarding dress
El, 2 February, 2025 at 14:56

Hi, I’m looking for some advice. Me and my mum have now had a disagreement. The first one started when I was living at home. When I recently got engaged, my mum was saying in front of my fiancée that...

Allan, friday 7-Feb-25 1 26 1
WelshTotty
Beauty Without Cruelty cosmetics stockists
WelshTotty, 15 May, 2008 at 10:05

I have a fantastic BWC lippy - colour Sugar Plum. Its a great colour, kind of orangey copper and it stays on well and it creamy. Ive not seen anywhere around that stocks BWC in a shop and Im running...

Joseph, thursday 6-Feb-25 989
KJX
Legal OPINION - Deputyship / Appointeeship + tenancy agreements
KJX, 26 September, 2008 at 22:10

Apologies for using Hitched as a legal sounding board, but it is a matter of personal interest as well as something I am dealing with at work (I will do a shameless bounce during daytimes - sorry but...

Dasila, saturday 1-Feb-25 11 2,427
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Is it safe to travel Italy?
HappyRedStationery5420, 19 June, 2020 at 09:15

Is it safe to travel to Italy in next 2 months as I wish to spend some good time before Summer ends

Edward, thursday 30-Jan-25 5 539
jaz
Recommend your sucky in pants...
jaz, 2 February, 2009 at 10:07

After much searching and help from lovely hitchers I found a dress I love but unfortunately fear I need some suck shorts or pants things for my thighs/tummy (I'm going to try and buy a size up in the...

Adam, wednesday 29-Jan-25 9 3,204
HatTrick
Favourite perfume/aftershave?
HatTrick, 24 February, 2012 at 15:52

After my favourite joop being dissed in the chav thread I thought I'd ask this... I think all of my fragrances are going to be chavtastic. Perfume: *Vera Wang - Princess *Ed Hardy *Kenzo Flowers And...

Huzaifa, wednesday 29-Jan-25 25 1,878
sherry
Did you go off the 'rails' as a child/teenager?
sherry, 5 December, 2008 at 10:12

Ok, I shouldn't be watching Jeremy Kyle as he winds me up but im feeding baby Sherry and the control is across the room. He has said ''doesn't everyone go off the rails'' meaning all teenagers. I...

Waqas, tuesday 28-Jan-25 74 4,780
Enjayee
Anyone get insomnia?
Enjayee, 13 January, 2013 at 06:40

I have woken up three times this week, all before 5am. To be fair, the two mugs of strong coffee I had at 9pm last night have not helped me at all with last night's sleep but the other two times I...

Ramilia, monday 27-Jan-25 13 1,232
Rod
Fashion help - Leather Trews
Rod, 12 November, 2013 at 11:04

Hi all. I went out Saturday and wore black leather trousers with a cream camisole and black blazer and killer heels. It looked good together - but I am now not sure what else I can wear the leather...

Jimmy, thursday 23-Jan-25 23 3,156
Little Madam
Denby dining set
Little Madam, 22 March, 2011 at 13:46

Anyone ever had one? Is it worth the investment? Random pondering - but I think I need one!!

Ava, wednesday 22-Jan-25 14 1,152
spacecadet_99
Is my cat really THAT big?!
spacecadet_99, 28 April, 2009 at 18:21

Been to the vet to collect some prescription food for the cat. Was chatting to the girl on reception about various things and there was a GORGEOUS black lab puppy - I mentioned that my cat was...

Berton, tuesday 21-Jan-25 21 5,586
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aita moh edition
Ellie, 3 May, 2023 at 00:12

Hi all I’m in need of some advice here, I’m getting married next year and we have just starting planning. My best friend, who I have known for 16 years, is meant to be my MOH. Recently MOH met her...

Ftizpatrick, monday 20-Jan-25 7 678

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