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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...

Andero, friday 6-Feb-26 29 5,355
joandstuart
Show your hands beautiful June '26 Brides
joandstuart, 20 November, 2025 at 23:08

Looking to chat to fellow June '26 brides from Bucks/Berks area.

Max, friday 6-Feb-26 5 49
Rizzo
2012 In 2012: The List *Updated 28/03 - 189 Books Read*
Rizzo, 2 January, 2012 at 10:26

This thread is just for the list, for any questions or discussions please use this thread: www.hitched.co.uk/chat/forums/p/277145/2637686.aspx#2637686 The Rules - Every book must be started and...

Braylee, thursday 5-Feb-26 251 18,390
Alex
Moving 22 before wedding 🤪
Alex, 12 June, 2024 at 15:16

Any other nutters moving before their wedding? Just found out we are exchanging tomorrow. Whilst I’m desperate to move I now feel sick with the thought of it all. Moral support or advice appreciated!!...

Jeffrey, thursday 5-Feb-26 6 112
pink & glitz
Drastic hair colour change??? xxflashxx
pink & glitz, 8 March, 2015 at 17:52

I have very blond hair at the moment with no fringe but I am naturally dark (dark brown). Thinking of a total change (like this photo!!!) Fed up of dark roots with blond hair. Has anyone else gone...

Max, thursday 5-Feb-26 14 2,371
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Wedding caterer gone bankrupt
Becky, 27 March, 2024 at 17:03

Just heard that our wedding caterer has gone bankrupt - our wedding is 3 weeks away and we've paid them in full. We didn't get insurance as it was something that just totally slipped our mind when we...

David, thursday 5-Feb-26 14 388
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People unable to access wedding website
Francesca, 11 June, 2024 at 21:49

Hi, we have sent links to our website to our guests, but some are having trouble accessing it. The links we sent don't work for some people and it says 'access denied.' Some people can't even access...

Max, thursday 5-Feb-26 9 246 1
Gemma
Advice- Best Friends unable to attend my wedding
Gemma, 15 January, 2025 at 13:59

I got engaged in September last year it was the most amazing day of my life- anybody that knows me it’s a day I have waited for all my life, through the ups and downs over the years through ex...

David, thursday 5-Feb-26 10 599
duggo
Scottish Tablet Recipe (LouM maybe)
duggo, 20 November, 2008 at 18:48

Does anyone have a tried and tested recipe for Tablet. I have the ingredients, but not sure of quantities/instructions as it's years since I made it.

Max, thursday 5-Feb-26 10 21,051
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...

Max, wednesday 4-Feb-26 15 13,507
jelly baby
How good is No More Nails ?
jelly baby, 11 September, 2008 at 14:05

I want to put a wooden venetian blind in the bathroom. When we had them put it two of the bedrooms it was a nightmare and the handyman ended up having to bodge it as couldn't drill into the lintel (I...

Max, wednesday 4-Feb-26 14 17,482
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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?

Morgan, tuesday 3-Feb-26 16 1,702
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I am starting to hate my house
, 12 May, 2009 at 13:04

Has anyone else fallen out of love with their house? Our house needed a lot of work doing to it when we bought it and for that reason we got it for a good price, otherwise we could never have afforded...

Max, tuesday 3-Feb-26 6 988
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...

Jeffrey, tuesday 3-Feb-26 8 1,186
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Can someone explain storage heaters to me?
Headless Lois, 1 October, 2008 at 11:32

I have Dimplex ones. They have two knobs - an input one (I have set it to 6 as it suggests this for 'cold') and also a room temp boost button. This has settings 1-9 and says 1-no boost, 2- late boost,...

Max, tuesday 3-Feb-26 9 10,192
K
Sharing photo album/qr codes
Kate, 11 February, 2024 at 21:37

Hi! We would like to set up a sharing album and use a QR code for everyone to upload to, Can you tell me your ideas if you've made one please? Thank you x

Michael, tuesday 3-Feb-26 6 215
Mellow_Yellow
PGDE/PGCE in Primary - advice please?
Mellow_Yellow, 23 November, 2013 at 13:43

I am going to fail, I can see it happening but I don't know what to do. My lessons are good, my teaching style is good, but I can't keep up with the paperwork that the Uni expect me to do. Any advice?...

Jeffrey, monday 2-Feb-26 28 8,188
SillyWrong
A gift for my niece/goddaughter
SillyWrong, 8 June, 2015 at 14:16

I want to buy something very special for my new born niece, and something a little more original than an egg cup and cutlery set, or a silver first curl box, or a charm bracelet ... a few years ago my...

Max, monday 2-Feb-26 7 2,214
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Hula Hoop
WinterBride14, 9 May, 2014 at 10:45

Hi I'm contemplating getting a weighted hula hoop (from TK Maxx) as I've heard that its supposed to be good exercise & I would imagine, lots of fun.....has anyone used one / got one & what do...

Max, monday 2-Feb-26 8 1,549
Iris
Are Skechers cool?
Iris, 28 May, 2008 at 12:52

or are they acceptable for a 33 year old person? I quite like some of them but am wary of the mutton/lamb problem.

Jeffrey, monday 2-Feb-26 25 5,063
(pf)
hoovering your mattress
(pf), 18 June, 2009 at 12:22

I have just done this as im in a modd and i always go mad on cleaning when im like this BUT i have never done this before. have you ever done it? is it part of your cleaning routine? if you do how...

CarmenCHunt, monday 2-Feb-26 7 2,034
Nardia
Vow writing
Nardia, 8 May, 2025 at 20:50

Hi My fiancé and I are writing our own vows, I know what I want to write but I don’t know how to start and don’t want to come across to cheesy.. Any advice would be appreciated.

Alex, monday 2-Feb-26 13 249
Naboo
Any one a bit medical or good with burns??? help please
Naboo, 5 May, 2011 at 12:08

Bit of an odd request but I had a bit of a candle accident and burnt my face, its healing but the skin is still red and a bit dry so hard to cover, does anyone have any tips on thins to help...

Mike, monday 2-Feb-26 13 7,367
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...

Jeffrey, monday 2-Feb-26 11 42,208
skyrocket
Shellac question
skyrocket, 2 December, 2011 at 10:34

I have had my first Shellac yesterday. I decided that regular manicures I always screw up on the drive home and smudge so for the wedding something pretty much welded onto my nails was best. My nails...

Max, sunday 1-Feb-26 6 765
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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...

Jamshed, sunday 1-Feb-26 44 3,381
baublegirl
Bathroom cleaning - with what/how often/what makes it easier etc (boring, sorry)
baublegirl, 8 April, 2009 at 15:13

OK - have just thoroughly cleaned our bathrooms, and that was a grim job. I feel like I don't really know the best way to keep on top of things (years of shared bathrooms where we emplyed a cleaner...

Morgan, sunday 1-Feb-26 26 3,445
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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...

Morgan, sunday 1-Feb-26 33 5,520
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Locate my videographer Help!
Hayley, 27 September, 2025 at 04:57

I got married in August 2017 at cave castle hull and I need to locate my videographer we’ve lost our dvd and I don’t remember his name! He travelled to us I think from Liverpool area and the company...

Mohsin, sunday 1-Feb-26 20 121
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Drinks missed off restaurant bill - WWYD?
nutfluff, 25 June, 2009 at 13:29

Having just been in a training thing about business ethics, one example situation they suggested was getting the bill at the end of a meal but they had forgotten to add on the drinks - would you say...

Mohsin, sunday 1-Feb-26 29 4,567
RuthG
Is writing in red still seen as rude?
RuthG, 9 November, 2008 at 19:39

I've been writing my christmas cards this afternoon (I need to be prepared, we could be moving house right before christmas ?) and I've been writing in red ink (not biro) but H just mentioned that...

Robert, saturday 31-Jan-26 26 18,913
Holey
Michelin Star Restaurants - Dress Code Please!
Holey, 31 August, 2012 at 12:54

Last minute help please! We are finally off to the Hand and Flowers in Marlow tomorrow night and I don't know what to wear. Although it is a 2 Michelin Star restaurant it's a 'gastro pub' and when I...

Vijitan, saturday 31-Jan-26 25 15,432

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