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InkedDoll
What's the most outrageous thing you have ever done?
InkedDoll, 12 December, 2014 at 11:43

As it says in the title... I once sold a pair of my used underwear to a guy I met on Craigslist. (I was single, I hasten to add.) So I think that's mine. You? (ETA: To clarify, I don't just mean to do...

InkedDoll, friday 19-Dec-14 36 4,270
SillyWrong
My Mrs has big bazookers .... (clothes question)
SillyWrong, 9 December, 2014 at 13:49

I mean proper big ones, like she's been campaigning for ages to get referred for a reduction .... I was on the verge of buying her this for her birthday this morning and then suddenly though of Sarah...

cymruangel, wednesday 10-Dec-14 10 2,328
K
ESTA - Help!
KyleighB, 28 November, 2014 at 08:27

Does anyone know much about the ESTA form you have to fill in for entry to the USA? We're off on honeymoon to New York for 3 nights then off to Antigua so we both need to fill in an ESTA but im...

3d jewellery, saturday 29-Nov-14 2 2,808
Erin8
Flea advice from cat people please
Erin8, 20 November, 2014 at 12:44

The cats unfortunately have fleas and won't stop itching. I applied the flea stuff as usual a few weeks ago, l do this monthly but it's now clear that its not working. I have boil washed everything l...

*Pugsley*, wednesday 26-Nov-14 14 1,873
*J9*
Too early!!
*J9*, 18 November, 2014 at 16:14

I've just been emailing a client and booked something to happen in January. He signed off his last email with "Merry Christmas!!!" Surely it's too early for this?? Or am I just being a Scrooge?

pink & glitz, friday 21-Nov-14 15 1,785
L
How long to move into new house? (Buy)
loves-young-dream, 15 November, 2014 at 07:53

So we have just had an offer accepted on a new house hurrah! How long did it take you to move in to yours? id love to be in for Christmas, unlikely I know! Especially with nationwide mortgage as they...

Mrs C, friday 21-Nov-14 13 2,305
cinnamon009
OAP mini breaks in Europe
cinnamon009, 19 November, 2014 at 14:28

No not for me....although as noted on the other thread I am feeling like an OAP!!? My mum is 70 in Jan so as a joint Xmas/birthday pressie was thinking of sending her and my step dad somewhere for a...

celticcurl, friday 21-Nov-14 8 1,251
MrsCWB
Otter Vibes Please!
MrsCWB, 15 November, 2014 at 08:04

H has a job interview on Monday. It's for a job very similar to his old job which he loved. He's been unemployed now since April (aside from a brief spell in a factory and an even briefer spell as a...

Ddpunk, monday 17-Nov-14 11 1,578
Erin8
A question about resignations
Erin8, 11 November, 2014 at 21:38

I am having issues agreeing my last day at work with my current employer. I handed my notice in on the 22nd October 2014 and l need to give 4 weeks notice. They are saying my last day is Wednesday the...

*Mini*, wednesday 12-Nov-14 12 1,806
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sock gremlins
, 26 October, 2014 at 08:25

Does anybody else have a gremlin that lives in the sock draw that whenever there's a matching pair removes one of them ?? Finding a matching pair of socks is so hard at times I wore odd ones every day...

Knees, wednesday 12-Nov-14 13 1,501
Erin8
Best excuses for not going into work
Erin8, 8 November, 2014 at 21:55

At work we are having issue with people either not showing up or giving ridiculous excuses. What are the best excuses you have heard for people not coming to work? My favourite is when my best friend...

CrazyRatLady, wednesday 12-Nov-14 30 5,483
icklesal
Bra fittings
icklesal, 26 October, 2014 at 18:43

I went for a bra fitting today. I've only ever had one before and that was years ago. I've recently lost 2 stone so thought I best get sorted. Anyway, went into Boux avenue I think it's called and...

WickyWack, monday 10-Nov-14 32 3,366
InkedDoll
The electoral register
InkedDoll, 1 November, 2014 at 15:49

So, some of you probably know that the government are changing the way people register to vote. I got a letter in the post asking me to register, which I went online and did that same day. H2B didn't...

Pittabre, sunday 9-Nov-14 20 2,613
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Being referred to as the wrong name
, 30 October, 2014 at 14:34

I really didn't think that this would bother me too much prior to my wedding but I am finding myself getting more and more annoyed when people who know iv changed my name refer to me as my maiden...

Sez2bwhatley, saturday 8-Nov-14 27 2,869
SillyWrong
Microsoft Word - report writing, using 'Styles'
SillyWrong, 7 November, 2014 at 13:59

I have seen/used report writing styles in word before that use different levels. For example: This Style would be the header 5. this would be the 'First level' style 5.1 this style would be 'Second...

*J9*, friday 7-Nov-14 1 463
cinnamon009
Parking 'fines' for private car park
cinnamon009, 5 November, 2014 at 17:43

A couple of months ago we parked in the St Albans rail station car park (which is owned and run by a private company - it isn't a council one) and phoned up to pay by phone as the meter wasn't...

kharv, thursday 6-Nov-14 7 1,257
R
Horrible thing happened to my boyfriend
ReadyRach, 4 November, 2014 at 11:04

Hi all, I'm a newbie here. No wedding date set yet but very keen to start planning. My fiancée is a police officer and there's been some uncertainty about his role and base for next year so that's...

Pompey, wednesday 5-Nov-14 28 11,113
Ali_G
Riverford Veg Boxes
Ali_G, 31 October, 2014 at 11:02

I signed up to receive a fruit & veg box and my first box will be arriving on Tuesday. The contents are as follows: leeks UK calabrese broccoli UK black kale UK radicchio lettuce UK tomatoes ES...

Superhanka, friday 31-Oct-14 6 1,441
halloweeny
Wall Colours/Lighting
halloweeny, 29 October, 2014 at 11:45

Having spent a year doing DIY and knackering ourselves out we thought we'd get our mate in to do the final job which was to paint our hallway. Before having it done we spent ages choosing the paint...

halloweeny, wednesday 29-Oct-14 478
*Mini*
I love tights
*Mini*, 26 October, 2014 at 17:05

Cant get enough of the bloody things- yay for tights!

Arpee, monday 27-Oct-14 14 2,175
amihohu
Housework Strike
amihohu, 24 October, 2014 at 09:43

Fed up of doing the majority of it myself. Can't justify hiring a cleaner. How do you split your housework and can it ever be 50/50, or is there always one person that ends up doing the lions share? ...

amihohu, sunday 26-Oct-14 35 3,586
bliss_balloons
baby shower - gift list
bliss_balloons , 22 October, 2014 at 13:44

I've just been invited to a baby shower with details of two gift lists in. Anyone else seen this before? I certainly won't be buying the expensive clothes from next that he'll grow out of in 5 minutes...

*Mini*, saturday 25-Oct-14 20 2,414
soraneko
Touchnote
soraneko, 12 October, 2014 at 20:17

Just a quick word of warning - I sent out some Touchnote postcards on Thursday, to serve as little invitations to our engagement dinner (just close family). They got there in plenty of time, but I saw...

MummyMoo82, thursday 23-Oct-14 641
Helenia
Neighbour dispute - WWYD? (somewhat tedious, about bins)
Helenia, 19 October, 2014 at 09:32

Background - H and I moved into our new flat 2 months ago. Technically it's a "first floor maisonette," so we have our own front door on the ground floor, then entrance hall and stairs up to the flat...

Helenia, thursday 23-Oct-14 16 2,768
Holey
Do you tip....
Holey, 9 October, 2014 at 10:59

Delivery drivers? I had a big delivery from Ikea today and wondered whether it's the norm to tip the delivery drivers? Also, while I'm here, do you tip your hairdresser?

*J9*, friday 17-Oct-14 35 5,985 1
*Pugsley*
Neighbour's dog - Bit of a rant and bit of advice required
*Pugsley*, 15 October, 2014 at 15:28

Hi All, I'll start by saying that I am a dog lover so I hope no one thinks I'm against dogs full stop as I'm really not, I grew up with dogs and love them...... My neighbour's dog(s) bark for hours on...

SillyWrong, thursday 16-Oct-14 10 1,718
InkedDoll
PMT *poss sens*
InkedDoll, 8 October, 2014 at 11:31

So I'm wondering how other people experience/cope with PMT? By which I mean emotional issues rather than physical pain. Mine is terrible, lasting between three days and a week, I am a complete...

LittleMissPanda, monday 13-Oct-14 13 1,819
WickyWack
Slow cooker chilli con carne
WickyWack, 8 October, 2014 at 13:31

I got some diced beef out of the freezer last night and want to make a slow cooker chilli con carne Is 3 hours enough 'slow' cooing time if I put it on high??

WickyWack, thursday 9-Oct-14 3 869
WickyWack
Any Passport Office people??
WickyWack, 6 October, 2014 at 11:11

I am applying for a renewal of my passport (surname change) and am having problems with the countersignature part. I am including new photographs as the old ones are super old and they don't really...

kharv, thursday 9-Oct-14 19 2,264
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Teeth/overbite question
, 29 September, 2014 at 20:53

Does anyone have an overbite? I never used to have one but since having teeth removed about 7 years ago, and a wisdom tooth coming through, my teeth have moved around to the extent that my top teeth...

Erin8, friday 3-Oct-14 9 2,210
G
Missing dad at wedding
ginger811, 24 September, 2014 at 10:46

Hi, I'm new to this forum and would really like some help. I'm getting married in November this year and my dad will not be there as he died 17 years ago. (we're getting married in the church where he...

Mrs Bass, friday 26-Sep-14 10 2,604
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CrazyRatLady
, 22 September, 2014 at 11:17

Saw this and thought of you! http://www.dose.com/lists/2961/21-Adorable-Rats-With-Tiny-Teddy-Bears-I-Lost-It-At-5?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Viral&utm_campaign=onsite_share No anytime...

CrazyRatLady, wednesday 24-Sep-14 19 2,167

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