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AKWedding
Job hunting and wedding planning at the same time - is it possible?
AKWedding, 7 of May of 2015 at 13:50

I have been unhappy in my job for a while, and did spend most of last year looking for a new job without any luck. When 2015 started, I decided to put job-hunting on the backburner because I wanted to...

Andriy, wednesday 12-Jun-24 9 1,703
*ginni of the lamp*
Games for a Christmas Fayre-make me look good!
*ginni of the lamp*, 4 of November of 2008 at 21:55

We need some new ideas for games for our school Christmas fayre - we have things like throwing as many beanbags as possible into rudoph's mouth in x seconds, bagatelle, that kind of thing. So...if you...

Alex, wednesday 12-Jun-24 2 9,720
RuthG
Moving house - packing tips?
RuthG, 23 of March of 2009 at 16:33

We're (hopefully) moving house a week on friday (it's only taken 18 months!) I've not really moved house before, other than moving out of my parents and into this house, but that was only 1 bedroom of...

Harryoscar, tuesday 11-Jun-24 29 2,601
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What colours go with dark brown /chocolate brown?
SAM83, 8 of July of 2009 at 13:42

Trying to do some interior design today! Have a brand new house, have bought a dark brownc/chocolate leather 3 piece suite and the walls are painted magnolia. What colours would go? Was thinking of...

D Daivd, tuesday 11-Jun-24 14 20,653
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Do night schools exist anymore?
, 22 of February of 2009 at 09:00

I'm not even sure I'm asking with the right phrase. My Dad did O & A levels at night school (is that what it's called?), back in the mists of time. I did my A Levels at 6th Form, but lately have...

Shree, monday 10-Jun-24 14 1,930
Mrs Vineweevil
I need a can't fail cookie recepie please......
Mrs Vineweevil, 8 of October of 2008 at 13:28

I must learn not to burn my cookie attempts in my fan oven, but even those unburnt one's aren't always that great, any suggestions???

Ayme, monday 10-Jun-24 11 1,648
Sara
Toxic friendship
Sara, 13 of May of 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...

Ayme, monday 10-Jun-24 29 939 1
MBK
'American Boy' Spoof song about East Anglia
MBK, 31 of July of 2008 at 10:23

A friend just sent me this, being an East Anglian I thought it was hilarious so wanted to share! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDuW3joTBq8

Noiseta, monday 10-Jun-24 14 7,081
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Free wedding witness
Lily, 24 of June of 2022 at 23:36

I know wedding season is here, so I thought I’d offer myself as free witness for anyone in London (North, West or Central areas) who are looking for a wedding witness. I’m just starting in in event...

Lily, thursday 6-Jun-24 4 138
Dani
Tom and Zendaya tie the knot?! 😍
Dani, 6 of June of 2024 at 11:36

Okay... so we might be jumping the gun a little here! But we can't help but wonder what this iconic couples wedding might look like - so here's our wedding predictions for Zendaya and Tom Holland if...

Dani, thursday 6-Jun-24 16
Buttons
Condensation ruining window sill
Buttons, 17 of November of 2008 at 11:52

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...

Caio, monday 3-Jun-24 19 11,410
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When should I get a Botox?
MaryRoberts, 23 of August of 2019 at 09:29

Just want to know your opinions on something. So I’m currently seeing some deep sets of wrinkles appearing on my face. My sister then told me that maybe I should get a Botox Wigan treatment from this...

Neil, saturday 1-Jun-24 4 1,358
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Data Base Registered Passports, Driving Licenses & certificates
LuxuriousOrangeStationery65119, 23 of July of 2019 at 23:47

Buy Data Base Registered Passports, Drivers Licenses, Id Cards & Legalized Certificates. We specialize in the production of Data Base *Registered passports, driving License, ID cards, Registered...

Dr Leonard, thursday 30-May-24 1 470
Rod
Fashion help - Leather Trews
Rod, 12 of November of 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...

Loren, wednesday 29-May-24 22 3,142
Panjita
Mobile Phones
Panjita, 7 of October of 2013 at 10:10

Can you remember what your first mobile phone looked like? I've just been discussing with my friend and found a photo online of my first ever mobile. Hilarious! It looks like an 80's walkie talkie!!!...

Alex, monday 27-May-24 42 6,459
Jade-Lee
My mum feels left out
Jade-Lee, 23 of May of 2024 at 20:11

Short back story, my mum helped a lot with the engagement was really there for my h2b. Since wedding planning she kinda back off a bit as much as I tried to get to her to come to wedding showcases etc...

RomanticGreenStation, friday 24-May-24 1 61
Cazpot88
Ex wife at wedding
Cazpot88, 9 of February of 2024 at 11:02

Hey beauts, I don't know if this is the right section to post this in Me and my fiance have decided to invite his ex wife and her partner to our wedding in August 2025 The reason is because my...

Greeny, monday 20-May-24 13 451
Amelia
Thank you gifts
Amelia, 8 of May of 2024 at 19:21

What are people getting as thank you gifts for parents? Really unsure what to get mine and my MIL, but I know I want to get them something as they've contributed so much to our big day. I really want...

Greeny, saturday 18-May-24 3 108
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Dental phobia - can anybody help?
Notquiteme, 3 of March of 2013 at 12:08

Even though I'm not a 'regular' poster here (more of a lurker with a few hundred posts to my name), I'm still too embarrassed to post this under my usual username. In fact, it's taken me a week or so...

Jennifer, thursday 16-May-24 11 3,243
Clairy
Advice on invoicing a company in administration
Clairy, 16 of January of 2009 at 17:23

Adams (the childrenswear shop) owes my business several hundred pounds. It was their Hull branch that booked the advert, but they have since announced they are going into administration. However, they...

Glenna, wednesday 15-May-24 6 1,181
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do you play the lottery ?
, 16 of January of 2013 at 16:35

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2263367/Lottery-tickets-cost-2--prize-matching-numbers-rise-25-payout-drop.html so tickets are going up to £2 but if you get 3 numbers you will win £25 instead...

Falanga, tuesday 14-May-24 16 1,099
Sare
Discontinued MFI furniture
Sare, 13 of April of 2009 at 15:32

I really, really want to buy a sideboard and I'd love to have it from the same range as my TV unit, bought from MFI. Although it's flatpack, it's nice and chunky and I like the colour. I could just...

Alisher, tuesday 14-May-24 3 2,430
quackers
Shampoo Recommendations
quackers, 17 of December of 2012 at 14:58

Right I have an issue with shampoo, My hair gets very greasy very quickly with a lot of them, or I get horrid dandruff! What do you use? I can't use pantene as it makes my hair fall out. Head and...

Kammal, thursday 9-May-24 18 1,259
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Having laminate flooring in a new build?
SAM83, 3 of September of 2009 at 11:30

I am having a new house built and have been told by Persimmon who are building it that we cannot have laminate flooring as its a new house. We went to a carpet shop yesterday to arrange to get a quote...

Gia, tuesday 7-May-24 15 14,549 1
Pittabre
Sole trader versus company
Pittabre, 11 of December of 2013 at 20:54

When does a sole trader become a company, or even why? What is the difference and why might somebody eb a sole trader as opposed to a company?

BarryHolt, tuesday 7-May-24 6 2,153
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Is it safe to travel Italy?
HappyRedStationery5420, 19 of June of 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

Shree, monday 6-May-24 2 492
Ali_G
Fire drill.
Ali_G, 21 of August of 2012 at 11:05

Haha! Every Tuesday, we have a fire drill. The maintenance guy says over the tannoy "Staff announcement, we are about to test the fire alarms, please do not take any action." ... Fire alarm goes...

Robort125, wednesday 1-May-24 14 1,230
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How to delete my account?
, 17 of October of 2013 at 15:21

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

Witaya, tuesday 30-Apr-24 11 3,199 1
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Rsvp
Asiakathleen, 30 of April of 2024 at 14:21

Hello I've set up a rsvp on canva, it's asking for a url I'm wanting to use this app so they can rsvp to it. What do I use as the url and where would the rsvp list appear for me to view thank you

Asiakathleen, tuesday 30-Apr-24 7
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How long for a cheque to clear?
Leanne (MsA), 22 of April of 2008 at 22:00

I paid a cheque into my account last Thursday morning (bank with Barclays). It has been showing on my balance since last Friday but not my cleared balance. Any idea as I am getting impatient! TIA

Kihec24, monday 29-Apr-24 6 2,544
skyrocket
Shellac question
skyrocket, 2 of December of 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...

Avani, thursday 25-Apr-24 4 737
Wuzzle
What was the best/most thoughtful wedding present you received?
Wuzzle, 6 of January of 2009 at 12:05

My best friend is getting married in a few months and I am being her briedsmaid. I want to get them something really special as a present but am drawing a blank on ideas. She loves chocolate, so I was...

Arcturus, wednesday 24-Apr-24 28 41,652

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