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Purple Pixie
Need ideas for humourous book titles/authors
Purple Pixie, 29 June, 2009 at 08:43

I'm making a cake for a retirement do that is basically three books. Each book needs a title and an author writing on it. I've been asked to make the titles/authors humourous and to fit the occasion....

Abdul, thursday 6-Mar-25 13 3,358
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 10,073 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 1,514
rrr
Project Managers - anyone taken/got the APMP qualification?
rrr, 11 July, 2008 at 21:43

Just wondering really. I've just got back from a 5 day intensive course with a 3 hour exam this afternoon and I'm feeling pretty fried. Not sure if I did enough to pass. Just how well known are AMP...

Abdul, thursday 6-Mar-25 6 464
Sophie
Moving home!
Sophie, 5 September, 2023 at 10:19

Hi I am looking to move home within the next couple of months. My wedding is 9th March 2024. Myself and my partner are due to give notice on 30th October. 1. Is there a rule with not be allowed to...

Abdul, thursday 6-Mar-25 2 57
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Graze again... How do i cancel ?
, 5 June, 2009 at 08:49

? I cant find anything on their page to cancel full stop. I can see how to put back orders and tell them if i am going on Holl etc but nothing to remove an account ? My first FREE box arrives today...

Gilbert, saturday 1-Mar-25 2 36,270
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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 3 922
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 1,929
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...

Saph, thursday 27-Feb-25 3 66
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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 61
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 10 727
John
Managing Chronic Pain While Planning My Wedding: Any Tips?
John, 16 November, 2024 at 10:53

Hi everyone, I’m currently planning my wedding, but I’ve been dealing with chronic pain that’s been making it hard to focus on all the details. I’m trying to balance my health with wedding...

Theodore, thursday 20-Feb-25 1 15
Eurotins
What’s Your Ideal Marriage Cake Design?
Eurotins, 20 February, 2025 at 11:41

Hey everyone! When it comes to wedding cakes, what design do you think stands out the most? Do you prefer classic tiered cakes, or do you like unique shapes and modern designs? Has anyone ever...

Eurotins, thursday 20-Feb-25 10
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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 8,131
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 3,436
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 26,208
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 4,902
Gone With The Whinge
Anybody know about electronic tags?
Gone With The Whinge, 20 April, 2009 at 21:27

More novel research. Apologies! I can't seem to find much about these on google, aside from the whole social implications/"do they work?" debate. Does anybody know the sciency bit behind them? Do they...

Stella, sunday 16-Feb-25 10 22,880
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 11 386
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Those who study from home...
NickyNooNaa, 23 September, 2008 at 17:02

How on earth do you keep motivated and actually do the work? Did you make a timetable or set yourself time aside? I'm struggling! I was planning on ditching my course and put it down to bad experience...

ChrisMitchell, saturday 15-Feb-25 5 866
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Postpone or cancel?
Rosie, 30 November, 2024 at 17:00

Hello, my fiancé and I were due to get married this year but due to a variety of reasons including financial, family issues and not getting on we postponed to next June. Sadly things are still...

Bisultan, thursday 13-Feb-25 2 52 1
Pittabre
Sole trader versus company
Pittabre, 11 December, 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?

Jennifer, thursday 13-Feb-25 7 2,186
Becca
Healthcare workers - do you stay off for full 48hrs after D+V?
Becca, 3 August, 2009 at 20:15

If your colleagues really need you back at work, do you still wait out the full 48hrs after the last D or V before returning to work?

WilliamDavis, thursday 13-Feb-25 6 9,322
ashlil
SW stir fry Sauce ideas??
ashlil, 7 February, 2012 at 11:20

Hi guys, we've got stir fry tonight and normally use an "amoy sauce" anyone got any ideas what to have instead more sw friendly? thanks

Usman, wednesday 12-Feb-25 7 25,459
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 7 708
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 1,765
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...

Kerniol, monday 10-Feb-25 14 4,562
Brittany
Wedding Guest List Problems!
Brittany, 27 August, 2024 at 15:19

I’m going through a really difficult time with my Mum, Dad and sister (MOH), because I considered inviting my Aunty to my wedding who they don’t like, I told them I would consider their feelings and...

Charles, monday 10-Feb-25 5 285
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Sanitary disposal in the workplace - law?
Headless Lois, 10 April, 2008 at 17:58

I am struggling to find the law/any guidelines on what has to be provided for this - anyone know? L xx

Liam, saturday 8-Feb-25 20 791
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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 19 1
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Having laminate flooring in a new build?
SAM83, 3 September, 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...

Vikas, friday 7-Feb-25 21 14,644 1
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Any NHS workers? Or Employment lawyers - Agenda for change back pay
loopyloo, 9 June, 2008 at 18:50

Hey everyone Any nurses or other NHS workers out there still struggling to get NHS back pay? Im still waiting to get mine, any tactics for hurrying them up?Its driving me insane, i could really do...

Andarbek, thursday 6-Feb-25 7 2,061

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