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anjumanji
Do you have conservatory roof blinds? Recommendations please.
anjumanji, 28 May, 2009 at 09:45

We had a lean-to conservatory extension built a couple of years ago. It's great for the extra space, but it becomes unusable in the summer. In fact it gets so hot in there, it ends up heating up the...

Abdul, thursday 6-Mar-25 12 8,155
Vikster79
White wood/gloss bedroom furniture
Vikster79, 14 August, 2012 at 12:01

Does anyone have any and if so where did you purchase it from? I have been scouring t'interwebnet for weeks and I either find some that is cheap and looks like it would fall apart, or far too...

Abdul, thursday 6-Mar-25 19 6,030
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 3,737
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Deleting events
Sapna, 2 July, 2024 at 06:35

Hi, I need to delete duplicate event for ur guestlist. Does anyone know how to do that?

Abdul, thursday 6-Mar-25 1 55 1
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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 18,266
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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 14
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 1,640
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 12 504
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 56,753
Robyn
Help with questionnaire on wedding website
Robyn, 22 February, 2024 at 12:54

Hi all I created a questionnaire on my wedding website but I can't see who has responded. If I go into the "Edit" view I can see 2 people have responded but not who they are. I unfortunately need to...

Abdul, thursday 6-Mar-25 5 383
David
Adding Hotel links
David, 27 January, 2024 at 13:02

Can you add a link for guests to click on to an external hotel website?

Abdul, thursday 6-Mar-25 6 75
Hyacinth
Porn mags in bushes-Hyacinth
Hyacinth, 13 May, 2008 at 10:17

I was reading a book yesterday which mentioned this as a common phenomenon and had a little lightbulb moment - so it wasn't just in the bushes near my school! So whats the idea behind porn mags in...

Abdul, thursday 6-Mar-25 39 3,949
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!!...

Abdul, thursday 6-Mar-25 2 56
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 10,077 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 1,515
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 6 465
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
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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 1,930
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 69
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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 62
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
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 8,132
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 4,904
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 22,888
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
R
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 2,193

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