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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 4,564
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 20 792
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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 20 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 14,646 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
WelshTotty
Beauty Without Cruelty cosmetics stockists
WelshTotty, 15 May, 2008 at 10:05

I have a fantastic BWC lippy - colour Sugar Plum. Its a great colour, kind of orangey copper and it stays on well and it creamy. Ive not seen anywhere around that stocks BWC in a shop and Im running...

Joseph, thursday 6-Feb-25 977
Mal
Is Freecycle/Gumtree my only option?
Mal, 26 February, 2009 at 10:14

I nee to get rid of my 2 sofas but they don't have fire labels attached, so none of the charities are willing to take them. I have read of bad experiences on Freecycle and Gumtree when it comes to...

Raleighkozey, thursday 6-Feb-25 4 1,940
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Milling Barn Hertfordshire, Accommodation
Sarah, 26 January, 2025 at 09:09

Has anyone got married or stayed as a guest at Milling Barn, Throcking recently? I am concerned about the onsite accommodation as read some bad reviews, but there are never any photos. Some recent...

Allan, wednesday 5-Feb-25 1 13
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Wedding Renovation Ideas for Our Home!
Rcciviloz, 2 January, 2025 at 06:41

Hi everyone, We recently got married (yay!) and are finally settling into our home. After all the wedding chaos, we’ve realized that our house could use some serious renovations to make it more...

Hannele, monday 3-Feb-25 4 54
KJX
Legal OPINION - Deputyship / Appointeeship + tenancy agreements
KJX, 26 September, 2008 at 22:10

Apologies for using Hitched as a legal sounding board, but it is a matter of personal interest as well as something I am dealing with at work (I will do a shameless bounce during daytimes - sorry but...

Dasila, saturday 1-Feb-25 11 2,363
NeoShoegal
SEO's
NeoShoegal, 3 April, 2008 at 16:01

I often get emails for Search Engine Optimisation. Today I got one that actually claims to already have had a look at my site "I came across www.everaftervideos.co.uk today while looking for a website...

Hannele, friday 31-Jan-25 4 224
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Resize stock photo
Jay, 14 January, 2024 at 20:47

Does anyone have any ideas to resize the photo for your website on here? Each time I've done it, it's just zooms right in. Nightmare

Becky, friday 31-Jan-25 4 242
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Is it safe to travel Italy?
HappyRedStationery5420, 19 June, 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

Edward, thursday 30-Jan-25 6 524
jaz
Recommend your sucky in pants...
jaz, 2 February, 2009 at 10:07

After much searching and help from lovely hitchers I found a dress I love but unfortunately fear I need some suck shorts or pants things for my thighs/tummy (I'm going to try and buy a size up in the...

Adam, wednesday 29-Jan-25 9 3,187
HatTrick
Favourite perfume/aftershave?
HatTrick, 24 February, 2012 at 15:52

After my favourite joop being dissed in the chav thread I thought I'd ask this... I think all of my fragrances are going to be chavtastic. Perfume: *Vera Wang - Princess *Ed Hardy *Kenzo Flowers And...

Huzaifa, wednesday 29-Jan-25 26 1,864
sherry
Did you go off the 'rails' as a child/teenager?
sherry, 5 December, 2008 at 10:12

Ok, I shouldn't be watching Jeremy Kyle as he winds me up but im feeding baby Sherry and the control is across the room. He has said ''doesn't everyone go off the rails'' meaning all teenagers. I...

Waqas, tuesday 28-Jan-25 74 4,729
Enjayee
Anyone get insomnia?
Enjayee, 13 January, 2013 at 06:40

I have woken up three times this week, all before 5am. To be fair, the two mugs of strong coffee I had at 9pm last night have not helped me at all with last night's sleep but the other two times I...

Ramilia, monday 27-Jan-25 16 1,231
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Opening mail that is addressed to someone else and the law.
choicey, 27 February, 2009 at 22:36

Does anyone know the law regarding the above? Long story short, I keep receiving mail for someone who used to live at this address. I was advised by bailiffs not to return to sender as this is never...

Allison, friday 24-Jan-25 23 88,750
Rod
Fashion help - Leather Trews
Rod, 12 November, 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...

Jimmy, thursday 23-Jan-25 23 3,148
Little Madam
Denby dining set
Little Madam, 22 March, 2011 at 13:46

Anyone ever had one? Is it worth the investment? Random pondering - but I think I need one!!

Ava, wednesday 22-Jan-25 14 1,119
spacecadet_99
Is my cat really THAT big?!
spacecadet_99, 28 April, 2009 at 18:21

Been to the vet to collect some prescription food for the cat. Was chatting to the girl on reception about various things and there was a GORGEOUS black lab puppy - I mentioned that my cat was...

Berton, tuesday 21-Jan-25 21 5,284
Rosencrantz
Dog people - 'stones' you put in female dog's water bowls...
Rosencrantz, 8 March, 2009 at 21:47

Ok, sorry for the very random title but I can't think of a better way of wording it. I'm looking for information on where to get the stones, crystals or powders you put in female dogs water bowls...

Ostin, tuesday 21-Jan-25 14 12,164
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...

Gemma, tuesday 21-Jan-25 3 67
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aita moh edition
Ellie, 3 May, 2023 at 00:12

Hi all I’m in need of some advice here, I’m getting married next year and we have just starting planning. My best friend, who I have known for 16 years, is meant to be my MOH. Recently MOH met her...

Ftizpatrick, monday 20-Jan-25 7 357
KJX
Camping + IBS - can it be done?
KJX, 4 August, 2008 at 22:47

MrKJX is very keen that the family try camping for next years holiday. I suffer from IBS and am worried. Does anyone here with IBS go camping - can it be done? Any tips (that don'y involve a cork) ...

The, saturday 18-Jan-25 4 1,536
Hugo Brambles
How much room do you give when driving round a parked car?
Hugo Brambles, 27 August, 2009 at 09:49

OH always tells me off that I'm too close whenever I drive past a parked car. I do squeeze past I suppose partly as I have a tiny car, I'm on the road all day but mostly because I judge there to be...

Mukul, friday 17-Jan-25 9 3,355
Emsy Truff
Regional Words and their meaning
Emsy Truff, 23 September, 2008 at 15:09

This morning I was giving directions to a colleague and she was most confused when I told her to "take the third exit at the island and then turn left when you get to the outdoor" she didn;t know what...

Waqas, wednesday 15-Jan-25 101 9,948
ATB
Do you have a dress code/uniform for work?
ATB, 6 September, 2011 at 15:40

When working part time in a department store and supermarket as a student I wore a uniform, in my "grown up" full time jobs I've either been required to wear business dress or worked in a no dress...

Waleed, tuesday 14-Jan-25 136 9,127
Storky
Clothes and jobs and stuff...
Storky, 13 February, 2013 at 10:15

Ladies and the Funkstah, thank you very much for your vibes! You rock! Exciting new challenge secured for me, as of the beginning of March, but it does mean I need to do some serious shopping. Where's...

Waleed, tuesday 14-Jan-25 34 3,265
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Will long-term usage of computer cause cross-eyed?
Beatrice108, 14 June, 2012 at 09:07

I am a graphic design. Everyday I spend long hours staring into the computer screen. Now after many months, my eyes are starting to feel strained easily and it feels 'tighten'. I do not have...

Waleed, monday 13-Jan-25 3 955

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