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My partner and I are looking to move and we are considering Surrey, Berkshire or Buckinghamshire. Can anyone recommend some nice towns? I've been living in London for 15 years, although in recent...
I am a bit of lurker. but have been on hitched for a good five years or so, so i ,know the characters. so, anyhoo, what has happened to nick and lou? nick, i remember cos he was quite funny (at times,...
As above really, I just wondered if a 2b is average for a child in Y2 (KS1) is 2b average of a child in Y3, or should it be 3b or something else. Y2 is KS2 isnt it? Thank you.
My sister and her husband are contemplating a complete lifestyle change and running a pub in a small village on the North coast of Cornwall. Neither of them have done this before although my BIL is a...
My mum handed in her notice and then a month later the whole of the nursery staff were made redundant. She has a meeting tomorrow and wants to know if she's wasting her time going, is she entitled to...
A friend of mine, S, phoned me today saying he has been suspended from work for a week. Apparently he was pulled in " for a chat" with HR, who told him that they had found some comments slagging off...
On Monday our cooker died. It just wouldn't turn on (electric). Electrician came yesterday and said there was nothing he could do. Meant to be coming back 'at some point' with more bits/a friend. In...
After nearly 3 years here, it's probably about time to paint our fence. I either will just do it clear to save hassle or I really fancy doing it black. My only worries are it could look awful and most...
H and I are desperate for some time together with no distractions and Wee Braw is off to my mum's for 12 days the week after next. We went through a bit of a rocky time a couple of months ago and...
In 2001 I was sacked from a job for Gross Misconduct, not something I am proud of, but I feel the stamp Gross Misconduct is a little harsh for what it was. Explanation: I was working full time,...
Sorry for the dullness Im doing a buffet for 25 people in a few weeks, I only seem to be able to find 9 inch plastic plates, no bigger! they don't seem very big, if people are going to be having bits...
Has anyone seen this yet? I can't believe it, I was so shocked, what a great ending. Either I am a big numpty or they did it really well - I did think when he first came in that it must be someone we...
Simply wonderful. Tom Jones is awesome. Shame they couldn't do continuous coverage.
I've knackered a screw I need to remove and there is no longer any bits for the Phillips screwdriver to fit into. Normally when I've done this a mixture of (my not very strong) brute force, pliers,...
Hello. I'm thinking about kick-starting my new health and fitness routine with a two/three day detox. I just wondered if any of you have done it? What am I to expect from it? Do you have any tips for...
The last few times I've made chocolate brownies they've ended up more like sponge cake than brownies. I'm following my recipe (BeRo cookbook), and cooking for the shorter end of the time, but they've...
I have inherited, in our new garden a few fruit bushes, raspberry, redcurrant and gooseberry. They are all full of fruit but I don't know how to tell if the gooseberries are ripe or not. I'd say they...
On the news it's said he has had a cardiac arrest & in a bad way. ETA: 00.40 Just woke to the news he died.
Aaargh, have properly left this til the last minute. Going to ordination of very good friend at St Paul's Cathedral this afternoon, followed by outdoor reception. It not being the kind of thing I go...
I'm really into hoisin duck wraps at the minute but I'm spiendng a fortune on shop bought sandwichesI prefer to take packed lunch. Does anyone know if there is a ready made duck sandwich filler on the...
Sadly passed away http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8118426.stm
I am strapped for cash and NY bound this summer. NOT a good combination!! Whilst hunting down a particular necklace last week in my jewellery box, i came across the diamond and sapphire engagement...
Hi all, as above, really... The options I've got in mind are: 1. Try and kit out our house as much as we can for that money, such as bathroom cabinets, the double bed we've been wanting for the guest...
Having just been in a training thing about business ethics, one example situation they suggested was getting the bill at the end of a meal but they had forgotten to add on the drinks - would you say...
So after yesterday's photo share, I've gone and got a blister on mine today (bloody summer shoes, grr!). Should I put a plaster over it or what to do??
My sister and I still quote this ad a fair bit - the catch phrase "you don't say!" has really stuck with us. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpswiH_Vkes Any ads that have stuck with you?
What a joke! I've just weighed out my 35g and i realise i feed my niece more than that! And she's 3!! It's about 15 frosties! Needless to say i promptly turned the scales off! I wold starve on 35g!!!...
This probably going to sound silly so apologies in advance. I watched this film the other day and it had this fantastic love story in, really touching. I'm now reading the book, which is the wrong...
We are considering a lab pup but have read that they are like 'crocodiles' for a good few weeks/months. Is this your experience? How did you cope with it?
MIL made a cheesecake a couple of months ago, it was supposed to be low fat, she didn't have any quark but found some camembert on offer in ASDA and used that instead. Now I have to say that it tasted...
I feel is a difficult thing to do.... We viewed 3 houses on Saturday, all 3 ticked the boxes. First one was the style we want, was on a street we love, had a decent sized garden, a lovely big garage...
