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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...

Trina, wednesday 25-Mar-26 9 709
haagweg
School uniform skirts
haagweg, 10 October, 2008 at 12:45

Recently I've seen that most schoolgirls are wearing trousers rather than skirts. I can understand if it's cold then trousers are better, but it still looks odd to me because it's not cold at the...

Fima, wednesday 25-Mar-26 20 4,262
AnnaBanana
Has anyone got a fixed retainer?
AnnaBanana, 1 September, 2008 at 14:12

I recently has a short treatment (2 months) with braces to close a small gap between my 2 top front teeth. I now have a removable retainer but I am hoping to have a fixed one put on next week - easier...

Jackie, tuesday 24-Mar-26 16 5,398
Olivs
Where do you take ideas for photos?
Olivs, 28 August, 2023 at 13:49

Do you like taking photos? Where do you take ideas for your photos? I need some inspiration!

Leoparker, thursday 19-Mar-26 3 79
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Period due on wedding day - help?!
Christie, 25 February, 2024 at 18:56

Hi all! I'm very regular and according to my period tracker, I will start my period on my wedding day! Obviously I want to avoid this as much as possible! White dress, logistics, pain etc!! I am...

Roslyn, wednesday 18-Mar-26 3 226
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...

Olivs, wednesday 18-Mar-26 5 126
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Amazing Ways to Measure Your Ring Size at Home!
Ivermectine, 17 August, 2023 at 06:55

The best and most precise way to determine your ring size is with a measuring tape. Make sure to leave sufficient space for your knuckle to fit in order to achieve the best outcomes. Remember that...

Laura, wednesday 18-Mar-26 5 138
sparkletoes
Baking experts-why didn't my sponge cake rise?
sparkletoes, 7 June, 2008 at 16:53

I followed the recipe exactly. I have made cakes before and they have been fine but this is the first time I have used my new oven-could that be it? My plans for afternoon tea have gone horribly...

Janie, wednesday 18-Mar-26 8 8,514
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Abelini Rings
Rebecca, 26 December, 2025 at 14:34

Good Afternoon, Merry Christmas!!! Yesterday was the most magical day and my partner of 10yrs proposed with the help of our 12yr old daughter. In our front room!!! Still in shock about it all. Even...

Michael, tuesday 17-Mar-26 3 41
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How to be popular
everprettygirl, 20 July, 2009 at 06:41

Most people would like to be popular with others, but not everyone can achieve this goal. What is the secret to popularity? In fact, it is very simple. The first step is to improve our appearance. We...

Sean, tuesday 17-Mar-26 24 2,127
*Ducky*
Negotiating price on a new-build property (& cooeeeee to Old Bear!)
*Ducky*, 30 August, 2012 at 16:20

Anyone have any experience? Earlier today Mr DB and I went to look at a house being built on the edge of a very well-to-do-village close to wear we work. Due to it's location it costs more than the...

Charles, sunday 15-Mar-26 31 15,506
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Starting to get fed up with mortgage application
conway13, 29 April, 2015 at 16:39

It feels like it going on forever. We sold our house months ago but still waiting on a formal mortgage offer, we had a mortgage lined up before but that fell through and we had to pull out on a house...

James, friday 13-Mar-26 9 1,109
Rod
Bakers...personalised cupcake cases?
Rod, 9 April, 2013 at 11:45

Do these exist? What are the best ones? I'm doing 100 cupcakes and one big one for H's uncles vow renewal in August. chococalte and vanilla. I'd like to get them personalised cake holders...any advice...

Gared, friday 13-Mar-26 17 5,415
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Anyone had to claim lost wages, redundancy back through government?
bobbly1, 30 January, 2009 at 17:47

If you had to recently, how long did it take for your money to come through? Company I worked for gone into admin, I have been made redundant and not paid for January, so have filled in a form for...

Максим, friday 13-Mar-26 23 9,884
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FAO legal experts - stressing out over jury service summons
, 29 October, 2011 at 16:45

I received a jury service summons after moving house, after my three-month Royal Mail redirect expired - this was despite having filled in the electoral roll form for my new address. Whoever forwarded...

Ambroseharbor, friday 13-Mar-26 11 5,580
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Anyone here from 2013?
Charlene, 20 November, 2023 at 21:09

I got married in 2013 and found these boards so helpful! I posted my wedding report and it was so nice to remind myself how much I loved the run up and actual day of wedding and why I was marrying my...

Riki22, thursday 12-Mar-26 9 523 1
Naboo
Any one a bit medical or good with burns??? help please
Naboo, 5 May, 2011 at 12:08

Bit of an odd request but I had a bit of a candle accident and burnt my face, its healing but the skin is still red and a bit dry so hard to cover, does anyone have any tips on thins to help...

Promidom, wednesday 11-Mar-26 14 7,381
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Scoliosis/bendy spine
, 24 June, 2014 at 08:08

Does anyone have experience of this? My Pilates teacher says I have two small bends in my spine which explains a lot. I'll be asking my physio about it but I do not see her until August. It is mild so...

Fitness, monday 9-Mar-26 16 2,784
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...

Oliver, sunday 8-Mar-26 16 4,894
K
Terraced houses, loft conversions and velux windows?
KJB, 27 May, 2008 at 09:17

I have seen an absolutely gorgeous house which I think would buy in a heart beat if it weren't a terrace and didn't have velux windows in the main bedroom (loft conversion). Actually, it's all...

Jessica, sunday 8-Mar-26 19 7,156
Hannah
25% Discount on Hitched Stationery
Hannah, 16 February, 2022 at 09:33

Morning Everyone! I'm Hannah from the Hitched team and to continue the season of love after Valentine's, the team want to offer you 25% off our Hitched Stationery Range To get this limited offer...

Thomas, saturday 7-Mar-26 6 221
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...

Coweressel71, friday 6-Mar-26 12 2,077
moomin8804
A bit gross...mole removal? anybody had it done?
moomin8804, 10 February, 2009 at 11:45

Hi all! Sorry don't want to gross everyone out but i've got two moles on my shoulder that keep catching on my clothes, they don't hurt, it's just a bit irritating! What i want to know is has anybody...

Andero, thursday 5-Mar-26 11 3,593
cinnamonfairy
Mosquito bites
cinnamonfairy, 21 August, 2012 at 13:04

I was waiting at the station at 6am this morning, minding my own business, when I felt a little tickle behind my knee. Just thinking it was my dress brushing the back of my leg, I shrugged it off. I...

Jaylan, thursday 5-Mar-26 14 4,751
Quincy
Cross Trainer v Running
Quincy, 26 January, 2009 at 21:44

I'm flummoxed, and hope someone can enlighten me. I tried to start running (probably about 10 weeks ago) and could barely manage 8 minutes running on a flattish road. I wasn't progressing, got bored,...

Kane, wednesday 4-Mar-26 16 4,364
Knees
What is the oldest item of clothing in your wardrobe?
Knees, 27 October, 2011 at 15:49

That you still wear! I have quite a high turnaround in my wardrobe. I buy a lot of clothes, but I do have regular clearouts. Probably the oldest thing in my wardrobe is a pair of black trousers that I...

Kane, wednesday 4-Mar-26 39 3,572
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...

Oliver, tuesday 3-Mar-26 10 695
Buzzee
OMs - cost of courier for a wedding dress?!
Buzzee, 27 August, 2012 at 09:39

Hello! I may have sold my wedding dress and just wondered if anyone could recommend any couriers/delivery companies to send my dress with. It's in an acid free box so rather bulky. Would appreciate...

Arthur, tuesday 3-Mar-26 7 4,982
Sherrie H
Show me your bedrooms!
Sherrie H, 22 September, 2011 at 11:00

I have just repainted the bedroom all neutral colours so am looking to add some colour. Show me yours , I need inspiration!

Muhammad, monday 2-Mar-26 25 4,285
francesca
There are slugs in my house
francesca, 16 August, 2008 at 11:33

I've not seen the bastards but there are trails on the kitchen floor and on H's shoes. I feel ill, how did they get in? How can I kill them if I can't see them? I can't really do slug pellets because...

Saim, monday 2-Mar-26 14 2,063
ashlil
Trailfinders experience?
ashlil, 1 August, 2012 at 15:46

Hi all thinking of our next year and Trailfinders price they quoted for us worth a serious consideration. Any of you guys used them? recommended/not recommended? anything to watch out for? thanks

Riki22, saturday 28-Feb-26 16 2,485
Secret Lemonade Drinker
Help with responding to interview feedback
Secret Lemonade Drinker, 29 January, 2009 at 17:34

I've just received possibly the best rejection letter in the world. I went for a job interview on Tuesday afternoon for a role that I really, really wanted (it was my dream job, quite literally). I'm...

Max, thursday 26-Feb-26 6 11,541

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