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A friend of mine (honestly) has to go to hospital for a caloscopy. She's not really sure what it's all about and neither have I. I'm sure it's something some Hitchers have been through so I wondered...

I decided to buy one with my birthday money, I've gone for a BiOrb 30 (tropical) with LED light and it's soooo lovely. Although a little sparse as no fish live there yet ? I just wondered if anyone...

I have just checked my bank account online and noticed I have had a lump of money paid in from what I think is my previous employer. I resigned a month ago and recieved what I thought was my last wage...

Hmm, I've had a very lucky escape. We were invited to some friends for a bonfire party last night. Usually we only go to professional events as I don't really think fireworks are appropriate for...

? Someone drove the wrong way down the carriageway and clipped their car. He's in hospital with broken pelvis, head injuries, broken thumb, etc. Hope you get mended soon Nath And thank God it's only...

After the help of u guys ive decided to have the theme of my fancy dress party as the peoples names. so we all have to dress as something begining with J or M... anyone have any ideas for me other...

Trying to cut down on costs by doing a batch cook and freezing it - so far I have spaghetti bolognaise, autumn soup, stew, curry - any other recipes you could share with me? Also, if anyone knows...

I'm going to make a snowman shaped cake for Christmas (using the Aldi cake mould that KTC kindly got for me) but know that I'm going to be really busy around Christmas so was thinking of making it in...

I just wondered whether anyone has any good sites for beginner alto sax sheet music but for well known songs? I started learn the sax about 18 months ago and given troubles finding a tutor nearby...

Why do my pizzas always turn out with a soggy bottom? I make my own dough (either using the bread machine or by hand) and I cook it using a pizza stone but I always seem to get a soggy bottom. Does...

I need to go and post a letter but I've no idea where the nearest post box is - stupid I know but we're usually in the car so it isn't an issue... I thought the Royal Mail website might let me search...

I have lots of people to say 'thank you' to, so I thought I'd buy them a Christmas present. Problem is things are a bit tight ? Some need to be postable, but I'd like something that would really stand...

I am making a spice/cooking hamper for my brother for Christmas. I have bought him a couple of cookbooks to go with it and want to buy him some tamarind water. I know you can make it yourself but I...

Hi all, I am having a Birthday party and I want to knock up some invitations rather than inviting everyone via email or word of mouth. The theme is Angels and Demons (yes, probably twee or silly but...

Just thought i'd share as feeling miserable at home alone. I have a substantial sized skin tag (?) on my bikini line. A couple of weeks back the nurse blasted it for 30seconds with that frozen stuff...

I gave up caffine about 2 years ago. So only drink decaffinated tea or coffee and never drink coke anymore. But this afternoon I went to a coffee shop with a friend and couldn't see any caffine free...

Just curious really as ive had the crappiest day and without really thinking what i was doing or why,i came in from work and mooched for a while then sat down at my pc and put my earphones in and...

I have seen beef, ham, turkey, chicken etc. However I was asked this question (at a rather strange time lol) but didn't know the answer. Any ideas?

I had my contraceptive implant removed on Saturday afternoon and they put 3 of those stick on stitches on it, but they're starting to peel away at the edges. Any ideas how long I should leave them on...

Apologies for another Christmas post. Ok so I said to H that I would really like christmas alone, 7 years out of 8 I have had H's mum at ours for dinner etc...this year I want to be alone, H and I...

I don't think I have ever made mash potato, purely because we didn't really have it when I was younger and its only recently that I have actually started to like it especially with my new fave meal of...

Whats the best way to cook jacket potatoes? Some recipes say rub butter on outside, and wrap in foil. Others say just salt rubbed in the skin and put in oven. Some say sea salt but I haven't got any...

Firstly will explain the incident. Someone went into the back of us, accepted liability, an offer was made. This all took 5 weeks, we had no communication from our insurer (Endsleigh) and had to keep...

It's my mum's 60th birthday on Saturday and I've been so busy helping my sister organise a surprise party that I totaly forgot about a present. So what can I get her that's great but can be bought in...

Hi, I am making gainsborough tarts and decided for a change I would make mini ones. I have made way too much mixture and so wondered if the mixture or if I made up a loaf tin sized cake could this be...

I've just had a washing machine disaster, I put the washing on this morning and when I went away I didn't realise the door hadn't shut properly. So 20 minutes later I came back to find the door open...

I want to sell my GHD's on that auction site and have no idea which mark I have. How do I find out? They were a limited edition set with the pink carry case. I've used them about twice as they are too...

Could I have one please? Whilst I have a basic understanding, it's all a little hazy. Speak slowly and don't leave out anything ?

I am making a souffle tonight for dinner guests. I've just taken my souffle dish from the cupboard and noticed it had a crack in it, then it fell into 2 bits ? It must have been cracked in the move a...

I know cooking does, but, what about freezing?

I made a christmas cake last November but due to illness I never got round to icing it and therefore we never ate it. It's been in an airtight container since then and I know people keep top tiers of...

Hugh Laurie - so fab in House, so funny with Stephan Fry (I would) Hugh Dennis - brill on Mock the Week and the Now Show, and the MWH (Wouldn't, despite him being very, very funny) Hugh F-W - I don't...