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duggo
Scottish Tablet Recipe (LouM maybe)
duggo, 20 November, 2008 at 18:48

Does anyone have a tried and tested recipe for Tablet. I have the ingredients, but not sure of quantities/instructions as it's years since I made it.

Jason, sunday 17-May-26 12 21,165
Roller Disco
Cat/Kitten people - have yours ever 'gone off' certain brands of food?
Roller Disco, 29 January, 2009 at 09:21

My cat/kitten is 7 months old and has had the same 'complete' biscuits (TechniCal Complete) for young cats since he was born. Over the past few weeks we've been mixing in some wet food or tuna every...

Chrome, saturday 16-May-26 21 4,076
Cazpot88
Ex wife at wedding
Cazpot88, 9 February, 2024 at 11:02

Hey beauts, I don't know if this is the right section to post this in Me and my fiance have decided to invite his ex wife and her partner to our wedding in August 2025 The reason is because my...

Lucas, saturday 16-May-26 15 788 1
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How many duvet cover sets do you own?
bobbly1, 7 January, 2009 at 12:15

I've just cleared out our airing cuboard and found we have 6 duvet covers - I only really use 2 of them, one on and one in the wash. Just wondering if 6 sets is a lot or the norm?

Daisy195, friday 15-May-26 34 7,883
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown
Your best mnemonic?
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown, 28 March, 2012 at 11:38

Following on from the mnemonics used to remember how to spell "necessary"... My best mnemonic is Can I Kill Shakin' Stevens For Making Oxo. Unlimited credit to anyone who can guess what it's a...

Marklee, tuesday 12-May-26 46 4,517 1
K
Sharing photo album/qr codes
Kate, 11 February, 2024 at 21:37

Hi! We would like to set up a sharing album and use a QR code for everyone to upload to, Can you tell me your ideas if you've made one please? Thank you x

Waren, tuesday 12-May-26 7 249
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How do I find out what qualifications I have.....??!!!
bones, 16 October, 2008 at 16:42

Not sure i Have the reports/certificates of my GCSEs (I am 35!!), BTEC etc - is there any way I can find out what qualifications I do have??!!

Marklee, thursday 7-May-26 8 17,260
Loopz
Chilli under the nail
Loopz, 28 January, 2013 at 12:49

This morning I have been making batches of soup. Yummy yummy soup. But the chilli was lethal. Cur cold flannel and streaming eyes, burning mouth, lips, nose. Yesterday my thumb nail broke quite low,...

Alina, tuesday 5-May-26 7 14,588
Wuzzle
What was the best/most thoughtful wedding present you received?
Wuzzle, 6 January, 2009 at 12:05

My best friend is getting married in a few months and I am being her briedsmaid. I want to get them something really special as a present but am drawing a blank on ideas. She loves chocolate, so I was...

Seotraffic, tuesday 5-May-26 34 47,076
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More than one image on Hitched wedding website
Alaina, 1 September, 2024 at 10:51

Hi I'm editing my website on Hitched and every time I change the photo on a page it changes it on every page. Is there a way to have a different photo on each page? Tried it on every page but it's the...

Seotraffic, tuesday 5-May-26 9 247 1
Suds
Anyone had a pet who had ringworm? - Cleaning/disinfecting house
Suds, 25 March, 2009 at 10:32

Yuk. The cat has ringworm and now looks like she has half a head where the vet shaved the infected area. Poor thing, I've just shampooed her and she looks a fright! The other cat is also on the...

Fitness, sunday 3-May-26 6 1,813
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Everything seems so overwhelming to me.
Ryan, 27 December, 2025 at 12:44

I'm very stressed out with the wedding planning and everthing. it feels so overwhelming. how do you guys relax and calm yourself down at such time. plz help..

Mr Simon, wednesday 29-Apr-26 3 36
Vanilla Pod
What does cx mean?
Vanilla Pod, 5 April, 2012 at 16:23

I am probably just being thick but my friend keeps signing off texts cx her names Abie so its not her initial? Who or what is c? Any ideas? Ive seen it a few times.

Phill, tuesday 28-Apr-26 20 11,182
skyrocket
Shellac question
skyrocket, 2 December, 2011 at 10:34

I have had my first Shellac yesterday. I decided that regular manicures I always screw up on the drive home and smudge so for the wedding something pretty much welded onto my nails was best. My nails...

Martacmrbz733, friday 24-Apr-26 8 784
Dani
Why do you prefer sleeping solo? 😴
Dani, 16 September, 2024 at 12:51

Join the survey: Q1) How many nights per week do you and your partner sleep in the same bed/room? 😴 Answer here! Q2) What are the main reasons for sleeping separately from your partner? Answer below!...

They keep me awake

36%

5 votes

They steal the bedding

14%

2 votes

They're too hot/cold

21%

3 votes

Something else (tell us!)

29%

4 votes

Why did you choose ""?

Last vote friday 24-Apr-26 6 123
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Welsh Wedding Singer in England
Nicole, 28 October, 2025 at 11:34

Hi, I’m wanting to surprise my finance with a singer as I walk down the aisle to a Welsh song, please can anyone point me to someone who will be able to facilitate this? The wedding is in North...

Wollda, tuesday 21-Apr-26 1 13
Pittabre
Anyone had their anus bleached?
Pittabre, 25 August, 2010 at 20:36

Slightly Mads comment on the unusual plastic surgery thread made me wonder if anyone had this done and what was it like?

Jake, monday 20-Apr-26 21 3,266
CountDuckula
Reputable double glazing companies. Recs?
CountDuckula, 10 February, 2009 at 13:51

I really need to get my crappy, rotten wooden windows replaced in my flat but how do I know if a double glazing company is any good? Are any of the nationwide ones like Anglian or Everest any good?...

Roots, monday 20-Apr-26 7 2,142
sapphire_22
random question about liquid restrictions in hand luggage
sapphire_22, 28 June, 2012 at 12:07

Does body butter count as a liquid? My first thought would be no as its fairly solid and measured in grams, but last time they wouldn't let me through with lipbalm.

Jerrt, monday 20-Apr-26 12 8,397
*Mini*
If you were a chocolate bar, what would you be?
*Mini*, 13 November, 2012 at 09:01

Inspired by moos comment,if you were a chocolate bar, what would be? Would you eat yourself?

Isiv, monday 20-Apr-26 18 13,700
Ginger
Insurance company took my money twice, should i have to wait eons for a refund?
Ginger, 20 August, 2008 at 16:02

Gah. Insureandgo, i am talking about you. I renewed my annual travel insurance on friday, the sales advisor had some difficulty taking my payment, but said it went through and i would definately only...

Masha, monday 20-Apr-26 6 937
Chucklevision
wearing leggings as bottoms....
Chucklevision, 25 October, 2014 at 00:39

So walking home from the train station this evening, I was walking behind a girl who was wearing leggings as trousers. Not only could I see a massive hole in the inner thigh area ( I was walking...

Sophie, sunday 19-Apr-26 74 7,687
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How to delete my account?
, 17 October, 2013 at 15:21

Hi, Can anyone tell me or knows how I can delete my account please?

Voocccie, sunday 19-Apr-26 12 4,600 1
overtherainbow
Premium Bonds
overtherainbow, 7 August, 2014 at 13:51

Has anyone ever won? Do you think they are worth it or a waste of time?

Tnsusu, sunday 19-Apr-26 14 1,807
Sara
Toxic friendship
Sara, 13 May, 2024 at 00:23

Evening so I’m getting married in 14 days, and I haven’t spoken to this friend for a month, I’ve known this friend for 35 years we been to the same schools, collage, we had the same friends, Ive been...

Tnsusu, sunday 19-Apr-26 31 1,012 1
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Grievance at work - experiences/advice ** poss BT**
casgup, 21 September, 2014 at 07:59

Morning all. Thought I'd start my Sunday by writing a cheery post about grievances at work. I'm wondering if any of yous have ever taken a grievance out at work? What were the outcomes? Do you feel it...

Petter, tuesday 14-Apr-26 15 4,892 1
boz
Photography types-those who have done NVQ level 3
boz, 1 July, 2008 at 19:54

I have my interview for college on Thursday for NVQ level 3 in photography (first step to my HNC/HND), now to say I am a bit passed going to school is an understatement lol, I have done a short 10...

Leoparker, friday 10-Apr-26 8 1,525
WickyWack
Pot of Dreams/Teramundi Pots..
WickyWack, 20 October, 2014 at 12:17

We've had ours since we got married and have been putting every 50pence piece we come across in it and its about 1/3 full..(it is a large one, though) Anyone else had one that was full? How much did...

Abid, friday 10-Apr-26 15 9,385
WickyWack
Wedding rings too tight?
WickyWack, 30 April, 2015 at 13:17

Hi all, i've noticed recently that I've been getting a bit of dry red skin underneath my rings and that they are looking a little tight, but still spin around on the finger. Anyone have the same? Do...

Petter, friday 10-Apr-26 8 4,624
ATB
How to get a ring off swolen finger?
ATB, 12 July, 2013 at 11:34

The heat and having eczema meant I couldn't get my e ring on this morning. This happens occasionally so I just put it on the other hand, the finger is slightly larger normally than my left hand but I...

Mihailo, thursday 9-Apr-26 30 10,233
essexmum
Suggestions o how to unblock blocked ears
essexmum, 15 March, 2009 at 19:38

I've gol a stinking cold and I've been on a plane today and my ears are blocked (not with water). I've tried all the usual stuff (yawning, swallowing, holding my nose and blowing, cotton buds, I've...

Mihailo, thursday 9-Apr-26 17 11,741
GMT
10-minute hair dye - have you tried it?
GMT, 10 June, 2009 at 14:08

I tried one of the new kits (L'Oreal, I think) that claims to dye your hair and give 100% grey coverage in just 10 minutes at the weekend. It left my hair in nice condition, but the colour wasn't very...

Zavinclark, thursday 9-Apr-26 10 5,682

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