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barongreenback
Turning down opportunity for internal promotion - career suicide?
barongreenback, 19 January, 2009 at 10:30

Would love to hear any experiences of this. Over a year ago I applied for a promotion for a job based in London in the full knowledge that there was one candidate ahead of me in terms of experience...

Duncan, saturday 23-Dec-23 9 1,204
Hugo Brambles
Dicky Tummy Advice
Hugo Brambles, 7 September, 2008 at 11:22

I've had a upset tummy since Friday, yesterday after a bad bout in the morning I went all day without 'going' despite rumblings and what not! However I woke up twice in the night (probably not helped...

Anosh, saturday 9-Dec-23 7 1,344
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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...

Mary, sunday 3-Dec-23 8 336 1
(Claire)
Gary Speed - Latest rumour?
(Claire), 28 November, 2011 at 15:13

So I've just heard that apparently he was gay and the papers had found out about this and were planning to expose it this week!? If this is true then something has to f**king give!! Another death on...

Lennarson, friday 1-Dec-23 66 163,894
Pittabre
Tooth extraction or root canal
Pittabre, 12 December, 2013 at 14:11

Which would you go for? My tooth has accidentally been killed and they have offered me the two above choices. I don't really want to lose my tooth but I suffer from TMJD which makes having my mouth...

Joy, wednesday 29-Nov-23 17 3,160
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Brown University
Egor, 6 October, 2023 at 12:13

Brown University stands as an academic beacon, fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity and inclusivity. Its open curriculum empowers students to explore diverse subjects, nurturing well-rounded...

Skye, friday 6-Oct-23 50
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Close family weddings
Sam, 1 October, 2023 at 09:08

Hi all, weve been together since 2009 and our church wedding was originally booked for 11th July 2020 and was cancelled due to covid, no wedding happened in the church in 2021 and in 2022 thu church...

RomanticGreenStation, monday 2-Oct-23 3 106
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I dont want to be her maid of honour..
HappyPinkCakes1802, 11 February, 2020 at 03:56

I have a friend I have known for a number of years. We used to work together and then kept in random touch over the years since we left. Shes a lovely girl, in a lovely relationship. She asked me to...

Kolyas, saturday 30-Sep-23 1 1,458 1
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Paypal, anyone used it for someone to pay them?
cherrybloom, 22 September, 2013 at 19:33

Hey OTs, I'm thinking of selling a few things from the wedding as I am a OM now #happy. Do you know how it works: Do they charge you for using it? how long it takes the payment to appear, also do you...

Isabella1123, thursday 28-Sep-23 4 832
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.

Schlaf, sunday 24-Sep-23 8 20,451
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My fh wants to cancel our wedding
Sarah, 14 September, 2023 at 18:36

I had a stroke in April and everyone e knew on the ward I was getting married next year and it was my motivation to get up and moving. I'm 97%well again but my fh and mother in law have decided that I...

RomanticGreenStation, monday 18-Sep-23 2 69 1
Stephanie
Wedding insurance
Stephanie, 14 September, 2023 at 17:42

I have paid a deposit to the venue, and deposits to most suppliers and my venue had changed their payment policy meaning we have to pay earlier on. This has made me think about insurance (which we...

Stacy, friday 15-Sep-23 37 1
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Order system
Jinnykey, 15 September, 2023 at 08:15

Hello guys. Me and my fiance recently have opened our own e-store. But now we kinda we meet with some problems. And the first one is about how the thing going on with that order system and what shoud...

Virginia, friday 15-Sep-23 23
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Collecting email addresses
Nayibe, 10 September, 2023 at 07:15

Hi all does anyone know if it’s possible to edit on this app if people can add additional guests and babies/children when sending the link to collect their email addresses?

Nayibe, sunday 10-Sep-23 74
LoveHimMegaMuch
Head lice!
LoveHimMegaMuch, 26 February, 2014 at 22:55

Today I got a call from my daughters school informing me that my 10 year old daughter has head lice. The assistant head went on to tell me about treatment etc and also mentioned she noticed them on...

Elhanan, thursday 7-Sep-23 13 3,509
Cassie
Reviews
Cassie, 7 September, 2023 at 09:49

Hiya, I left a company a review after my sister in laws wedding. I left it through hitched. I didn't say my sister in laws name or any details of her wedding. The company are now telling my sister in...

RomanticGreenStation, thursday 7-Sep-23 6 376 1
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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!

Nard, thursday 7-Sep-23 1 63
spacecadet_99
Can paint fumes make you ill like this?
spacecadet_99, 3 September, 2008 at 09:29

They're painting all the corridors and public areas at my work at the moment, yesterday they weren't painting that near my office but they left all their pots and brushes right outside so it still...

Jennifer, thursday 7-Sep-23 4 6,601
Storky
Inviting famous people to your wedding
Storky, 21 July, 2011 at 12:07

There seems to be a bit of a trend of doing this at the moment. If I were famous and a random invited me to their wedding I think I'd be a bit 'WTF?! Do you not have anything better to do/waste your...

Klaus, sunday 3-Sep-23 58 6,668
Shnarfy1
Facial Hair?
Shnarfy1, 20 October, 2010 at 14:47

I've been wanting to post this for a while but felt reluctant to as it's something I'm very sensitive about. I have quite dark hair which appears on my upper lip and a few little black hairs sometimes...

Zeeshan, friday 1-Sep-23 13 1,082
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hair removal?? epilator??
, 2 July, 2010 at 15:57

Has anyone used an epilator?? i've been getting waxed for years, but due to the recent relocation and sunny weather i have started shaving!! bad bad move! when hair grew in on my legs it used to be...

Zeeshan, friday 1-Sep-23 6 1,262
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Wedding
Rebekka, 27 August, 2023 at 20:06

I have a wedding soon. That's why I want to do a matte pedicure. What design can you recommend me?

Chelci, thursday 31-Aug-23 36
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My best man got married without telling me
Jimmy, 16 August, 2023 at 22:38

I’m getting married in 5 weeks time. My best man got married last wkd, without telling me anything about it. One of my ushers & wife were there for the celebrations. Both kept everything secret...

TONY, wednesday 30-Aug-23 2 124 1
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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...

TheresaRodriguez, saturday 26-Aug-23 63
Hayley
Theater groups
Hayley, 16 August, 2023 at 20:10

Hey Does anyone know of any theater groups in the Exeter area that preform at weddings please ? I have no idea where to start Thank you in advance

Hayley, wednesday 16-Aug-23 13
Gryfon
My carpet is ruined! What can I do?
Gryfon, 10 June, 2008 at 16:34

I might be going a bit OTT here but my new carpet (well free from someone new carpet) now has plaster splatters all over it ? Much as I'm grateful for them taking a window out and plastering around...

Marcela, wednesday 16-Aug-23 5 929
Leah
Anyone else planning a wedding later than they’d have liked?
Leah, 31 July, 2023 at 20:36

A bit off topic and personal, but is anyone else in my situation where they’re planning a wedding at an age where they also want to plan a family? My fiancé and i have been engaged for 6 years, and...

AlexSpride, saturday 5-Aug-23 3 125
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Stocking fillers for men
, 3 November, 2012 at 19:43

OH and I are doing each other stockings this year and evidently my offerings last year didn't hit the mark as lots of it never made it out of the sack! Any suggestions for good stocking fillers for...

Lord, wednesday 19-Jul-23 16 2,792
Lady Vixen
Latin translation
Lady Vixen, 12 June, 2008 at 15:50

Can anyone tell me what Teneo Vestri Vox means? TIA

EarlPinion, tuesday 18-Jul-23 9 4,318
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Has anyone ever claimed successfully on their pet insurance?
Boop, 14 January, 2009 at 16:14

Having had Direct Line turn down a claim, More Than also refuse to pay out for bollocks reasons, this time Riley was insured with Pet Plan right from the start. They've just turned down our claim for...

Zamnacapital, thursday 6-Jul-23 17 3,902
Holey
Sunburn
Holey, 3 June, 2013 at 15:05

I am sunburnt, badly from the top of my knees to my ankles. What can I do to relieve the pain? I can barely walk it kills! I've resorted to ibuprofen to try and take the edge off and am applying...

, thursday 22-Jun-23 13 942 1
Nature Bride
Housework and working full time.
Nature Bride, 26 September, 2014 at 19:25

Hi all, I'm just wondering, and I'm sure it can't just be me, but how do those of you who work full time and your fiancees work full time manage your housekeeping? I am really struggling and it's...

Micky, wednesday 14-Jun-23 24 4,296

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