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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 3,607
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 4,761
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 4,367
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 3,583
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 10 713
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 4,984
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 4,295
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 2,510
vicbic
Independent make up advice?
vicbic, 13 July, 2009 at 20:05

I wonder if such a thing exists! I've always had difficult skin, as I get rosacea, spots and I am quite pale. I really want to find out what to do with my skin as it can look so red, and blotchy and...

Rabi, monday 23-Feb-26 8 1,583
Flowmojo
Office Traditons of Cakes On Your Birthday.......
Flowmojo, 7 March, 2011 at 11:28

...i will never and have never understood the whole tradition of bringing in cakes for your colleagues on YOUR birthday!!? whats it all about?! its my bloody birthday bring ME cake! My birthday is on...

Rabi, monday 23-Feb-26 17 11,303
cherry_bomb
Anyone got any positive stories following being late for an interview?
cherry_bomb, 8 June, 2009 at 17:47

I'm so, so cross with myself. I had an interview today for a fantastic job, but had written down the location wrongly and went to the wrong office, halfway across London to where I was meant to be -...

Rabi, monday 23-Feb-26 12 10,522
pea in a pod
good and bad points interview question
pea in a pod, 25 August, 2010 at 14:55

I always really struggle when asked what are my good and bad points i know a few of us on here are looking for jobs etc so thought a few questions like this may help some out i always say for good i...

Leoparker, monday 23-Feb-26 7 4,280
AKWedding
Job hunting and wedding planning at the same time - is it possible?
AKWedding, 7 May, 2015 at 13:50

I have been unhappy in my job for a while, and did spend most of last year looking for a new job without any luck. When 2015 started, I decided to put job-hunting on the backburner because I wanted to...

Rabi, sunday 22-Feb-26 13 2,180
John
Managing Chronic Pain While Planning My Wedding: Any Tips?
John, 16 November, 2024 at 10:53

Hi everyone, I’m currently planning my wedding, but I’ve been dealing with chronic pain that’s been making it hard to focus on all the details. I’m trying to balance my health with wedding...

Nicka, friday 20-Feb-26 12 339
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1st Anniversary gift ideas?
, 14 February, 2012 at 16:56

Claire_lou has just got me thinking about my 1st anniversary. Those that are recently married or have already has a 1st anniversary, what are you doing/did you do/what gifts did you buy eachother etc?...

CarmenCHunt, friday 20-Feb-26 21 10,279
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Travelling in maiden name - illegal?
pricicles, 13 June, 2008 at 12:56

I got married just under two years ago, but havent updated my passport to show my married name. Since then, I have always travelled under my maiden name, ensuring that all travel is booked in the...

David, wednesday 18-Feb-26 14 8,539
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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...

Hazel, monday 16-Feb-26 9 175
decibelle
Your name on your front door
decibelle, 23 September, 2008 at 14:08

I was wondering how many people here have a name plate on or by their front door. We've never bothered with one - when we moved in to our flat we weren't even engaged and having two names on the door...

Brock, sunday 15-Feb-26 47 5,419
monkey fingers
crisp in the eye! and window cleaners.
monkey fingers, 27 June, 2008 at 13:25

Ouch I have a mouth full of ulcers, I am also not eating much at the moment- mainly because of 'the op' but also because of the ulcers. Joy of Joy, the first food I really really feel like is salt...

Roots, sunday 15-Feb-26 4 1,033
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Hot tubs
loves-young-dream, 5 May, 2013 at 14:35

We are looking to get an inflatable hot tub the lay-z spa (chavvy I know!) Does anyone have one of these or any hot tub and what do you think of it, do you use it often? I think we will as we love...

Charles, sunday 15-Feb-26 12 1,499
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Plus size clothes / underwear
Scarlet Fifi La Voom, 10 April, 2009 at 12:05

Does anyone know any other shops on the high Street that sell plus size clothes apart from Evans, Newlook, Ann Harvey and Elvi. I live just outside Milton Keynes if anyone knows any other shops there...

Oliver, friday 13-Feb-26 27 10,673
T
Are rich tea biscuits lower in fat than digestives?
TittyTittyBangBang, 17 August, 2008 at 16:44

Anyone know?

Max, wednesday 11-Feb-26 11 1,926
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Ladies day at the races
loves-young-dream, 18 May, 2014 at 17:18

Has anyone been to one? I'm thinking of going to goodwood races ladies day for my hen do, then a meal out after. has anyone been to the one at goodwood? Any tips? Do you think it's a good idea for hen...

Morgan, wednesday 11-Feb-26 24 3,754
Rizzo
2012 In 2012: The List *Updated 28/03 - 189 Books Read*
Rizzo, 2 January, 2012 at 10:26

This thread is just for the list, for any questions or discussions please use this thread: www.hitched.co.uk/chat/forums/p/277145/2637686.aspx#2637686 The Rules - Every book must be started and...

Braylee, thursday 5-Feb-26 251 18,441
Alex
Moving 22 before wedding 🤪
Alex, 12 June, 2024 at 15:16

Any other nutters moving before their wedding? Just found out we are exchanging tomorrow. Whilst I’m desperate to move I now feel sick with the thought of it all. Moral support or advice appreciated!!...

Jeffrey, thursday 5-Feb-26 6 128
pink & glitz
Drastic hair colour change??? xxflashxx
pink & glitz, 8 March, 2015 at 17:52

I have very blond hair at the moment with no fringe but I am naturally dark (dark brown). Thinking of a total change (like this photo!!!) Fed up of dark roots with blond hair. Has anyone else gone...

Max, thursday 5-Feb-26 14 2,378
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Wedding caterer gone bankrupt
Becky, 27 March, 2024 at 17:03

Just heard that our wedding caterer has gone bankrupt - our wedding is 3 weeks away and we've paid them in full. We didn't get insurance as it was something that just totally slipped our mind when we...

David, thursday 5-Feb-26 14 412
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I am starting to hate my house
, 12 May, 2009 at 13:04

Has anyone else fallen out of love with their house? Our house needed a lot of work doing to it when we bought it and for that reason we got it for a good price, otherwise we could never have afforded...

Max, tuesday 3-Feb-26 6 1,010
Mellow_Yellow
PGDE/PGCE in Primary - advice please?
Mellow_Yellow, 23 November, 2013 at 13:43

I am going to fail, I can see it happening but I don't know what to do. My lessons are good, my teaching style is good, but I can't keep up with the paperwork that the Uni expect me to do. Any advice?...

Jeffrey, monday 2-Feb-26 28 8,217
SillyWrong
A gift for my niece/goddaughter
SillyWrong, 8 June, 2015 at 14:16

I want to buy something very special for my new born niece, and something a little more original than an egg cup and cutlery set, or a silver first curl box, or a charm bracelet ... a few years ago my...

Max, monday 2-Feb-26 7 2,336
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Hula Hoop
WinterBride14, 9 May, 2014 at 10:45

Hi I'm contemplating getting a weighted hula hoop (from TK Maxx) as I've heard that its supposed to be good exercise & I would imagine, lots of fun.....has anyone used one / got one & what do...

Max, monday 2-Feb-26 8 1,549
Iris
Are Skechers cool?
Iris, 28 May, 2008 at 12:52

or are they acceptable for a 33 year old person? I quite like some of them but am wary of the mutton/lamb problem.

Jeffrey, monday 2-Feb-26 25 5,096

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