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Can you think of an idea everyone likes? I need a cheap (tenner-ish) present for my SIL's boyfriend. He is mid-40s, sort of erudite but I'm not sure where his interests lie, antique dealer, straggly...

A couple of Qs- - does anyone know what the queue for cabs is like at around 10.00am on a weekday? - can anyone give me a rough idea of journey time (by cab) to Highgate at that time of day? Is 30...

I need to choose a new car- something small and nippy enough for London but big enough to take two children and associated clobber, including a biggish buggy. My first thoughts were to get something...

I've just booked the removal firm that's going to bring us back to Blighty. It's so very close! Au revoir, rubbish Belgium ?

Can anyone recommend a good book for a horsey type? Autobiography or similar rather than instructional.

I've just been looking at the photo report our agents have done on our house in London and noticed that the tenants have repainted the bedrooms white (they were previously different colours). It's not...

Hmmm, can you give me your views on this? For four people, one of whom eats fish but not meat. First course- either prawns with garlic butter or a salad of orange, chicory, feta and walnuts (not a...

Hmmm, my husband's office party is going to be fancy dress and I've said I go. I normally really like fancy dress but I fear I'm going to feel a tit this time. Any good costume ideas? The theme is...

Can anyone recommend a company that does same day flowers or similar? I'd like to be able to order now for delivery today.

I'm buying my SIL some interesting dried chillis for Christmas and wanted to get a suitable cookbook to go with them. Any suggestions? I've browsed on Amazon but nothing jumped out at me.

Waaah, I've just locked my husband in the garden for two hours ?? He went to do some gardening a few hours ago and, feeling kind, I opened the back door to ask whether he wanted a cup of coffee. I...

Did you keep your bigger clothes or get rid of them? I'm trying to sort out my wardrobe at the moment and have quite a few things that are way too big, some of which I like a lot. They're too big to...

Does anyone have one of these? What do you think? Do you still have periods? I'm on Microgynon which suits me very well- no mood swings, weight gain etc. Does anyone know whether this means I'm likely...

Somewhat oddly for a semi-retired man, my father has just accepted a job in Cincinnati. He's in interim management and the job is expected to last 6 months, although it's possible the company will go...

Has anyone tried botox or similar hardcore anti-ageing stuff? Would you consider it? If you've done it, were you pleased with the results? Did your husband like it? Have you felt obliged to continue...

Is this possible? I have an ipod touch and would like to download some children's television shows but can't work out where or how I do this. We are in Belgium so can't access iplayer etc. I am happy...

I thought I had some mildish food poisoning recently, the day after eating the suspected culprit (takeaway chicken curry). My husband was then ill a couple of days later. Is it possible for food...

My sister is doing an MA in investigative journalism and I'm thinking of getting her something one the subject as part of her Christmas present. Does anyone have any suggestions? Anne Leslie (whom I...

I want to buy something horsey for my mother, budget up to £30 (although less is fine as I'm getting her other things too). Any good ideas? My horsey days are well behind me so I'm a bit out of touch-...

How does one pronounce this? Like Louis or like Lewis? ?

I'm looking for a car and would love to get one with a reversing beeper (or whatever they are called). None of the advertisements I've seen mention them- is this because: a. pretty much every newish...

Right, we have an appointment to visit a school (as prospective parent/pupil) in a few weeks. The school secretary emailed me the appointment time (10.20am) and said that she could change it to a...

Is there any point seeing a doctor if one suspects one has a broken toe? As I recall there isn't anything one can do about it, so it seems a bit pointless.

A few days after the Daily Mail was so furious about, inter alia, Russell Brand's "killing yourself" gag, they publish this hilarious cartoon. Nice.

I used to love my birthday (which is tomorrow). Now I just feel old. Does anyone over 30 still enjoy their birthday?

I've just had a stuipid letter about my card, saying that, because someone attempted to use it abroad, it's being cancelled ? The letter purports to be from these guys www.bcc.be - are they well...

? Does anyone have any decluttering tips? My house is so full of rubbish- it sometimes feels as if every surface is covered in paperwork, crappy plastic toys, half-eaten boxes of raisins...no sooner...

Can anyone confirm that I've got the gist of this right? He's saying that I need to give 3 months' notice by the end of a calendar month (ie if given by 31/10 it runs to 31/01 but if given on 01/11 it...

We have some guests coming to stay this weekend- they are longstanding friends, my daughter's godfather blah blah... Anyway, I've just noticed that their original email (sent months ago) mentions that...

What are the pros and cons of buying a secondhand car from one of these? Presumably they're more expensive than small garages and private sellers but are you more likely to get a decent car (or help...

I wondered whether anyone could help me translate something? Shall type it out here just in case... Dear Sir I refer to our previous correspondence about [address]. We are the tenants of this property...

Am I right in thinking you're an Elizabeth Jane Howard fan? Have you heard she has a new book out?...