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We're going to the Christening of the daughter of some very good friends at the weekend. H is godfather to their other daughter and gave her a sapphire and diamond necklace for her Christening a couple of years ago. I've bought a really nice edition...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8023882.stm Huzzah! And about time.

Right, I need to submit my assignments. I have until tomorrow to do so but would like to get it done now, as I have revision to do as well but am incapable of focusing on it while I can still fret about the assignments. They are done, checked and...

There are quite often posts on here from teachers, TAs etc who are stressed about an upcoming Ofsted inspection. Something I don't understand about the system is how much notice a school is given- surely if inspections are to be helpful they need to...

Has anyone been watching this? I loved last night's episode. It's so refreshing to have a genuine expert doing this sort of thing, so you actually get to see how an excellent rider copes in different situations and hear some intelligent comment,...

Does anyone use this? How have you found it? I ordered something with them years ago and the guy never showed up (he called me an hour late- at about 10pm- to say he wasn't going to make it and gave the distinct impression he was in the pub ?) At the...

Can anyone recommend: 1. a hotel in Venice- location v important and would prefer somewhere with character. 4 or 5 star. 2. a bar in CG to meet some friends in before dinner- would prefer proper bar to a pub, not a chain. ?

Does anyone else use Freecycle? I love the idea of it but, every time I use it, am overcome with the rudeness and uselessness of people. I've only ever given things away, and almost every time the person collecting is massively late or doesn't show...

Good grief. it's like something from the Stepford Wives ? Anyway I want a nice and unusual peg basket. Does anyone know a website stocking such things?

Does anyone have any? Breakfast for me is often grabbed as I go out of the door, and all the really quick things are quite carb-heavy (mmh, hot cross buns, sigh...) Anyway, can you suggest any good breakfasts which I can prepare and eat very quickly?...

I'm on the pill (Microgynon) and find I tend to feel much more energetic and quick at the beginning of a cycle (I know they're not really cycles- I mean the beginning of a pack) and a bit sluggish and thick towards the end. Is this explicable or am I...

Https://www.matchesfashion.com/fcp/product/Matches-Fashion/Dresses/diane-von-furstenberg-dvf-v-d7970521p9-dresses/9742?colour=olive I love it but can't justify it just as a random purchase.

We've been staying at my MIL's house for the last week. The tinned food in her larder is significantly out of date- I'd say maybe 10% in date, 50% up to a couple of years out of date, 30% up to ten years out of date, 10% older than that (the oldest I...

Has anyone come across any good ones? Not too hideously tacky* but funny, ideally. Current best idea is "Mrs Surname" knickers. We are already doing nice presents, photo books etc but have been asked to bring something funny as well. * I appreciate...

Has anyone seen/tried this IRL? https://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10001_66154_1029429_-1 I'm trying to get a sense of how short it is and whether the opening at the back precludes a normal bra ?

I had an induction at my new gym today. The guy showing me round was very keen on pushing oneself as far as one can go in terms of weights- eg I normally use handweights of around 3kg, he had me shoulder pressing up to 10kg, and told me I should be...