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I was wondering if anyone has got any tried and tested beetroot recipes. I've got 4 of them and i really haven't got a clue what to do with them as i've never cooked a beetroot before. Apart from...

This is pie in the sky for me for the foreseable but H and I were discussing tonight where we go if money were no object. My first reply was Colorado - Maine. For the only reason that it is 'one of...

It's called the N*rk clinic, in N*rk way, near N*rk Park, Surrey. Would you work somewhere purely because the name made you laugh? ?

I've just bought a new dressing gown- it's a waffle one from the White Company and it's LOVELY. Just putting it on makes me feel like I'm a White Co catalogue dweller, surrounded by crisp linen and...

I have just spotted one of our neighbours affixing a small brass sign to the front of his house bearing the legend "The Pinery". Now bearing in mind this is a pretty newish estate full of nice enough...

Hello! Anyone ever done this? Thinking of doing it this year. Did you have to train for long? Was it more difficult than you thought? and did you enjoy it? sorry for all the questions.

Thought this might be fun....I'll start... I'm a mature student I play for a living I cant remember a time when I wasn't a mummy I dont like real coffee, but I'll devour the pretendy powder...

If you had to recently, how long did it take for your money to come through? Company I worked for gone into admin, I have been made redundant and not paid for January, so have filled in a form for...

Do you have a top-sheet? As in, you put a sheet over the mattress - bottom sheet - obviously, but do you have one over you too, between your body & the duvet or quilt, or blankets? We don't. My...

My H just called. His work have the bosses over from Germany today. They're all being called to individual meetings this afternoon and being told whether they're in a pool of people facing redundancy....

Any graduates? Unfortunately I imagine there are a few new members at the moment. Anyone had any good news? I have 2 interviews next week, although sodding typical H is away on a course so I have no...

Got a call today to say that a job I'd been told was a dead cert wasn't going to happen. It would seem that they love me but after redoing some sums they just can't afford to take anyone on right now...

How is everyone? I am hoping we have a few graduates and no new members........ Anything on the horizon for anyone? I have an interview on Friday which I am hoping will come to something plus a couple...

Before I start, I'm normally the NHS' biggest fan, but it's been a long and difficult day, in fact it's been a long and difficult month. And this story's not short. H has a congenital heart defect,...

The inlaws are coming for lunch (unfortunately) next week I'm just doing a roast chicken and poached pairs for pud and I'm devoid of ideas for a starter Needs to be quick as I won't have much time,...

Who is running away this year? When/where are you off? Are you putting your decorations up and takeing them down before you go or after you come back? I'm wondering where to put my case and clothes -...

It's a year ago today that my lovely auntie was brutally murdered I just want to say thank you to everyone for all the support I've received from Hitched over the last year I also want to give a ? to...

How is everyone? I am bored of this all already? Nothing job wise has come up and most of the positions seem to be being put on hold till January. I am waiting to hear from the partner I used to work...

Looking at the lurkers thread people are fearful of posting as they will put others on a downer. So post your downers here. Starting with myself I'm finding my workload a struggle (hence posting here...

I'm geting a bit fed up with the company I work for. They seem to be saying one thing (ie: no forced redundancies) and then doing the opposite (announcing forced redundancies!) I'm also quite bored...

Ours has just been cancelled today - due in 3 weeks

Oh god, she s coming over in may. i ve suggested they get a cottage in wales ? but apparently she wants to see our new house. apart from work, what excuse can i give for not being here?

I know there are a few of us being made redundant at the moment or job hunting so thought it might be nice if we offered a bit of moral support / help / ear for whinges! I am finding it all rather...

I am having to claim redundancy from the government, apparently this includes holiday that I am due. However having had maternity leave this year, plus already being paid for a load of it, my head is...

I've saved some pennies for a pair of warm winter boots. These are quite similar, I think I prefer the second pair. What do you think? first or second or you could throw a spanner in the works and...

I should be able to work this out but I just can't. It should be so simple but I'm just not getting it right. I want to write a formula that will basically check that both B2 and C2 are Y - if they...

I was wondering if anyone could recommend me a good restaurant in the black country. It's our 1st wedding aniversary next Monday and we tried to book a table at The Old Swan (Ma pardoes) but they only...

I just havent a clue which one to follow. I know they are pretty much all the same in a roundabout way but what made you choose yours?

Do you use all of your points?

I got my 4 stone award (well 4st 2lb) lastnight after loosing 4lb this past week. So I now have 4 stone 5lb to go to my target weight.

Hey, I'm stuck and wondered whether anyone might be able to help. I'm currently doing the points plan and get a fantastic 5 points a day extra because I'm still breastfeeding however I've been...