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I've not asked for vibes before on here but as I don't seem to be getting very far, maybe vibes can just swing it for me. Briefly, I worked for a company for over 20 years, got headhunted at the end...

And has anyone actually been called to donate bone marrow? I finally plucked up the courage a couple of months ago to donate blood for the first time and I do intend to donate regularly. I've received...

Anyone else getting this message over on the other site? it has made me smile - but at least it shows that it is busy over there, which is more than can be said for here ☹️ "we're currently...

So, H's op has been postponed again. This time because one of his surgeons is on compassionate leave. Fortunately (or unfortunately) it's only postponed by 2 weeks. Unfortunately, because work wise, I...

Anyone in the travel industry know anything about this? I've just booked some flights through easyjet and have had to give all passport numbers, expiry details etc for all passengers whilst being...

Hmmm... went for a quick walk into town to get lunch earlier and its quite blustery out there, some trees are loosing leaves already, the light seems somehow different and theres an autumnal smell in...

I've got a job interview tomorrow and they have just sent me an application form to complete and to take with me. It says to attach a copy of the photo page of my passport but I am uncomfortable doing...

We go to New York in December and our travel agent has told us we need a visa to enter the USA. But when we have looked online is says we can use a Visitors Waver Visa, we mentioned this the Travel...

Morning all! Last night I realised that my OH knew a whole bank of jokes whcih he rattles off one after another while I recycled the lame one joke I know. Help me to impress him, pleeeeeease!!

My main project for my 3rd year at Uni is on home office environments and at the moment I am researching it, before I go back at the end of September. I would be eternally grateful if you could take...

And if so, are you currently plagued by insects? I've been leaving large windows open and moths are everywhere, which I understand, but lately I'm plagued during the day and night by beetles, flies...

H's uncle is in hospital with swine flu and a severe lung infection. H has already lost 1 uncle and 2 aunts this year so is very upset. (The 1st phone call we had New Years Day was from MIL telling us...

Has anyone used www.hotwire.com for booking hotels in America? i was looking on moneysavingexpert, and they suggested using it. But they said you can usually find out what the hotel is by googling the...

I have been working on a birth sampler for child number 2 (this one http://www.sewandso.co.uk/cgi-bin/find/db.cgi?db=zoom&do=search_results&Prod_Code=58021&ww=1) having completed one for...

I'm considering making a fairly big purchase from ebay, paying with a c/card through paypal... but I've been put off because the small print says if there's a problem you are only guaranteed what they...

Righto, here's the scenario: Old friends (a couple plus small 3YO daughter) coming for lunch this Saturday. They are real foodies and I've sometimes felt that dinner/lunch at each others has verged on...

There's a close group of us girls, about 10 of us, that have been best mates since primary school. We're now heading towards 34/35. One of the girls' Dad died last week and his funeral is tomorrow....

Mr W and I reckon we can squeeze in one more break this year, and we're thinking of doing 3 nights in Istanbul at the beginning of October. Has anyone been? If so, recommendations and tips would be...

I have signed myself up for 6 weeks of hell and have a personal trainer 4 times per week. I am 2 seesions in and he is recommending green tea for me to drink. I have never tried this. Do you add milk...

Has anyone been this year? We went to see Jools Holland on saturday at Audley End, and it was fab. But it wasn't nearly as full as other years, there were still tickets available on the day, and there...

Yay or nay (in hand luggage, I mean). Have checked on the Gatwick site and it says no razor blades, but I'm not sure whether that includes normal disposable safety razors.

I've just had a quote for a deep clean, and then fortnightly afterwards. They charge £12.75 per hour. This seems extortionate to me!! It is through an agency, if that makes a difference. I can't...

Have suggested that my dad gets my mum a massage voucher at a posh spa for one of the mornings they are in NYC in August, as part of her 50th birthday gift. Now need suggestions of a fab luxurious spa...

I've just given blood for the 1st time ever - despite having a fear of needles that verges on a phobia. And I've made an appointment to give again in October. Whilst I was in there a young girl...

Hi - please could someone explain to me how this works - I have tried going through the steps where you select location, number of stars and then enter your bid but I can't see anywhere exactly what I...