Discussions I've Participated In

I apologise if this is in the wrong place or is insensitive, but I don't really know who to ask. I am not seeing my GP for another 2 weeks, and the support worker assigned to me at the local Mental...

FiL has just had a quadruple bypass and valve replacement. Physical recovery is going well but 48 hours or so post surgery he started showing signs of extreme confusion and paranoia, to the point of...

This has given me the rage... https://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/

Can someone please explain to me what the decision has been taken to release the 'Lockerbie Bomber'. I know it is on 'compassionate grounds' as he has terminal cancer but I've not heard of the...

Hi there, You all seem like a clued-up bunch here on Hitched, so I was hoping to pick your brains - technology purchases aren't always my area of expertise, i never know where to start! I'm looking to...

Da da da da da da da - da da da da da Looks like most of the line up has been announced . . . Allegedly signed: Ricky Groves (?), Ricky Whittle (?), Ferm "fibber" Britton and Ronnie's ex- Jo Wood...

I don't know much about having tubes tied, but worry this would give me heavy periods - anyone any experience of this? H will not talk about vasectomies, I guess because he wanted kids before he met...

I know the NHS has it flaws, but given the choice, I'd choose our healthcare system over theirs anytime. The comments I keep getting from some American friends are: it will be outdated, subpar, slow,...

Well technically we still own the business for two weeks, but we will be effectively closed the second week as our driver/purchaser is on her training. Woooooohoooooo! L xx

5am. That fcuking fiasco with the *** boat finished him off. just glad i got to see him last night before the end and that he was able to recognise who people were. rest in peace Michael xx

How often do you have takeaways? On the cost of food thread lots of people were talking about one or two takeaways a week. The last time i had a takeaway was April 28th 2007 ? Living in a small, rural...

I’m not sure how to word this post as I’m sure it will turn into a bit of a ramble but it’s something that I feel the need to discuss and may delete as it’s probably a bit personal so please don’t...

Thought I'd make the most of your brain before it goes fuzzy with lack of use (?) Right, so I've spent hours upon hours looking at dog food on the net. I'd appreciate your thoughts on my conclusion....

My accountant is on holiday - how very dare they - and I am trying to do my VAT return ending 30 June. For various reasons I’m yet to invoice and therefore get paid for the final two weeks of June. Do...

I have had a text published on the BBC's Live Tour De France Text upates. Surely that beats a letter in the Metro ?

? Hello We're 3 weeks away from getting Meg and her breeder is weaning her on to a raw diet. Whilst I can wholeheartedly see the benefits of her choice, I suspect that with two young children, an...

Most people would like to be popular with others, but not everyone can achieve this goal. What is the secret to popularity? In fact, it is very simple. The first step is to improve our appearance. We...

Your three year old needs to go to the toilet while you're out shopping. You are surrounded by bars/restaurants/coffee shops, but you go the nearest drain and he wees there. Is that normal? L xx

I am back from NY tonight for 3 weeks - would be great to see you all - anyone fancy an impromptu meet(s)? Cannot get onto facebook (wretched IT staff here have a tougher firewall!) but I'll be in...

I've just been reading the link on one of Rache's post but it's not helping answer this. How do you know you don't have just a summer cold rather than flu/swine flu? Mum has a cold, she thinks it's a...

Why, in the name of arses, can H not remember, on a daily basis, that one of us neds to get home form the studio to the dogs? It is just not possible to forget this. Even though we are busy, even...

I love wearing heels to work, makes me feel more confident as i am such a shorty normally, 5 2" but by the end of the day my feet are killing me. Has anyone ever found any comfortable work shoes with...

This flyer has landed in my inbox - I will be going for the weekend as it's almost on my doorstep and I have trained with Helen before (in fact I've been studying with her for the last year). If...

Can anyone please tell me why previously healthy people are dying from this? I know that we dont have specific details of the individual cases, but what is it that would be killing people? What would...

How easy is it to get time off if you are on the rota to be working, or even on call on a given day? Say it was for an extremely important family event - a one-off for a very close family member? It...

I'm desperate to move house. We can't afford a massive increase on what we currently pay. However, I've found a house that would mean doubling our mortgage, which currently stands at 40k. Using the...

A dog-training friend and I are looking for a village hall or similar to hire for half a day once a month (weekday) so we can train together. Bicester and surrounding area is approximately halfway...

BBC have published this http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/working_lunch/8091621.stm A company will begin offering a directory service from next week that allows people to find the mobile phone...

I notice on here quite a bit how someone mentions that their OH does some sort of job relevant to the topic and then gives an opinion/recounts a story based on their OH's job. Now my OH has a very...