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Hi I was wondering if anyone on hitched would be able to help me. My H and i are going to New York for my 30th Birthday (without our 3 year old - eeeekkkkk)!!!! for 5 days. Does anyone have any recs...

Still here?

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...

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...

I've just spent ages trawling through old threads full of things to do and see in New York - I have pages and pages of suggestions for places to eat, places for breakfast, places for drinks, things to...

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 just ggot my yearly statement through which says i've paid 900 odd this year, however I know i've paid between 100-150 every month (salary has changed) for the year, so it cant possible be right. Do...

I was going to do this on the MJ thread but it seemed a little inappropriate when I thought about it ? How is NY? How was the flight? are they working you like a dog? edited for unfortunate...

? LOML had an offer on one of his credit card that if he spent £X over X months, he'd get two free return flights. He duly did, and we have the details of the offer. We need to list our top three...

On the news it's said he has had a cardiac arrest & in a bad way. ETA: 00.40 Just woke to the news he died.

We received a wedding invitation today for my H's first PhD student who's getting married in September on a Monday. I've never come across a Monday wedding before - this is as unusual as I think? The...

Just thinking (only thinking at the moment) about loaning a pony. Was just wondering what other things I need to ask about apart from livery costs? All I know is that they want the pony ridden at...

Afternoon. I find myself at a time in my life where lots of friends are starting a family. I have chosen to marry someone who doesn't want a family. I also have no strong desire to have children and...

H has just told me to book ours but i'm nervous about it, i'm more sensible than he is when it comes to money and I wonder where the spending money will come from although i'm sure we'll find it but...

Anyone else? ugh. home at 2.30am, up again at 7 waaay too many free drinks got given a gift at the end, it's a company traditions for employees. this year it was a bag. i took mine to bed, muttering...

Fnar, what can we debate about? I need something to keep me awake.

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I know grumbling is more fun than praising but there ARE some good businesses out there. John Lewis/Waitrose- oh I could write reams about JL/Waitrose, but shall limit myself to noting how lovely and...

1) I'm at a loss for what to do for dinner tonight. Dad's over so has to be "old fashioned" fare. I also have no hob (just oven, steamer and microwave), and can't be doing with cooking for long...

This isn't meant to be serious or poke fun at people losing their jobs etc. but let's face it, there are certain companies out there who do not deserve to be trading. I'd like to nominate Sports...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/7773974.stm I know half of you will have done it already ? I am feeling very smug and self-satisfied at the thought that had I been allowed to take the...

My lovely Seven jeans have developed a hole in the knee after only 6 weeks. Are they always this crap? I'm so disappointed. It's only a smallish hole. Here in Brussels walking around with a hole in...

My H is supposed to be going to India for a week from Sunday - he's going to tell his boss he's not prepared to go now due to the attacks in Mumbai. Fingers crossed that they don't insist he goes.

Hi everyone ? I've not been posting much, things have been a bit hectic with finishing the thesis and starting the new job in Cambridge. We're all moved down here (those that remember my posts a few...

What would you wear to a business dinner for which the dress code is "jacket and tie preferred"? 90% of the men will be in normal business suits I reckon - would a jumper dress fit the bill? I wish I...

A wild rabbit appears to have hopped into my shopping bag when I was at the farmers market on Saturday. I need to know how to joint and cook the beast, please. ?

I have just had lots of fun looking at all the yummy cheeses on the websites recommended to me. I love a nice cheeseboard at Christmas, it is a huge part of the day for me. Normally around teatime and...

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-...

Things have come to a head with my brother and I'm flying back to the UK tonight. I've called the crisis team at his surgery and the Doctor has been out to see him. I fear for his life - he just wants...

It's at the tip of my tongue but I can't for the life of me remember the name ... the film about an attractive woman who falls in love with a work colleague, but when they eventually get it together...