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On Tuesday night, i lost the baby, I was about 6weeks gone. The pregnancy test showed positive the next day but the scan showed I was not carrying. I guess nature has a way of doing what needs to be...

I'm related to christopher fry, think he was my grandads uncle (playright) I've never met anyone famous though

It seems to be a child hood tradition thats dying out. I loved attending and guide camp was always filled with pranks and the odd sneaked bottle of cider......... I have in my posession my first ever...

I am a very excited lady! It's my friend's wedding on Friday and then I'm taking Ma CB on holiday to Cyprus on Saturday! I appreciate it's not exciting for anyone else but I've got a huge grin and...

I am going to be 30 next week & for some reason it is really freaking me out. I am being a spanner arent I! ?

Hi not really posted on here for AGES.....coming up to 5th wedding anniversary soon but... I need inspiration - for my H's 50th next year. We've done the Hollywood trip taking us to Vegas, Grand...

I used to be a regular on here, but work and family have made it impossible to get on much. I'm at home with a nasty chest infection and thought I'd pop in and see what's happening. This forum used to...

Hello! I have a question - I have just sold a dress on gumtree and the lady who wants it lives in Africa so I said I wold also post it out to her. I have never had a paypal account until now as thats...

I really need a divorce as its doing my head in still being married to a waste of space! My other half said that he'd sort and we'd have court date for January but now hes telling me that it could...

Please don't shout at me that I shouldn't, my wee man will only be 4 1/2 so I don't think it will affect his GCSE results. I know every school is different, but just wondered if there might be any...

I wanted to mix my gold chain with platinum so that it looks shiny.. My friend has done it and it looks good, so I was thinking of doing it too.. But now.. the freshness of the chain looks pale.. It...

We've just heard this morning. It's localised, about 10 cm up rectum. FIL has been told the risk to the operation is 2-3%, but if he doesn't take any action, he'll have 2-3 years becoming less able....

A study has shown that most women only wash their bras every two months. In that, given most people have several bras, they say an individual bras get worn seven times before washing....

Well tomorrow is the big day! I`m heading out to Abu Dhabi to have a week of interviews for the final stage of a pilot scholarship. It`s a fantastic opportunity for me, and considering what I could...

Joined freecycle yesterday to give away a bike, I've had 8 request for it - how do you decide? They range from - "mines been stolen and I can't afford a new one" to "my wife is getting a little porky...

For those that get annual performance-related bonuses, what kind of percentage of your salary do you get? I work in IT within the financial sector and have just received notification of mine. This...

Do you do this? I am not in touch with my ex-H. we've been split up 10 years and were together for 6. Yesterday my ex before him (we split 17 years ago ?) contacted me on Facebook. I feel really...

If you have set hours at work do you work them or do you do more (or less!)? My hours used to be 9.00 - 5.30 and while I used to leave at 5.30 or within 10 minutes, I was at my desk for 8am, so did...

"Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand and his fiancee Rebecca Ellison have arranged for a barn owl to swoop down the aisle and deliver their rings in a velvet pouch when they get married in...

My niece is 21 on the 9th and I have absolutely no idea what to get her! I usually just send her money or vouchers, but want to buy something she can keep for this special birthday. Does anyone have...

I'm a small business and issue gift vouchers for my services. Once I've sold a voucher I'd really rather not give a refund as it's money that I thought I had IYSWIM. Big retailers don't so I should be...

Hi Eric & Evie, Just to let you know that I am now in my new house. The floors have been laminated, new light fittings etc. and i have met the most amazing guy. I still miss Jimmy and our house...

I'm bored and grumpy. Which film is better? I need something to distract me

Does anyone else get the 'server busy' message when they hit the forum? I got it this morning and yesterday ...takes around an hour for it to clear before I can get on here???

Hi Girls, Two of my kids hate raisins, so, I just made them some jam sandwiches and slipped some raisins in there too !! All gone !! Yayyyyyyyy !! I wonder if i can slip some peas and clelery in there...

I am just having a clear out and have found loads of old mobile bills, Next account statements and bank statements from a few years ago. I don't really do paperbilling anymore so I don't have anything...

Looks like Im not being made redundant. We received a memo today telling us that they have come to an agreement with the landlord & arcardia group & have decided to keep the shop open for the...

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...