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I know the answer is "how long is a piece of string" however I thought there might be someone on here who has had these two things done in similar circumstances who can give me a ballpark figure....

Hello, I wondered if anyone could help me please.... I'm a healthy 21 year old, but this is the second time that this has happened now - I get an awful stabbing pain, right in the middle of my chest...

Been to the vet to collect some prescription food for the cat. Was chatting to the girl on reception about various things and there was a GORGEOUS black lab puppy - I mentioned that my cat was...

Why on earth would you post a photo that has your child with a pair of all too realistic looking feather wings strapped to its back? Bleugh. Looks like a 'professional' job too.

Have just realised, while watching Masterchef, that I have never made pasta. A quick google tells me I don't need a machine as such, but I'm a bit confused as to what kind of flour I can use; 'very...

I was recently promoted, which was a nice vote of confidence from my managers. Process is that your manager recommends you for promotion, decisions are made behind closed doors. The individual doesn't...

I have a shoulder of pork joint to cook tomorrow and I'm already wondering what to do with the leftovers. Apart from sandwiches, do you have any suggestions?

And she is supposed to be flower girl next Sunday! Do you think its worth calling NHS direct to see if I can get her looked at today or will she be ok if I see how she goes and leave it until Monday?...

I know it's not really my business but my nan who is quite able to walk around shops and has ordered from catalogues before has just bought my 15 year old cousin 400 cigerettes for his birthday. She...

I could be made redundant in April after my colleague returns from maternity leave, colleague will probably want to work part-time. If work offers me part-time hours at this office and part-time hours...

I've usually done it by now but i've been waiting until MrSun can help me which doesn't look possible now. I was going to go after work with MissSun but will everyone have the same idea? Other options...

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Hi Forgive my ignorance but is this company well thought of or is it a bit naff? Was thinking of getting my husband a leather train pass holder for Christmas from my daughter and this company popped...

Hi, My workplace is currently running a voluntary redundancy scheme, which could become compulsory redundancy if not enough people take it up. I believe I'm at risk of CR if I don't take VR - despite...

We live in an apartment building of 12 flats, 4 on each floor. We live on the 1st floor, so just have one neighbour below us, an elderly couple (I would guess they are in their late 70's, maybe 80's.)...

When I was in the tube this morning there was a woman who was trying to read the newspaper I was reading. Nothing unusual in that except slightly annoying. A few minutes later when I turned my page I...

Over Christmas we need to transport 12 people for a ski trip so in early October we booked 2 vehicles from the "premium, 4 wheel drive SUV category. The confirmation says Ford Expedition (which seats...

Http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7745340.stm I am not an economics expert by any stretch but from my point of view this can only be a good thing. Obviously my opinion is heavily influenced by...

I've had diarrhoea (sp?) for nearly a week now. It's low grade, I'm not chained to the toilet or anything, but it's not going away and it's at least a couple of times a day. I feel relatively well in...

Pure nosiness really but there is a shop unit close to where I live that has no sign outside it but is definitely some sort of business. It has a sign in the window that shows when it is open but you...

Do people really think Tax credits are a 'benefit'? I was under the impression (probably incorrectly) that Tax credits replaced 'married mans tax allowance' and MIRAS - is that not right? I wouldn't...

It is my H 30th Birthday next April and I need some help. he wants a weekend away, maybe lake district/whitby area. he is even happy to go a Edinburgh. But I am struggling, He is quite happy with a...

Https://www.fortnumandmason.com/Product/The-Flavour-of-Afternoon-Tea-Hamper,7106,933.aspx I wanted to get this for my sister and boyfriend for Christmas, would you like it?

Ok funny med question for you i have an eye infection, left eye. if i put my little finger in my right ear and apply a little pressure, why does it feel like its pushing on my left eye tear duct? ??...

Walking home from the tube last night I was stopped not once, but twice, by random young men on the street who were blocking my path and doing the whole 'hey baby, where you going?' routine. Both were...

I bought a top on ebay and it's supposed to come with a belt (just a ribbon). That's how it looked on the picture and what it said in the description. Item arrived today and the belt is missing, so I...

I'm going shopping tomorrow night for a dress. I'm going for a strapless kneelength number (in theory anyway). That will be ok won't it? I've never been to a ball before. OH is wearing a dinner jacket...

Hello, can anyone help? I'm off to a wedding next Saturday and I just haven't a clue what to wear. I'm seeing a lot of old friends who I haven't seen for a couple of years and am feeling the pressure...

I have a black-tie function to go to for work. This is the third year in a row I've been, and for the last two years I've worn the same (lovely) black sequinned dress. Not sure I can get away with...

We have a wedding to attend next month at Blenheim Palace. Feathers seems to be nearest, but is a min of 2 nt stay - They may allow 1 nt nearer the time. So need to look at alternatives.