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Does anyone know much about what it's like to live in the Amersham area, specifically Chesham Bois? We are currently looking at areas outside of London to relocate to - looking for easy transport into...

I'll try to keep this short, but doubt thats going to happen. ? So here it is my report on being a life model for the first ever time as I know a few of you were interested in it. I made it to the...

Going away in a week or so and deciding what to do about parking. We live south of Birmingham so a taxi might b expensive. We will have two heavy suitcases and a lively 3 yr old so don't fancy off...

I asked for course help last week (and thankyou again to everyone who replied). I can't find a local course I want to do so I've decided to look for a distance learning one. I can see at least one...

My current mobile is getting on a bit and is getting more and more random about which text messages i'm allowed to read and those i'm not. It's all a bit odd as it will tell me i've got a message but...

Has anyone used a really good brand of Eco paint and if so is it really good? The one thing that sets off an asthma attack and in fact the only thing that's landed me in hospital is paint fumes. So...

I fancy doing a course - not for any career advancing reason, just in something that interests me. I'm thinking either gardening or photography, or maybe something sewing related. I've tried to find...

After doing a little search havent come up with much, any recs please?

Do you wear your hair up often? when I straighten or diffuse my hair i wear it down, otherwise its in a ponytail or a bun. I've never practiced doing different styles, How do you wear your up-do's? I...

Hi, We are looking at taking advantage of the government scrappage scheme to get a new car and was wondering which to get. We have a 3 year old and are expecting another baby in 6 weeks so are looking...

Dog/cat/penguin/monkey/whatever? I only just realised last night that OH doesn't have one in fact when I asked him he can't even remember having one. I've still got mine, AND I can remember the day I...

Although Anderson has just gone . . . 423 / 9 Good work guys ! ?

Just being nosey and wondering if there's any other cricket fans on hitched? I'm really looking forward to it this year especially as I'm on maternity leave so I get to watch it all, my Mum is very...

Exactly what the title says really. I'm going to Thailand for my sisters wedding in February next year and don't have a lot of funds! I can get a return to Kuala Lumpur for £248 and a connecting...

My partner and I are looking to move and we are considering Surrey, Berkshire or Buckinghamshire. Can anyone recommend some nice towns? I've been living in London for 15 years, although in recent...

Hi Hubbie some friends and i are planning a weeks holiday to Turkey in september but are struggling to pick a resort as there are quiet a few..can anyone give me some rec's of places they have been...

We are thinking about having our loft converted and us having our bedroom up there. Has anyone had theres done and could you give us some idea of what it cost please

After perusing the interweb the other night, I'm wondering if there actually is such a thing as a holiday company which has cottages in the UK which aren't furnished with the kind of nasty,...

Please please can you clever people help my H ? I've only ever applied for 3 jobs through an agency and my H was with the same company for 11 years in a job he sort of fell into before being made...

Can anyone help me? I took french at GCSE and A Level and used to be quite good at it. I could hold conversations in french that were passable enough that french people understood and could talk to...

Evening all, Looking at a 2nd hand car tomo that is 100 miles away (also combining trip with a visit to good friend). The car has no insurance or tax. Has a current MOT. My question is can we tax it...

If you could choose a 1 night (city) break within the UK or Europe (location not specific hotels or resorts), where would you go and why?

I've overestimated the amount of risotto rice again and have a mountain of creamy, buttery, herby chicken and mushroom risotto. Hubby is away and the kids and I have eaten enough but half is left. I...

We're about to go shopping for a new car, as yet undecided whether to go for something brand new or a couple of years old - depends on the offers available! We have a car to part exchange, it's 8...

So I was going to get my niece a silver bracelet and charm from Dower & Hall for her first birthday / naming day. But one of my sister's friends has just texted me saying she's bought one already,...

[sigh] Does anyone have any idea if just the mirror part of a wing mirror can be replaced or does it tend to be the whole case as well? If so has anyone any idea of prices (I imagine it varies between...

Got on the 6am train which had its own problems with signal failure on the line. Got into Euston and walked from there to Bishopsgate. At my desk by 7.40.

Hello all I am trying to fill up my iTouch with lots of music for when I am in hospital. I want relaxing stuff, I love lyrics with meaning, I like to be able to sing along too (though will control...

Sorry for the dull post but I'm buying a cooker for our new house, I want a gas hob but not sure whether to go for a gas oven or electric - which is best? Which gives the best results?

I have been very slack and not changed GPs since moving 15 miles from my last surgery, and therefore find myself travelling a ridiculous distance just to get my BP meaured and a repeat prescription...