Discussions I've Participated In

Im considering a career change and want to work in a primary school, I was thinking of becoming a teaching assistant and then later doing a degree in primary education, does anyone know anything about...

We're thinking of moving, well, we NEED to move to a bigger house but a 4 bed house in a decent area in Gloucester is too far out of our budget. We were thinking of moving to Evesham where we can get...

I will shortly be applying for my sons school places and as usual I am thinking too deeply about this. A friend and I are both applying for 3/4 schools that aren't even in out county but we both work...

X-posted As above really. I'm 25. I had my son at 18 and I finished work, I'd worked in a florist for 4 years (part time 14-15, full time 16-18). My husband works so I was lucky to be in a position to...

I have just been to the hospital and watched my lovely Nanny pass away. She had a fall last Sunday and had been taken in to hospital where they assessed her and decided that she was not fit enough to...

Have we ever heard of something similar for women? Men go on week long vacations to Russia etc. to find themselves a wife, but I've never heard of the same thing occuring for 'lonely' women. Just a...

We're having tandori salmon kebabs with peppers and red onion, rice and salad ? no booze though, as i'm supposed to be on a health kick, and yesterday had a burger, pizza and numerous glasses of red...

I found out last night that my granddad died on Monday. We've been estranged from him for years - MrSC has never met him and we've been together for nearly 8 years. My mum didn't find out straight...

Sorry for the crap title, I have been umming and ahhing about whether to put this on here for ages. However, I know you all quite well and have been here for 5 years +, so I thought a little honesty...

I need help! My man doesn't want any readings other than the legal minimum for our wedding ceremony. He's not in the slightest bit sentimental and doesn't want any hint of fluff. Now I don't want...

I am going camping in a few weeks, it will probably rain all week and we are going somewhere that is more about the walks and scenery than going out and about spending money so I would like to take a...

I have just got back from the supermarket, and had a horrid experience whilst there. I was walking down to the fruit aisle, and noticed an elderly lady doubled-over in the aisle, i went over to see if...

Our front and back garden are infested - I haaaate them. How long do they usually last once they erm, hatch?

Who is in charge of the facebook group? I tried to join it yesterday but I was rejected! I'm not a weirdy, honest!

R-A's earlier comment "I see the parks and my Lido and the fab diversity and sense of community where other people see the gun crime and used syringes" got me thinking about how certain areas develop...

I just heard on F1 that Scheuy has confirmed that he will be racing as a replacement for Massa. OMFG I am sooo excited!

I am trying to remember when I first shaved my legs, think I was probably about 10? I remember having lots of cuts!! My daughter is coming up eight and whilst I most def think this is too young to...

Hi all I will be starting on a Primary GTP in September and am a bit unsure as to what I will need to wear on a daily basis. At a guess I'm going to need some form of PE kit, and I would think that I...

By my stepson, who texted this little gem to me... Mum to child: Oh I know who that is (pointing at statue) Child: Who is it then? Mum: That's Abraham Lincoln (in confident tone of voice) the problem...

I didn't, not a chance. But my best friend did, the vicar sold it to her and then she tried to sell it to me?. Also who wrote a wedding report on WP? Own up, I think I was to drunk by the end of the...

Reading the 'what's changed?' thread has made me remember some of the old 'Hitchedisms' that used to be regularly used on here. For example, at one stage, the answer to everything negative was 'a hot...

Hello All! How are you? I home from hospital, but not able to come online much at all as I am sleeping lots trying to combat infection and pain. My hospital stay was not without drama, but I won't...

It's not boding well for any future mini R-As ? We have youngest brother once a month for the weekend and normally end up pretty unbearably smug with the number of cool, exciting and creative things...

Having already asked for plenty of ideas for reading this year I thought I would give some back Love Letters - Katie Fforde. Chick-lit of the most gentle kind, the perfect start to a holiday. If you...

So after 2 1/2 years hanging around here I met my first Hitcher yesterday - didn't get made into slippers ? - and it's got me thinking. I haven't got any Hitchers as friends on FB (I'm not on...

Evening all, After help on here, I've decided to book tickets/vouchers for Vinopolis for H for our 1st anniversary. Just wondered if anyone has been? Was it any good? Trying to decide which...

For me is was the kiddy catcher out of chitty chitty bang bang. Sends shivers down my spine even now ? Did any scare you?

I've got my OU Literature exam at 10, first exam in 10 years so I'm bricking it right now. Am so looking forward to 1.05pm when it will all be over!

I've always enjoyed my job, it has been stressful at times but I have made a lot of progress, got promotions, am well respected etc etc. I always worked hard, have relished taking on new...

We were given money as a wedding present with specific instructions to spend it on going to see a show. We live in London, so of course never go to the theatre (after all, it's on our doorstep, we can...

Just been having this conversation with some friends and most of us either had a paper round or worked in a shoe or music shop. What did you do?