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I've just been sent a "gift book" to review at work. It's a collection of quotes from famous people about getting through hard times. I fucking hate gift books - they give the rage. So for some reason...

OK, I am probably going to get into trouble for this because I haven't been on hitched for about 3 years now but this is an emergency! Hubby has been shortlisted on photobox in the dishiest dad...

Got one of these for christmas, came with a fairly standard 18-55 mm lens, but would like to get a decent zoom lens to go with it. have been looking at the EF 70 - 300 mm, for which the review seem...

Does anybody have any experience of this? I have been looking on the internet at Internships in America which would be an ideal place to work for me (personally). Obviously it takes time and alot of...

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...

There was an advert on the TV for wall hooks that removable. The main line for the advert was for hanging Christmas lights. You put the "hook" on the wall and when you wanted to remove it you pulled a...

Forgive the blatant cliche overuse but they seem to be dropping like flies now. There is a closing down sale on now with up to 60% off furniture and large reductions on other things.

I can't see that this has been done already, soooo - weekend plans? Tonight: Mulled wine and ice skating at Winchester Cathedral... followed by dinner and I think SB might be treating me! (He doesn't...

Has anyone been? Its our 2nd anniversary in November and seeing as we haven't had a holiday of any sort this year we thought we might do a city break. Anyone tell me what its like and what would the...

Has anyone used one of these sites, (for converting currency at decent rates, not forex trading)? any comments, advice, suggestions? thx in advance?

We are thinking of going to Berlin in December for our first anniversary, while the Christmas markets are there. I've never been to Germany before (Not been abroad much full stop!) and Berlin seems...

Think the title covers all the bases... we have a 2003 LR freelander with 1.8l K-series engine and abt 40,000 miles on clock, regular servicing at LR dealer etc etc.. early July, head gasket fails,...

So. My (unofficial) last day at work. I'm flipping between being ecstatic and wanting to bawl my eyes out.

Following my thread the other day it's looking like France is the best option for H and I to move to. Mainly as they are a dog loving country and Italy aren't, it also offers me better travel links in...

It is vile!! ? Why is it there???!!

I have the biggest mouth ulcer on the inside of my lips. It really hurts. This is the third one I have had in a matter of weeks. I eat healthily and have tried all the adult bonjela type treatments....

As the title says really. We've got a television screen here which shows the BBC news frontpage for people to look at (on mute with subtitled) whilst they wait. And I've just walked past, and seen...

I need to know what a particular 'position' is called but I can't google it as am on the work netwrok and might get really told off.... If I describe it can anone tell me what it's proper name is???...

And if so, have you any idea what 'hastro' means?

A friend of ours owns several yachts that he charters in the British Virgin Islands. Anyways, he is selling one and we have agreed to buy it. I have never seen it but H has and apparently its...

Having sworn to avoid the entire competition, i have just accepted a corporate ticket to portugal / turkey tomorrow night. the joys of flexible morals. as i have not strong opinion in this matter, and...

I want to sponsor a child but have no idea how to choose from the various sites I've googled. Can I be nosy and ask who you sponsor a child through and what made you chose the charity. Thanks!

I have to get my wisdom teeth taken out in a week and i was wondering if anyone here has had it done before.It is really sore? I really am getting worried about it now and don't want to go (feeling...

"The BBC advert for Euro 2008 makes me laugh... no one's going to watch it!" - my colleague, today. When I said that I'd probably enjoy it more because England aren't in it (takes the pressure off,...

If all goes well we should be moving abroad soon and will be letting our house out. I'm not sure what to do about Capital Gains. Do we need to find out the actual value of the house? If so who can do...

We're going to Rome for a long weekend on Thursday. It will be the third time we've been & we'vebeen to most of the main sights before. Although I want to visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum etc...

I went to see a psychic a few years ago and then just before I got wed. I was quite sceptical and didnt know what to expect. It was all very weird. The first time was all about my mother - she passed...