Discussions I've Participated In

Maybe it's because I don't have a newborn, or I'm not an over-protective/fussy parent, but quite often the MD forum does my head in. I do try and go on there a bit, but find myself constantly biting...

Hi Hi! Just one for general discussion - I'm going traditional and changing my surname. I will be becoming a Perry, and I am very excited to be sharing the same name as my H2B, but also a bit sad as I...

It would seem I am the curse of death to houseplants. I got given 2 at the end of term as presents (I'm a teacher) and have managed to kill one - a flowering thing, no idea what it is, but I bought it...

I wasn't here when the great Hitched->DW debacle happened but sometimes stuff is picked up from the old days by people trying to advertise.... there are all these people with 1000's of posts, and...

Where should I park if I want to go to Bravissimo? Thank you!

H wants to buy a second hand car and would like to borrow £6k. He rang Sainsbury's last night and got a flat no. He/we haven't been late paying anything, homeowners, have permenant jobs (both in...

Just a quick query an where to send my completed form. My previous head retired in the summer and has completed my threshold form (saying I met the criteria etc) and given it back to me. The problem...

Female 1 (S) doesn't want to be in Female 2's (C's) gang anymore. S is looking to join a new gang. C told another member of the gang to tell S that she isn't going to talk to her anymore, and walks...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7587387.stm Hallelujah.

It wasn't the best day of my life. I enjoyed it and it was lovely to have everyone I love (mainly) in the same venue at the same time - but, was it worth the time and effort I put in, Nope. I much...

As you know im planning my trip to Maldives. Its a life long ambition to go there and witness the beauty of the ocean, atols and tropical beaches. Dont laugh! im slowly getting over a life long...

We're going to London this weekend and want to go on the London Eye (touristy yes but I loved it last time!!). Should we book in advance? If so do you get better deals then going direct? Thanks

Following a post by Wonderstuff on WP, do you remember any teachers names that were amusing? In primary school we had a: Mrs. Boggin. I've never forgotten her, she was a thoroughly horrid woman....

My son's class had some tests just before half term, and he has come back today saying he got a 4a in Maths and a 5c in reading. I'm a terrible mum who has no idea if this is very good, good or...

Has anyone else seen it yet? What did you think? (Let me know if a thread on this has already been done!) I went this evening and really enjoyed it. ?

I know it's a dull question but my Dyson of 7 years has just died and I am about to replace it. Are Dysons still the best? I have two dogs so need something strong enough for pet hair as well as...

What did you do to celebrate it? ours is on Monday and not really planned anything but not letting it go uncelebrated!

Please do not post spoilers on this thread if you know any, I do NOT want to know what happens and will be furious if I find out. Right, now that's over and done with, is anyone else as ridiculously...

Or can anyone recommend others? I want to get H a book for his birthday (an academic, clever one) and it's coming in at £75! I don't mind spending that much but if I can save a few quid it would be...

H had a bend in Zanzibar at Christmas and the claim for the expenses is still going through. We have cover with my bank account and checked (twice) before we went that we were covered and that also...

Hi Just a quick enquiry for a friend (being an old married of almost a year!) - where can you get crystal cake toppers and what is the average price? TIA?

H and I want to go to Bath for our first anniversary at the end of May. Does anyone know of any nice, reasonably priced central hotels and good curry place. The curry part is essential as H is...

Woohoo - there's a trip to Paris on the cards... but if we were looking at 5th June am I right in still thinking that kids will be in school then? Would rather go before the end of term. Thanks!?

I'm absolutely devestated. Even though I knew it was coming and I've been trying to prepare myself, his back went on Friday and the vet said that there wasn't anything more they could do other than...

Bit of Friday diversion before I have to do some work.... Good * Unexpectedly went to a poetry do last night and got offered a profile spot for next month!? * Met one of my all-time favourite...