Discussions I've Participated In

You are not going to believe this. Apparently our office cleaners are not allowed to use bleach, something to do with it being too strong and for health and safety reasons. How stupid is this, I mean,...

Hoping his at peace at last..........and that the circus can calm down.

I've not asked for vibes before on here but as I don't seem to be getting very far, maybe vibes can just swing it for me. Briefly, I worked for a company for over 20 years, got headhunted at the end...

So, H's op has been postponed again. This time because one of his surgeons is on compassionate leave. Fortunately (or unfortunately) it's only postponed by 2 weeks. Unfortunately, because work wise, I...

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...

Da da da da da da da - da da da da da Looks like most of the line up has been announced . . . Allegedly signed: Ricky Groves (?), Ricky Whittle (?), Ferm "fibber" Britton and Ronnie's ex- Jo Wood...

Thanks for your replies

How many of you read the reviews on Tripadvisor before booking a holiday and, if so, how much do the reviews affect your decision? I tend to have a shortlist of hotels I like and then look them up on...

Does anybody here have a Green Cone http://www.greencone.com/ . We now have a garden and are going to get a composter through our local authority. I was on their website yesterday when I noticed that...

I mentioned this on legless' dinner thread but it's still making me chuckle so thought I would ask for any weird and wonderful things/combinations you have eaten recently. Mum and I were at my...

So whats on the menu this evening? I'm following Weight Watchers at the min and due to the Indian I had on Thursday I'm very low on points. We're having sandwich steak in pittas with roasted veg. Let...

Following on from the traffic cops thread... what other secret shames do you have when watching tv? Mine is clubs reps, ibiza uncovered, anything like that.... it's a bit like car crash tv, I just...

? We are having a welcome back feast for loml (well, a healthy feast, which isn't quite the same!) Cod with a breadcrumb coating, saute new potatoes and salad, followed by peaches and blueberries with...

It'll be two weeks on Monday since we moved out of our rented flat. The check-out inventory was done that day and, although they didn't say anything definite, they implied there were no problems (we...

I have a silk Monsoon dress. It is supposed to be dry cleaned, but if you're careful you can get away with gentle handwashing, or simply sponging it. .... Husband: Is that dress hanging there waiting...

We all love looking at photos, so please, pretty please, can you flash us some of your photos.... Without sounding too bossy, please can you flash... You in "the" dress, The venue / table layout, The...

Are we going to get the draw? <fingers crossed>

I've just given blood for the 1st time ever - despite having a fear of needles that verges on a phobia. And I've made an appointment to give again in October. Whilst I was in there a young girl...

I notice on here quite a bit how someone mentions that their OH does some sort of job relevant to the topic and then gives an opinion/recounts a story based on their OH's job. Now my OH has a very...

...is soooooooooooooo sad. After watching My sister's keeper last night I thought a bit of drama would do for tonight seeng as I'm having a 'do bugger all weekend'. We ordered it on Virgin for £3.85...

15th July!! Fiiiinally! We shall be moving here*: I can't beliiiiiieve it! That grey paint will be the first thing to go ? And whoever owns that blue Peugeot better move it, that's our space now. Not...

What's eveyone up to? We're going out tonight for drinks at a random bar in Battersea, followed by yummy steak. Tomorrow will be yoga, farmers' market, chilling out and quiet night in. Sunday run,...

Does anyone know once you have your regular "slot" what happens if you need to miss a couple due to holidays and stuff? Do you still have to pay for them so as to not lose the slot? I forgot to ask...

Is anyone else on the hangover bench today?

Hey ? Are you ok? You've been missed the last wee while you know. I'm hoping you've been very busy rather than hiding......... ?

We received a wedding invitation today for my H's first PhD student who's getting married in September on a Monday. I've never come across a Monday wedding before - this is as unusual as I think? The...

As mentioned in several threads before ? Im preparing this cold buffet for 20 people. Ive never catered for more than 10 so im not sure how to calculate how much to make? it will be salads, cold cuts,...

It is possible that I may aquire a pair of these Ugg boots in this colour tonight. I won't be paying for them and they will be brand new but I can't get over the fact that I think they may be quite...

Just got our first quarterly bill- £180 electricity and £250 gas for the quarter, 4 of us in a 4 bed house. This seems a lot to me. How much do you pay?