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We had a new bathroom fitted last year, a friend of my H's did it. Since then we have a problem with water coming through the floor and into our lounge whenever someone has a shower. It's not the...

Just being nosey - as the title says really. Or O levels... I had an A, 2 B's, 6 and 1/2 C's. I am very proud of the half I shall have you all know ?

Hi all. not been on here for a while. my father has cancer of the gullet and after three 4 day courses of chemo is now finally ready for the operation. he is being operated on tomorrow first thing (8...

I'd like a little advice if possible. thanks

I am bereft of inspiration. have salmon fillets. have some old potatoes. one courgette ? but can get some more vegetables this pm. tons of pasta, rice, bulghar wheat, couscous etc etc got lots of...

Have you heard aout this story? Obviously it's all very strange and must of been awful for the people involed. Can't imagine what it must of been like for the poor girl who was kidnapped and the...

Anyone in the travel industry know anything about this? I've just booked some flights through easyjet and have had to give all passport numbers, expiry details etc for all passengers whilst being...

Wondered if anyone can help? I am after some recommendations of self catering cottages in cornwall that are near the sea, plenty to do, fairly modern inside budget for a week next June about £700...

Is anyone watching this? I saw the trailer for it earlier in the week and it looked good. I know they are going to deal with time wasters but I also hope there are some geniune people who want jobs,...

We are possibly planning a trip to the Canaries in Oct/Nov. I don't know the Islands very well at all (only been once, to Lanzarote) so I would like to hear resort recommendations. Criteria is as...

It is rarely that I venture over here these days, but 4 years and 2 kids later I have renewed my passport into my married name. Does anyone have a useful list of all the other companies, organisations...

I'm having nightmares trying to change my maiden name to my married name on a pre-booked flight, as per my new passport. Is anyone around who may be able to point me in the right direction? TIA x

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...

Mostly our arguements are about - 1) who gets to watch what on TV 2) How LAZY he is 3) Decorating - whenever we are decorating we ALWAYS argue!! This weekend we were decorating and all we did was...

My grandad was admitted to our local hospital yesterday. He has terminal cancer and doesn't have long left. He had a big bleed (his primary cancer is in the bladder) and was really very poorly and was...

Can anyone recommended a nice tried and tested punch recipe? Needs to be alcoholic but not to heavy on the booze as it will be served to a group of on-duty mums! Many thanks x

Can anyone recommend some? I have been wearing Issey Miyake so am a fan of light, fresh fragrances, but it has now run out. I'm looking for inspiration. ?

My sister and her husband are contemplating a complete lifestyle change and running a pub in a small village on the North coast of Cornwall. Neither of them have done this before although my BIL is a...

...and not being able to pick up the phone and talk to him, for whatever reason. ?

Can anyone help? I usually use photobox for all my photo-based needs but their canvas prices look really expensive. Can anyone recommend anyone else that they've used. TIA

Can anyone 'in the know' help Have just had an email from my SIL (a journalist). She has found out that there are a couple of men in the office who are doing the same job as her but earning more...

OMG Claudine's very blunt isn't she! I felt really sorry for Katie. "I'll serve you last because you didn't come the way I wanted you to" WTF

Am thinking of looking it to see if it would be a cheaper/better option hiring a villa and then getting seperate flights and transfers. However, I have not done this before and havent a clue where to...

I'm sure some of you remember by SIL2b getting annoyed that no-one wanted to fly to Australia for her wedding (She hasn't even been to Oz before). Well her latest mad ideas seem to concern what the...