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sparkletoes

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Teaching - my job sucks!
Sacred, 23 October, 2009 at 20:39

As a primary school teacher of 7 years, I honestly think I have had enough. I work part-time (3 days) but do more work now than I did when I did it full time. Constantly tired & snappy - not...

Ladybird, tuesday 3-Nov-09 22
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Mouth Ulcer - ouch!!
claireac, 20 August, 2009 at 14:59

When I get stressed and run down I get mouth ulcers. I have a particularly painful one at the moment, and it's driving me mad! Does anyone have any recommendations? I'm using Bonjela Cool, but it's...

QueenBee, friday 21-Aug-09 21
sparkletoes
Any teachers around who know about APP (writing)?
sparkletoes, 20 August, 2009 at 14:24

Hiya, I have made a PP for our inset about APP in writing and I need someone to check it. I was so confused about it all but now confusion is lifting a bit. However, I don't want to confuse others!...

Melancholie, thursday 20-Aug-09 1 367
Chicken
Oh, what's occurring?
Chicken, 17 August, 2009 at 15:57

Anyone doing anything fun in the foreseeable? I'm off to a wedding aboad this week. Can barely contain my excitement. A whole week of wedding related madness in brilliant sunshine with lots of...

Tanta, monday 17-Aug-09 8
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Why do I do it to myself
HappyBlueDiamonds331, 12 August, 2009 at 12:00

Sabotage my diet that is, I feel soooooooooooooooo fat today. Have been on WW since January 2008 and lost 2 stone, well over if you count how much I have put back on and theb lost again. I seem to be...

Gryfon, wednesday 12-Aug-09 5
slimzoe1
rocky horror
slimzoe1, 23 July, 2009 at 21:33

Its still fab! watching it on sky now, tim curry is fab.

Old Nick Esq., thursday 23-Jul-09 6
sparkletoes
Buying a second hand car-taxing it question
sparkletoes, 19 June, 2009 at 19:59

Evening all, Looking at a 2nd hand car tomo that is 100 miles away (also combining trip with a visit to good friend). The car has no insurance or tax. Has a current MOT. My question is can we tax it...

NumbNuts, friday 19-Jun-09 7
Mrs Cee
HRML Are these shoes a bit grannyish?
Mrs Cee, 31 May, 2009 at 19:35

I'm looking for some comfy shoes that fit my wide feet into and that I can wear with a skirt for work and are good for walking in. I saw these in Clarks yesterday but I can't decide if they are too...

R-A, sunday 31-May-09 21
sparkletoes
Fit flops... has anybody got a pair?
sparkletoes, 27 May, 2009 at 18:37

I had a look at these in local sports shop...are they a gimmick or do they actually work? I really like the look of them and they were comfy on but £40 for a pair of what are essentially flipflops is...

Clodders, wednesday 27-May-09 5
Smiley
Hotels round about an hour away from Weymouth
Smiley, 23 May, 2009 at 16:01

Does anyone live in the Weymouth/Poole/Yeovil/Bristol area that may be able to recommend a hotel? We are driving down from Glasgow in June to get the ferry to Jersey. We have a toddler and have...

sparkletoes, saturday 23-May-09 12
sparkletoes
Sensitive......buying a gravestone
sparkletoes, 17 May, 2009 at 17:29

My dad died 15 years ago this month. I was very young and our family was left in turmoil (emotional and financial). He never was brought a gravestone. He was cremated and then his ashes were buried in...

Vera, monday 18-May-09 4
mrsdogzy
Am determined to do it!!!!! Slimming World (including updates)
mrsdogzy, 6 May, 2009 at 22:34

Have been trying to lose weight for most of my teenage and adult life and I'm fed up with it I'm also 5ft 5inches tall and weigh 13 stone 8lbs and hate the sight of myself in the mirror. My H isn't...

GMT, monday 15-Jun-09 28
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Well done me...
**excited**, 9 May, 2009 at 18:32

Well there is no real purpose to this post...but I just wanted to pat myself on the back and let you all know that I have just spent 9 hours on a Saturday studying...!! I have a uni deadline and so...

Mrs S*, sunday 10-May-09 5
HeidiHole
Tell me about Turkey
HeidiHole, 26 April, 2009 at 19:19

Please. More specifically Marmaris/Icmeler, or any other nice places you'd recommend there. There are 6 of us going and it's a family holiday to celebrate my Brother's 40th birthday, so a bit of...

HeidiHole, monday 27-Apr-09 14
Flowery the Grouch
mouse hunters
Flowery the Grouch, 16 April, 2009 at 09:15

Give me your tips and tricks! we spotted a tiny little brown mouse running across the sitting room yesterday. Mr FtG will be buying mousetraps (any sort he can find) and peanut butter on his way home...

Zooropa, thursday 16-Apr-09 9
Zooropa
boldest mouse ever? (Now with pics)
Zooropa, 14 April, 2009 at 22:09

I think we must have the boldest or stupidest mouse ever in our living room atm. Usually when they get in they hide behind the furniture and scurry across the carpet when they get a chance but this...

maxiemax, wednesday 15-Apr-09 17
Old Nick Esq.
Umm... Are these people delusional?
Old Nick Esq., 13 April, 2009 at 17:44

Or is it some sort of kiting ploy in an attempt to be battered down to a vaguely believable figure? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/7996920.stm

sparkletoes, monday 13-Apr-09 18
whirlwind666
anyone in the North East? Is it unusually cold today or what?
whirlwind666, 5 March, 2009 at 08:14

I've even had to switch the heating back on! Its brass monkeys up here!

Chinatown, thursday 5-Mar-09 5
Fenella Fudge
Has anyone been on holiday to Bulgaria or Croatia?
Fenella Fudge, 22 February, 2009 at 12:16

Just wondering what its like from a real persons perspective rather than a travel guide. Its a great price but wondering if thats for a reason. Any recommendations? Thanks. ETA - Croatia too.

Fenella Fudge, sunday 22-Feb-09 11
AutumnRose
Looking for dresses and losing weight....
AutumnRose, 21 February, 2009 at 18:49

So i am dying to start looking at dresses BUT i promised myself i wouldn't go near any dress shops until i'd lost some weight. Am currently a 14/16 and wanted to get down to a size 12 before i go...

debs1701, sunday 22-Feb-09 7
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wedding weight loss
louisep, 19 February, 2009 at 18:23

Hi all, have started dieting properly now in preparation for my wedding next year!!! i was just wondering what everyone is doing, if anything!!! i joined weight watchers and lost 9lb in the first...

MrsK, friday 20-Feb-09 30
HeidiHole
What are you all doing today?
HeidiHole, 8 February, 2009 at 09:06

We off to look at tiles <I know, I know, calm down!> We can't really justify a new kitchen at the moment, so have decided to get rid of the scabby tiles that are there and jazz it up with new...

Redbedhead, sunday 8-Feb-09 56
sparkletoes
those who attend a SW class
sparkletoes, 27 January, 2009 at 21:57

Just out of interest: 1. Do you stay for 'image therapy'? 2. How long does your class last for? 3. How many people attend your class?

sparkletoes, thursday 29-Jan-09 4
Elvira.
Fish owners *edited to include tank rec's*
Elvira., 22 January, 2009 at 18:40

My daughter (16) has been talking about setting up a small fish tank, but has no friends who can advise her about set up, etc. It will be me paying for nearly everything, but max budget over a few...

sparkletoes, sunday 25-Jan-09 41
sparkletoes
how do i include a photo in a thread?
sparkletoes, 21 January, 2009 at 09:48

I can't work it out....I want to include a photo from photobox. I thought I was IT literate-but obv not!

sparkletoes, wednesday 21-Jan-09 2
sparkletoes
Egypt is off...tell me about Croatia...
sparkletoes, 21 January, 2009 at 08:58

Is it expenive? Where would you stay? Any hotel recs? What would you see?

Tulip O`Hare, wednesday 21-Jan-09 1 360
lisaloulou
QQ letters of complaint – saying what you want from them?
lisaloulou, 20 January, 2009 at 14:54

When writing a letter of complaint is it better to say what you expect e.g. part refund and when e.g. "I look forward to hearing from you within 7 days"? Or leave it open and say "I look forward to...

NickJ, tuesday 20-Jan-09 4

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