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Wow - I am surprised my login still works! I came by Hitched back in 2003/2004 if I remember correctly. Another link through google brought me here today. I logged in and it still works. Not sure if...

Someone doesn't like your posts tonight ?

JUst wanted to let off steam. I know its over a yr til our wedding but I dont see anything wrong with being oraganised. (bare with me I will try and keep it short) Me and OH went into town today to...

Can anyone offer any help on where to begin to trace my family history. My only family to ask is my mum and she doesn't know a great deal. The trouble is my mothers family are all military and were...

Reading the 'what's changed?' thread has made me remember some of the old 'Hitchedisms' that used to be regularly used on here. For example, at one stage, the answer to everything negative was 'a hot...

Has anyone used a really good brand of Eco paint and if so is it really good? The one thing that sets off an asthma attack and in fact the only thing that's landed me in hospital is paint fumes. So...

Hiya, I was wondering what are peoples thought on what to do with your wedding dress once your married? Im going to pack mine away in the hope that if I have a daughter that she can try it on one day....

As above really, I just wondered if a 2b is average for a child in Y2 (KS1) is 2b average of a child in Y3, or should it be 3b or something else. Y2 is KS2 isnt it? Thank you.

I'm not stalking, honest, but was wondering how you got on yesterday? Did you have any joy with the governors about your salary?

I long suspected, but discovered the other week for sure that i am being underpaid by an average of £6k in comparison to some of my colleagues with the same or less responsibility both in my school...

It was my 40th last night and I had a party, it was a vary planned party with formal invites which needed RSVP's and due to conditions at the venue I needed guests names for them to be enrolled onto...

I need a new car PDQ as my current car has been laid to rest following a disasterous MOT! I REALLY want a new-style VW Beetle, but am feeling nervous about spending my money (which usually never stops...

I'm off to Canada in 2 weeks time and I'm really excited. But having never been there before wondered if anyone could recommend anything to do in the daytime/evening, rec any restaurants/touristy...

I'm in Y5 on monday morning, but I'm usually an infant teacher (doing someone a favour!!) and I need something fun to do in Maths for about half an hour. Any topic really, and a pretty bright class....

There are quite often posts on here from teachers, TAs etc who are stressed about an upcoming Ofsted inspection. Something I don't understand about the system is how much notice a school is given-...

I tried to search as I remember a while ago someone on here asking for recommendations - but I cant seem to find the post. Gah. So, would you mind letting me have the names of any on-line agencies...

We've had parents evening tonight - our second of the year (we have one each term). Each parent gets a 5 minute appointment and they're given a slot in which to attend. We also give reports out each...

I was looking for it last night and was confronted with the uncomfortable sight of Paul O Grady instead. WTF? I want freaks who can't cook, not some cross-dressing dog obsessed scouse git. Is it back...

Had another episode last night with youngest step daughter. She is due to see her mum today, having not seen her for 2 weeks (she cancelled last week's contact as she was busy with work) and at...

H has bought a 2nd hand PS2 off the bay of e and I've ordered Singstar Rocks off the ASDA website. It's taking ages to come and I'm so excited about having a go on it. A couple of friends of ours have...

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...

Welcome back, chumster!

Thought this might be fun....I'll start... I'm a mature student I play for a living I cant remember a time when I wasn't a mummy I dont like real coffee, but I'll devour the pretendy powder...

I know this has been done quite a bit recently, but having had a quick search and not found what I'm looking for, I thought I'd ask for help. I was 40 on Sunday and am having a Casino and Cabaret...

My Grandad died this morning aged 79. He had been ill for some time and to be honest it is for the best that his suffering has come to an end. I am obviously still very upset but am glad he isnt in...

That has to be the most traumatic Christmas ever (for me, I'm sure others have been through much worse) We arrived back in the UK to find my brother had regressed significantly since I left him mid...

Looking out for people who are getting married, or got married in East Sussex and have any other ideas apart from what is on the venue list, have a date in mind and just happy to find somewhere nice...