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My mum has just ruined my plans ? I was going to get her tickets to next year's F1 British Grand Prix for her 60th but we were talking about F1 last night and she said she's going off it and made...

Hi, I've not been on here for a wee while, and in the last 10 days life has turned on a pin and I could use some advice, if that is OK? ? in advance for any help. My H has been made redundant - it's...

Yes, this is a shameless "help me with work" post. ?

I'm having some friends round - one bringing a starter and one bringing dessert - and I am doing the main. I want to do something special but need to accomodate meat eaters and a vegetarian, but...

I know i'm daft but i HATE being alone. it's just a week, and h is home by half six every evening. i've got loads of work to do but i can't help myself - just feel so miserable! it's half term (i'm...

Hi All, I was just wondering if anyone could recommend an agencies that deal with Middle East jobs (preferably in the finance area)? I am considering moving to be nearer my Mum but would prefer to...

Cheeky I know and I know it should be on Planning...my baby sister in getting married down there and is stressing about DJs and photographers. Any recommendations? I feel so useless from up here! Sure...

Just looking for inspiration really - I am 30 in a few weeks and am being asked from all corners what I want but I am a bit stuck for inspiration. Just wondering if anyone would care to share what was...

Owwwwww. Does it get better after a few times?

We're off to Dubai for our honeymoon on 18th Jan for a week and are after a few ideas for nights out. Can anyone recommend any restaurants, bars and maybe a club that's worth a visit ? Also, I...

Does anybody have any experience of this? I have been looking on the internet at Internships in America which would be an ideal place to work for me (personally). Obviously it takes time and alot of...

To what extent do you think your firendship circles are fixed by your mid 30s? We have a reasonably close local circle of 8-10 friends (all couples) who we've known for maybe 10-15 yrs and maybe the...

Situation: Mr WT is woefully unhappy in his job. IT based for the RCN it pays rather well. He can't seem to get a similar job for the money anywhere around to make the change. He has become withdrawn...

All, As the subject says really. I've been sent details of a fantastic role within a fantastic company based in Abu Dhabi. Salary is VERY attractive, especially being tax free, plus accommodation and...

Ok, looking to go somewhere hot in mid - late nov, and early feb. not thailand (been vetoed by madam this time). not cyprus, and not goa. need beach, but some city as well. not south africa. not...

Does anyone know what abercrombie and fitch sizing is like? i have a couple of t-shirts but am considering ordering some trousers. my trusty old gap cords have died a death and i'm struggling to find...

Yes it gets easier but do you ever actually get over it ???

I've just got my mum to tend with and I love her to bits (as my thread on bt yesterday shows!) but I'm struggling with the amount of time she wants to spend chatting to me every day. While she was...

I have been trying for ages to see how much a holiday would be next year please would you help me? i need 1 adult 2 children 5 and 8 and i want all inclusive as cheap as possible disney world. does...

I know Hitched has some Dubai residents/regualrs so I just wondered if anyone could clear up some things I have heard...rightly or wrongly? Do women have to have their legs covered from the knee above...

I'm in a quandry. My boss (tight-knit little group, so a friend to a degree as well as my boss) is approaching the end of his battle with brain cancer. I've been told I can go along with another...

Champneys have opened a new day spa in Brighton on East Street (near Gap and Monsoon) and all treatments are half price this month. I've had a lovely full body massage for £25 today! Oh - and they...

Apologies for the dull thread but I'm leaving my current job and emigrating and am having a leaving party with people from work and can't think of where to go and am hoping for some inspiration....

I'm treasurer for a tiny preschool and it is going to struggle for a few months. We just about break even now but we loose 12 children in the summer and only get 3 new ones. We're having to look into...

What's it like? I'm thinking in particular of the northern bit (Roundwood?) but any information is helpful. Has it got a suburban feel or more small market town? Does it feel safe (as much as anywhere...

Right. Ive finally had to admit, yes I have an eating disorder. Not anorexia. Not bulemia. But I cant stop eating. This is not a joke post, this is really ruining my life. Its like a complusion that...

HI, I know when I was on here previously asking for advice about moving to Dubai a couple of people recommended a general expat guide - I seem to have lost the link so grateful if anyone could remind...

I am fed up having no spare money and having to put everything towards paying off debt I want to have a nice garden but overhangy trees and the digging dog won't permit this I got paid less than...

Hi I'm hoping someone might be able to advise as I'm in a bit of a panic. My H and I are looking to move to Dubai later this year - he has been offered a job - subject to visa approval. Now here is...