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Teachers/ PGCE/ teacher training people?
rah, 14 September, 2009 at 17:34

Hi there I've just found out that the OU are delaying the start date of my PGCE from Nov to Jan, and I'm really upset, I applied for this with plenty of time in June, and have done everything with...

Wicket, sunday 20-Sep-09 9
Darren @ Hitched
Any feedback?...
Darren @ Hitched, 7 September, 2009 at 11:03

... Just thought I'd ask you for some feedback. As you probably know, we had some system problems a couple of weeks ago that meant the site stalling and sometimes grinding to a halt. We made some big...

Jenbo, wednesday 9-Sep-09 35
tahdah
(xposted) Old Marrieds - What did you buy your H?
tahdah, 2 September, 2009 at 15:55

I'm trying to think of a little gift I can get H2B to open on the morning of the wedding, I have already gone through the usual items like watch, cufflinks, hip flask. But they're not 'working' for...

lyni, friday 4-Sep-09 26
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Anyones children starting secondary school - sudden growing up
bobbly1, 2 September, 2009 at 09:43

Son is really looking forward to starting and not at all nervous - me, well, I'm a wreck!!! All the "first's" we've gone through this week learning to tie a tie (never had to wear one at primary...

bobbly1, wednesday 2-Sep-09 3
luvvie
Beach Wedding Dress Need Help!
luvvie, 27 August, 2009 at 16:23

H and I are going to renew our vows at the hotel that we spent our Honeymoon. It will be our 5th wedding anniversary and we can't wait. Problem is I don't even know where to start looking for...

Wicket, thursday 27-Aug-09 2
*porsche*
Would you still wear a wedding gown if you were getting married abroad?
*porsche*, 27 August, 2009 at 13:58

Or some summery short number? Just wondering........

bec84, friday 28-Aug-09 9
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How do you store your plastic bags?
LittlePeanut, 25 August, 2009 at 10:40

As per title ? Also, does anyone use those vacuum storage bags to store duvets, etc? Do they work well?

pinkjay, saturday 29-Aug-09 17
shoegal01
Do you and your OH have much in common?
shoegal01, 24 August, 2009 at 16:45

I was thinking about this at the weekend and have come to the conclusion that we dont really have that much in common but our relationship works regardless of this. We are most certainly a case of...

Toriajayne, tuesday 25-Aug-09 20
jaz
A pondering about friendship
jaz, 24 August, 2009 at 10:41

I have very few people I would count as close friends. After some massively failed friendships in the past I am much more careful about who I let myself become close to/trust and often find myself...

Mal, tuesday 25-Aug-09 47
Soobo
Cycling - any Hitched fans?
Soobo, 20 August, 2009 at 14:58

I know that Hitched has lots of runners, but do we have any keen cyclists? I've taken this up this year and really beginning to get into it, to the extent that I'm off to Germany in a couple of weeks...

Peter, tuesday 12-Apr-16 15
essexmum
My wedding Report - Updated with a link to all the pictures
essexmum, 19 August, 2009 at 08:55

I can now finally write my vow renewal report having harked on about it for the past few years. It’s quite long so grab a coffee before you sit down ;O). It took place at the Island resort of Meeru...

lizzyleek, friday 21-Aug-09 12
essexmum
Finally I can do a dress flash :o)
essexmum, 3 August, 2009 at 13:16

I've just been and picked up my dress and my dressmaker very kindly took some pictures of the dress on the dress dummy before she packed it in my travel box (I'm flying out to the Maldives today to...

cheska, monday 3-Aug-09 14
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Self Catering wedding
willothewispy, 2 August, 2009 at 22:22

Hi I've got an idea of what I'd like to do for my wedding but I'm having trouble finding a venue to fit the bill and wondered if any of you had any ideas. I would ideally want to rent a large house no...

hely08, monday 3-Aug-09 4
essexmum
My very clever cat
essexmum, 3 August, 2009 at 09:25

We've had the keep the cat in this morning as he's going to the cattery in a mo, he was meowing at the backdoor and as I was ignoring him he went to the downstairs loo, the kids opened the door for...

WifeyLind, monday 3-Aug-09 342
cotteesgirl
Is anyone hoeymooning i uk?
cotteesgirl, 2 August, 2009 at 18:48

We need passports so its working out too expensive to go abroad so we are looking for ideas for a uk moon & pretty stuck on where will be wow enough. All ideas welcomed x

meggles24, thursday 6-Aug-09 15
swampytiggaa
my brother died this morning
swampytiggaa, 2 August, 2009 at 11:31

5am. That fcuking fiasco with the *** boat finished him off. just glad i got to see him last night before the end and that he was able to recognise who people were. rest in peace Michael xx

Sah, monday 3-Aug-09 93
R-A
Excited - our holiday train tickets have just arrived
R-A, 1 August, 2009 at 10:56

Tempted to use the green bouncy man here.... Just got our Interrail and Eurostar tickets for going to visit my sister in the Algarve at the end of Aug. Going by train is such the right choice and...

Smiley, saturday 1-Aug-09 3
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Sandals for Beach Wedding
MrsTaylor2B, 13 July, 2009 at 16:32

Hello everyone, I'm getting married at the end of October in Negril, Jamaica and I'm looking for some sandals for a beach wedding. I'm looking for a small heal either as a wedge or a kitten heal but...

olivia751, friday 28-Aug-09 2
R-A
Hitched cyclists - buying a bike
R-A, 1 August, 2009 at 14:15

I had my bike stolen a few months ago, H has never had an 'adult' one and we've been putting some cash aside to buy some new ones. My previous was a 'commuter' type bike from Halfords which served me...

essexmum, saturday 1-Aug-09 2
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I am going to Egypt - my first real holiday.
lillybet, 31 July, 2009 at 19:12

I am going to Egypt in less than 2 weeks time. It is my first real holiday and first time abroad, (although I have flown before). I am just so excited I just wanted to share it. We are going to Luxor...

whirlwind666, friday 31-Jul-09 11
bluewater
warning - fluffy & long. it's our wedding day tomorrow.
bluewater, 31 July, 2009 at 18:50

Ilsten, the whole reason i love hitched is cos it's honest and non-fluffy, but just once, i'm going to drop my sarcasm and cutting wit (yes yes i know you are probably thinking you never saw it......

MrsKitty, friday 31-Jul-09 10
overtherainbow
Oooooo - Santa's on his way!
overtherainbow, 31 July, 2009 at 11:43

Just got back from the wholesalers and all the Christmas stuff is coming in! It will be here before you know it ladies! Only 4 more paydays !

AliLindsey, friday 31-Jul-09 19
essexmum
Had my final dress fitting today
essexmum, 31 July, 2009 at 13:52

And I love love lvove my dress (I've had it made for me rather than bought one from a bridal shop). It's fits perfectly and I can't wait to wear it for real next Friday and I also can't wait for my OH...

Weather Girl, friday 31-Jul-09 1 333
ashke_again
What's your average spend on food in a month?
ashke_again, 30 July, 2009 at 18:00

Just trying to work out budgets and looking at the last few months we're probably spending nearly £260 (on average) on food for 2 of us. That's a bit much isn't it? Caught the start of the article on...

PoppetK, saturday 1-Aug-09 64
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I know it depends on the region, but in general when do the kids go back to school
seahag, 28 July, 2009 at 21:07

Just trying to arrange when to have a holiday when they go back.

LizBjk, wednesday 29-Jul-09 15
ooh la la
Pics of Hitchers' Pets...
ooh la la, 28 July, 2009 at 19:51

Not sure if this has been done recently and if it has, I appologise. Following on from Sparkley's cat thread I thought it would be lovely to see a photo of your pets. These are ours.... Moustache, our...

Maxi, thursday 30-Jul-09 77
Sparkley
Has anyone tried to bathe a cat?
Sparkley, 28 July, 2009 at 11:41

Hmm, I think I need to bath my cat ? she always keeps herself clean, but I have noticed her fur feels a little bit greasy and dull. Probably something t do with her being on or near me all the time,...

HaloHoney, tuesday 28-Jul-09 32
Ladelley
What was your first "grown up" holiday?
Ladelley, 27 July, 2009 at 16:46

As in with no adult/parental supervision? A friend has just put up pictures of the holiday we went on when we finished high school. We were all 17, apart from one girl who was 18 and bought all the...

Sparkley, tuesday 28-Jul-09 39
Chicken
What did you do at t'weekend?
Chicken, 27 July, 2009 at 12:28

I love weekends. Friday I left work early and went to Oxford v QPR with an old mate. Muchos fun. Although we only drew. Against a conference side. Eep. I've bloody missed football. Saturday was BMF...

ashke_again, monday 27-Jul-09 12
shoegal01
What do you and our OH argue about?
shoegal01, 27 July, 2009 at 10:23

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...

cheska, monday 27-Jul-09 42

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