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Poor old Pip is struggling to keep it together. Have put Wizzy down for a nap so I can watch it in peace, a tenner says I cry when they do. I only have to get a sniff someone else's tears these days...

Sorry for the dull post but I'm buying a cooker for our new house, I want a gas hob but not sure whether to go for a gas oven or electric - which is best? Which gives the best results?

Just pondering. Do you still do snogging and how long have you been together? We've been together for 11 years so not much snoggage these days. I think that's normal though.

I have been in my current job coming up to 7 months. In my previous job at a University, I worked with only women on a daily basis (except for occasional dealings with academics, some of which were...

I have a rescue lab that has been with us for 2 yrs, he is a lovely dog, very calm, placid, great with the cat and our 3 yr daughter. He gets out for walks 3 times a day, I only wrk 4 hours 4 days a...

A group of us are heading to London for the weekend for my birthday (30 - eek!) and my H has booked the Goucho Grill Picadilly for dinner. Have had a look at the menu and seems really nice - has...

We've had about 8 people round now I guess, on the market about 6 weeks. Friday's lady offered yesterday and today's viewer offered £1k more than her. It's only a couple of grand under the asking...

After running the marathon yesterday!! What an experience though, I enojyed it immensely. I never ever thought I would but I did, so much so that I am now trying to get a place in the NY marathon in...

Nope, i'm not converted, I still won't buy them BUT, I want some for MissSun. I just want to know, if you are prone to sweaty feet will they make your feet wet when hot? Blurghhhh. MissSun has a cheap...

Has anyone used this? Is it any good? Am i just being swayed by marketing and packaging? Does it leave a tide mark? Will i look like an oompa loompa?...

A colleague has just handed me a huge portion of homemade spaghetti bolognese for my lunch (but it has huge, ugly, grey, ugly, dirty, stinking, ugly mushrooms in it. She said she didn't cut them up so...

We've exchanged contracts, I never thought it would happen! After a very long 18 months, with 5 other 'buyers' someone has finally stumped up the cash, woop woop! Now I've got to pack......

I've lost quite a bit of weight recently and I'm finally beginning to notice! I have a couple of occasions coming up which I will need to buy dresses for - one christening and one first holy...

Costume jewellery I suppose I mean as the couple of nice bits I have are tucked away (!) but the rest of it, how do you keep it? I don't really like jewellery boxes, most look a bit naff IMHO although...

Are slow cookers any good? Our wood fired oven is a nightmare in summer as the kitchen gets so hot and I'm wondering if a slow cooker could be a decent alternative for cooking stews etc? Anyone...

I'm cooking for 6 people on Saturday & want to do something a bit special. I have the starter sorted out (mackerel pate & hummous with pitta) and a rather lovely cheese board for afters. I'm...

Anybody else watching ? Have had a couple of drinks, and not sure if I'll be able to last until the end (especially as the nice ITV lady gave a warning about 'scenes that some people may find...

We're looking at buying a new car, possibly the Mazda 3 or Mazda 6 and just wondered if anyone had any experience with them good or bad.

Anyone been? Its my birthday this weekend and we're going to Brighton for the weekend (1st one away since having our baby) so I don't want a duff meal!

Sorry I know this has probably been done to death, I've tried to search but I am such a numpty I've given up! After thinking about doing this for some time I have finally decided to go for it. I've...

OK I have a subscription to Eve magazine which is obviously deadly dull as they are stopping publishing it! They have offered me Grazia magazine instead I only read this in waiting rooms or if someone...

I've got to book a restaurant for 15-20 people in December and need to find a place that's lively with good food but not amazingly expensive. It's for a 35th birthday so I'm under pressure to pick a...

I have a mild to moderate obsession with handbags and currently have about 30. Ten of these are £100+ bags. H and I are remodelling our bedroom including fully fitted units around the room to answer...

Anyone stayed at either of these? I'm planning a birthday night out in Brighton and wanted somewhere cheap and central. The Travelodge website says its being refurbed so I'm a bit concerned it'll be a...

A weekend in Brighton has left me with: The remains of yesterday's monsterous hangover still lingering An unattractive case of sunburn on my chest complete with a white mark where my necklace was Cut...

Has anyone been? I've been watching his programme and realised it's really close to where I live and had a look on the website menu and it looks good so is it worth a visit?

Where (probably online) would you recommend buying a handbag? I'm after a smartish one for work, preferably big enough to fit books in and perhaps my mini laptop. I'd really like a filofax briefcase...