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Hmmm .. it's not my cup of tea, but my Mum, who turned 78 less than a month ago, set off this morning to go camping with the couple she is staying with in France! Email received this morning said they...

It'll be two weeks on Monday since we moved out of our rented flat. The check-out inventory was done that day and, although they didn't say anything definite, they implied there were no problems (we...

R-A's earlier comment "I see the parks and my Lido and the fab diversity and sense of community where other people see the gun crime and used syringes" got me thinking about how certain areas develop...

I know these things are all down to personal choice etc, but just wanted some opinions. We are thinking of getting away from this dismal weather in September to some sunnier climes, but after hearing...

I am back from NY tonight for 3 weeks - would be great to see you all - anyone fancy an impromptu meet(s)? Cannot get onto facebook (wretched IT staff here have a tougher firewall!) but I'll be in...

Pros: I will be cool Cons: Might only get a week's use every year Noisy Uses lots of electricity £100 that could be better spent Bulky Would need to leave window open for the vent - bugs and noise...

It is possible that I may aquire a pair of these Ugg boots in this colour tonight. I won't be paying for them and they will be brand new but I can't get over the fact that I think they may be quite...

Now, I'm not normally one to grumble and can totally appreciate parental needs, but can I run this you? I go to a fairly 'nice' gym with good wet and dry facilities which attract family membership. I...

Hi everyone. I have had really bad dizziness for a week now. As if I have just gotten off a boat IYSWIM. After a few days I went to my GP who said I was run down and had labyrinthia. I then told my...

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I've recently realised that although I have a good idea of what people do in public sector jobs, I have pretty much no idea what's involved in private company jobs. I mean the day to day stuff of...

If you'd missed your lift to the airport because of lack of planning/oversleeping, would you consider calling family/friends for last minute lift to the airport (at least a 2 hour drive) at 6am in the...

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I'm assuming not the 2nd February which is when we received a "letter" from H's two nephews. If you can call one sentence printed out on a computer and stuck into a card with a few splodges on it, an...

Hi my name is Emma Kent and my fiancee is Richard Hardy. We have been together 6 years and we have a beautiful 11 week old daughter called Yvie. Since Monday, Richard has been campaigning for votes to...

Earlier I came across a profile on FB (Zoosk to be precise) where there was a photo of a young looking boy with a camera in his hand.The profile said he was 28, but in his info he said he was only...

I am living in France with my 4 daughters going through a horrific divorce.We have suffered violence,mental abuse and now threatened with our home being repossessed ! My British husband still living...

After reading a few threads,I wanted to introduce myself to this community and look forward to sharing ideas with other forum membersin regards to my upcoming day. Should I go back the the United...

Which (V&C) pannetone is your favourite? chocolate, lemon or traditional? also, if you had guests for christmas and they turned up with a pannetone, shortbread, good whisky and a few bottles of...

Just taking on board essexmums post regards taking her kids to a hotel for NYE, what is the general consesus about taking kids to grown up events? Reason I ask is I've just had a bit of a barney this...

Can anyone recommend somewhere online I can buy this without paying a ridiculous postage charge for 2 bars. I tried Montezumas but they charge a fiver postage, I won't be in Spitalfields before...

I don't want to go 'home' for Christmas. End of. I've had enough flying back and forth to the UK, and quite frankly, it's NOT a holiday, it's very stressful and I'd much rather keep out of it right...

Hi everyone, I hope you are all well. Am I the only one that thinks twice before ordering food to be delivered when it's raining? I assume they won't deliver. Even if they do, I feel bad. My H thinks...

I'm in a bit of a state of shock I think. I left a job where I had been with the company (including the sister company) for over 20 years to start a new job in January. Now 11 months later I am out of...

Hi, I've spoken to NN and Shiny. I am now back online but my laptop has now died so I can't msn as h won't let me on his laptop. How ae you? Is Brontolo back? Hello everyone, hope you are all well. ...

Ok, maybe I'm getting a bit excited! but anyway. http://guidatv.sky.it/guida_tv/evdetail.do?id=15259151

One of the Alitalia unions is on strike today (yes, that will help an airline that has only enough money to operate flights for the next 24 hours grrrrr). H has been in Italy all week and is due to...

2 Club class tickets on BA anywhere in the world. ? When I told H, I asked him where he fancied and he said Barcelona.....not quite what I was expecting ?

We got back from NYC this morning, and whilst we were away my sister developed pre-eclampsia and had to have an emergency c section on Saturday. So, I missed the birth of my first nephew. Not only...

Remember my post about H releasing goods after the bank confirmed payment had been recieved only for the cheque to be recalled? It's here - I can't seem to edit it....

And a few related questions..... Hello everyone, I hope you all had a nice summer. Anyway, we've just come back from our holidays and we stayed at a well known 5 star hotel for where we were. I really...