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We are going to New York in June to see a friend, looks like we'll see very little of our friend so will have the time to ourselves. I have been to NY a couple of times, first time to see an old...

So I now have a flipping head fullof highlights I didn't want. Miscommunication between me, the woman who took the booking, and sweet Raphael who did my hair. I wanted just a few foils so the regrowth...

The court case against my aunt's ex husband for conspiracy to murder started on Wednesday - he has pleaded not guilty, as we expected...

H has a nasty case of sciatica and is in a lot of pain. He's been to the doctor and currently waiting on referral to physio, but even if we go through our private health care plan, there'll be a delay...

Sorry this has probably been asked beforebut for relationship counselling when you don't have any personal local recs for a professional, would you say going to your GP for a recommendation for...

Well I spent the afternoon in Court yesterday even though I didn't actually have to attend as wasn't allowed to say anything. My ex didn't show which was a relief. My lawyer was brilliant - she...

Mr WT has just called me to let me know that he has just been offered a contract in Worcester, starting next Tuesday!? This was his 10th interview and first job offer. Its for a couple of months and...

Hi I need to get from Paris to Glasgow on 21 May and the cheapest option I can see is direct with Easy Jet. I have never flown Easy Jet before but have heard a lot of horror stories about late...

About a month ago I offered to have my nephew tomorrow so my SIL (1)would have a child free day to get on with paper work, lesson plans etc. (She's a head of dept in a comprehensive) Yesterday on MIL...

I know there are lots of us, I've lost track really... But there has been Maxi, Pinkjay, Meep, Hollybags,LouM, a few anons ....and loads more. How you all coping? All I know is that if anyone had told...

Am trying to shred the last 18 months worth of shreddings before we move next week (been decluttering and have already had one trip to tip, freecycled lots and put a load on the for sale board on...

Heya I'm trying to find something out for my dad but getting very lost! Look at the French Telecoms website http://www.orange.fr/ I'm trying to find a download so that they can connect to the...

Pizza is on it's way, wine is poured and being glugged, Mr Hole is going out. I'm in!

I mentioned to him earlier how I was going to have my hair done for a wedding we're going to in a few weeks time. He said why couldnt I do it myself, it wasnt like I was the bride and he thought going...

I have just come back from my local Tesco, having seen a new sign that says the car park is now camera controlled to enforce the 3 hour limit. Has anyone ever been caught by one of these? I am a bit...

Inspire me, but bear in mind I have a toddler/pre-threenager in tow. I fankoo ?

What do you think of my lovely neat wound? It's about 3" long, not 5" as first thought and an interesting array of colours. ?

Whats everyone having tonight? I'm making chicken fajitas. We havent had them for a while as I tend to enjoy the thought of them more than the reality but giving them another try today. Got the...

Well perhaps 'wasted' is the wrong word, but 4 days off work and I have to catch up with OU work and get an essay finished (that was due in on Wednesday - whoops! Still, tutor's on holiday and she did...

So after 3 stressful weeks, all completed! Just have to wait for my ID now so I can begin flying, and having just received my first roster I am off to lots of exciting new places like Tehran, Amman,...

Anyone been watching this? I was drawn to pick up one of his cacao bars in Harvey Nichols a few weeks ago and hastily put it back when I clocked the price. I have a feeling he's not going to appeal to...

Hurrah! hes still negotiating salary, and they are offering 5k less than the advertised rate at the moment. its still 10k less than his last job, but beggars can't be choosers and now we've rented our...

Last December my stepdad lost his long battle against cancer, it was a very draining time for the family. Mum has coped alot better than I expected her to as she has a history of depression and a few...

Mr McB has suggested we 'retire' to France for a year, eat nice cheese, drink nice wine and eat lots of meat, but apart from that do very little. Working out how much we need to save in order to do...

Here’s a WWYD/AIBU for a Friday. It’s my younger sister’s 30th birthday a week tomorrow. As she hasn’t had a wedding, she’s having a big old dinner & cocktail party instead (her words). All the...

Freecycle came good today - have found a home for a load of old books with someone who needs them for an elderly relative on a long hospital stay i really like that - nice to see it working properly...

Ooh 'Citing. It's meant to be a bit explosive tonight.

What would you do differently on your wedding day if you could go back and do it again?? x

I'm sure there was a thread on this the other day - it looks like a great idea. Is there a catch?

I'm going through a really weird time at the moment and I am not liking the person I have become. I am even worrying that I may be depressed and I just don't really know how to go about making changes...

Ok, so it's not a Lilly the Pink but a Lili Donkey - my first attempt at a proper cake... It's a 5 layer sponge - alternate layers of coconut sponge with pink sponge, layered with raspberry jam &...

Just seen this on the BBC website http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7985464.stm