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So where's everyone planning on going this year? It's miserable outside and we can't afford a holiday this year so feel free to make me jealous with all your holiday plans!
A job has come up recently which I really should apply for. If I got it I would be earning 50% more than I am now. The problem is, as you would expect from such an increase in wages, I would need to...
It's so quiet around here! Back in the day I used to check on here on the way home from work (always an evening hitcher) and there would be loads of threads and discussions. Now, bugger all! Is...
So...Otters, new and old...lurkers and active posters...roll up roll up for the getting to know you thread... A lot of us know eachother from our WP days...but with an influx of new faces on Hitched I...
I have only been back from holiday a week, but I am stupidly excited about Monday being a bank holiday. We are not doing anything exciting, just a BBQ at a friends and maybe a nice walk in the...
The last report for my PGDE! Assuming that I've done enough to pass, which I think I have, I don't have any more essays!!! ? Just need to survive 20 more days of placement and I'm a qualified teacher...
Any of us OTers have any to share? My mum used to work in the theatre and once tripped up over Jack Dee who was wandering around backstage (she is very tall and he is not, and I think they crashed on...
"I’m sad to share the very upsetting news that Twiga passed away on Saturday morning following a two and a half year battle with cancer. She was with the people she loved most in the world: her...
Hello lovely otters Ok I've only been AWOL for a week but what have I missed? Massive hugs to everyone for all the support last week. Love RK (back with a vengence) xxx
Mine would say "I've got a friend who has a phobia of window cleaners"
Dearest Otters I don’t know where to begin… I’m in shock and awe… so bear with me! You are a fabulous group of people who have spoiled me rotten today and made me one very happy lady. From the...
Hey otters, i had a call this morning from the home that Mr RK had stopped swallowing and the nurses were struggling to wake him. I rushed over (with a cracking hangover from too much wine after...
I'm trying to prove a point to my brother who says that we're the only people who have kindles/tablets. What do you have?
Hi there! So after a week in hospital, that has felt like eternity, I've been discharged! And I'm feeling great, hurrah! Reunited with the men in my life (H and dogs) and enjoying lots of cuddles with...
Help! In the space of about 6 hours my hands have gone from normal to huuuuuge. I've never had swollen hands before. Should I be concerned? Any tips to make them go down? I've taken my wedding ring...
What's everyone up to? I'm watching the end of the curling this afternoon (C'mon Team GB) - I feel sick with nerves already! Tonight I'm off to see 'Patsy Cline And A Bottle Of Wine" show with the old...
I know we've probably done this before, but the birth of OB and the lovely name that her and Mr OB have given to their son has got me a'thinking. I love 'normal' and biblical names for boys. Thomas,...
Just curious basically. We have to go and see my OH sister in a play. Should be fun...
Has anyone had a cosmetic procedure for removal of facial (i dont want to call them moles or warts as they are neither!) lumps....bumps that kind of thing? I have a lumpy thing on the side of my nose...
(See "perfect life" thread) So, you may all have jobs at Custard's Otter Sanctuary. What would you like to do? Everything is up for grabs from Otter-cuddler to running the gift shop and tea room, to...
As it is just boyo and I we rarely have a proper roast dinner at home as in the past we always make far too much ( I say we I mean him, all I do is peel and chop as instructed) So as a sort of...
Who will be watching?! I for one will be, i bloody love it!!! I am always in awe of how brave (stupid?!) some of the competitors are seeing their events...i mean who wants to shoot down an icy hill on...
Are yours indoor/supervised outside access only or free to do as they please?
Just "fell" into my shopping basket and I just had to eat it! Ruddy lush as well!
How many different places have you lived? I am currently on my 15th place. Going to university contributed a lot to that! We are not going anywhere anytime soon though.
Boring post what vacuum cleaner do you have? We don't have a massive budget but looking online there's to much choice. The house is quiet big so needs to have stamina and we eventually want a dog so...
Just checking no otters have been flooded or left without power. The wind and rain is horrible here in south Wales but no flooding for us atm but the rivers are high!.
Avocado... is apparently the size of the baby in my belly! Not sure how much of this bump is baby, and how much is cake, but introducing Baby C!
Just wondering, exactly that really whether it's your local curry / Chinese / Thai / Fish and chips / Pizza / Indian or whether you prefer more of a 'national chain' ie MaccyDs, KFC, Pizzahut, Dominos...
These past few days have been so cold, wet and horrible here, I've needed stodgy comfort food to get me through. So this week I have mainly been scranning on crumpets with lovely melty butter - except...