Discussions I've Participated In

We are still researching our Cuba trip and we are undecided between two hotels (Sol Rio and the Playa Pesquero). However, that aside my question is has anyone flown long haul with Thomas Cook? They...

Wanted to be a medic, am a scientist. After witnessing a knee dislocation at 16 (not mine), I realised I didn't have the stomach for medicine (quite literally).

Who's doing what? I have my first Boot Camp session tomorrow with a chap called Mo who's just signed off his email to me as 'Train hard, train smart'. I'm going to die, aren't I?

Hey GOT fans! I have read all the books and was watching the first series box set last night when it suddenly dawned on me that I cant remember who killed Joffrey (in whatever book it happened in) and...

I know it's all relative depending on size and location and so on, but generally those hichers who have done renovations and extensions, what did it end up costing you if you don't mind me asking? Did...

CHRISTMAS that is!! I was in Morrisons at luchtime and saw a whole selection of advent calendars, and christmas cards, and sticking fillers and the normal tins fo biscuits!! I had to do a doubel...

Do any of you have harnesses for your dogs? This will apply to people with bigger stronger dogs (Tricks? Harvo?, Missus s?) so claire and ray, sorry you're out ? Missy isnt a big dog, shed be classed...

Hi all Can anyone local to Nottingham/Lincoln/Newark area give me some recommendations for a seamstress who could do alterations for a bridesmaid dress. I am based down south and it would be more...

The dress saga continues - I get married in 10 days (squee!) and still don't have my dress. I ordered it (and paid 50%) in October, and was told 12-16 weeks (so it should have been in the shop by end...

We are hoping to go this year, and we have been trying to find accommodation but it's proving so difficult. All the hotels have bumped their prices up, the b&b's request a 3 night minimum stay,...

What has been your favourite country/city to visit and why.... Mine so far has been the Masi Mari in Kenya, was just amazing. Loved sitting at the lodge of an evening at the bar watching the hippos in...

Well my 2 best friends are off back packing around the world at the mo (not together either) I never did the whole back packing thing but thought I was pretty well travelled until I hear all these...

H has been away all week so i bought the box set of season 1 and watched all of it at 2 episodes each night, and absolutely loved it. Any recommendations for anything else I can get ? I see there are...

Does anyone know if I need jabs or malaria tabs to go to Thailand?

What made you choose your username? I know this has been done before but we have lots of newbies now who can join in!

Following kirstabubbles brave de-lurking (outing?) today I wondered if there are any other lurkers reading this who'd like to pop their heads above the parapet of OT? Come on now...don't be shy...!

I've only just seen these ask me anything threads but they are all really interesting so I thought I should add my own. I'm a vet and have been for 6 years. I work with companion animals and exotics. ...

How are you all getting on, ladies? I know there are some C25K/C210Kers out there as well as some hardy shredders. Are you all finding it easier now? My swimming has improved - speed, technique and...

Who is on My fitness pal and wants to divulge their details to add as a friend?

THought with the influx of newbies we could all introduce ourselves, newbies and old farts. Pick the bits you want to share and delete the rest! I'll start: Name: Flange Hometown: Live in Redditch but...

The 'bitter' and 'sour' comments got me thinking. Do you actually miss your planning at all? I certainly don't! I adored our wedding day, definitely the best day of my life so far but I don't miss the...

I'd love to know how much we've lost as a group since starting back to 'Hitched school' after the Christmas and NY break. Post your results below and we'll tally them up! GO! CB - 5lbs Spangler - 4lbs...

I'm thinking of getting one, so I can keep a closer watch on calories burned at the gym and chart my progress a little more. Does anyone use one that they can recommend, not too pricey mind. Do you...

In terms of exercise I've been really surprised by the number of calories I've been burning (or lack of at times). For example swimming for an hour yesterday tells me I burnt 637 calories and yet my...

Hi ladies...i have jumped over from Baby Talk to ask for recommendations for a wedding photographer in the Southampton/New Forest area? My friend lives in Southampton but is getting married in the New...

We have done this before but not for a long while.... There are a number of us established hitchers who are selling their gorgeous dresses and would love nothing more than for them to go to another...

Just wondered if there was anyone who can help out with a bit of advice. My eldest step daughter will be sitting her GCSEs this year, and then going on to A levels, and thereafter hopefully...