Discussions I've Participated In

So my laptop screen decided to start leaking liquid crystal in the screen yeaterday... I was furious as it cost me 600 quid and is just over a year old. But, after a bit of research I have managed to...

Delivery drivers? I had a big delivery from Ikea today and wondered whether it's the norm to tip the delivery drivers? Also, while I'm here, do you tip your hairdresser?

I am applying for a renewal of my passport (surname change) and am having problems with the countersignature part. I am including new photographs as the old ones are super old and they don't really...

So I'm wondering how other people experience/cope with PMT? By which I mean emotional issues rather than physical pain. Mine is terrible, lasting between three days and a week, I am a complete...

Didnt see one for yesterday so here goes: Good - Ran 4miles on Thursday Bad - Tendonitis is playing up Good - 10k tomorrow for the RNLI and my sister and kids will be there to cheer me on Bad - Going...

I've been a bit MIA recently so feel the need to say hi as I try to sneak back in. I've only been dipping in and out of here for the last few months due to wedding, New house, New job. I'm hoping...

I came off the pill at the end of May after 11 years and since then I've been getting loads of spots, mainly around my chin and neck. I never had bad skin before and it sucks! Any advice?

Wedding craft bits for sale Most of the items listed below are brand new and un-opened. Selling due to change of theme / ideas; 14mm x 3M White Pearl Beads - Brand New Un-opened - Perfect for hanging...

I officially don't work from home, most of my role requires me to be in meetings or interviews face to face so being a homeworker would make that hard. Despite that I often will find myself...

OH has a friend J who comes over most Mondays to go play badminton for an hour, our house is on his way home from work so he is here when I get home from work at 5.15, (he has his own key) The boys go...

They told me 4 excuses on Thursday that the driver was stuck in traffic/gps was broken, driver changed route, too many drop offs and that they'd try and deliver if they could. They have supposedly...

Inspired by a post where there was lots of text speak - when did it become acceptable to be so lazy? Poor spelling, punctuation & grammar really get my goat. I just don't understand why it's so...

Have you seen the news about the Manchester Dogs Home? Its so sad, the poor animals must have been petrified and the poor souls who didn't make it out At the same time tho it was so heart warming to...

The question I would really like answering is: Why the bloody hell do manufacturers make seafood sticks so impossible to open by hand?! Once you've got the vaccuum seal outer pack opened you still...

...you had no mortgage/rent costs and didn't go to work. could you live on £10,000 a year?

You know, that one you're singing right now... that no matter how hard you try, you can't get rid of!! Every time I walk in my kitchen I start singing "summertime, and the living is easy..," But I...

My son is going away with Beavers (mini Scouts) from Friday night to Saturday late afternoon. I have requested a list of the food they are having and every meal is entirely out for him so I need to...

And whilst I know it's normal for cats to get birds, it's still upsetting. This evening, about 10mins ago he brought in an adult, female blackbird. Realised the bird had been brought in because of the...

I've just seen this mentioned in another post and had to look up what it was. Seems popular in America where couples are setting up a charity like page for people to donate to pay for their wedding...

I am the first to admit I am woefuly ignorant on most subjects- my brain only has capicity for corporate bullshit and prosecco nowerdays. It has come to my attention that Scotland may well vote to...

Ive not been around much on here (or anywhere else) recently. Life all got a bit "much" for a few weeks. H and I haven't been that good (we've talked about separating for a while but seem to be...

OH and I are currently looking at different hymns to have as part of our service as we met with our vicar yesterday! (And had our Banns read in church today!!) we have chosen two hymns, give me joy...

I was wondering whether anyone has ever been to, or heard of, a church ceremony without any hymns? My OH isn't religious at all although he was baptised, and we're getting married in catholic church....

We have two cats, so am thinking a pet hair one would be best.. My mum and dad have just got a new Dyson but at almost £500, I really can't afford that!! Any recommendations? Ideally less than £200...

I'm hoping you lovely Otters can help me find a new bag. I need a new dark silver/gunmetal day bag as my current one is starting to fall apart. It needs to be medium sized, with Flat shoulder straps...

Hi all, I dont really know what Im expecting off loading this onto you all, nothing really, I just feel like a want to write it all down and get it off my chest, im not on any other forums, and dont...

My colleagues and I eat at our desks, and sometimes I actually want to throw things at people for being noisy eaters, I hate it! What bugs you about your co-workers?

Me getting it going again? #needahobby Good - House is a wee bit closer to getting sorted, fingers crossed. Need the decorator and electrician to finish this week, then kitchen and flooring in next...