Discussions I've Participated In

Which one would you choose to visit & why??? We are thinking New York at Christmas time or Dubai next April. From what I have researched you need a lot more money for New York! Decisions...... X ...

The Rules: Every book must be started and finished in 2015 Once you have read a book post the title and author in here along with a short description/review as well as marks out of 10. I will attempt...

I am finally off work on Sunday after working 12 days in a row! What are you lot up to this weekend? We are having some friends round to visit and going out for Sunday lunch. Plus we are hopefully...

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So this year is the first year ever that I won't be spending Christmas day & I'm blessed with a chef for a dad so im a bit apprehensive about the dinner at the OH's. At my folks, we usually have...

I am in on the 23rd only doing a 9am to 5pm. I am off Christmas Eve and Christmas Day which is a result. Then a 12.5 hour shift on Boxing Day, l am being paid double time so trying to think positive!...

As above really! Where is everyone??

I can't see one this week and I've got good news so here goes,.. GOOD: Got offered my first qualified social work job this week, wahoo. I'll be working with looked after children and foster carers...

Halloween is almost upon us! Does anyone do anything for Halloween? Parties or go out dressed up?

Do you have any? I need some hobby inspiration! I'm unemployed at the mo so obviously have alot more time to pick something up. I enjoy cooking/baking but OH is so health conscious that I don't often...

I am having a party in the house in a couple of weeks and I am making a buffet! It's on a Friday night so I am making a feast as it will be tea for everyone. What foods do you like to eat? I need...

I have today, made scrambled eggs for the first time. What have you done today that is an achievement/a first?

Bad - a lot of the otters who used to post around here, who initially enticed me over with their wit and charm and friendliness (and bitchiness!) no longer post here. Where is the banter!? Good -...

I thought l had 3 pairs of black Topshop Leigh jeggings but l counted today and l actually have 5 pairs -they all look the same. I have light blue and dark blue pairs of Leigh jeans. I am also...

So last Friday I went to meet an old friend of mine for a drink. This friend and I met online (on a music forum) in 2005, many years before my H2B and I were a thing. We live at opposite ends of the...

We've had ours since we got married and have been putting every 50pence piece we come across in it and its about 1/3 full..(it is a large one, though) Anyone else had one that was full? How much did...

It's getting cold and dark and a bit gloomy but the start of the colder weather is also getting me excited for lots of wintry things. What do you love about winter? Mine are: Offers on sweet &...

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?

My Oh is obsessed with construction what I call 'tonka toys' but the big proper versions - Big diggers, JCBs, Tractors, Things with names I don't know and never want to..... but I just don't get it....

There have been heaps of posts in WP recently about change of surname, and while I don't want to get into the debate about whether you 'should' or 'shouldn't' change, I wondered how much of an issue...

I'm coming up to the third winter in my house, and the window condensation cycle has begun again. It begins October and lasts until March/April, mainly in the main bedroom. The wooden windowsill...

I haven't seen a thread about this and wondered if people wanted to share thoughts? I freely admit I don't know lots about the issues, only bits and pieces I've seen on sites like Buzzfeed, but would...

So when I got engaged last year I joined a Brides to Be Wedding Planning group on FB. At first I loved it and got so many ideas and asked loads of questions and got really good responses! People were...

Really not long to go now and I have masses to do. I have decided to write a list here so that you can all kick me up the backside and make me get things done! Table plan (organise and print) Table...

As you may know from a previous post, I am soon going to be relocating to Cambridgeshire/Suffolk/Hertfordshire area. I think it will give me the kick up the bum I need to really think about what...

Been trying (not very hard) to lose a few lbs for my brother's wedding in a few weeks. As part of my pitiful attempt to lose weight I decided to cut out mid-week drinking. Don't get me wrong, I don't...

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...

I am on the verge of giving up so thought I'd turn to the lovely otters for their fantastic good natured help (is this flattery getting me anywhere lol?) I've been searching for high heeled shoes (in...

I can't see one so thought I'd get one going. I'm fed up of moaning about my situation so I'm going to focus just on the Good this week. *BT* refs involved for me. Good - solutions to various problems...

If you were on a tight budget, would you consider borrowing a wedding dress off someone?

So following the parent things that drive you mad I thought a bit of light hearted things that our OH's do that drive us mad could be a laugh! Heres my list: •come home from work, puts his clothes...