-
Does anyone know a good place to eat near Alton Towers?
We've managed to get a free weekend to Alton Towers (yay!) but it doesn't include an evening meal (boo!) I've looked on their website and their restaurants are really expensive so we're thinking, since we'll have the car and free parking at the hotel, that we'd like to find somewhere to eat in the surrounding area. At the…
-
Open University
Hello, Just wondering if any of you have studied through the OU before? I have 2 children and work 27 hours per week and I've just enrolled on an English Lit degree course. I'd be interested to hear from anybody who has studied whilst working/homemaking/both. Many Thanks ;)
-
Neighbour shouting
I am concerned because I have moved into a new house and am frequently hearing sounds from next door that could indicate a threatening environment and possible domestic violence (or the potential to escalate to it). I have been made homeless and am housed in temporary homeless accommodation, so the area I am now living in…
-
Cheap flea/worm treatment for dog
My crossbreed dog is currently on PROGRAM PLUS from our vets at a cost of £45 every 6 months, can anyone advise a cheaper alternative? My dog is approx 27kg, current treatment is a single tablet taken once a month. Ive been looking at Drontal for worms and Frontline for dogs but they seem quite expensive for 6 months…
-
Drinking alcohol when your partner doesn't
Just wondering if anyone out there enjoys a drink when they have a teetotal partner? I enjoy a drink at the weekend but my partner doesn't drink he seems absolutely fine with it but iv'e never had a partner that didn't enjoy sharing a bottle of wine and i feel like a lush for cracking open a bottle :o should i feel guilty…
-
Single and bored!
Im a 25 year old female and at a stage in life where i am completly fed up of being single. My last (and only) serious relationship was 6 years ago although i have been on dates and had a few flings since then (nothing i would class as relationship). Im super independant and live alone which is fine because i genrally like…
-
Cheap build a bear alternatives?
Hi, DD really wants a build a bear party, I was wondering if anyone has had one, and if so, werer they happy? Or, whether anyone has had an alternative (cheaper) version that they were happy with?
-
Grief, advice on dealing with it.
I just wondered how others dealt with grief really. I lost my mum in 2006 and my dad last year in June. My MIL came to live with us in Feb this year and sadly passed away two weeks ago tomorrow of a stroke in her sleep. MIL had become a great friend to me and I loved her dearly. OH works long hours and MIL and I did such a…
-
Will his illness prevent court action?
Hi My sister in law is issuing civil proceedings against her brother who is contesting of his late mothers will from which he was disinherited but he has now claimed illness serious enough for him to be signed off from working as a police officer is sufficient for these proceedings to be delayed as long as he is signed off…
-
Buying a Photo of the Crowd in Beach Volleyball
I treated paramour to tickets to Beach Volleyball in the Olympics. A good time was had by all. I later saw an overhead shot of the crowd in a newpaper, of one of the matches we watched. We were dots #3290 and #3291 in the sea of dots. As someone who is pretty hard to buy presents for, it struck me that a this picture would…
-
Family and holiday ?
Hi I didn't know where to post as although it concerns a holiday it's mainly advice on family stuff that I need. My sister booked flights and a villa for her family, her brother and his partner, and their mum (we're half sisters ie only have the same father) This week my sister phoned to say that her brother and partner…
-
Using the N word
I really don't know quite how to explain this but I find myself unable to say no to OH, we just went to the shop and as I was going to pay he asked for cigs. I know I don't have the £5 extra to spend but I didn't say that I just said yes and like an mug I went and got them, they're nearly £8! In fact it costs almost as…
-
Husband gave up smoking yesterday
His last fag was on Tursday night. I'm so pleased, just hope he can see it through as last time he 'gave up' he only lasted an hour lol. This will deffo be a moneysaver if he can do it :)
-
Borrowing money to pay for care
Before Mum died, Mum and Dad had enough money coming in to pay for the care they needed. Dad's income has now halved but he needs about the same number of hours of care as they had before so we're looking at ways of paying for it. At the moment he has a small amount of capital which can be used to make up the difference…
-
Legal indemnity insurance
We are in the process of selling our property, there are a couple of things that the buyers solicitors have asked for. Whilst we are being very open and all details have been or are in the process of being passed across, I am concerned that a couple of items might risk the sale. We recently had our boiler serviced, no…
-
Husband incapable of budgeting, help!
Hi there, I am basically at the end of my rope with my husbands spending habits. We have been repaying our debts for approximately 3 years, and have now halved it. This has been mainly due to my budgeting and sacrifices. Throughout that time, despite not having room in the budget, he has never been able to make it through…
-
Help with neighbours required
The house next to us is privately rented. About 6 weeks ago new tenants moved in and filled both the "food" and "non food" bin with food debris which was overflowing. The "food" bin has been collected by the binmen who wouldn't empty the other one and put a label on saying it had the wrong contents in. It is still there,…
-
partners ex sold his possessions!
Not sure what thread to post this in so hope it's right one! Today my partner found out that his ex has sold some of his vehicles without his permission. He has discovered that his vehicles are missing from the formal marital home and his ex has admitted 'disposing' of them. They were registered in his name only and stored…
-
What time do you go to bed, and get up?
I am an early riser generally. During the work week I get up at around 7 or earlier, and leave at 8.30. I go to bed late though, am a terror for that, but rarely after midnight, including weekends, unless out for a meal, or visiting friends and family, but that is not every weekend. I do a lot of work in the mornings…
-
Exucutors and Benefactors
Hi. I wonder if anyone can answer this question for a friend (that old chestnut) Basically she has been left a house and other possessions after the death of her grandfather. His will stipulates that the money/estate be split between 4 people (Grand-kids and Daughter). As the executor(s) is not her but a cousin and her…
