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Dads hospital bag... What to add?
I have been regularly buying bits for my hospital bag and for the baby, each time I add it to the pile myth OH asks where his stuff is. So I am planning a hospital bag as a surprise for him, after all he will certainly need something to keep him going. So far I have; - New top, so he looks good meeting new baby. -…
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Shopping Pet Hates
Right I've been seeing a lot of threads lately about pet hates. So I was wondering if anyone had any whilst shopping with the kids. Mine are the fact all the stuff my son will scream for are right at the entrance! (At the moment in Tesco there is a bouncy castle) So I'm usually shopping with a screaming toddler. Then at…
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I need advice
I'm sorry if this post turns into a bit of a ramble - I just can't seem to organise my own thoughts right now. Background info - For the past 10 years I have worked in the same department and have become very good friends with my line manager. We have had nights out, meals with the family and friends, holidays together. I…
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Financial help to employ a solicitor
Hi Everyone, On behalf of a friend, does anyone know if there is financial help to employ a solicitor to assist in the financial settlement of a divorce regarding property. It looks as if she is being stitched up by her ex. She can't afford to pay for a solicitor herself, its all she can do to support herself and 5…
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Retirement Advice wanted!
Ok guys, I'm looking to pick your brains. It looks likely dad might have to retire on health grounds and he's absolutely dreading it tbh, he in his early 70's and has worked all his life. He scared he's going to get bored as he don't feel ready to retire yet. For those that have retired what do you do to fill your days?…
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Financial Help for a Solicitor in a Divorce Settlement
Hi Everyone, On behalf of a friend, does anyone know if there is any financial help available to employ a solicitor to help her with her financial divorce settlement. It looks as if her ex husband is trying to stitch her up regarding property settlement., and she can't afford to employ a solicitor herself. It is all she…
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Unnatural hair colours?
I'm starting a new job soon and as it will be based in a laboratory where I will have to wear a hairnet and cap I have decided to add some brighter colours to my blonde hair again as now I am out of retail for good I don't have to worry about 'offending' anyone with my appearance. :D This is something I've really missed as…
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Pricing art work
My son painted a large landscape 150cm x 70, acrylic on board for his A level extended project. The college principal wants to buy it and has asked DS for a price. I am totally ignorant of the art world, it took 15 hours to paint, plus cost of materials £25. Realistically 15 hours min wage plus materials is roughly £75.…
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Parents say the oddest things.
I've just seen a clip about the department store Lewis's and it made me recall a saying my dad used to say to me.It would be said at times when I was standing there doing nothing in particular. "Why are you standing there like one of Lewis's?" would be his comment. Were Lewis's staff notorious for just standing there? This…
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Residence Order
Does anyone know where I can find information with regards to the criteria to be granted a R.O on my DD?
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Children's party catering advice
My son is having a party for 20 of his friends. They are between 4 and 6 in age. Important question How many sandwiches would you make :D Am planning cheese ham and jam and on white and brown bread. Thanks in advance :T
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Is join family better than single one?
In India few years ago families are joint families. But now, they are separated. That is the reason I asked this question Is join family better than single one?
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Pending voluntary redundancy and divorce
Hello. I am currently separated from wife and left the matrimonial home 18 months ago. We have been issued our decree nisi and will hopefully be signing a consent over the coming weeks with a 60:40 split in my wife's favour. My wife and children are remaining in the family home. My current employers are currently offering…
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Bank Loan
Hi there, after a bit of advice, my other half and i have separated and we have a joint loan for a car which I am keeping and I am paying. My question is we are off to the bank soon to close the joint account and to tell them that we have separated, will they ask for repayment of the loan as obviously i would like it to…
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Hey good lookin'...!
...or not??? How do you feel about your OHs looks? Is he/she the most good looking/gorgeous person you've ever clapped eyes on? Or do you only think 'wow' when they dress up for a night out? And how does your OH make you feel about yourself and your looks? Do they make you feel like you're one in a million? Or you're a…
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Your childrens friends
After posting on the Things you don't let your children do thread, I was thinking... Do you let their children have friends in, are there any you won't let in the house? My daughter plays out with her 2 best friends mainly, neither of whom are allowed friends in their house, which means, when it's cold or raining, they end…
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First direct letter to birth mother
So, birth mother was a 15 year old girl who arranged my adoption prior to my birth and was vaguely known to a distant family member. I only recently found out that she was known to any part of my family prior to her pregnancy etc and that she had been seen at least once some time after the adoption. Wanting to make contact…
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POA queries
Good morning everyone, We have been appointed POA (in Scotland) for an elderly relative. She is in hospital after a stroke and is likely to be there for quite some time. She is mentally fully functioning and is involved in all decisions about her money etc, but she is physically very incapacitated and obviously can''t get…
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Visitor etiquette
I need to know whether this is normal or not. My family have always been very spread out, so travelling to see my nan and aunties etc is completely normal for me. When some one in our family comes to see you, whether they stay with you or not, you don't arrange "normal life" things so that you can spend time together. It's…
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JSA Rules
As some of you may know I am a single parent looking for a job of 16+ hours a week, that fits around the kids as much as possible. I am currently on JSA and doing everything within my means to look for work. I had been discounting temporary contracts as at the moment I have a permanent one and don't want to jepodise the…
