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Religious Nutters At The Door - What Do You Do?
Answered the door today (expecting a parcel) to be confronted by two women determined to convert me to their "flavour" of Christianity, they were annoying and whilst I didn't want to be rude did eventually tell them politely that I was in no way interested in Christianity, I followed an older religion but it wasn't until I…
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How can I support my cousin? (cancer)
Just wondering if anyone has any ideas or suggestions. Just found out that my cousin's wife has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She is only in her twenties. It is very early so they are not entirely sure what she is going to need but certainly at least an operation and then they will go from there I think. My…
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Nurserys
Really weird Question but having the interview yesterday got me thinking. Basically I applied for shifts that my partner wasn't going to be working, but I was told at the interview those shifts aren't set in stone and that I may be required to work more hours than stated and different shifts. So my questions are, Do…
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recommend a portable DVD player for a little boy
http://www.argos.co.uk/m/static/Product/partNumber/9124059/Trail/searchtext%3EPORTABLE+DVD+PLAYER.htm My DD said I could get my DGS a portable DVD player for his 2nd birthday. Do I get the Phillips one from argos or is there something better? A decent battery life is top priority & it would be nice if it could be used on…
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what to use to protect wedding dress and vintage clothing
hi all I have a number of items that require protection from moths, stains and so forth Wedding dress with vale and all the bits of pieces and bridesmaids dress/paige boy christening gowns dresses from 35 years ago from when I was a child I have them in clear wrapping on a hanger in my daughters bedroom but I really need…
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What mainstream things do you NOT allow your children to do?
What mainstream things do you NOT allow your children to do and why? From reading this forum and talking to other mums, everyone seems to have one or two things they do not allow their children to watch/do/eat that leaves some other mums saying HUH? WHY? Eg. Watch Peppa pig, wear reins, eat sugar...etc What are your…
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tomato sauce removal?
I have a nasty stain on a table cover , tomato sauce, I think it was probably Dolmio /bolognaise as there are little herby bits inside the middle and what looks like a fleck of parsley like someone had garnish. Just wonder what the best removal is as just tried my nail varnish remover but seems to be making it worse. The…
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Can anything be done for injury weeks after event?
Hiya, I'm not asking for medical advice as I know it's not allowed and I know only a dr can tell me if its broken just a curious question really and I don't want to be wasting people's time.... I bent my finger right back about 6 weeks ago, it really hurt but didn't swell or anything so didn't do anything about it at the…
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Things to do for teenagers
I wonder if you can help. My neighbour is due to have a teenager (along with their family) come to live with them soon and is not sure what activities would interest them. I have googled the local youth service and it looks dreadful. So I thought I would do her a list of activities that they might like to do along with all…
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Dating Height
I am not a particularly tall guy at 5ft7 but always had a thing for tall girls. What are you experiences regarding heights and dating. and does it matter?
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Existing, not living (Life)
DH and I are separated, but live in the same house. Its tense, but manageable - we share mealtimes and the occasional TV programme, very occasional trips with DD ... And that's about it. We have separate bedrooms, and I use mine basically for living in, whilst DH uses downstairs and his room. This situation has continued…
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bigger house and mortgage or stay and live abit?!
myself and OH are thinking of moving but wanted peoples wisdom and advice on whether to move or stay put. we earn c£50k, 32/24 years old, no kids, choc lab and for the last 3 years live in a 3 bed £100k semi paying £400 a mnth mortgage, 2 cars and 2/3 getaways a year. theres 10% equity in the house and have saved £15k to…
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Criminal records checks etc help?
I am not sure if I am putting this in the right place if not mod please move it to the appropriate place but I am looking for advice I have an opportunity coming up that will involve working with children im currently self employed and the people have requested a crb check when the contract starts to be honest I did not…
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Introducing solids to breastfed baby
My DD2 is breastfed and just over 5 months old. Last week I decided to start to introduce spoonfeeds, using Annabel Karmel's "first foods" list of root veg, butternut squash, pear, apple & banana, with a couple of teaspoons per feed. DD1 was treated exactly the same. DD2 has gone from the usual breastfed baby runny poo…
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Toddlers
Do you find that your toddlers behave a lot better when other people have been looking after them? DS is 15 months, and when he's with me he can be quite naughty. He climbs things he shouldn't, bites me, refuses to eat, refuses to walk holding hands, flings himself backwards on the floor when he doesn't get his own way etc…
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Seeing red?
Hi all, feeling a little grumpy this morning, set off for work. Normally of course city centre rush hour, lots of cutting up and idiots, and normally doesn't bother me, bit of an eye roll, get on with it. However, this morning, along the way a white van attempts to cut me up and almost drives into the side of me. For some…
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Relationships
How would you feel if someone was interested in you , but only cos they knew your financial backgroud and your financial safety. This is a scenario a friend faces.
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Should I let sleeping dogs lie?
I'm really looking for some impartial advice on a somewhat complicated issue. Apologies in advance for the length, it's all a bit of a mess. Some background: I was "thrown out" of the parental home at 23. My mother was (is?) a "middle class" alcoholic, and most of my late teens/early twenties were spent patching her up,…
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When to tell an ex about the new partner's past
My daughter has a 2 year old daughter. She and the baby's dad split up when the baby was about five months old, and their relationship is strained, so say the least, to the point where her ex will not have contact with the baby unless one of his friends is available to collect her from my daughter and return her. He won't…
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Can I get pregnant 12 days before period?
On a 29-30 day cycle can you get pregnant 18 days after period/12 days before the next period? I have read so much conflicting information elsewhere and wondered if anyone can help. Thankyou
