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ADVICE FOR HUBBY'S 40TH NEXT YEAR

Hi All, My hubby turns 40 next month. I had been so sure that I wanted to hold him a small surprise party, but now I'm not too sure. Hubby doesn't like to be reminded on how old he is (very sensitive...

saintpeter48

dollar exchange rate

i'm off to Las Vegas in a couple of weeks, first time, and wondered if it was better to change sterling into dollars here in UK or over in the States, better rate ect. any help much appreciated,...

Wrangler3

Hawaii and UK Debit Cards

I am off to Hawaii in a fortnight. I was planning to take a couple of hundred pounds in dollars and rely on my Lloyds-TSB debit card for restaurants, trips and other larger bills. Can anyone see any...

Toes

How can I cover staining from coal fire

I intend to re-paint my lounge at the weekend, but I have some yellow staining around my open fire. It is currently painted white, and I intend to paint it white again. What is the easiest way to...

muchlovex

Cash, Travellers Cheques or Debit Card use when abroad?

I am going to Malta soon for a 2 week holiday and am worried about carrying a large amount of cash in euros. Is it best to take Travellers cheques or just use my debit card in the local cash machines?...

fruitsalad

MDF

I have a piece of furniture made from MDF which I would like to repaint a different colour what paint should I use? tia

fender62

palma nova rip off tips

going to palma nova majorca tommorow can anyone give me any tips on how not to get ripped off eating out and drinking etc, and how much would a cab to palma marina cost roughly, or do they all charge...

Mosaic

New plaster: PVA, watery emulsion or what?

I have replastered a largish section of wall and while feeling reasonably chuffed that it looks quite normal - in a low light anyway - I know I will need to seal it to redecorate over. So, should this...

emmie

Bank charges

this is surely taking the proverbial. As if we don't have enough on our plate. http://money.aol.co.u...for-current-accounts/...

Mosaic

'Last layer' of paint on wood very stubborn

I am in the process of removing years of gloss paint with a heat stripper and I'm noticing that between the clean wood and me there remains a very stubborn layer of paint. I'm assuming this is 60+...

dartagnon

Exchange rates

We don't go on holiday until the last week of September and I noticed today when I was shopping that in some travel shops the exchange rate is €1.27 to the £1. Does any one know from past...

tamirra

Good but cheap hotels Ibiza

Hi, my daughter wants to go to Ibiza next year and stay near the strip, can anyone give me any information on budget all inclusive hotels there please, as we have never been before, i havent got a...

lillylemon

baggage allowance

I am flying with Thomson from Birminghm to Kefalonia and my baggage allowance is 15kg. On the website it sys you can take 5kg hand luggage. Does anyone know if this is in addition to the 15kg or...

blackfish

avanti insurance

Has anyone any comments about this firm ,I want to get an insurance for a 78 year old with a couple of medical problems (to go on a cruise)

fruitsalad

camera

can i take my camera and spare batterys in hand luggage?

coffeeman

broken cooker ..

my cooker hobs and grill work fine ..but the oven is not working at all..any ideas ?

sahida

Dulux trade paint how to apply

Hi all I have purchased some white diomond satin wood paint, I wish to apply this on to my wooden architrave an skirting, would I need to undercoat the wood first, thanks in advance xXx...

Toes

Painting Prep

My washing machine leaked a few weeks ago, and has caused water markes on the wall. It is now dry and I need to paint. Is there anyting I should do before painting to ensure the stain does not show...

mrskddownes

Baggage monarch Manchester to Florida flight

Hi, I am traveling with monarch to Florida and at time of booking flights did not book baggage as system would only allow me to book baggage for entire party and we only require half that amount! We...

answerbanker

ryanair cabin luggage size

Ive just bought one of the 'lightest hand luggage' bags which states it is accepted by MOST airlines - the dimensios are 56.5 x 36 x 21cm Ive just checked with RYANAIR - who Im travelling with and...

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