my neighbour has cut down some trees in his garden leaving an ugly view. I would like to plant a couple of trees as a screen. I know leylandii are fast growing but I will not have them as I view them...
anyone know any good games for party of about 20 people ages ranging from 13 - 90 to play on Boxing Day! Charades and quizes are the stand by but would like something a little different.
I keep receiving emails telling me that for every person i forward the email to, a dying child will receive 3 cents. They are always titled "if you don't forward this email you don't have a heart." I...
My friend's mum is going through her (second) divorce at the moment. She won the ownership of the family home in her first divorce, but it was mortgaged to the hilt to pay her legal fees (and her...
Hi I'm at that time in my life where I would love to have a baby. My boyfriend says he is ready but is adament we can't afford it for at least another 3 years when he has paid of his debts. I am...
My Parents try to advise my sis whenever my nephew is sick, which my sister hates. I can understand her frustrations about this but I don't think the is any need to fly off the handle as she does. All...
I have recently visited my mam who lives in the North/East, she is 77 years old now and not only is she repeating the same tales ect, but is getting forgetful and scattier over time, the 11 days I...
at this stressful time of year anyone got any (true) funny stories about christmas ? a friend of mine was from a family of six children - one rather naughtier than the rest. When they got up on...
Only just realised we have this new Christmas thread & erroneously posted elsewhere. Do you think it's bad etiquette to e-mail Christmas letters & greetings to friends, especially those living...
Hi all. I want to buy my wife some sexy lingerie for xmas. Something like a satin / silk nightdress is what I'm after but it has to be longer enough that it comes down to around knee length but...
i have recently returned to the uk after a number of years working abroad. i am in an insane relationship with a girlfriend who is unreasonable, paranoid, jealous and shouts alot. i want a job that is...
Hello everyone. I am moving house this Friday, and my circumstances have recently changed - i.e. my monthly outgoings have doubled overnight! Yes, I smiled too... Thing is, I have been in my current...
What is the best way to cook pheasant? It was shot yesterday, so do you have to hang if for a few days before cooking? Roasting , perferable but how long per pound?
I have just made Christmas pud by steaming it for what seems like ages! Is it possible to re-heat it in a microwave rather than re-heat it be steaming again?
i am absolutely fuming- a new fence i had put up a while ago is covered in black large grafitti - how on earth do i get it off and also does anyone know what ages are they allowed to sell paint...
im going to a xmas golf do soon where you are seated next to someone you dont particularly know on a different table away from you partner! i hate it and always need a few stiff drinks before sitting...
What constitutes a long Term Relationship? Is there a benchmark? A test point, a set of events that have to be shared, experienced. I only ask out of curiosity, as this last Friday I employed a 16...
