The advice thread for random problems #7

[Ray1403]

Tattlers, is this dress suitable for a wedding? We’ve been invited to the actual ceremony and it’s the week between christmas and new year. Everything in the shops is sparkly and I can’t find anything I love except for this one dress! I was however set on having a midi/maxi with it being winter. Is it acceptable?

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ooh love this

 

[mani]

With all the love to your friend and to you, who is being a great mate, and with absolutely no knowledge of the Romanian medical system, that is textbook scam

thank you, there's so much nonsense that has gone on but my friend is convinced it's all real and they're going to live happily ever after

 

[Ray1403]

God no I don’t think I’d even drive 10 mins in your position!

thank you, that's reassuring. sometimes i wonder if i'm over reacting! perpetual people pleaser

 

[Melian]

I don't usually have this issue but painful ears when flying. Advice please? I've had a really snotty nose (I suspect hayfever) which I don't think is helping much

 

[OnlyHereForTheLolz]

Yes, I think you’re right. He’s the kind who likes to test people’s boundaries (or at least he used to be) so I suspect some comments will be made to see how we react.

I dunno, maybe I’m overthinking it and it’ll be fine. I’m just a bit nervous about it.

Go in thinking you need to be defensive and it will be a nice surprise if they’ve actually changed

 

[Mamacita]

Has anyone successfully got rid of fungus gnats from a plant and has any recommendations for what works best? Already planning to repot my plant as it needs it anyway but looking for something in addition to that (and to my cats who keep digging for them ffs)

 

[Captainmouse]

Nope . They lied to me at every opportunity including telling me royal mails lines are shut! They can’t say for sure where my parcel is, if they have it or if it will be returned.

I’ve raised a complaint with Royal Mail who accepted responsibility but they are now not responding

Can you report it as theft?

 

[Snippysnips]

I’ve never heard of it peeling before?!? I would get a ceramic one but it might be cheaper to buy a new slow cooker

Thanks, yeah first I've known it to happen but it's like all the outer lining has just started to come off it

We have looked at new ones but I'd be worried it would happen again, an the slow cooker itself it's a pretty good one with digital displays

 

[Serene Serena]

This is a minor problem but it is driving me crackers. I took the cover off my baby's car seat to wash and now I can't find the handle for it anywhere. How can a fairly sturdy piece of plastic just vanish? I've looked in all the obvious places and it's just disappeared.

 

[boomska]

I try not to get involved in drama and make a conscious effort to step back as most things are other people’s doing and other people trying to get me to either take their side or do their bidding. I also stopped looking at the news apart from a quick scan which really helped.
Work stress is hard though…

I’ve taken a step back from the family drama, but it involves my sister who I don’t speak too and neither does my mum, who unfortunately still has to work with her so my mum uses me as a sounding board & to help with her current bullying she’s experiencing. It’s messy.

I’ve definitely stopped reading, listening, watching the news!

 

[OnlyHereForTheLolz]

Don't really know where to ask this question anyone have recommendations for a good water bottle that'll keep drinks cold?

Any bottle that has a stainless inner

 

[becca7721]

I spoke to sheltercymru and they said anything used for essential expenses is deducted so it would be tapered for £6000 and stopped at £16000 they did mention there can be issues sometimes cos it’s UC advised I keep records, I cant take the email but can the vital info and list of where money will go and advised get reciepts for that - thats a problem because there’s no bank here, and the hub won’t print anything as not secure connection but I get paper statements (which are recognised legal documents) so I can provide those, except for the cash only landlord but the amount will be below £6000 by then.

They said under £6000 is ignored.

 

[Snippysnips]

I've bought a silent night heated throw. I've had it on for 40 minutes this evening and only half got warm. Surely it can't take longer than this to warm fully?. I don't know if I have a defective product or I'm impatient?!.

Sounds like mine, it's a pretty slow warmer, I usually feel a difference after an hour but it's normally on for two hours to be hot enough for my liking, I have it on max setting as well

 

[OnlyHereForTheLolz]

I have inherited a home under an hour away from where I currently live. I would be mortgage free however it would mean moving my childs school. She is in year 6 and would be starting high school...am I going to ruin her life!?

Could she stay with a friend or relative to finish shool? Alternatively how wpuld she feel about travelling that distance evey day, twice a day?
My suggestion would be to have a conversation with her. She might love to try a new school

 

[Serene Serena]

I ordered some shoes on different colours as wasn't sure which I wanted. Sent 2 of 3 pairs back but had an issue with the refund taking a while. Emailed them and they've issued the refund now but I think they've refunded for all 3 pairs do I let them know or just ignore it? They've also sent it in USD not GBP which I found strange but whatever

I would ignore it. But then again, I am extremely skint at the moment!

 

[chickhicks86]

Is it normal to be seen by a pharmacist for a doctors appointment at your GP? I didn’t know at the time but I did think she was being vague, unhelpful and brushing thing off. I’ve just looked at my gp notes and it shows I was seen by a pharmacist? She said my bp was normal but the reading it was on the day means it was elevated and falls into stage 1 hypertension. I remember her repeating it a few more times and telling me it’s ok now but on the notes she recorded the elevated reading with nothing further added about it. Im thinking of complaining

Yes, I recently did an online consultation for my child and we were referred to the pharmacist rather than a GP or nurse appointment. Just as good for what we needed.
As for your BP, the reading would be the same whoever took it? And the previous poster was right than one high reading alone could be down to many things if the subsequent ones were ok. Were you there because you were concerned, or as a general checkup thing?

 

[Snippysnips]

Is there anything stronger than paracetamol that I can buy OTC for period pain please? Not ibuprofen as no one will sell that to me as soon as I mention I have asthma

I use nuromol for mine, it used to be over the counter but now it's on the shelves which I don't feel it's as strong now as it used to be, but it still works the best out everything, it's a cross between paracetamol and ibuprofen but places like Tesco/Asda etc won't ask you any questions if you are buying it

Best way it works for me is take two as soon as I know it's coming then every morning, afternoon an night till am finished my period, I have horrendous period pain an this is the only way I can get through it

 

[Jas28]

I’ve started having sharp pains in my neck back and right arm which I’m constantly using clicking with the mouse at work. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong maybe I’m sitting wrong, I don’t see anyone else at work with back and neck and arm pain from working/sitting and typing even if they’re slouched in their chair. I actually try to sit up straight but I do have so much tension. I find myself having to stretch my neck and back every 10 minutes or so and adjust myself and I really don’t know what to do or ask my doctor if it’s my job to sit at a desk all day. My chest hurts too

 

[Melian]

Thank you. Someone has suggested dried snake poo. What the hell?

 

[littlepup]

Hi anybody know how i get a code to invite a friend in to tattle ? Thanks x

I think you have to be a VIP but even then I couldn’t work it out. I wanted to delete my current account and start over but couldn’t generate one.