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ReginaPhalange3

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Be very careful handing keys out via social media. A sister of a friend lost her keys, someone found them and posted on Facebook. Well, some cretin said they were his and pinched them. Long story short, he was arrested as he had done this a few times, cloned the keys and/or stole the contents of the vehicles or sold the keys on. Stupid prick was using his own Facebook account. Always worth not posting them and asking for a description
 
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Id probably do something like book a holiday with it for both of you 😆 say I won some money booked us a trip and I've bought myself a handbag (or whatever you want to buy) to take away with me
That’s actually a great idea. And we’d have a bit if spending money without feeling guilty
 
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Bobbleowl90

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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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T-time

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It's not but I don't want to keep doing it in the future when her relative lives a few mins away, as in basically on the same street. I'd also be more happy to do it if I wasn't working and also have to walk my dog before and after work
Just say no. If you don't want to do it in the future, start now. They want a bunny, they have a bunny. Don't want people who snoop, either stay home or pay a pet sitter or pension. You know just as wel as everyone that if you say yes now, it won't be "yes as an exeption", it will be a "yes from now on"

Please don't give her wiggleroom by saying that you would love to if you didn't have work or your dog. That will eiter be seen as a barganing chip or she will ask you again on your weekend off. Just say no, unfortunately you can't
 
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JoeBloggs

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Just after people's opinions please. It's my dad's 70th next year, he's turning 69 soon so we haven't spoken much about his 70th. Usually we like to go away as a family for parents' bigger birthdays, city break pre grandchildren and caravan or lodge style holiday since grandchildren are on the scene. I've found out my brother has booked a holiday and it clashes with the weekend dad turns 70. My brother wants us to now celebrate my dad's birthday a weekend early, which is obviously annoying, but also doubly annoying as our dad's birthday falls on a Saturday next year, so we would have been away for his actual birthday which would have been perfect. So do I arrange my dad's birthday weekend away early to suit my brother, or do I stick with his actual birthday weekend which was always the plan although not set in stone?! If I arrange the weekend before his birthday, I'm going to have to arrange something on his birthday weekend too such as a meal out. Also, I had offered to pay for my parents portion of the accommodation as a gift, but my the weekend my brother wants to go is Bank Holiday and it's a lot more expensive. 😬😩
My uncle did this for my grandma, we went ahead without him. He was well aware of the date and we refused to move it for him.
 
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Darvos

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Does anyone know of anything good to get rid of ants from the house? 🤢 already sealed up lots of holes but they're still coming. Can't use anything toxic as i have pets. Honestly i feel so itchy and disgusting 😭
I used Pestmatic Smart Spray Ants Away at entry points when I found more than a few trundling into the kitchen a couple of years ago. It got rid of the lot, and I don’t mind saying I was surprised. Our house sits on what basically becomes one huge ant nest conurbation as the weather warms up; I expect a tiny voting card through for their metro mayor elections any time now.
 
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Bread

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I would keep reporting to the police. Tell them as a wheelchair user you are being pushed into the road. Blocking the pavement is a crime. I'd also scatter birdseed on the cars, or wet Frosties. Entirely legal.
 
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JoeBloggs

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I also like AO or Marks Electrical.

I think when you order, they ask which floor it is on. I've had a tall freezer delivered to a first-floor flat before, no issue.

The best thing you can do is call and speak to someone, both are very good on the phone.
 
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boomska

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I’m not a gambler which is ironic as I’ve won £6,000 yesterday.
I don’t really want to tell anyone. Is it bad to keep it secret even from Mr Lolz? We don’t need the money so I’m thinking I can splurge it without feeling guilty. But if I tell him I’d feel obliged to be more sensible
Oo congrats! my gran used to be a gambler and she always said if you won a bit money, tell your partner but tell them less than what you got! For example, I would tell him I won £4K and keep £2K to myself so you can still treat yourself, and be sensible.
 
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GoldSilver

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I would prefer to celebrate my birthday a week later if it meant that all my kids could be there. Ask the parents what they want, don’t try and influence things.
 
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I was walking my dog this morning and two builders' vans were parked right across the pavement outside a house, blocking it entirely (and on double yellows to boot). I (politely) asked them to move but they said they were allowed to park there and they didn't have anywhere else to park (apart from the massive drive of the house where they're working). They said people could walk round the van or on the grass. I pointed out people shouldn't have to go in the road and that wheelchairs/pushchairs need extra space, whereupon the bloke said he was going to ignore me and called me a pig. I have told the non emergency police and asked for parking enforcement to go out but it's also been suggested I talk to the people whose house it is (they weren't in residence at the time). I don't mind being bolshy with ignorant construction workers, but I'm kind of dreading falling out with people I may have to see for the next few years. (I've no intention of being rude, but I also will not back down) Just a ramble really...
Don’t feel bad about it. I did the same then went and knocked on the neighbours door to say the workmen are ignorant and I’ve had words with them. In my case the neighbour apologised (which I was not expecting, just wanted him to kno what went on) and mentioned they were rude to his wife as well. He went outside and stood there watching them work for the rest of the day 😂

In any case I would talk to neighbour and just politely say it’s causing you issues and you don’t want to moan about it bit can they please sort it out.
 
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Codiaeum

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I have thought about this however the houses where we currently live are alot more than the value of the inherited house. We currently live in a rented flat and live month to month as it is. It would mean having a bit of a mortgage when we have the opportunity to live rent free.

My daughter has sailed through school, good grades, nice friends, she is a sociable wee thing. I know when you move into secondary you make new friends but she would be starting from scratch.

Its tough, move be mortgage free and alot more comfortable. Stay, try and find a home where we could hopefully have a small mortgage but still probably live month to month but then kids would be more settled. Its so difficult.
What about work/commute for you, how would that change? I'd take your daughter and see the area and the house, check it out to see whether you can imagine living there and what schools might be available, same for other things she might do as hobbies/clubs. I'd be open about the the financial implications to the extend that it would allow you to live mortgage-free but also emphasize that this isn't the only thing in the equation, but that this is something with longer-term implications and she therefore also has a voice at the table. Definitely not an easy decision.
 
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chickhicks86

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Probably just made myself get food poisoning? I had made a egg mixture to cook into egg bites but had to put it in the fridge for 30minutes before cooking. I also had some egg mayo in the fridge for my tea. I thought I'll eat whilst I wait the 30mins. Ate then realised I ate the egg mixture instead of the egg mayo..
I'm sure you'll be fine! Presuming you're in the UK, our eggs are pretty safe for salmonella.
 
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Kim Mild

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Hi everybody, not sure where else to put this but random seems to fit. I have this general feeling that I am unable to tolerate life.....I am not suicidal, I am not depressed, I am anxious though. But this is more of a feeling that as soon as some kind of minor inconvenience comes along, like a change of appointment, or an extra task, or my daughters friends aren't free when I have tried to arrange a playdate, or my husband is upset with me or something, I go straight from regulated to completely unregulated and cannot cope with the feelings. I have always had this overarching feeling that I would be better off dead, not that I have or had any plans to take my life. Does any of this make sense?! I am just fed up with feeling like this and don't know why I do feel like this so I am kinda hoping someone recognises themselves in this and has already found the answer!
Depending on your age , it could be hormones too . Perimenopause can leave women struggling to cope . I second the chance you may be neurodivergent. I suppose the solution is to try coping mechanisms to make things easier for yourself how you are , rather than trying to cope in a way that doesn't work for you if that makes sense.
 
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Django

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I think that we may have a lot in common. Many decades ago I had a Saturday job with Oliver's Shoes in the Whitgift Centre. We often used to be sent off to pop shoes onto our 'shoe stretcher' then run downstairs to the staff room, put the kettle on and run the dustpan brush handle around the shoe.
 
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Serene Serena

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Have you maybe popped it in a little pocket/flap in the car seat? I remember in my kids ones, they had like little pull out parts for adjusting the straps etc.
I've found it!! I must have had a brain fart when I was taking the cover off, because it was tucked in the pocket on the back of the passenger seat, where only I could have put it. I could have sworn I brought it indoors. Thank you!
 
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Carapop

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Thank you I’ll go to the store tomorrow
Prioritise high fat and low volume foods. You get lots of calories without needing much appetite. But high fat foods can cause early satiation so you may find it difficult to eat too much without feeling very full very quickly!

If you’re really struggling to eat, have very limited appetite, or experiencing nausea due to stress, then your doctor can prescribe nutritionally complete supplements. Fortisip compact, for example, only 125ml of dairy based liquid (consistency and taste like a yogurt drink eg yop!) for 300 calories. They take up very little room in your tummy, easy to drink and digest, and available in high fibre or high protein versions depending on needs. If not eating enough it’s very easy not meet fibre goals so this can help. Drink two a day and you’ll consume same amount of calories as six slices of toast for only 250ml of liquid!

If you don’t want to visit your doctor or want to try a more readily accessible solution first then drink glasses of whole milk regularly throughout the day. If you can tolerate it (some people just can’t stomach milk. It is one of the most nourishing foods on the planet. When I was in inpatient treatment for anorexia and working very closely with a dietician on a weight restoration plan with a stomach that was very used to undereating, I was drinking six glasses of whole milk a day without a problem. Also, it’s actually more hydrating than water!

I am so sorry that you’re under such stress and I’m so impressed that you’re prioritising your health over the lower number on a scale.
 
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