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Outdated customs/etiquette you hope die
Thought this could be a nice topic and not too controversial. Someone on another thread mentioned that in their opinion the etiquette of keeping your elbows off the dinner table was outdated and silly in the modern world because it doesn’t do anyone any harm. Apparently it was invented when diners used to fight at…
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It's September already?!
Where has this year gone?! Has anyone got any nice plans for the month? :)
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Old traditions/customs that you do like?
Opposite to the other thread…are there any old fashioned traditions that you really like? One tradition I find amusing and quaint, but harmless. I wonder if anyone else knows about it, is regarding sharing port towards the end of a meal. The rule is that you only pass the decanter of port to the person on your left, never…
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New car incoming!!!
I actually ordered this in May but I had a PIP review ongoing and didn't want to share in case I jinxed it and was not awarded the correct amount of PIP. It's been hard not telling anyone. It is a Mini John Cooper Works. With 230 horsepower...in a Mini. On the Motability Scheme. Honestly when I saw this was available on…
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Gameweek 4 - Premier League Prediction Game
Hi All! We have already reached the fourth week of the Premier League season. This is the final round of fixtures before the International break, with the Premier League resuming on September 16th. As always, please post your predictions below. Friday August 31st Luton vs West Ham - 8pm (LIVE on Sky Sports Saturday…
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Minimalism
Anyone into this? Not as in the decor theme, rather, having as little unnecessary clutter as possible? I am constantly scanning my desk, shelves, drawers and cupboards for things I don't need to try to simplify my workspace, going through paperwork to throw things away, going through my computer to delete what I don't need…
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Moderators: can you please do something about the bullying in this forum
I’m experiencing a few people in this forum bullying me and hanging up.
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You’ve won £100 million on the lottery, What do you do first?
This is one of those questions me and my girls contemplate when we get together. I think I may change my name, to have a little more privacy. That and pay off a few mortgages for family and friends. What would you do?
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Things in the 1950's that are now the norm?
I thought you might like to have a look at these and tell me if I'm looking at things the same? And I bet others can add to this list? Must be showing my age now. What do you think?
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Guardianship
Hello everyone! Been a long, long time since i have used this forum and i am not sure where to post this. Thought more people would see it here though and just would be helpful to share experiences. We are in the early stages of a guardianship application for our 24 yr old son. The MHO visited a couple of weeks ago. The…
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Feeling lonely
Hi , I find living on my own very lonely and is very hard for me , I did not cope with everything that happened in my life everything together in the same time
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POEM - Help is there.
Poem – Help is there.. If you wake up and
you feel unwell don’t go from good
to sad see what the day
has to bring because its only
just begun. O K you had a bad
day The weather was
bad Wind and Rain on
display But that has its up
sides too Just paint without
leaving your room. Its warm and snug wrapped
up in here I don’t…
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The Benefit Backlog
A recent article in The Guardian written by Frances Ryan, has revealed Citizens Advice overwhelming calls for support. Just in the last 6 months, the number of people seeking support with PIP related issues have rose by 19%. But what has been uncovered? Well, more than 430,000 people in England and Wales are awaiting a PIP…
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Game week 3 - Premier League Prediction Game!
Hi All. Here are the fixtures for Game Week 3 of the Premier League! Friday August 25th Chelsea vs Luton 8pm. Live on Sky Sports Saturday August 26th Bournemouth vs Tottenham 12.30 LIVE On TNT Sports Arsenal vs Fulham Brentford vs Crystal Palace Everton vs Wolves Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Brighton vs West Ham.…
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Game Week 2 - Premier League Prediction Game
Hi All. This week marks game week 2 in the Premier League prediction game. As always, a correct score bags 5 points. Predict the winner and you secure 1 point. All games kick off at 3pm unless stated. Friday August 18th Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield Utd (7.45pm) Saturday August 19th. Fulham vs Brentford Liverpool vs…
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Kids Eat Free (Or for £1) - Summer 2023
Thanks to Money Saving Central, they have compiled a list of places where kids can eat free or very affordably over the summer holidays! [Image above is of all the place Kids Eat Free (Or for £1)] I thought it would be great to share this as I know the cost of living crisis has hit many. This could be a nice treat or a day…
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RIP off energy companies
Hi I'd like help with this solar panal community energy scheme. I pay my normal provider octopus silly money for electric and gas. Then these jokers from the solar panel scheme have hit me with a £1500 bill from the day they put the solar panels in but my tenancy only started 8 months ago . Is there any help I can get to…
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Stuff Your Earbuds Day!
After the success of Stuff Your Kindle day, authors have gotten together to do the same with audiobooks! On Friday 25th August 2023, Romance Audiobookworms will go live and offer over 65 free romance audiobooks 😍 I know not everyone likes a romance book, but like with Stuff Your Kindle Day, some authors included a few…
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Hi all
Good evening all. I know it's late evening but I just wanted to see how your week's going so far?😊
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As school approaches...
I'd love to know, who was your favourite teacher at school?
