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Looking for the title of children's book please...

Hi my ex/wife is trying to remember the name of a possibly children's book she read when she was about 10 years old. She was born in 1968 if that's a clue, so it would be writtne pre 1978ish. It was...

sddsddean

Wheeled luggage

After returning from our yearly battle with the airlines and airports, we need a couple of new cases. We have had 'normal' wheeled cases, but my wife was quite impressed with the ones that stay...

scrummyyummy

Is 'Bugger off' a swear word?

I grew up thinking that 'bugger' was a swear word but I heard a character say 'bugger off' on Neighbours yesterday. I know it's no where as strong as the F word but I still thought it was a swear word...

dickythecook

Last Census

They sent my Census form back to me! In response to question # 4, "Do you have any dependants?" I replied - "2.1 million illegal immigrants, 1.1 million crack heads, 4.4 million...

emjalama

finding missing accouts after a death

my ex father in law passed away several months ago, his wife is in a somewhat confused state and added to this he was quite secretive concerning financial matters. i have two children who he opened...

ATTILADHUN

Mobile phone for youngster

My son is going to a secondary school soon. I was thinking to get him a mobile phone in order for him to let me know his whereabout. I was thinking whether to get him a phone with 'pay as you go'...

Jumbo747

Windows & Seagulls

I cleaned my kitchen window this morning - yes, I know, daft thing to do! Whoever wrote the law about 'clean windows and seagulls' c*** was absolutely correct!

Andyrory

Direct debit on a Halifax account

My Niece has just been to get a new phone on an O2 contract. She filled in all the paperwork with the assistant, then the assistant went off to do her credit checks etc etc. when she came back she...

carolhg

Tax Allowance

Would I be able to give my tax allowance to my husband if I gave up work? I´m sure I remember hearing that this was possible. Anyone wise on this one?

ClinkatyClank

Do Not Bend Envelopes

Do the "Do Not Bend" Envelopes need to be sent through the post office or can they be sent directly through the post box with standard postage stamps ?

ClinkatyClank

Ebay

I keep getting charged when re-listing an item ? I though it was free to relist as it didn't sell ?

TheTruthHere

Dale Farm Part Two

Did not take them long moving back in, Will the Council have another Big Bill to pay http://www.telegraph....-Farm-travellers.html...

dylankirby

Help With Insurance

Hi, I have accidental damage cover on our contents insurance, I have put a claim in as I was moving our Plasma from upstairs to the living room, I banged the TV and now it doesnt work, although it...

maclarencat

Phuket to Koh Samui

Has anyone done this journey by bus and if so what was it like and would you reccomend it or do you think we should fly?

janzman

so bright i can read the paper by it.....

....that's the blue standby light on my bedroom tv.Can anyone suggest a way of 'dimming' it (apart from pulling the plug out, that is)

scorpio

where is a good winter sun destination

Dominican rep, gran canaria, venesuela? we are thinking of 2weeks somewhere for me wife and baby daughter, dont mind paying on flights but we would like somewhere that is cheap for eating and drinking...

Eve

Wierd Smell

Wierd smelling wee (couldn't bring myself to post it in the title and see it flashing up in the Latest Posts thing...argh!). It's been happening quite a bit lately over a fair few months now. I'm not...

tastymorsel

Tip for removing white stain on wood

Can anyone advise how I can get rid of a white stain made by putting a coffee cup down on a dark wood table without using a coaster.I would be extremely grateful for any tips.Thanks in advance

lulu_bucket

how much oil a year would be used?

Hi Any idea how many litres of oil would be used to heat a large 4 bedroomed house with about 17 radiators and a two door oil AGa. Though it has all these radiators I would imagine that only about 10...

divegirl

Florida for non drivers.

Hi, I'm hoping to go to Florida this year with a mate and will probably do a week at the parks and a week on the Keys.....not looked into it in any detail as yet. Neither of us drive and I was...

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