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UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa · 13/08/2021 20:44

I will ask for advice, and you have to answer using only a quote from somewhere else on Mumsnet. Then you can ask for the next piece of advice. (best to quote the advice question you're answering in case there's cross-posting)

Okay, first question: What should I wear to my cousin's wedding?

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SquirryTheSquirrel · 16/08/2021 16:43

What do I need to look for in a good estate agent?

What height are you looking for? 14.1/14.2 very popular as can also be ridden by smaller adults. Quite a few chunky 13.2 types on Preloved.

UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa · 16/08/2021 16:52

Which days are best to have as non-working days if I go part-time at work?

"Wet Tuesday early May. You can feel lonely. It's lovely."

What's your partner's most annoying habit?

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BruceAndNosh · 16/08/2021 16:55

How can I improve my marriage?
A huge bag of weed and a bong in the back of a cupboard..

I ordered 10kg of parsnips by mistake.
What can I make with them?

SquirryTheSquirrel · 16/08/2021 16:55

Is this dress too white for a wedding?

You can think whatever you want OP, YANBU for that. What you are being unreasonable for is thinking your opinion is worth a damn, or that your opinion of her is the only opinion.

Did you get your fill of being nasty yet?

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How do I tactfully tell my sister she's put on weight?

35andThriving · 16/08/2021 16:57

What's your partner's most annoying habit?

riding a unicycle along the pavement in Stamford.

I have fallen out with my MIL. What's the best way to deal with the situation?

UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa · 16/08/2021 16:58

@SquirryTheSquirrel

What do I need to look for in a good estate agent?

What height are you looking for? 14.1/14.2 very popular as can also be ridden by smaller adults. Quite a few chunky 13.2 types on Preloved.

@SquirrytheSquirrel, I just laughed so loud that DD did a double-take
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SquirryTheSquirrel · 16/08/2021 16:59

What's your partner's most annoying habit?

He turns round and round on the spot really quickly and goes like a bolt of lightening up his tubes.

SquirryTheSquirrel · 16/08/2021 17:10

I ordered 10kg of parsnips by mistake.
What can I make with them?

Well I was going to suggest silk pillowcases; but clearly you are more skilled than I am.

SquirryTheSquirrel · 16/08/2021 17:23

I have fallen out with my MIL. What's the best way to deal with the situation?

I personally really love the idea of hitting her with a cricket bat


How do I tactfully tell my sister she's put on weight?

UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa · 16/08/2021 17:25

How do I tactfully tell my sister she's put on weight?

"You do it through adsense although these days not really enough traffic for blogs for this kind of thing. Social media is a better bet."

Is it wasteful to replace my phone after just one year?

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SquirryTheSquirrel · 16/08/2021 17:51

Is it wasteful to replace my phone after just one year?

Yes, got almost all second hand, used on two babies BTP and then when we went on holiday to Kenya I donated them all to an orphanage where they are apparently still going strong 4 years on.


How should I write my resignation letter from my job (don't want to burn bridges?)

35andThriving · 16/08/2021 18:16

How should I write my resignation letter from my job (don't want to burn bridges?)
Talk to them.
Tell them you are proud of them.
If you can afford it buy them a pony

What could I do to raise money for charity?

AutistGoth · 16/08/2021 18:19

What could I do to raise money for charity?

Having sex in my hedge?

How many houseplants is too many?

SquirryTheSquirrel · 16/08/2021 18:24

What could I do to raise money for charity?

Is it in The Handmaid's Tale novel where one of the first measures the new government makes is to suspend women's bank accounts and mandate that their wages go into their husbands/nearest male relatives bank account instead?


Where should I site my new tropical fish aquarium?

SquirryTheSquirrel · 16/08/2021 18:34

How many houseplants is too many?

as you have 5 already, 2 more won't make much difference!
Seriously though, how well integrated are your current residents? Have they taken well to newcomers?

AutistGoth · 16/08/2021 20:44

Where should I site my new tropical fish aquarium?

You could ask your DH to take it up the Oxo Tower for Valentine's Day.

UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa · 16/08/2021 20:44

Where should I site my new tropical fish aquarium?

"Have you ever considered combat trousers? The army surplus store sounds right up your street.

Or maybe a nice florescent bum bag?"

If you're still single (not by choice), why do you think that is?

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AutistGoth · 16/08/2021 20:57

If you're still single (not by choice), why do you think that is?

Most likely because I walk around the neighbourhood wearing a my 'single person's sackcloth and ashes.'

AutistGoth · 16/08/2021 20:59

Is this anomaly on my fanjo normal?

BruceAndNosh · 16/08/2021 21:04

Is this anomaly on my fanjo normal?
Put plasters on where you feel the rubbing but before a blister comes. Problem solved

How often do you shave your legs?

AutistGoth · 16/08/2021 21:13

How often do you shave your legs?

"Ideally in the Queen Vic on Christmas Day."

Is 9pm too late for piano practice in an apartment?

SquirryTheSquirrel · 16/08/2021 21:16

How often do you shave your legs?

Never.

I know the garage cleaned them when I took my car in for a service in January

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What should I do for a birthday treat?

UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa · 16/08/2021 21:22

What should I do for a birthday treat?

"a headless mannequin in the garden with bird feeders hanging off it."

What's the best advice you've received from a midwife?

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SquirryTheSquirrel · 16/08/2021 21:27

Is 9pm too late for piano practice in an apartment?

Is it a budget thing maybe? I often have that slot because it’s the cheapest one for the Morrison’s near me, and I’m having to really watch every penny right now. Also similar to others I like to batch cook on a Sunday


DH keeps hogging the remote control - help!

UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa · 16/08/2021 21:30

Is 9pm too late for piano practice in an apartment?

"That sounds pretty mean to me, particularly at weekends. TBH I know people like this and I'm a bit judgey about it"

What is a 'must-have' when buying a home?

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