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Will you be registering with the NHS, or looking for private care?

The London Living Wage is ?8.80/hr. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-24801589 I would use that as a guideline. xx

Please reconsider NOT using poison. You can't control where the rodents go after they eat it, and they can end up being eaten by neighbours' cats and dogs. Even if you have an indoor cat/dog, the mice can travel between the walls into other homes. Humane traps only, if you must. Adopt a cat or dog for natural pest control. xx

Otta Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > If anyone said "she needs a bl**dy good smack" to > me about my daughter I wouldn't be able to stop > myself from telling them to @#$%& right off! Or how about buy them a drink with a note on the bottom, telling them in exactly what style they can f*** off: http://www.buzzfeed.com/rachelzarrell/this-epic-note-passing-war-on-a-delayed-flight-wins-thanksgi

Thanks so much, I will follow up those leads!

It isn't just people interfering with parents/children either. Strangers sometimes feel the need to make any manor of remark to anyone, just because they're on public transport together! Honestly, some people's social IQs are pretty low. That's a rubbish experience UKDG, though I think you have some really good advice on this thread, mainly along the lines ignoring people's stupid statements on the bus. I would go a step further to add don't feel pressured to explain yourself (especially to strangers on a bus). Mary Poppins never did:

Sponsored restoration -great idea! Will look into it. Thanks! xx

More pics...

Some pics...

I liked your silly response. ;-)

http://liketodiscover.com/amazing-video-of-baby-inside-mommy/

The foxes will have it.

Depends on whether it's a conflict to resolve, or an abusive relationship to get the hell out of. Judgement call either way. Definitely take advice from women's services. xx

Locks are really easy to change by the way. A new lock for most doors costs ?25. All you need is a screwdriver and a can-do attitude. If the lock is integral to the door, a bit trickier but still possible. xx

Hence the posts suggesting leave and change the locks, no?

uncleglen Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > My sister was in a mentally abusive relationship > with her 5 year old child. She was living with the > boyfriend in his house and she contributed to the > household bills for which she had kept receipts. > When she could no longer stand being belittled all > the time and her daughter being treated badly, she > left and she claimed a settlement for her > contribution. She got ?10,000. Be prepared for > this but do not leave the home because it could > take a long time and a lot of aggro regaining it. > You definitely need to seek help from the > citizen's advice bureau asap ELB owns the house. The baby's father does not. How does she risk losing the house? She does not mention being married (so, no divorce settlement to consider). Nor does she mention supporting him financially (so, no alimony to pay even on a common law marriage). I would have thought that legally she could put him out, change the locks, and put the house up for sale without his permission. Or have I missed some legal quirk? If he's saying that he'd have to live in his car/hotel if she put him out, then he doesn't have money to mount a serious legal challenge. And if he did have money, would he spend it on a legal challenge or his gambling habit? I'm guessing the later, that's the nature of addiction. He sounds like a troubled person, but obviously he's your baby's father. If you want him to have a chance of getting better, then something has to change. Move out and move as far away as possible. The more difficult it is for him to pursue you, the more expensive it will be for him too. The sooner you make a decision, the sooner things can start to change for the better. If you stay where you are and do nothing, nothing will change.

What we really need at the moment is better temporary storage. The clock has been in our friends' garage this spring, but they need the space now. So we've had to move it onto their back patio, covered with a tarpaulin. This is obviously less than ideal for many reasons! Because the clock is so large, it's not easy to move or store. xx

Thanks, Cora, I'll make enquiries in that direction. xx

That was our first thought, but the Horniman advised that they only take international pieces for long term display. Not sure if it would be worth making further enquiries based on it's unique ethnographic appeal? We're currently pursuing all leads! xx

Ah, hadn't thought of a library! That could be a really nice public space... hmm although I'm not sure how much noise it makes (loud tick-tock?), as it isn't currently running. Did anyone see this clock previously when it was running? I'd love to know your thoughts on it. xx

buggie Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > As well as contacting SS, I'd try to contact your > HV/go to baby clinic aaas they should be able to > signpost you to services locally & support you. > Agree 100% with everything buggie wrote. And in particular, going to your HV will yield concrete documentation that there is a problem and you are taking appropriate steps to improve the situation. Documentation is very important should your case come to court. xx

So sorry you're in this situation ELB. I second sanity girl's advice to contact a Women's Aid group. It sounds like your partner might have some unresolved personal issues or even depression. Depression in men is very under-recognised and often presents as anger. Also, what do your family say? Would they be supportive of a move? xx

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Victorian cast iron firedog or decorative door holder? Polished steel candel holders? Cast iron bird bath? An iron horse shoe (over the door for luck)? New set of steel carving knives? Heated steel towel rack? Cast iron door knocker?