Angelina

Is skip rummaging ok? and bin searching not? Generally I think they're the same, but I do object to someone entering my property in order to rummage. I had to chase off a lady who thought she could take my garden table, which was in the front garden. Telling her to clear off and out of my garden bemused her - she really didn't seem to 'get' the fact that she shouldn't be there. I had to secure it with a chain. Neighbours saw other people hovering.

As she is your assistant and your work that will therefore be impacted, have a chat 'upwards' and explain that you are happy to consider the workload being distributed but are concerned that capacity will be stretched (as everyone is working very efficiently already) and tasks are likely to be re-prioritised to ensure work life balance continues to be achieved. Make clear you think a replacement would ease the burden of increased workloads and ensure same level of work can be achieved. State your concern that not all of your objectives / KPIs would be achieveable and your bonus is dependant on this. If your PA's work is given out to others, how can you control what they do and how they do it?

I thought neighbours were invited to street parties? That way - everyone being welcome, there is no problem with the noise. They're a fab part of summer.

you should check references of previous accommodation, references for ability to pay (check if arrears with previous landlord), take a deposit to cover any damages, undertake regular inspections Agency would really only provide the tenant (you'd want to check what references they take) and/ or be available for any maintenance, collection of rent - this depends on your agreement and what you're paying them for. I've also been stung by nasty tenants.

the Constitutional Hall in ED Grove, possibly.. or Brixton Community Base, Jelf Road - 72741190

It's more common thank you think. People throw away all sorts of things, worth value to someone else. Have you not noticed the people trawling through the bins at Sainsbury's?

I can understand Louisa serving her hubby first. Old patriarchal rules and maybe not be the most modern spin on things. In my house, kids eat first. Guests questioning the host - out of the question.

Clean and tidy today when we were there... as usual. Lifeguards were on the ball - as I've usually found. Perhaps they should have stepped up their game with the heat and possibly controlled the numbers...howver I am absolutely shocked to read that the staff did not know what to do. I kow they train, I've been there in winter and they've been training to cover all conditions. They are paid low wage... is that normal for a position of such responsibility? This will be taken seriously and I hope a fact finding to understand what happened

I'm not going to join the arguement for / if the meds the doctor prescribed you are good/ bad as i have no experience of either. I would suggest to see him again and ask the questions you have asked here. Then make a decision to go ahead or ask him for an alternative. Clearly, the stresssul situations you have been in have placed long standing pressure on you and this has manifested itself physically. Stress will make you ill, particularly if you are exposed to it for a long time. The meds are a short term effort to give you relief, please look for other long term more direct ways of managing the stress (if you can reduce it) so it doesn't affect you so badly. There are different things you could explore - mindfulness meditation can be good - seeing a councellor to talk it through - focussing on your diet - focussing on exercise.... Effectively, by reminding yourself (or visulaising) that stress is a separate thing - and not part of you - and that you are actively doing something to help yourself live with it/ reduce it can be quite powerful in making yourself more resilient. Diet is interesting - different foods can have a positive effect due to teh nutrition (google 'foods to reduce stress') DEmentia is very difficult - have you found out from the Alzheimer's Society information on illness/ disease? My mum and my nan went on a course to learn about it, and how it woudl affect my nan... it's very very hard and I understand how difficult this is to go through. So, herbal remedies, massgae will help you feel better short term...longer term... google coping strategies.... but most importantly in my view - is to find someone to talk to (outside of your direct family,a s they will be feeling it too) who you can tell how you're feeling. Do you have occupational health at work? Have you thought about speaking to your manager? Can you ask you doctor if he can help find some support for you during this time? I have found that talking puts shapes to the stress and I can then manage it. Or identify it and how it affects me. Once you realise you can find a way to control the impact on you, you will feel better and stronger. Please don't take medication as a long term solution. It can be addictive and that does not solve the problem.

This is not a one off. Last year my daughter struggled in the water as somepne was blocking her getting to the edge. She was with a friend who saw her and helped her. This was right under the guard's nose/ I reported it to the manager. I didn't follow up to see what she did, but had noticed the guards better monitoring since. I also hope the girl is ok.

the Horniman is really expensive anyway......grrrrr

they probably don't get bulk discounts. I completely agree it's wrong - they should be promoting alternatives to milk for a number of reasons. I would ask them about it directly and let them know you will forfeit them for their policy.

Bowl of noodles - very versatile - can add nearly anything! chicken, tofu, mushrooms, greens - always with chilies but can add garlic, turmeric, can cook in coconut milk and curry paste, miso soup, plain.... always best when made locally somewhere HOT other than that, marmite toast...

I'm dismayed at many things I do not have the financial oomph to influence.

"For the rest of the EU the overall effect will be negligible".........so EU did not benefit from UK being a member?

I thought they had one-offs, but just hosted as well...?

moonfruit.com godaddy.com Have you tried these?

"one of the guys"?

I think we knew it in 2003

Marks and Sparks are SO boring and unneccessarily pricey.

I'm sure it will be fine. I'm quite sure your mum is completely capable.... You can also freeze breast milk for the baby :-) A couple of days first are a great idea - and he'll have his brother there.

oh no! Don't start on the battle of prams vs Wheelchairs

I suppose the question boils down to 'can we live with Sweaty Betty Yummy Mummies doing yoga on The Lane and stopping us going about our grouchy business"? Well, yes... wholeheartedly.

"A counter in Harrods" if that's a standard criteria, maybe we can hope for Krispy Kreme donuts

Politicians are wriggly little things. So his family have offshores, he benefitted (indirectly at least) and did not take the opportunity for transparency. So really raises questions about morality. Is this man honest? Is he fair? Does he govern this land fairly and honestly - on behalf of all people represented? Well - it's quite clear that the answer to that is no. There is bias against the poor in favour of the wealthy. Tax loopholes (while legal)are immoral, particulary when there is insufficient money to support the part of our society that need it.. Payment of tax by those benefitting from this country (as a business or otherwise) could and should be used for the benefit of the country and not allowed to be kept aside while we have benefits for disabled reduced as we do not have money to pay them. Of course, those who benefit from tax loopholes will not want to see them closed - Cameron's family are known to benefit form this loophole and he is well aware of it's existence and therefore aware of the tax that could be brought in if these loopholes were closed. The government should be making sure the right money is collected, not just how to spend the part that has.