I thought we could have our own little "help" service. Right now I need advice on spotty scalps - so have we got a hairdresser on the board please?!

As for msyelf I have no area of expertise, but that doesn't stop me offering advice! oh no sirree bob, it don't.

Some come on have we any doctors, nurses, lawyers, hairdressers, IT people on here who would like to open their own advice surgeries?

Right now I feel semi-expert in certain areas of medicine in which I'd rather be ignorant. Funny when you get to the stage that you're explaining things to the nurses...

I think everyone already knows my specialist areas, but as a rule I won't be offering free legal advice. A guy's got to make a living. ;)

Ok I boned my first chicken today - so I guess you could add butchery to your list Dol - any butchering questions - just sling 'em my way!!!:shocking:

most impressive Flip, will you now be upgrading to turkeys? I'm going to have to call you Flip Fearnley-Whittingshall soon!

Dol I keep getting spots in my hair....but I have put this down to a reaction from the hair dye I use.

I am also cultivating rather a charming one on my chin at the moment...it's HUGE! :bag:

I would say my specialist area would be indoor plants and DIY.

I have no specialism whatsoever, but I have an opinion on almost everything.


HTH :pimp:

As most of you know, I'm a nurse, so I guess that would be my area of expertise. Although I could also teach a few of you how to have a few drinks...................................on second thoughts, I think most of you know how to do that already.

I'm first aid trained - but only for the under 8s.

I'm first aid trained - but only for the under 8s.
pah! that's not even any good to save any of our own kids!

Well, I can draw and paint...erm, that's about it ;)

Do know quite a lot about horses and cats tho, erm and nice places to holiday :)

M


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Need to know anything about the so-called 24 hour drinking situation?

I'm your woman.

No, I thought not. :sad:

I am an expert on

Swimming Pools

Computerised Building management systems

Health and safety at work

Bricklaying

The laboratory testing of construction materials to British Standards

And a N.A.M.A.S accredited calibration engineer

An expert full time Dad

And an expert in how to do the very least that you can and any given time of the day

you forgot the one about how to manipulate and entire building's air conditionaing system so it blows cool air on your own private bed in the summer, and warm air in the winter :w00t:

And a N.A.M.A.S accredited calibration engineer

Believe it or not, I work for Trading Standards so I actually know what you are on about.

And I once had a boyfriend who was a NAMAS accredited calibration engineer.

Those winter nights just flew by!!

Believe it or not, I work for Trading Standards so I actually know what you are on about.

And I once had a boyfriend who was a NAMAS accredited calibration engineer.

Those winter nights just flew by!!
tell me about it :bag:

Believe it or not, I work for Trading Standards so I actually know what you are on about.

And I once had a boyfriend who was a NAMAS accredited calibration engineer.

Those winter nights just flew by!!
yes well we do love to tweak and play with things untill there just right http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_12.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxdm22755GB)

I work for Trading Standards

Interesting, a useful friend to have you are!!

I have a Diploma in Desktop Publishing and have also done a first aid course a few weeks ago. I also have some childcare qualifications.

I am applying at an Open university to do a Correspondence course possibly in Business management, although Im doing some research, trying to find out the best course for me. As soon as my kids are in school I would like to persue my career. Though its good for me right now, I don't think I'll childmind forever.

My qualification is AAT - which is Association of Accounting Technicians......

I am pretty clued up on PAYE, VAT, Accounts, QS9000 and Personnel issues......

I also have an NVQ in counselling and my specialist subject (in case you have forgotten!!!!) is Harm Reduction and Drug Awareness.......

I qualified as a nurse, although I'm no longer registered and if I wanted to go back to it I'd have to retrain, so that probably doesn't count any more. I went off and got a degree in psychology whilst my kids were little, then did a post-graduate qualification in hypno-psychotherapy, which is what I do now.

Hmmm i dont specialise in anything really. BUT if any of you need to know anything about big furry snogable puddy cats, then im your girl :thumbsup:

I don't specialise in anything either, although for a girl who has never played the game I know quite a bit about football :laugh:

Oooh actually, I am something of an expert on skincare and makeup!! :)

Employment law, CVs ... and complaining:)

I work as a food analyst, so if you need to know what's in yer grub I can tell you, but you'd have to send it to me! I also test water, the most disgusting sample I have had to analyse came from a drain outside a Doncaster police station, it was full of human hair :sick: , the only way for me to get a representative sample was to cut it up but it was so matted, I had to resort to pulling at it with my fingers (gloved of course).
I also know a bit about formulating sports drinks.
I don't have any other expertise apart from eating. I love it when I get chocolate muffins in to sample :p

Ceri as our resident expert on skin care, can you tell me how to get rid of the pimples on my upper arms please!

I work as a food analyst, so if you need to know what's in yer grub I can tell you, but you'd have to send it to me!

I'm currently eating a pot of Super Noodles - is there any goodness in them at all, Bob?!

I'm currently eating a pot of Super Noodles - is there any goodness in them at all, Bob?!Well it all depends on the sauce Dol, but for added goodness (protien) sprinkle on heaps of cheese, yummy yum yum!

Ceri as our resident expert on skin care, can you tell me how to get rid of the pimples on my upper arms please!


A friend was told by an osteopath that the spot type rash on her upper arm (which is quite common) was caused by a lack of some type of fish oil. I can't remember exactly what she is taking but if I see her, I can get a report back and pm you with the details.

As an ex-Clarins employee, I'd recommend something very expensive in the exfoliatiory department.

As a current employee of the Education Department, I'd recommend a long-sleeved t-shirt.

HTH :bag:

as our resident expert on skin care, can you tell me how to get rid of the pimples on my upper arms please!

Firstly, the usual stuff like exercise, healthy diet, lots of water, yada yada yada...

But all you REALLY need is two things:

(a) one of those wiry puff things that comes with some Dove shower gels (I think you can get them in Boots??!) You just use the wiry thing every day when you shower (with your shower gel) instead of just an ordinary sponge.

(b) an exfoliating scrub for the body - actually I do recommend the Clarins one (Gommage Exfoliant) as it really is the best - you will notice a radical, instant difference to your whole body! Just use it once a week on problem areas or before a date with a hot bloke!!

To keep everything silky smooth, you should also use a daily body moisturiser - I'm using the Neutrogena one in a pot at the moment as I am bit strapped for cash!!

If you do this the pimples should be gone within a week.

Oooh, she's good :shocking:

i am not an expert in any shape but my previous field was nursing and currently psychology/therapy - i have lectured and practice in the current field so feel free to ask but I may not answer!

Erm, Dol says I should refer you to the "Marital Aids" thread where my previous experience speaks for itself.

If you like that sort of thing. Ahem! :w00t:

Firstly, the usual stuff like exercise, healthy diet, lots of water, yada yada yada...

But all you REALLY need is two things:

(a) one of those wiry puff things that comes with some Dove shower gels (I think you can get them in Boots??!) You just use the wiry thing every day when you shower (with your shower gel) instead of just an ordinary sponge.

(b) an exfoliating scrub for the body - actually I do recommend the Clarins one (Gommage Exfoliant) as it really is the best - you will notice a radical, instant difference to your whole body! Just use it once a week on problem areas or before a date with a hot bloke!!

To keep everything silky smooth, you should also use a daily body moisturiser - I'm using the Neutrogena one in a pot at the moment as I am bit strapped for cash!!

If you do this the pimples should be gone within a week.

This condition is called Keratosis Pilaris.
A very common skin condition in which patches of rough skin appear on the upper arms, thighs and buttocks. The openings of the hair follicles become enlarged by hard plugs of keratin (the tough protein that is the major component of the outer layer of the skin). It tends to run in families and is often worse in winter. quote The British Medical Family Health encyclopedia

I have this and all of Ceri's suggestions work, infact you dont' need expensive moisterisers - any will do, especially those that have a soft paraffin. Most importantly is to exfoliate. The best of all is the sun, just burns the buggers away.

Hope this helps bob
x

So why did the osteopath say that it had something to do with a lack of a certain fish oil? :unsure: OK just called one of my friends who works for an ostopath Mon - Wed in the mornings. Unfortunately she's just left work but is going to ask her boss next week.

I don't know how many people have used an osteopath but I think they are like miracle workers... one cured my son of his colic by just massaging his head a little and then massaging his pelvis the next week! He slept the night for the first time ever on the first evening I took him!

About the only thing I can claim to be an expert in is rubbish 80s electronic pop. So, basically, I'm fairly useless. :D

Firstly, the usual stuff like exercise, healthy diet, lots of water, yada yada yada...

But all you REALLY need is two things:

(a) one of those wiry puff things that comes with some Dove shower gels (I think you can get them in Boots??!) You just use the wiry thing every day when you shower (with your shower gel) instead of just an ordinary sponge.

(b) an exfoliating scrub for the body - actually I do recommend the Clarins one (Gommage Exfoliant) as it really is the best - you will notice a radical, instant difference to your whole body! Just use it once a week on problem areas or before a date with a hot bloke!!

To keep everything silky smooth, you should also use a daily body moisturiser - I'm using the Neutrogena one in a pot at the moment as I am bit strapped for cash!!

If you do this the pimples should be gone within a week.
Thanks Ceri, I do exfoliate regularly and already drink plenty of water daily, so maybe the expensive cream is what I need (might still be in time to add it to my birthday wish list)
Thanks too Claire, I don't eat enough oily fish, I made the effort and have tins of makeral and sardines in the cupboard, but I can't get the enthusiams to open them, not when there is a big bar of chocolate next to it :naughty:
Ceri do you really think that my pimply spots could be gone in a week!? That is an amazing claim, I've had them for years. But I won't know unless I try.

I'm also getting a wort nose :) thread veins that turn into boily warty things, I've heard that beetroot (containing rutin) is good, but I can't stand beetroot, anyone else got any suggestions?
And Floopy, I always wear long sleved t shirts, but have just bough a really lovely sleevless top that I am wearing tomorrow night.
Oops just noticed Cat's post. Gosh you are an expert! I also have the dry patches too. I normally avoid getting a tan at all costs and slap on factor 30, but I do like sitting in the sun, will it still have the same effect?
Anyway thanks to all you experts! I'll give it a go and report back in one week
:)

Best exfoliator and moisturiser I have found is

'Buffy the Backside Slayer' from Lush.

Works miracles without shaving lumps off you!

M

I'm also getting a wort nose :) thread veins that turn into boily warty things, I also have the dry patches too.
good grief Bob! no wonder you were so covered up in your ski picture, there was obviously a whole lotta stuff going on underneath that skiwear! :bag:

j/k - I'm sure you are one gorgeous package!

Best exfoliator and moisturiser I have found is

from Lush.

Works miracles without shaving lumps off you!

M

I thought you were kidding at first!! 'Buffy the Backside Slayer' :p

Dental question for our resident dentist!: :)

me and my son went for our check up on Monday and the dentist said to come back in a year's time. Has the 6-monthly checkup bitten the dust? ... or have we just got perfect teeth? ...or can't the dentist bear the thought of me sitting open gobbed in his chair for another year?

I think I heard on the radio (talk sport) that this is a new Government thing to save money

(they need more money for the war in Iraq - j o k e- but wouldn't surprise me!!)

I think I heard on the radio (talk sport) that this is a new Government thing to save money

(they need more money for the war in Iraq - j o k e- but wouldn't surprise me!!)

thanks Claire! :thumbsup: I just hope it doesn't leave our poor old dentists so short of cash that they can only afford two carribbean holidays a year!

good grief Bob! no wonder you were so covered up in your ski picture, there was obviously a whole lotta stuff going on underneath that skiwear! :bag:

j/k - I'm sure you are one gorgeous package!
You are so right Dol! I also have terrible feet, I'm going grey and when I catch my silhouette, my belly sticks out further than my boobs.I also might need to get my hands on PJ to sort my teeth out. PJ as our resident expert on dental care, do you think that my amalgam fillings are making me depressed, and how much would it cost to get them all replaced?

Bob....you really don't paint a very pretty picture of yourself do you my dear?

Anyone know anything to do with Dermatology?


Ok... as Im 23, I don't have any wrinkles yet. I have however just purchased an anti-wrinkle cream that was recommended by a good dermatologist on GMTV last week. I was hoping that putting an anti-wrinkle cream on now will slow down/stop any that may come in the next few years. Now Im worried... :shocking: do you think this may have a negative effect, ie: if I use it and then stop, my skin gets all wrinkly because its become dependant on the cream to keep it firm!

Please don't laugh at my possible naivety, I really want to be wrinkle free as long as possible...

Bob....you really don't paint a very pretty picture of yourself do you my dear?Ah well there is more to life than looks! And my boyfriend fancies me like mad, that'll do me! :wub:

I think any moisturising at any age is a good idea. So is drinking lots of water.


I would also be wary of anything labelled anti-wrinkle or anti-ageing - cos they seem to promise what they can never deliver. Someone also once told me that the stuff yuo put round your eyes to keep them looking younger does more damage in the long run to the skin around the eye area.

I've heard that some people use haemorroid cream for any bagginess/puffiness round the eyes! :shocking: But I've never tried it .... as my laughter lines are a living testimony to!!

Anyone know anything to do with Dermatology?


Ok... as Im 23, I don't have any wrinkles yet. I have however just purchased an anti-wrinkle cream that was recommended by a good dermatologist on GMTV last week. I was hoping that putting an anti-wrinkle cream on now will slow down/stop any that may come in the next few years. Now Im worried... :shocking: do you think this may have a negative effect, ie: if I use it and then stop, my skin gets all wrinkly because its become dependant on the cream to keep it firm!

Please don't laugh at my possible naivety, I really want to be wrinkle free as long as possible...
Claire, I often think this! My face isn't that bad, apart from the warts and thread veins,I drink lots of water and moisturise every day,I also use a facial scrub twice a week. I once spent £25 on an anti ageing cream and it's still half full in my bedside cabinate. I recomend the body shop vitamin e range. Find one that suits your skin type as expensive doesn't always mean it will suit your skin. :)

I know a bit about the sea and can formulate a plan to try and locate you if you happen to be bobbing about aimlessly out there...somewhere! :thumbsup:

I have also aquired quite a bit of knowledge over the years with regards to how to blow things up, kill people, forensics and police proceedure........I don't know if thats of any use to any of you......be afraid...be very afraid!!! :w00t:

Anyone know anything to do with Dermatology?


Ok... as Im 23, I don't have any wrinkles yet. I have however just purchased an anti-wrinkle cream that was recommended by a good dermatologist on GMTV last week. I was hoping that putting an anti-wrinkle cream on now will slow down/stop any that may come in the next few years. Now Im worried... :shocking: do you think this may have a negative effect, ie: if I use it and then stop, my skin gets all wrinkly because its become dependant on the cream to keep it firm!

Please don't laugh at my possible naivety, I really want to be wrinkle free as long as possible...

No Claire, your skin can't become "dependent"! :laugh:

It's just you will really notice the difference if you stop.

You should use a day and night moisturiser and eye cream daily to maintain your youthful appearance!

Are there any PC experts out there? There are some sites that I cannot access such as CD WOW and ebay (some parts of it). I can buy goods but I have tried to sell and I get to a point where a box appears and from Microsoft asking me to send error report or don't send. We can't get to the bottom of why this keeps happening. Mr B Has asked the guys at work and their answer was to get a new PC, but it is only a few years old. Any ideas or advice?

This is absolutely nothing to do with the age of your PC Bella. It is a software issue.

You have several options, varying in complexity. You may need to try just one, or all of them:

(1) Try using a different web browser to access the troublesome sites. (eg Firefox (http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/), now officially my favourite browser)
(2) Try upgrading your version of Java; some sites require the most up to date version to run in conjunction with your browser. Get it >here< (http://www.java.com/en/index.jsp).
(3) Reinstall everything on your PC. Definitely the hardest thing to do; even PC enthusiasts struggle to eradicate one installation of Windows before re-installing. And of course if you're using (eg) Windows XP, you probably don't have a CD to enable you to undertake a complete "virgin" installation.

I would follow these steps in order, Bella. The first step is the easiest and may well fix the problem.

Blink, I've just downloaded the firefox (been meaning to do it for a while) but when trying to connect it comes up with "the connection was refused when attempting to contact the proxy server you have configured. Please check your proxy settings"

How do I do that? I've been searching in the control panel but can't find anything.

Andrea, are you using any download accelerators? If so, temporarily disable them before you download. Also temporarily disable any download managers you may have installed. It should then work.

(If you're using AOL, get back to me, because my advice will be different.)

Thanks Blink, I'm gonna have to tackle this one later, got to pick youngster up from school.

Thanks Blink, I'll let Mr B know, I am not too sure about downloading stuff! :thumbsup:

Well Blink I am now on Fire fox, I did it.
Went into tools and options and its got a bit in there about the proxy connections.
I hope I've done the right thins:wacko:
If you don't see me for a few days you know I've done something wrong:w00t:

Oh I am your 'trainee' expert Counsellor.:). Feel free to let me use any of you as Guinea Pigs or case studies. You never know, I might do some good. :laugh: Or then again, maybe I could make it even worse. :unsure:

PJ as our resident expert on dental care, do you think that my amalgam fillings are making me depressed, and how much would it cost to get them all replaced?
Well, my dear Bob, why would they be making you depressed? Is it because you can't bear the sight of them? Are they interfering with an unusual tin-foil chewing habit? Or are you worried about all that poisonous mercury that could be entering your system??

It costs somthing like £5.60 for an amalgam ob the NHS so the bill would depend on how many you have (bet you have less than me...)
Of course you can get them replaced with all sorts of lovely tooth-coloured things but these are much more expensive and don't last as long!

If you hold off until I qualify* I'll be happy to give you a wee discount :closedeye


*thats IF I qualify...

Well Blink I am now on Fire fox, I did it.Excellent! Good job. The less Internet Explorer users out there, the better. :)
Went into tools and options and its got a bit in there about the proxy connections.Why are you mucking around with proxies? Has your broadband provider told you to?

Excellent! Good job. The less Internet Explorer users out there, the better. :)


I have just downloaded it too Blink, so far the only difference I have found is the tab system (which is very useful I might add as I often have alot of windows open at once)

What are the other benefits over IE?

What are the other benefits over IE?

speed
security
customisable pop-up blocker as standard (tools-->options-->web features)
automatic privacy protection built in (tools-->options-->privacy)
built in download manager
skinnable


In addition, there are some very useful extensions available for download, eg:

adblock (really very good)
Smiley Xtra
and several which may not interest you but which are extremely useful for web design


The speed and security alone are enough to suggest that Firefox is better. The only reason I still keep a copy of Internet Explorer lying around is that there are some web sites that won't work with anything else (grr).

speed
security
customisable pop-up blocker as standard (tools-->options-->web features)
automatic privacy protection built in (tools-->options-->privacy)
built in download manager
skinnable


In addition, there are some very useful extensions available for download, eg:

adblock (really very good)
Smiley Xtra
and several which may not interest you but which are extremely useful for web design



I like the sound of Smiley Xtra where do I go for that? & what is a download manager when it's at home?

ils, you can find Smiley Xtra on the official site >here< (https://addons.update.mozilla.org/extensions/?os=Windows&application=firefox) , under "Website Integration". You can also find Firefox extensions >here< (http://www.pikey.me.uk/mozilla/), >here< (http://roachfiend.com/archives/category/firefox-extensions/) and >here< (http://extensionroom.mozdev.org/main.php/Firefox).

On second thoughts, forget about the download manager. It's not currently very useful (although it is promising).

as you know im studying retail management so im afraid my only area of expertise is fashion advice!! also since working for the topshop and have been well and truly sucked in the trendy way of life. i now think its perfectly ok to go to uni in a mini mini skirt, gold ballet pumps and batwing cardi but hell i look good!!

so i can be the so resident stylist. soon stylist to the stars and will be dictating what mortals in the uk will be wearing.

ok, i also know bits and bobs about marketing, human resources, and general businessy stuff seeing as i do a business degree. but i prefer the fashion side of things

ils, you can find Smiley Xtra on the official site >here< (https://addons.update.mozilla.org/extensions/?os=Windows&application=firefox) , under "Website Integration". You can also find Firefox extensions >here< (http://www.pikey.me.uk/mozilla/), >here< (http://roachfiend.com/archives/category/firefox-extensions/) and >here< (http://extensionroom.mozdev.org/main.php/Firefox).

On second thoughts, forget about the download manager. It's not currently very useful (although it is promising).

Thanks Blink :D

as you know im studying retail management so im afraid my only area of expertise is fashion advice!! also since working for the topshop and have been well and truly sucked in the trendy way of life. i now think its perfectly ok to go to uni in a mini mini skirt, gold ballet pumps and batwing cardi but hell i look good!!

so i can be the so resident stylist. soon stylist to the stars and will be dictating what mortals in the uk will be wearing.
well if you ever come to my neck of the woods Kooks, you can do a full "Trinny and Susannah" on me chick - its one thing I miss from Leam, my trendy mates coming shopping with me to "guide" me....left to my own devices and i look like a "Woodstock" reject :unsure: :laugh: :laugh:

Ooooh I've had Firefox for ages and didn't know about Smiley Xtra - I'm soooooooo happy now thanks Blink!! http://img118.exs.cx/img118/6682/q6ibounce.gif http://www.forumeye.it/invision/html//emoticons/woohoo.gif

actually queenie, from what i gather from previous posts it sounds like you might be a bit of a hippy which is big rite now! correct me if im wrong but im sure ive read that you dress quite folky. the folk/boho look is huge and topshop have got lots of things like long tiered skirts and crochet cardis, kaftans and the like

actually queenie, from what i gather from previous posts it sounds like you might be a bit of a hippy which is big rite now! correct me if im wrong but im sure ive read that you dress quite folky. the folk/boho look is huge and topshop have got lots of things like long tiered skirts and crochet cardis, kaftans and the like
thats me Kooks - its always SUCH a bonus when it comes back into fashion!!!!!! :blush: :laugh: I love the way Sienna Miller and Kate Moss dress - just wish I had their figures!!!!!

and since discovering eBay I have opened a whole new world of shopping for me - I could never find what I liked in the high street shops.....I just dont look right when you try and "dress me up"......

Oh dear Queeenie, you are in serious danger of becoming fashionable! http://img116.exs.cx/img116/8935/s6vhaha.gif

Oh dear Queeenie, you are in serious danger of becoming fashionable! http://img116.exs.cx/img116/8935/s6vhaha.gif

nahhhh there aint no danger of that, if it hasnt happened in the 40 years I have been here on earth, cant see it happening now :laugh:

The smilies are fantastic http://imagehost.biz/ims/pictes/209214.gif

http://www.forumeye.it/invision/html//emoticons/woohoo.gif

I don't know how to get the godzilla smileys into my posts :cry:

oh but queenie you are currently on the cutting edge, if u dress like kate moss and sienna miller. marks and sparks new range is all inspired by ms miller. stupid cow, as if snaring jude law wasnt bad enough she has to have a great wardrobe too.

Just been reading all these posts about Firefox and wanted to add my tuppence worth!
I ditched IE for Firefox a few months ago and since then I have had no problems whatsoever. It really is superior to IE. So, if you don't have it, get it!

(***thinks we may have to start some sort of Firefox Appreciation Society***)

Fire Fox.....that stared Clint Eastwood didn't it!

I know a bit about the sea and can formulate a plan to try and locate you if you happen to be bobbing about aimlessly out there...somewhere! :thumbsup:

I have also aquired quite a bit of knowledge over the years with regards to how to blow things up, kill people, forensics and police proceedure........I don't know if thats of any use to any of you......be afraid...be very afraid!!! :w00t:

Still no one out there requiring my specialist skills then eh! :huh: I would have thought my second area of expertise would have had a few of you making enquiries...ho well :(