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monkey fingers
How many nights a week do you drink alcohol?
monkey fingers, 13 August, 2008 at 19:54

And how much? I fancy a glass, but we're not allowed to drink on school nights, but if hitchers drink during the week, I will, as it must be the law! I am also curious! Thank you

Faruk, thursday 23-Dec-21 46 2,973
leni
My sisters pregnant and hasn't told me
leni, 30 October, 2008 at 16:52

I found out 2 weeks ago my sister is pregnant! Someone saw my grandma and said "it's great about xx and xx isn't it?" to which my grandma asked what is and was told my sister is pregnant. The lady...

Faruk, thursday 23-Dec-21 10 3,930
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown
(BT) A mini survey for those currently using pregnancy tests
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown, 22 January, 2013 at 11:09

I'm assuming the majority responding will be those who are trying to conceive. Which brand do you use? Do you feel you understand the guidelines for use, the accuracy of the test results and when they...

Faruk, thursday 23-Dec-21 62 3,775
Lady Falafel
Are expensive shampoos etc worth it?
Lady Falafel, 9 April, 2008 at 10:10

Or is it all a big con like skin care? My hairdresser was appalled that I use some high street shampoo & conditioner on my hair (elvive I think) but in the next breathe tried to sell me her own...

Charlie, wednesday 8-Dec-21 42 1,093
WifeyLind
re-heating seafood paella - yes or no?
WifeyLind, 6 November, 2008 at 09:26

Well as the title says. Is it ok to re-heat the left overs from yesterday or should we not risk it?

Karennewma, monday 29-Nov-21 9 35,988
Missus S
Recommend me a cutlery set
Missus S, 5 October, 2011 at 16:42

Due to H moaning to his mum about my cheapo cutlery, guess what we're getting for xmas? So she said i need a good set, Viners or something of the sort, with a guarantee. Help me out, iv got to choose...

Bill, thursday 25-Nov-21 12 1,549
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Old Toys
, 17 August, 2012 at 22:44

This is going round FB at the moment (apologies if you've already seen it) I had one, although my memories of it are from when it was passed down to my sister and then brother. In later years, I also...

Harper, sunday 21-Nov-21 51 22,462
excitedbee
Do you tip your beautician / hairdresser??
excitedbee, 11 May, 2011 at 13:19

I used to always give my hairdresser a £5 tip when i had full highlights and colour but i moved areas and new hairdresser was more expensive than old so don't tip. I also don't tip my beautician when...

Iqbal, monday 15-Nov-21 15 6,036
C
What shall we do in Paris?
Chedi, 11 February, 2013 at 20:45

My hen weekend is this weekend and we're off to Paris. We'll arrive about 4pm Saturday, and the flight back is about 6.30pm Monday - so we've got Saturday night and all day Sunday, and day time Monday...

Carlos, wednesday 20-Oct-21 12 1,385
Lady Falafel
How long do pedicures last?
Lady Falafel, 14 July, 2009 at 09:02

I'm off on holiday in a few weeks and was thinking of treating myself to a pedicure before I go, but I can only do it on the Wed before I leave (on the Sat). When I've had manicures in the past,...

AveryJack, tuesday 28-Sep-21 8 5,255
Helenia
British Gas Homecare - grrr!
Helenia, 27 January, 2014 at 09:42

Getting very annoyed with these guys now. We've had trouble with our washing machine for months, and they've been out a couple of time but it's only ever been a temporary fix. A couple of weeks before...

Ryan, tuesday 7-Sep-21 19 1,700
Ali_G
Where can I get a cake box from?
Ali_G, 30 August, 2012 at 13:56

I need a cake box, but need it by this weekend, so can't order it online. Where can I get one? Do they do them in Sainsburys?

Smith, tuesday 7-Sep-21 8 2,405
Hepburn
Serious toothache....
Hepburn, 29 July, 2009 at 10:28

I've got an infection on my gum where my wisdom tooth on one side has half come through, my cheek and gums are swollen on one side and I have what resembles a massive blood blister on the gum at the...

Hannah, thursday 8-Jul-21 8 942
Scottishterrier
dental help
Scottishterrier, 6 August, 2009 at 14:17

This morning i had 15 teeth(all upper and 2 lower) removed and a new plate put in. when i woke up they told me all had gone well and to go back to my regular dentist in 2 days for a check over. have...

Reon, sunday 27-Jun-21 8 707
K
8L drinks dispenser
Kerrypug, 22 July, 2015 at 09:57

I'm having a BBQ on (pray for some sunshine everyone!) for my hen party and have purchased an 8 litre drinks dispenser. The only problem is, I have no idea what to fill it up with! My party has a rock...

Marcie, wednesday 23-Jun-21 6 4,009
Snowball
Going to a spa for the day on your own..
Snowball, 20 March, 2009 at 20:56

... is this weird? I was recently made redundant and on my last day, my boss gave me a voucher to spend the day at a very lovely looking health spa with treatments and lunch included. Now, I've never...

Dr Pecker, friday 4-Jun-21 12 928
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Do you read blogs?
, 12 March, 2014 at 16:41

I have just had a half an hour catch up of my dozen or so favourite blogs. I was wondering if any Otters indulge in this? Any good blogs to pass on? Mine are all mostly parenting ones that I started...

Sakosako, wednesday 12-May-21 18 5,914
sherry
men going for a wee, dab/wipe or shake?
sherry, 18 February, 2009 at 18:04

I've posted on BT about toilet training boys and whether to teach them to dab/wipe their 'willy' or not. In your experiences do you know men who have dabbed or wiped or jangled and shaked?

mrs lilly, tuesday 11-May-21 248 28,130
H
Who is your favorite writer and why?
HappyGoldConfetti11123, 9 November, 2019 at 11:19

Who is your favorite writer and why?

Louise, friday 30-Apr-21 2 663
MrsShep
Anyone been to Krakow?
MrsShep, 19 February, 2015 at 13:09

I'm looking at booking this for our first anniversary (a bit early I know but I like to be organised, and I really need something to look forward to!) Has anyone been? I'd be interested to know how...

Charlene, friday 30-Apr-21 14 1,562
Mal
Stainless steel / nickel - allergic reaction?
Mal, 17 February, 2009 at 20:28

Does anyone have any experience of this? I've been wearing my watch for 3 years and in the last month I seem to have become allergic to it. My wrist was in a right mess, where the back of the case...

Hollie, monday 5-Apr-21 11 13,436
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New sofa is making me ill!
, 21 July, 2008 at 20:55

FFS! When is my luck going to change? My new sofa arrived a few weeks ago and the bloody this is making my H and I ill! I literally can hardly talk because my throat is so affected by the fumes coming...

Holly, wednesday 17-Mar-21 10 10,784
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Marmalade!
, 11 September, 2008 at 21:19

I saw a poster for the new cranberry & granola choc on the way home tonight & thought of you. You been starting on Iris any more recently?

Troy, wednesday 17-Mar-21 3 292
Secret Lemonade Drinker
Help with responding to interview feedback
Secret Lemonade Drinker, 29 January, 2009 at 17:34

I've just received possibly the best rejection letter in the world. I went for a job interview on Tuesday afternoon for a role that I really, really wanted (it was my dream job, quite literally). I'm...

KatieGrant, friday 26-Feb-21 4 11,324
Rod
Bakers...personalised cupcake cases?
Rod, 9 April, 2013 at 11:45

Do these exist? What are the best ones? I'm doing 100 cupcakes and one big one for H's uncles vow renewal in August. chococalte and vanilla. I'd like to get them personalised cake holders...any advice...

Sonia, wednesday 24-Feb-21 16 5,161
WickyWack
Pepperberry shirts - alternatives for big norks?
WickyWack, 12 May, 2015 at 12:24

I've been trying to find a decent white shirt that doesn't gape across my boobs for ages, Pepperberry sell them, but wondered about their quality for £45? Any where else that sells nice fitted shirts...

Jerome, tuesday 23-Feb-21 8 1,965
R
Confused about calories in Supernoodles!
Ruby 2, 26 August, 2008 at 17:27

I have a packet of Supernoodles in the house [yes yes, i know, food crime etc etc] and i'm really confused about the calorie content. It says that per 100g 'as served' there are 176 calories, and 7.9g...

A-free-elf, wednesday 10-Feb-21 11 28,237
NumbNuts
Less of a rant, feeling more positive about NHS...(updated with some answers and a plan)
NumbNuts, 15 December, 2008 at 23:54

Before I start, I'm normally the NHS' biggest fan, but it's been a long and difficult day, in fact it's been a long and difficult month. And this story's not short. H has a congenital heart defect,...

ElizabethM, wednesday 27-Jan-21 47 4,090
pandorasbox
30 things for 30th birthday
pandorasbox, 19 March, 2012 at 13:21

OH's birthday is the day we get back from our honeymoon so I want to make sure I am organised in advance. As I want to get him 30 different gifts (ranging in all prices) I need to budget, plan and buy...

BriKonk, tuesday 26-Jan-21 15 22,962
Stephisaur
IKEA Duvets anyone?
Stephisaur, 15 June, 2016 at 12:29

Hi All I was just wondering whether anybody had bought a Duvet from IKEA? Long story short, our Bed broke (ahem) and we've ordered a new one. However, we've ordered a 160cm x 200cm bed (slightly...

AudenHome, friday 22-Jan-21 6 2,568
S
Where to buy GHD straighteners from?
SAM83, 11 August, 2009 at 17:33

I have decided I want to have GHD's after years of wasting money on ones that arent working. I dont want to get ripped off although I do love a bargain (if possible). Can someone point me in the right...

Balckburn, monday 11-Jan-21 14 5,342
Gryfon
Can dogs have the rinds off cheese?
Gryfon, 15 April, 2008 at 21:43

Eating some Comte cheese and I was thinking about giving the dog the rind if she wants it but don't want to if it's harmful. Anyone know? ?

Allison, thursday 26-Nov-20 10 15,169

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