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hope
Songs that make you cry every time
hope, 23 April, 2008 at 07:33

You here it Mine is on the new Mariah Carey Album "Bye Bye"

Melilot, thursday 24-Apr-08 123 2,410
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Anyone live in Scottish Highlands?
katie kitten, 23 April, 2008 at 15:46

Hi, My Oh has always wanted to live in the Scottish Highlands, I have been for a 2 week holiday and it was beautiful but what is it like to live there? What is the job potential? and what is the...

Petunia, wednesday 23-Apr-08 10 1,063
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Help needed - writing a complaint letter
, 23 April, 2008 at 15:45

Hi all, This is wedding related, but not in a slushy way! I need to write a letter of complaint regarding my weddnig reception. Basically the company I've had our reception booked with for at least a...

kierenthecommunity, wednesday 23-Apr-08 13 4,718
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Any ideas how to remove nail extensions?
SAM83, 23 April, 2008 at 14:51

Had some gel nail extensions done on Saturday and I hate them. They are too long and are annoying me. I have poked myself in the eye god knows how many times and keep catching them on things which are...

SAM83, wednesday 23-Apr-08 19 49,488
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Anyone been to La Duquesa / Estepona or nearby?
Clairebecky, 23 April, 2008 at 14:54

We're going for 2 weeks in August, with my parents and our 2 children (3 & 9) to stay in a golf villa in Duquesa, Costa Del Sol, Spain. Just wondering what the region's like and what there is to...

Clairebecky, wednesday 23-Apr-08 427
Consuela Banana Hammock
Can your ex-employer take money out of your bank?
Consuela Banana Hammock, 23 April, 2008 at 12:44

My ex-employer has now paid me for the past two months despite the fact that I haven't worked there since 7th March. When it happened last month I told them immediately but this month they've paid me...

NickJ, wednesday 23-Apr-08 10 5,973
Secret Lemonade Drinker
London - The Bar with Beds in it?
Secret Lemonade Drinker, 23 April, 2008 at 12:50

I promise I have googled but it just keeps throwing up frigging Bed Bar and I really don't think that's it. I'm thinking of the warehousy type bar (bit like Light Bar interior-design wise) and it has...

Secret Lemonade Drin, wednesday 23-Apr-08 9 1,960
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HRML - driving to wembley stadium
, 22 April, 2008 at 13:51

Would you recommend driving to wembley? I've looked on the website and it says that it is a "public transport" venue, but you can park at a tube station. Any suggestions gratefully received. I am...

Zoay, wednesday 23-Apr-08 14 838
Maxi
Bloody dog playing chickenelly
Maxi, 22 April, 2008 at 22:27

He knocks on the front door to be let in, I heave my arse off the couch, unlock the front door and he runs away again. And repeat, 5 times this time ☹️!] He can bloody stay in the garden all night.

claires, wednesday 23-Apr-08 7 357
HeidiHole
Spanx higher power
HeidiHole, 22 April, 2008 at 17:22

WDo you really have to pee through the hole? Wouldn't you make a mess? Can you not just pull them down? Sorry for all the questions ?

EHJB, tuesday 22-Apr-08 15 358
Gryfon
Defrosting mince question
Gryfon, 22 April, 2008 at 15:39

Mr G bought some frozen mince in a bag and I want to make meatballs. Usually I'd have not frozen mince in a packet to make these so I'm not sure if the meat would defrost well enough? Or will I just...

kierenthecommunity, tuesday 22-Apr-08 29 4,102
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Kalms/Rescue Remedy - any good?
SAM83, 22 April, 2008 at 11:35

I have a big meeting in work on Thursday where I have to speak in front of 100 people and well I am ****ting it. Thinking of buying one of these to help me relax. Are they worth it? Thanks Sam

Flaming Nora, tuesday 22-Apr-08 5 999
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Creme De La Mer [or other beauty products...]
Minx Sauce, 22 April, 2008 at 10:26

I'd like to treat myself to some really good makeup and skin products on payday. I'm planning on getting a Dior Blackout mascara ?, but I'd also like to get some Creme De La Mer moisutriser. Where...

deliciousdevilwoman, tuesday 22-Apr-08 25 558
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Why did my fudge burn?
MrsPip, 22 April, 2008 at 10:20

I used to make fudge lots when I was younger with no probs. But last night when I tried, it burnt really badly on the bottom before it had reached the right temperature on the thermometer. So I ended...

Iris, tuesday 22-Apr-08 18 1,766
Luthien
HKLAP
Luthien, 21 April, 2008 at 17:44

I'll admit I have been doing a Joey-esque laugh whenever anyone has mentioned people holding knives like pens. Althought I knew what you were all saying, I just couldn't see how it could be done, so I...

Eirwen, tuesday 22-Apr-08 28 355
incognito
How long would you expect an engagement ring to ..
incognito, 10 April, 2008 at 18:45

...last? Would you expect it to see the end of your life? And do you wear yours every day?! Random question, but hey! Mine has broken (and having had it sent away to be fixed, they have discovered a...

incognito, monday 21-Apr-08 68 2,729
Sunset21
Gym ladies, another clothing Q, VPL!
Sunset21, 21 April, 2008 at 10:50

Thanks for all the recs. last week about gym gear, I bought these and I'm pleased with them, I don't get half as hot as I do in the trackie bottoms I used to wear. I'm going to get some 3/4 ones when...

Sunset21, monday 21-Apr-08 11 2,077
Hurtle Turtle
Safe way to dispose of unlit Fireworks?
Hurtle Turtle, 20 April, 2008 at 14:01

Does anybody know how I would dispose of unlit fireworks. I have a box of them which I need to dispose of. I dont want to light them, as its April not November. I'll have a google too but just...

Marla, sunday 20-Apr-08 3 776
Voldemort
Overnight grey hair explosion
Voldemort, 19 April, 2008 at 21:48

Yeah I get that I've had a stressful time lately what with one thing and another. I get that stress can make you turn grey, seemingly overnight. I don't get that it can happen to meeeeeeeeeee! I found...

spacecadet_99, sunday 20-Apr-08 13 414
Sunflower
Creme fraiche instead of soured cream?
Sunflower, 20 April, 2008 at 11:45

Hello Trying to make a lower fat version of a cheesecake, can you use low fat creme fraiche in place of soured cream or will this taste wrong? Thanks Foodies!

NickJ, sunday 20-Apr-08 5 367
LizBjk
Had my passport interview today.
LizBjk, 19 April, 2008 at 19:07

Fark me. I'd be very surprised if anyone manages to obtain a fraudulent(sp?) passport now! Obviously I can't say what I was asked, but the questions were ridiculous. If you had over heard the...

LizBjk, saturday 19-Apr-08 6 498
Mrs Bonfire
Geri Halliwell
Mrs Bonfire, 18 April, 2008 at 22:02

Gosh isnt she thin, on friday night project.

Gone With The Whinge, friday 18-Apr-08 6 225
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CARIAD!!????
FussAss, 18 April, 2008 at 10:31

FFS When you going to Edinburgh? Hurry up and fuck off! Jesus Christ its all about you, I think you need a professional help not a chat forum. And Yes you all sad people are going to slate me because...

J-jO., friday 18-Apr-08 111 1,626
SophieM
Carrot cake recipe?
SophieM, 18 April, 2008 at 13:01

The time has come to deal once and for all with the organic carrot backlog, and suck up to my colleagues at the same time, so I am planning to bake a cake on Sunday. T&T recipes, please, with...

Hoobygroovy, friday 18-Apr-08 5 254
Flowery the Grouch
Herbal Nytol
Flowery the Grouch, 16 April, 2008 at 16:26

Does it actually do anything?

Flowery the Grouch, friday 18-Apr-08 10 556
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how do you pronounce these 2 words?
glynbo, 17 April, 2008 at 22:12

Riata - yogurt mint dip and alumni

Hoobygroovy, thursday 17-Apr-08 11 1,082
Peaches
Forty 'n norty! Happy Birthday Cariad!
Peaches, 17 April, 2008 at 01:41

Thank God another one hits the big 'Four-O' to join the rest of us oldies! id="red"> ??? HAPPY 40th BIRTHDAY CARIAD ???id="center">id="size6">id="red">

Diefenbaker, thursday 17-Apr-08 147 1,557
Diamond Star Halo
Present ideas needed for departing headteacher
Diamond Star Halo, 17 April, 2008 at 15:12

I chair the Parent Council at my son's school, and so am coordinating efforts to sort out a leaving gift for the Acting Head, who's about to leave. She's not been at the school long (started in Nov),...

AmandaPanda, thursday 17-Apr-08 5 2,441
WhiteFairy
Going from blonde to brunette - advice needed
WhiteFairy, 17 April, 2008 at 10:41

Bit of a frivolous question . . . I keep thinking of going brunette, but I've been a dark blonde all my life and it's a bit scary. I'm not one to change my appearance that much. If I put on a...

Emsy Truff, thursday 17-Apr-08 9 399
AnnaBanana
orzo pasta
AnnaBanana, 16 April, 2008 at 12:43

Im sure there was a thread on this some time ago but can't find it. Where do you buy it? Ive looked in my local Sains and Waitrose but they don't have any! Also, any ideas of yummy recipes for it (for...

AnnaBanana, wednesday 16-Apr-08 10 2,165
Clare _ M
A watched phone never rings..
Clare _ M, 16 April, 2008 at 15:06

.. and a constantly refreshed e-mail account doesn't receive an email. I'm waiting to find out whether I'm being offered a new job or not or whether I've got to have another interview. It's all very...

Clare _ M, wednesday 16-Apr-08 9 596
Mr JK
David Attenborough's "arrogant ignorance"
Mr JK, 16 April, 2008 at 13:18

Just in case you thought Sir David could do no wrong, get a load of these Amazon customer reviews (all American, needless to say): quote:I purchased the Living Seas collection which was very nice. so...

Mr JK, wednesday 16-Apr-08 27 1,096

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