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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 5,964
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 1,944
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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 4,101
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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 5 998
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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 1,752
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 2,711
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 1,625
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 10 554
G
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 1,080
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 1,547
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 2,429
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 9 394
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 1,089
AnnaBanana
Wagamama and thongs
AnnaBanana, 16 April, 2008 at 09:59

So, Mr Banana, a mate of his and I went to wagamama last night. as I was tucking in to my chicken katsu curry, a group of girls sat in the table next to us, but with their backs to us if that makes...

Braw Wee Chanter, wednesday 16-Apr-08 14 506
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Cyprus versus Portugal
Pipkins Pig, 16 April, 2008 at 07:32

Hi ya all, Koh samui is now off the horizon and H is considering either going to Portugal or Cyprus. Which of the two would be nicer in terms of lovely beaches, nice clear sea? Or is there somewhere...

Mal, wednesday 16-Apr-08 8 287
sian*
My neighbour cut down my phone wire.
sian*, 15 April, 2008 at 15:56

Whilst trimming a tree, its not a big deal as we arent with BT at the moment, but was wondering the cost (if any?) to put it back, before I go over there, I am really pissed off though the he hasnt...

sian*, wednesday 16-Apr-08 8 3,711
Bellabop
Missing passport (UPDATE!)
Bellabop, 15 April, 2008 at 22:52

I never post over here! Always on BT but my hubby is in pieces. His passport has gone missing 36hrs before his flight on Thurs to Majorca! From what I can see online, this cannot be rectified, am I...

Hoobygroovy, wednesday 16-Apr-08 8 448
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Semolina vs polenta
Looby-Loo, 15 April, 2008 at 14:20

Apologies if this is a really dumb question, but can I substitute semolina for polenta? - it's only for rolling out pizza bases so I reckon it should be OK. I've never made pizza bases before though,...

Mrs Pumpkin, tuesday 15-Apr-08 1 1,112

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