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Anyone on Femodene???
gemm26, 27 April, 2008 at 18:57

After being on Dianette for about 6 years, and me constantly dodging my review appointments the doctor has finally refused to sign my prescription and put me on to Femodene? I wondered if anyone had...

gemm26, sunday 27-Apr-08 1 2,414
sal1
ideas needed....high school musical
sal1, 27 April, 2008 at 12:24

I run a group of brownies and we are having a sleepover. Our theme is High School Musical and i'm desperate for ideas for crafts, games, meal ideas, group names and anything else i might have...

*ginni of the lamp*, sunday 27-Apr-08 260
duggo
so please educate a wii virgin
duggo, 25 April, 2008 at 20:12

MrDuggo and I aren't into the whole gaming thing, but the wii appealed because it was a bit mor active. Now there's this new wii thing, which seems to involve exercise! Does this replace the previous...

duggo, sunday 27-Apr-08 26 536
lizziemh
Gray's herbal tablets
lizziemh, 26 April, 2008 at 11:24

These remid me of being little; my mum always called them herberts but you only seem to be able to get them in the west mids,they don't sell them in sunny yorkshire. Just wondered of other nostalgia...

lizziemh, sunday 27-Apr-08 3 221
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spotty skin - liz earle?
tea and toast, 26 April, 2008 at 11:18

I've been using clarins makeup, cleanser and toner. Over the last while my skin has been really spotty. I took an antibiotic which did clear it up but just after that I started using a molton brown...

Sunset21, saturday 26-Apr-08 18 4,215
Puss
How to get rid of chilli fingers?
Puss, 26 April, 2008 at 09:46

Just chopped some and thought I had washed it off but I haven't. Wouldn't be a problem if the baby wasn't going to wake soon and I am not sure she would be thrilled at the taste of chilli when I...

Shiny, saturday 26-Apr-08 5 1,232
Pink Han-bag
Hitcher who had 60 minute makeover?
Pink Han-bag, 25 April, 2008 at 14:32

Sherry informs me there was a hitcher which took part in 60 minute makeover, can I be nosey and ask for the gossip? They can't do it in 60 minutes can they?

wkdlass, saturday 26-Apr-08 9 682
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Damaged sofa delivered - rights?
, 25 April, 2008 at 19:57

Hi everyone Today, after waiting for 16 weeks, our new sofas finally arrived. Unfortunately they are not anywhere near a satisfactory standard. As well as the recliner mechanism being faulty and the...

marmalade atkins, friday 25-Apr-08 8 1,632
Puddled
Rav Wilding
Puddled, 25 April, 2008 at 10:32

Is it just me? After watching Crimewatch last night I had a dream about him and then today I had to go into work late so turned BBC on and he was on the missing program there I bet he is very dirty ?...

Hyacinth, friday 25-Apr-08 12 3,393
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Sightseeing on the DLR
Gingey Wife, 24 April, 2008 at 16:28

I read this article ages ago in the Metro or one of the weekend supplements about jumping on the DLR and riding it out to the extents and the sights you can see. Mr G and I are up in LV tomorrow and I...

Gingey Wife, thursday 24-Apr-08 10 546
PhoebeBuffay
Swindon People...Halal meat
PhoebeBuffay, 24 April, 2008 at 19:12

Are there any butchers in town that sell halal meat or any muslim ran butchers? TIA.

PhoebeBuffay, thursday 24-Apr-08 2 257
Sah
Are shop-bought desserts bad for dinner parties?
Sah, 23 April, 2008 at 16:23

We have some friends coming for dinner tomorrow night. They cook v gourmet food and we've had some fab dinners at theirs. They've only been for dinner once at ours and I did fresh strawberries and...

Serendipity, thursday 24-Apr-08 50 851
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How to find a rare book?
Elster, 24 April, 2008 at 14:25

I'm trying to find a book for my mum from her childhood. Has anyone got any ideas how to search for this? I've obviously googled and it isn't bringing up anything spectacular and I've tried a few of...

Elster, thursday 24-Apr-08 8 732
Platty
High heels
Platty, 24 April, 2008 at 10:26

I really love mary jane shoes but I just can't walk around in high heels for very long, the last time I tried I ended up walking home bare foot [:I]. Being 4ft11 I could do with the extra height ? so...

allthatglitters, thursday 24-Apr-08 25 1,293
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 1,067
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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 4,724
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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 49,491
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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 5,976
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 1,971
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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 4,106
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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 1,003
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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 28 356
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 2,737
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

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