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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">

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),...

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...

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...

.. 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/article1043081.ece OK, so I get the impression Alicia Dovall isn't the best person to advise on self-esteem, but her daughter has asked for a boob...

BIL is moving to Australia in 2 months - he moves a few days before his 30th and H is racking his brain what to get him - it obviously needs to be light and portable enough to go in his case - we have...

...and the silk inside a chestnut shell ? <- That's me singing along if you can imagine that! I was just chatting with my children about assembly, which reminded me of my childhood assemblies,...

Does anyone have a recipe I can use for tomato bread in a breadmaker. Just any one would be good im having trouble finding one! We have a Kenwood breadmaker but no recipes! Thanks

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Sorry for the use of the term chav but I can't think of a better word to sum it up. Put the boy to bed in his nice Fireman Sam PJs. Lots of banging about later I went upstairs. He is now wearing...

Just wondered if anyone knew I cant find anything on their website but thought they prob would. I'm after a 40th cake either in the shape of or iced with 40 for my H's Birthday sainsbury's is the...

Took the boy swimming today. There was a family there with a small child. The mum and dad each had a tattoo on their shoulder blade. Problem is I have a horrible creeping suspicion that the tattoos...

They still play it! i am a bit shocked - surely 8 is too young for this ?

I'm sorry I am really shaken up right now and can't stop crying, I just need to know that I did the right things. If I didn't, I need to know what I have to do now. I haven't been involved in an...

I want to make a tasty Indian rice this evening using mushrooms and onions but I don't really know what spices to add. H's spice cupboard contains all spices and herbs known to man and beast so I've...

I remember having this at school, it was a pastry bottom with like a runny chocolate mousse type thing on top. Does anyone know how to make this, it seems only the dinner ladies at the time knew, Ive...

Does anyone have a particular recipe they use? Otherwise I will just sub. dairy free marg (I know, I know) for butter and hope for the best.

Is it marn,mar-hon or may-hon? I can't find a definite answer.

Help me feed my foodie friends! I need ot decide on a starter for dinner on Saturday. Main course and pudding will both be quite substantial so I thought I'd do a light picky starter - nice olives and...

I'm going to be a godmother to my best friends son in May and I'd like to set up some sort of savings or investment account as a surprise for him. Is this something I can do on the child's behalf or...

Over the next few months I am going to be recieving two compensation payouts for personal injurys I have suffered. How can I be sure that the solicitor/s I am using are getting me the...

Hi I'm hoping someone might be able to advise as I'm in a bit of a panic. My H and I are looking to move to Dubai later this year - he has been offered a job - subject to visa approval. Now here is...

I've been looking for readings for a friend, and this one keeps cropping up. Did anyone actually have it at their wedding? How could you keep a straight face? Or I am I the only one that would be...