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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...

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 ?...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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 ?

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

...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...

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...

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...

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...

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!

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...

Gosh isnt she thin, on friday night project.

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...

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...

Does it actually do anything?

Riata - yogurt mint dip and alumni