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*ginni of the lamp*
Ex sports stars becoming commentators-good and bad
*ginni of the lamp*, 12 August, 2008 at 12:35

Inspired by some of the comments on BGB's thread on 'I'm in it for the experience'. Which ex sports stars do you think have made a successful leap to commentating and which haven't? For me, I love...

Alan, thursday 11-Dec-25 47 8,451
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Any 2025 brides?
Alisha, 2 January, 2024 at 11:41

Im in the UK, Getting married January 2025.. Hoe far along in the planning process are you? Venue - comes as a package with dj&food ✔️ almost paid offPhotographer ✔️ deposit paidWedding dress ✔️...

Thomas, sunday 7-Dec-25 12 701 2
July
Do you buy christmas presents for nephews/neices?
July, 7 December, 2008 at 22:26

We buy OHs two sisters and his bil and his son. My side we buy just the kids, their parents buy us a wee gift from them. My step nephew is now 18 and have bought him a present. My other sil has said...

Dasik22, monday 1-Dec-25 23 2,199
ashlil
SW stir fry Sauce ideas??
ashlil, 7 February, 2012 at 11:20

Hi guys, we've got stir fry tonight and normally use an "amoy sauce" anyone got any ideas what to have instead more sw friendly? thanks

Ahsan, saturday 29-Nov-25 10 25,486
CelticAngel
Pussycat Dolls.... Is one a man??
CelticAngel, 20 September, 2008 at 15:12

Or did one used to be rather? My daughter is insisting that she is right. She said her dad told her.? Can anyone shed any light on this..

CarmenCHunt, friday 28-Nov-25 13 16,934
ooh la la
Anyone done a Dr Gillian McKeith Detox?
ooh la la, 28 June, 2009 at 17:58

Hello. I'm thinking about kick-starting my new health and fitness routine with a two/three day detox. I just wondered if any of you have done it? What am I to expect from it? Do you have any tips for...

Muhammd, thursday 27-Nov-25 14 6,004
Blonde Viki
Zumba or Body Pump?
Blonde Viki, 16 February, 2011 at 18:41

As the titele says really! I want to do a class to add to my running. I've tried body pump before and enjoyed it but I haven't tried zumba. I've heard it's fun though! Unfortunately I can't spare the...

Jennifer, friday 21-Nov-25 14 6,128
Kebab thief
Paramol - side effects
Kebab thief, 12 February, 2009 at 08:33

Had a blackout yesterday and fell badly on my arm which has now been hurting for the last 24 hours. MrKT persuaded me to take 2 Paramol tablets this morning as I hardly slept last night because of the...

Eric, thursday 20-Nov-25 11 1,851
Erin8
Cat food recommendations
Erin8, 24 June, 2014 at 08:26

What cat food would you recommend? At the moment l give them Burns dried food -either chicken or fish. Then for wet food l give them either Iams or James Wellbeloved. They seem to like what l give...

Amelia, wednesday 19-Nov-25 22 3,628
AnnaBanana
dessert to go with paella
AnnaBanana, 12 March, 2009 at 12:37

Its my dad's birthday tomorrow and im making my kick @ss paella ? would like to make something quite light for dessert. I have a nice t&t recipe for a passion fruit mousse but i'd like to try...

Jeffrey, monday 17-Nov-25 13 8,906
(Claire)
Poll: Bed Frame v's Divan?
(Claire), 5 September, 2013 at 15:51

Looking to replace our Divan but unsure whether to stick with a divan or go for a frame instead. What do you all have? Advantages? Disadvantages? Go!

CarmenCHunt, monday 17-Nov-25 20 3,097
Miranda
i am a bridesmaid at my bestfriend’s wedding and my fiancé has been invited only to evening celebration
Miranda, 21 February, 2025 at 19:49

I was asked to be a bridesmaid at my one of my closest friend’s wedding and I have only been told a week after accepting, that my fiancé has been invited only to the evening celebration. I was...

Adhelmar, friday 14-Nov-25 11 560
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Neighbour with overgrown garden and a WWYD?
SAM83, 26 April, 2009 at 17:40

Our next door neighbour has a very overgrown and untidy garden. He probably last cut it about 3 years ago but never ever goes out there so it doesnt bother him. We are planning to put our house on the...

CarmenCHunt, friday 14-Nov-25 9 1,517
decibelle
Raaaaaaaarrrrrrr!!!!! Pushy estate agent!
decibelle, 24 July, 2008 at 10:49

H and I viewed a house on Tuesday. It looked lovely inside on the internet (show home, almost, if you like that kind of thing) but when we saw it in reality, it was quickly clear that the work was...

Flatcaphotels, friday 14-Nov-25 29 2,715
OB
Nosebleeds
OB, 21 January, 2013 at 12:34

I haven't had one for years but now this is my second in 2 days. They are pretty big ones too, at least 10 mins to stop dripping. Am I doing something?! Can I stop it? Ta!

Hunter, wednesday 12-Nov-25 11 850
Rosencrantz
Dog people - 'stones' you put in female dog's water bowls...
Rosencrantz, 8 March, 2009 at 21:47

Ok, sorry for the very random title but I can't think of a better way of wording it. I'm looking for information on where to get the stones, crystals or powders you put in female dogs water bowls...

Thomas, friday 7-Nov-25 15 12,251
japonica candlewick
Neighbour problems-smoking in shared entry
japonica candlewick, 27 April, 2009 at 10:21

We have new neighbours(young couple with a baby) who moved in Saturday. He is a smoker and I don't think he smokes in the house. I came home after taking the chidlren to school this morning to find...

Kuki, friday 7-Nov-25 25 3,735
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Water App
, 3 January, 2014 at 22:02

Did I dream it or did someone on here once recommend a water app to help remind them to drink more? I'm absolutely terrible at remembering to drink - once as a child my mum brought home a drip and...

HAFIZ, tuesday 4-Nov-25 9 506
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Did you pass your driving test 1st time?
*curlymummy*, 26 July, 2008 at 19:49

I have my test booked (im not telling when though) what was your test like and did you pass first time? We have just brought a little car today for me to learn/ something to get from A-B when i pass....

Muntaha, monday 3-Nov-25 27 1,932
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Engagement
MrsM2B, 4 April, 2023 at 10:24

So it’s been a year since my FH proposed and we’ve got 6 months to go until our wedding day. Seen a few old forums about engagements so thought I’d start one! How did you get engaged and send a...

Emily, saturday 1-Nov-25 11 645
Dani
Tom and Zendaya tie the knot?! 😍
Dani, 6 June, 2024 at 11:36

Okay... so we might be jumping the gun a little here! But we can't help but wonder what this iconic couples wedding might look like - so here's our wedding predictions for Zendaya and Tom Holland if...

Emily, saturday 1-Nov-25 2 156
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Cheap but really good photographer
Chloe, 29 October, 2025 at 14:29

Hello! I want to take some engagement photos to put on our invitations for our wedding next year but dont want it to cost a bomb! Does anyone know of a talented photographer who doesn’t charge a lot?...

Chloe, wednesday 29-Oct-25 7
Buttons
Condensation ruining window sill
Buttons, 17 November, 2008 at 11:52

We have wooden window sills and live in a fairly cold house resulting in wet windows (condensation) and stains on the window sills. If that isn't bad enough we've started noticing mould right in the...

Jaffar, wednesday 29-Oct-25 20 11,794
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Laundry question - does water temperature influence colour-run?
Highlandgirl72, 4 June, 2008 at 10:01

Does hot or cold water make colours run or does the temperature of the water not make a difference? The reason I am asking is because I have a lot of tops that have white and colours on them and I...

Max, tuesday 28-Oct-25 4 1,355
Mrs Cee
Possibly the worst driving lesson ever!
Mrs Cee, 19 March, 2009 at 17:48

Eeek I've just had my 6th driving lesson and it was crap, it just seemed like I forgot everthing I've learnt and kept stalling the car. I couldn't seem to get my legs in gear and I couldn't wait to...

Rank, tuesday 28-Oct-25 17 5,195
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Curtain poles and noisy neighbours
Fimble, 8 July, 2008 at 12:11

We have a bay window with a metal curtain pole and metal curtain rings on it - the curtains are lined and fairly heavy. It makes a really load scraping noise when you draw the curtains. Its even...

Randyorton, sunday 26-Oct-25 13 4,446
Peaches
What language is this invite written in?
Peaches, 28 April, 2008 at 21:02

Does anyone know? I've tried Babel Fish to help me but failed .... ! Eliquatuero dip eros nusan vent etlam, conum la facillum initit doloreet ullame tuerotet. Lor adit commod tummy niam dolorti...

Jack, saturday 18-Oct-25 18 3,109
Mrs S Smith
For those of you with stepkids, either living with you or visiting...
Mrs S Smith, 15 July, 2009 at 09:38

...do you and your OH split the maintenance 50/50 even if, biologically, the kids aren't yours? Sounds incredibly petty, but am I being unreasonable for saying to H that I'd rather not help foot the...

Markus, wednesday 15-Oct-25 31 3,072
InkedDoll
Blister on lip
InkedDoll, 25 March, 2015 at 10:34

So I went to the dentist for a filling yesterday and he managed to catch my lip with the heat curing light. I don't really blame him as I have a very small mouth and they struggle with everything, but...

Capcut, tuesday 14-Oct-25 9 2,076
Knownowt
Photobox photobooks
Knownowt, 14 October, 2008 at 15:05

Has anyone ordered one of these before? What is the quality like? I'm imagining something like a magazine but with thicker pages and hardcovers- is that right? (what a rubbish description ?) What I'm...

Cheng, monday 13-Oct-25 15 1,942
MrsShep
Tattoos
MrsShep, 24 January, 2015 at 13:40

As we've been talking about them, I thought I'd start a thread. So, if you have them give us a flash, and tell us about it. Maybe it means something to you, maybe you get interesting responses from...

Off, sunday 5-Oct-25 84 8,297 1
Stargazerlily2626
How much extra time for rush hour traffic?
Stargazerlily2626, 5 August, 2009 at 17:24

I have to travel from North London to Bury St Edmunds tomorrow morning to arrive by 9am. I always train it but due to the strike there are no trains so I am going to have to brave the drive. I have no...

Eric, saturday 4-Oct-25 3 1,319

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