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Flowery the Grouch
Waaaaahahaha Twix sex
Flowery the Grouch, 13 August, 2009 at 16:51

This made me laugh. A lot. (Taken from b3ta - where else??) [quote]My first girlfriend and I were together for about two and a half years. A few weeks before we split up we went on a short break to...

Morgan, tuesday 20-Jan-26 39 7,207
Cassie
Reviews
Cassie, 7 September, 2023 at 09:49

Hiya, I left a company a review after my sister in laws wedding. I left it through hitched. I didn't say my sister in laws name or any details of her wedding. The company are now telling my sister in...

Andriy, sunday 18-Jan-26 9 580 1
Ostrich
Writing a reference for a childminder. Can anyone help?
Ostrich, 23 July, 2008 at 21:43

I've posted this on BT too but I know there are some fabulous letter writers on OT, so thought it'd be worth posting here too. Daniel had his last day at the childminder's today and it was so sad. I...

Robin, friday 16-Jan-26 11 56,552
I love shoes
Victoria Jackson makeup? Has my mum been conned?
I love shoes, 10 June, 2009 at 10:13

My mum has just sent me an email saying had I heard of Victoria Jackson, with a couple of links - I said no, should I have? Apparently someone was door step selling this stuff last night and my mum...

Jennifer, wednesday 14-Jan-26 12 44,721
Naboo
How do you wrap up biscuits as gifts so they look nice but dont go soft???
Naboo, 14 December, 2010 at 13:54

Hi As above really Im starting to panic about my hampers now and am making sweet and savoury biccies and dont know how to package them so they look pretty in hamper but will keep for a few days...

Fitness, tuesday 6-Jan-26 29 8,843
SillyWrong
101 Hilarious alternative names for your foof
SillyWrong, 15 May, 2014 at 09:14

Stolen from...

Jolden, thursday 1-Jan-26 16 6,456
July
Sending a telegram
July, 27 May, 2009 at 12:51

My friend is getting married in Las Vegas in a couple of weeks. I thought about sending them a telegram, to arrive on the day they get married. Anyone ever sent one, can you recommend any...

Amelia, sunday 28-Dec-25 6 2,349
G
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...

Adrianagraaf, friday 26-Dec-25 7 2,518
K
Engagement Party
Katherine, 7 November, 2024 at 16:21

My partner and I have been together for 10 years, and we got engaged this weekend. Everyone has asked if there will be an engagement party. It sounds lovely but… I didn’t know they were a thing. What...

Oleksii Savchenko, friday 26-Dec-25 18 1,046
Ali_G
Fire drill.
Ali_G, 21 August, 2012 at 11:05

Haha! Every Tuesday, we have a fire drill. The maintenance guy says over the tannoy "Staff announcement, we are about to test the fire alarms, please do not take any action." ... Fire alarm goes...

Andriy, sunday 21-Dec-25 15 1,561
Mrs Jellybaby1977
Asthma - Gone away without inhalers.
Mrs Jellybaby1977, 21 February, 2009 at 22:32

I am such a muppet. I have come away without my inhalers. My breathing is quite bad at the moment so am even more of a muppett for not realising I did not have them. I'm working away and I'm 4 hours...

Jeffrey, sunday 21-Dec-25 17 2,096
rrr
Project Managers - anyone taken/got the APMP qualification?
rrr, 11 July, 2008 at 21:43

Just wondering really. I've just got back from a 5 day intensive course with a 3 hour exam this afternoon and I'm feeling pretty fried. Not sure if I did enough to pass. Just how well known are AMP...

Dima, saturday 20-Dec-25 10 522
Sparkley
Help, I broke my boyfriend penis (tmi obv)!
Sparkley, 15 September, 2008 at 14:47

God, how awful, I need some help. I had a copper coil fitted 4 years ago. It's small so suitable for women who haven't had children. I love it as I have lighter periods and it contains no hormones. I...

Ozguakcam, saturday 13-Dec-25 21 4,128
A
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 12 715 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 2,211
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 25,494
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 16,941
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 6,007
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 1,857
(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 3,111
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 11 580
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 2,725
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 11 858
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 12,260
B
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 9 512
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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 1,948
M
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 11 651
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 2 165
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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 10
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 11,819
H
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 1,367
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 5,219

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