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Hoddy
Hay fever
Hoddy, 24 June, 2014 at 05:02

Are any of you sufferers? Mine is so bad this year I'm waking up regularly in the night, red sore eyes, blocked nose, itchy ears/eyes/throat etc. Have you got any remedies? Tried tablets like piriton...

yorkshirekiwi, wednesday 25-Jun-14 11 1,070
ClaireD*
Camping quandary - new tent for the festival?
ClaireD*, 23 June, 2014 at 00:04

Husband and I will be going to a festival in August. We went last year together (first camping experience together), and it was great. Whilst he is a seasoned festival goer, I'm not and consider...

Erin8, monday 23-Jun-14 9 1,195
Holey
Sensationail people - does anyone have 'blue yonder'
Holey, 17 June, 2014 at 09:04

I just wondered how good the colour was? I've got a dark purple one that is a bit wishy washy for me so wondered if the blue would be the same?

Holey, tuesday 17-Jun-14 6 1,864
Ali_G
Boohoo.com Standard Delivery
Ali_G, 10 June, 2014 at 11:31

What are the chances of me getting my order on Friday?... it says 3-5 working days. Friday would be 3 working days. It's cutting it a bit fine isn't it? Does anyone know how they deliver? Do they use...

H3LEN, thursday 12-Jun-14 10 10,700
Panjita
Rik Mayall
Panjita, 9 June, 2014 at 16:03

Devastated to hear he has died. I loved him!!! I met him when I was younger and he sat and chatted to me for ages, he was so, so lovely.

pandorasbox, monday 9-Jun-14 13 2,510
Mellow_Yellow
Ridiculous dilemma (light-hearted)
Mellow_Yellow, 6 June, 2014 at 12:52

I'm about to get stuck in to tidying the house, but it's such a gorgeous day out. I'm tempted to open the back doors to give the new house a real airing, but I'm terrified of wasps! If one comes in I...

*Teabag*, sunday 8-Jun-14 11 1,090
bliss_balloons
How long is your commute to work?
bliss_balloons , 3 June, 2014 at 13:43

Just wondering how long it takes everyone to get to work? We're house hunting at the moment and only have a small budget but if we move a little further away we can get so much more for our money...

Mrs C, wednesday 4-Jun-14 60 3,979
cinnamon009
New Zealand or Australia
cinnamon009, 31 May, 2014 at 18:18

Holiday next year. Oh alright it's the honeymoon :-) We've already done quite a bit of travelling and normally like doing backpacking style - moving around on our own using local transport. Australia...

Liverbird, monday 2-Jun-14 5 1,061
~Peanut~
How did your grandparents meet?
~Peanut~, 28 May, 2014 at 18:22

My grandma was having an affair with a married man (?) and was in the pub with her friends. My grandad walked in with a mutual friend and asked "who's that girl?" Apparently he then decided there and...

cymruangel, thursday 29-May-14 9 1,123
Panjita
Do you get told you look like someone famous?
Panjita, 20 May, 2014 at 12:00

I've had various ones over the years (mainly Colleen Rooney and Nicole Appleton when I was younger) but recently got told I look like Alanis Morrissette!!?? Who do you get told you look like? Flash if...

overtherainbow, friday 23-May-14 36 4,076
WickyWack
Sofas....
WickyWack, 21 May, 2014 at 09:44

Okay, so following on from "Beds" I now need sofa help!! We really like the look of Laura Ashley sofas (who doesn't!) but really can't afford these prices.. We've been looking at the usual DFS, SCS,...

Mellow_Yellow, thursday 22-May-14 11 1,803
L
Ladies day at the races
loves-young-dream, 18 May, 2014 at 17:18

Has anyone been to one? I'm thinking of going to goodwood races ladies day for my hen do, then a meal out after. has anyone been to the one at goodwood? Any tips? Do you think it's a good idea for hen...

cinnamon009, tuesday 20-May-14 23 3,670
SillyWrong
101 Hilarious alternative names for your foof
SillyWrong, 15 May, 2014 at 09:14

Stolen from...

McFarley, friday 16-May-14 15 6,009
*Mini*
Making a dick of yourself when drunk.
*Mini*, 12 May, 2014 at 20:00

I am spending today quietly agahst at my behaviour Saturday at a work wedding I went too. Highlights include me doing the splits (twice) and showing everyone my chuff, slut dropping with the the fm...

Arquard, thursday 15-May-14 48 7,555
Panjita
Sunbeds
Panjita, 12 May, 2014 at 14:40

I've not used a sunbed in three years... I'm getting the urge to have some before I go on holiday. What are your opinions on them? Do you use them?

*J9*, thursday 15-May-14 50 3,891
Sparkly Bear
The contraceptive pill
Sparkly Bear, 13 May, 2014 at 18:42

Hello ladies, hope you are all well? I am just wondering if any of you use the contraceptive pill Drospirenone? (otherwise known as Yasmin) The reason I ask is, for the past 10+ years I have used...

Ddpunk, wednesday 14-May-14 22 1,783
AuntieBJ
requiring some otter hugs
AuntieBJ, 8 May, 2014 at 09:42

8 years ago today, my brother left us, 2 days after the birth of his son who he never had the chance to meet. Every year we remember this day, but this year is particularly difficult as I prepare for...

*MM3*, monday 12-May-14 24 4,906
daisymoo86
Mumps...
daisymoo86, 12 May, 2014 at 09:03

I was away on a hen weekend this weekend. Me and this girl went down together in the car. Shared the bed in the hotel, Shared a few drinks and shared the car ride home again. She has this morning told...

daisymoo86, monday 12-May-14 8 1,402
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown
A message from Mr Twiga
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown, 3 April, 2014 at 13:10

"I’m sad to share the very upsetting news that Twiga passed away on Saturday morning following a two and a half year battle with cancer. She was with the people she loved most in the world: her...

Erin8, monday 12-May-14 188 18,687
flowersinherhair
Help me find a new haircut!
flowersinherhair, 11 May, 2014 at 17:00

Hi hitchers! I've had my hair long for years but since the wedding I've fancied a rebellion and want it cutting short, like a bob. I have a heart shape face and a pointy chin (think Reese...

Erin8, sunday 11-May-14 5 968
pandorasbox
Hen do outfit help! *BT*
pandorasbox, 10 May, 2014 at 17:04

Please advise/reassure me stylish otters. Going to a sort of legendary hen place next weekend for a meal but am struggling with various issues to get a nice outfit. (Thai in Didsbury for anyone who...

pandorasbox, sunday 11-May-14 8 1,566
DrBuffles
I'm so blooming hungry! Could it be the pill?
DrBuffles, 8 May, 2014 at 12:08

I've recently started taking the pill again after a while of not taking anything. I had a spell on Cerazette which really doesn't agree with me and previous to that I was on Cilest. It was around 6/7...

Erin8, sunday 11-May-14 5 6,149
W
Hula Hoop
WinterBride14, 9 May, 2014 at 10:45

Hi I'm contemplating getting a weighted hula hoop (from TK Maxx) as I've heard that its supposed to be good exercise & I would imagine, lots of fun.....has anyone used one / got one & what do...

kharv, friday 9-May-14 6 1,542
Ohwhatatuesday
Anything i can do to stop spots/ulcers/generally being run-down?
Ohwhatatuesday, 3 May, 2014 at 09:30

I suddenly got loads of ulcers in my mouth this week (often seems to happen when I'm stressed out). Then on Thursday I woke up with a half closed eye and I've been told I have an eye infection. Then...

Ohwhatatuesday, wednesday 7-May-14 10 2,002
Erin8
Thoughts on Jaime Lannister / Nikolaj Coster-Waldau?
Erin8, 2 May, 2014 at 18:37

Mr Erin has mentioned a few times how attractive he thinks Jaime Lannister is and l am not seeing it. Don't get me wrong he is far from a minger but l would not describe him as a very attractive man...

Erin8, tuesday 6-May-14 28 5,734
Holey
Shellac vs. Opi Gel
Holey, 28 April, 2014 at 21:47

Are there pros/cons to either of these? I want to have my nails done and the salon offers both (for the same price) but don't really know which is best. Also do your nails have to be quite long to get...

daisymoo86, tuesday 6-May-14 12 3,945
Panjita
Half Siblings
Panjita, 30 April, 2014 at 16:11

Do any of you have paternal and maternal half siblings? Do you feel the same love for them both? Are your relationships closer to the ones on the side of the parent you are closer to?

Ohwhatatuesday, saturday 3-May-14 14 3,406
MrsHD2015
Hair dying advice? Brunette to blonde
MrsHD2015, 27 April, 2014 at 14:21

Hi everyone I have had lots of different hair colours over the years but currently the dye has grown out and my hair is back to it's natural colour. The first time i dyed my hair I went blonde and...

Erin8, friday 2-May-14 11 3,324
overtherainbow
Anyone claimed a Meerkat toy?
overtherainbow, 24 April, 2014 at 10:45

Just wondered how long it took to arrive… waiting to receive Sergei I got a postcard from him saying he was in Amsterdam but had an accident falling off his bike and trapped his fur and fell in the...

overtherainbow, wednesday 30-Apr-14 21 15,254
pink & glitz
headaches/nausea
pink & glitz, 28 April, 2014 at 20:12

Hi! For the past 3 weeks, nearly every day I have been getting a headache and its also been making me feel sick. I never am sick tho! Its the feeling of nausea I dont like. I take headache tablets but...

Kjay, tuesday 29-Apr-14 10 1,233
B
Pharyngitis/sore throat
, 26 April, 2014 at 20:32

Well, I have it. I haven't had it since I was last told not to take NSAIDs. Paracetamol isn't working (generally doesn't for me unless I have a stress headache). It's set off my general pain pretty...

*Teabag*, sunday 27-Apr-14 2 519
tayto
Otter Weight Loss Support Thread
tayto, 28 March, 2014 at 10:57

Welcome to the Otter Weight Loss Support Thread! The aim for the thread is to have somewhere to come for advice, inspiration or just general support for all diet and fitness related stuff. No pressure...

SuperSpud, tuesday 22-Apr-14 169 8,583

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