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OH and I are watching a cooking programme and discussing the weirdest food we've ever eaten. The weirdest thing I've ever eaten are oysters or frogs legs but I'm not even sure they're classed as...

Is anyone else watching My Mad Fat Diary? Watching it sat on the sofa drinking wine and eating Lindt chocolate balls. Glad l cancelled my wedding dress fitting for tomorrow!

I recently did a post on Liz Earle Hot Polish Cleanser. I've only given it a week, and I like to believe that it's getting better. But after going to a dermatologist today, she said I have mild Acne...

My whites are mingy and grey. I always separate loads, but they just don't stay nice for long. I've tried oxy white stuff in with my washing powder but it's made no difference. Any other tips? I...

After nearly loosing all hope with my skin, I bought Liz Earle Hot Polish Cleanser on a whim. I've heard great things, and the product itself is quite lovely. I've basically been having red bumps and...

Our lovely Twiga is once again in hospital, surrounded by (I quote) 'relentless-asos-shopping-fools' (Best Insult Ever). Hopefully, she will be back on her feet again soon, so let's put a smile on her...

Hi I don't know if anyone will actually have any words of wisdom for me but I'm desperate for some advice/comfort. I went to my first dress fitting today - it took me 4 months so find this dress (13...

You know the Dental plan schemes through work? Pay a tenner a motnh or so and it covers your appointments and hygienists and any emergency treatment etc? Is this even worth it now most dentists do...

Please? Been to doctors this morning for pill check (used to be on cilest) and they won't repeat the prescription because I've put on weight and bmi is way too high (above 35) so desperately need to...

I had a fixed brace on my top teeth when I was young. As an adult, my wisdom teeth came through and pushed my lower teeth together, making some overlap. I've been having problems with one tooth,...

I think i've found my dream house: https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-23787150.html On a more serious note, i love this game. Pick a dream house within 10 miles of where you...

Help! In the space of about 6 hours my hands have gone from normal to huuuuuge. I've never had swollen hands before. Should I be concerned? Any tips to make them go down? I've taken my wedding ring...

I was thinking of a Madonna bride style but the costumes are a bit too skimpy for me. So I'm thinking a longer tule tutu skirt with lace 3/4 length lace Leggins, lace gloves, big bow on the top of my...

Hey everyone, I need a little bit of help, I'm planning a family get together. There will be people of all ages there. Has any one got any ideas for games we can play. Anything ideas would be...

I know some people where talking about doing it (i hijacked the thread) so just wanted to see who had started? Ive just completed my first run today! I know its not far and there is still a long way...

Job? House? Where will you live? Money is no object. I would have a mahoosive farmhouse in a small village with lovely school. We would have enough money for H to set up his own business building...

As it is just boyo and I we rarely have a proper roast dinner at home as in the past we always make far too much ( I say we I mean him, all I do is peel and chop as instructed) So as a sort of...

Hi I'm hoping someone will be able to give me some advice. Ive been suffering with dry eyes for nearly a year now. I used to wear contact lenses and now can only tolerate them for an hour or so. My...

Has anyone ever done the above? I've just put together a huge bundle of documents to go off to the underwriters, who are processing H's porting application. Sick with nerves that something will go...

Did anyone watch the dog food programme on TV last week? What are your views on it all? I feed Chip Natural Instinct raw food diet but my vet seems a bit against it and on his recent health check...

Hello. I'm writing my university dissertation on the attractiveness of football stadiums as a wedding venue. I also want to hear from people who are against holding a wedding at a football stadium. I...

Does anyone suffer from this - or more importantly suffered and sucessfully got rid? The skin on my nose and across my cheeks has been very red, dry and bumpy for months. I had heard of Rosacea but...

I tried someone near where l live the other week and was very unimpressed -poor cut and a lame blow dry. I need a dye job soon as my grey seems to have got a lot lot worse after the highly stressful...

The title says is all! It's been this way for a few months now. Every time I think that it's getting better, it's not, the next morning I wake up with a whole new load on my face, and it's starting...

So i was just having a conversation with Rod about cream eggs as they are here again. whats your favourite bar of chocolate? mine would have to be a bounty

I hope you don’t mind me posting but I would love some advice/opinions from you lovely hitchers .sorry in advance if it’s long or ranting but I’m at the point I’m going to explode but I don’t know if...

I have two fillets of this fish. Never had it before, never cooked it before. Any suggestions? ETA. I obviously meant SEA bream, although I'm sure seam bream would be equally as nice haha.

I know some of you have done a claim and have been successful in getting a few £££ back.. just wondering those who did have claim how long did it take for them to say ''yes we owe you .....'' or no we...

I was in a meeting talking to someone today when it occurred to me I said 'to be fair' about 90 times in the space of two minutes. It's one of my most overused phrases. That and 'do you know what I...

I'm having real issues waking up in the morning at the mo and I'm really not enjoying it. It's been going on for a few months. I sleep through alarms and just generally feel like I've been risen from...

Hi all, after asking you for your advice about whether getting a puppy would be sensible when we work full time (I'm a teacher so I get the holidays at least) and realising it just wouldnt be fair to...