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*Pugsley*
What's the weirdest/strangest thing you've ever eaten?
*Pugsley*, 23 March, 2014 at 18:13

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...

Red Kite, thursday 27-Mar-14 48 2,903
Erin8
My Mad Fat Diary
Erin8, 24 February, 2014 at 22:11

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!

kharv, thursday 27-Mar-14 32 3,199
smilesjp
Dermol 500/Acne Rosacea
smilesjp, 24 March, 2014 at 16:46

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...

smilesjp, monday 24-Mar-14 4,083
ATB
Boring question - how to make white clothes white again?
ATB, 20 March, 2014 at 14:29

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...

AmnesiaCustard, friday 21-Mar-14 10 15,679
smilesjp
Liz Earle Hot Polish Cleanser
smilesjp, 19 March, 2014 at 12:56

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...

ATB, wednesday 19-Mar-14 20 1,835
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown
Let's cheer up Twiga
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown, 10 March, 2014 at 18:40

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...

SallyLou, monday 17-Mar-14 54 5,736
K
My dress doesn't fit - not about weight loss!
KTtobe2014, 8 March, 2014 at 20:10

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...

Minicupcake, friday 14-Mar-14 6 2,061
Flowmojo
Denplan
Flowmojo, 10 March, 2014 at 11:32

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...

Little Pixie, tuesday 11-Mar-14 3 800
Gracey
Help, advice, frightened :(
Gracey, 6 March, 2014 at 12:20

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...

Ddpunk, monday 10-Mar-14 20 2,942
DaffodilWaves
Braces for adults (teeth)
DaffodilWaves, 7 March, 2014 at 23:41

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,...

DaffodilWaves, sunday 9-Mar-14 5 897
Panjita
Rightmove Porn
Panjita, 25 February, 2014 at 14:55

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...

clarehj, monday 3-Mar-14 22 3,662
Twiga
*sens* mahoosive swollen hands - argh!
Twiga, 19 February, 2014 at 20:54

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...

Ali_G, wednesday 26-Feb-14 131 9,315
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80's Hen do costume help *flash*
, 23 February, 2014 at 16:41

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...

Mrs C, tuesday 25-Feb-14 21 2,121
B
Family Game Ideas
, 21 February, 2014 at 13:21

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...

jennapops, monday 24-Feb-14 6 1,348
~Curley~
Couch 2 5K! First run!
~Curley~, 13 January, 2014 at 14:44

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...

Holey, monday 17-Feb-14 66 2,804
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Describe your perfect life to me.
, 11 February, 2014 at 12:24

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...

Mrs C, thursday 13-Feb-14 46 2,963
Kjay
Sunday Roast / What is for tea?
Kjay, 9 February, 2014 at 17:44

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...

Muppet, tuesday 11-Feb-14 31 2,312
Ohwhatatuesday
Childish sense of humour
Ohwhatatuesday, 9 February, 2014 at 17:44

I spotted this on our supermarket shop today.Does anyone else struggle not to giggle whenever they see stuff like this? I'm easily amused

*Pugsley*, monday 10-Feb-14 9 1,235
B
Dry eye advice
, 7 February, 2014 at 19:04

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...

LoveSka, friday 7-Feb-14 8 1,329
B
Porting a mortgage with Nationwide
, 10 December, 2013 at 14:57

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...

Mrs C, friday 7-Feb-14 24 5,366
DrBuffles
Dog food
DrBuffles, 5 February, 2014 at 17:49

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...

Erin8, thursday 6-Feb-14 25 2,299
E
Football stadium weddings
Emma1991, 23 January, 2014 at 17:54

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...

Emma1991, wednesday 5-Feb-14 15 2,262
ATB
Rosacea
ATB, 29 January, 2014 at 10:23

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...

Mary C to be K, wednesday 5-Feb-14 16 1,947
Erin8
Anyone know a good hairdressers around the Chelmsford area?
Erin8, 2 January, 2014 at 23:16

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...

amanda croke hair de, tuesday 4-Feb-14 12 3,186
smilesjp
Acne :(
smilesjp, 24 January, 2014 at 17:09

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...

celticcurl, monday 3-Feb-14 16 4,924
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chocolate
, 29 January, 2014 at 13:20

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

oggers86, monday 3-Feb-14 47 3,132
mrs o-)
ggrr in-laws rant opinions/advice please
mrs o-), 28 January, 2014 at 10:14

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...

McFarley, tuesday 28-Jan-14 33 2,687
Ali_G
Dinner Advice - sea bream
Ali_G, 27 January, 2014 at 14:47

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.

Ohwhatatuesday, tuesday 28-Jan-14 8 919
leni-lw!
PPI's
leni-lw!, 22 January, 2014 at 19:38

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...

LoveSka, saturday 25-Jan-14 12 1,428
Ohwhatatuesday
What words and phrases do you overuse?
Ohwhatatuesday, 21 January, 2014 at 21:27

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...

clarehj, thursday 23-Jan-14 31 3,918
DrBuffles
Anyone else feel like they've been dug up from under a stone?
DrBuffles, 16 January, 2014 at 11:01

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...

Horace, thursday 23-Jan-14 23 2,038
B
Decided to get a kitten (or two) :-)
bridejuly2013, 19 January, 2014 at 10:04

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...

Rod, tuesday 21-Jan-14 24 5,228

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