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Worst job youve ever had!
murphy88, 14 January, 2014 at 15:24

What is the worst job you have ever had? (I am bored!) Mine was working at amazon at Christmas a few years ago! I have never been so drained in my entier life! I worked 10pm-6am had stupidly strict...

Holey, thursday 16-Jan-14 55 3,266
Pittabre
Interview between John Barrowman and David Tennant
Pittabre, 9 January, 2014 at 11:20

DT said there are very few gay people in Hollywood. JB laughed and said there were lots of gay people in Hollywood but they were advised not to come out because if they announced they were gay it...

Erin8, thursday 9-Jan-14 6 1,234
kharv
YAWN - measuring for stair carpets
kharv, 5 January, 2014 at 22:29

If I was to have one continuous piece of carpet all the way from the top of the landing to the bottom of the stairs - I need 10m of length. However, I only need 1.3m of width. Most carpets come in...

leni-lw!, monday 6-Jan-14 12 1,827
K
Change Email address
kittykat328, 5 January, 2014 at 15:29

Hi all, I've recently set up a wedding email address, but I can't change the email on here. I can see it, but it won't let me edit it. Any ideas? Thanks!1

Nutella, sunday 5-Jan-14 685
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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...

ATB, saturday 4-Jan-14 4 480
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**Tedious question alert** Where is your boiler?!
, 30 December, 2013 at 21:28

We've just viewed a house that we both really love, but the boiler is in a cupboard in the bedroom - at the other end from where the head of the bed would be, but still where I need peace and quiet as...

Jaysmonkey, thursday 2-Jan-14 29 2,068
LoveHimMegaMuch
Ingrown hair scars....
LoveHimMegaMuch, 26 December, 2013 at 21:18

Hi Hitchers! Hopefully somebody can help to give me some advice on fading ingrown hair scars as I've looked online loads of times but mostly they say to just give it time, and that they don't fade...

jen-lou, saturday 28-Dec-13 6 5,478
Panjita
People who have done the JM 30 Day Shred
Panjita, 23 December, 2013 at 11:51

I've just purchased it for after Christmas (£5 on Amazon if anyone is interested?). I've not done any serious exercise for about 2 years. I'm just concerned about when I'll fit it into my day so I...

Panjita, monday 23-Dec-13 10 1,002
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Polar Express Stocking Filler for OH *flash!*
, 19 December, 2013 at 18:21

So my H2B surprised me recently by saying one if his all time favorite Christmas films is The Polar Express. Through the magic of the Internet I've found a bell/gift box like the one in the film. Do...

Panjita, monday 23-Dec-13 16 1,499
OB
****Official Secret Otter Opening Weekend****
OB, 13 December, 2013 at 11:00

Sorry guys! It's 00:48 and I've just got back to our hotel room, it's been my works do tonight. Right, it's officially the 14th and the start of our Secret Otter opening weekend!!!!!! Assuming that...

murphy88, saturday 21-Dec-13 98 8,580
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Thin, baby-fine hair
, 18 December, 2013 at 22:54

So, we all know I'm a baldy-headed coot. It's really bad at the top of my head now. I haven't added any extra colour to my natural blonde (how could I be anything else?!!) hair since March, in the...

Tizzie, thursday 19-Dec-13 8 1,441
ATB
Papercut Baubles
ATB, 17 December, 2013 at 09:57

I've seen a few Otters have clear baubles with a papercut inside, where are they from?! I know some were as SO gifts so as long as a response to this isn't blowing someone's cover!

Missus S, wednesday 18-Dec-13 15 2,909
*Teabag*
Office Christmas decorations
*Teabag*, 16 December, 2013 at 18:48

Our building had a competition this year for the best decorated office and I am proud to say that we won ? I just thought that I would share a pic as I have absolutely no decorations at home so far...

Ohwhatatuesday, monday 16-Dec-13 4 572
Nutella
Master bedroom interior design help!
Nutella, 10 December, 2013 at 22:03

? Hi everyone! Who fancies a interior design project? We are knocking down a partition wall in our house to make a nice big master bedroom for ourselves. It's basically going to be gutted though so...

Nutella, monday 16-Dec-13 28 2,314
*Linda*
Acne/Spot Treatment - What do you recommend?
*Linda*, 7 December, 2013 at 19:50

Hello Ladies, I was wondering if you may be able to help me. I have a young Nephew who is just 14 and hes getting quite a few spots now. Unfortunately he's becoming quite conscious about them now and...

Hoddy, sunday 8-Dec-13 7 2,997
Holey
Anyone know anything about turntables?
Holey, 19 November, 2013 at 13:48

One of the many ideas I have for my H's Christmas or birthday presents is a turntable. We've got one that's alright but he's mentioned getting a 'decent' one, whatever that means. So does anyone know...

MrsM*LZ, saturday 7-Dec-13 12 1,828
Cat In A Teacup
Jury service and narcoplespy
Cat In A Teacup, 30 November, 2013 at 10:58

I know that most of you are probably on your way to the Birmingham meet (lucky sods!) but I'm hoping someone might be able to help. I received jury summons this morning but I'm not sure if I am...

~Peanut~, saturday 30-Nov-13 6 1,074
Tonka
Ian Watkins
Tonka, 26 November, 2013 at 22:28

I'm guessing its probably ok to talk about this since he's now been in court and pleaded guilty. But this was the first news story that i woke up to this morning and it made me feel completely sick to...

Panjita, thursday 28-Nov-13 61 4,202
mooshy
Predicted text fail
mooshy, 24 November, 2013 at 17:32

I just sent this message to my younger brother's girlfriend, I'm torn between peeing myself laughing and mortified because she hasn't replied since I corrected myself. Tell me your worse predicted...

Ali_G, monday 25-Nov-13 14 2,079
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown
Debate topic #4 Selfies show an arrogant personality
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown, 20 November, 2013 at 11:03

Https://www.sparknotes.com/blog/the-pros-and-cons-of-taking-selfies/ Does the posting of "selfies" onto social media indicate an arrogant nature? Is it that different to posting a more natural or even...

Horace, sunday 24-Nov-13 44 4,150
WickyWack
Acupuncture..
WickyWack, 21 November, 2013 at 11:41

I'm having it today for a bad neck/migraine problem I've had on and off for about 18 months. Bit anxious about what to expect but hoping it sorts me out! Any one else had it done?

clarehj, friday 22-Nov-13 42 2,253
pandorasbox
NYE fancy dress help!
pandorasbox, 17 November, 2013 at 18:02

Can any Otters here help with some ideas? (thanks if you've suggested things on fb already) There is no theme so me and H are struggling. We thought we'd do a couple thing but they're all pretty...

pandorasbox, monday 18-Nov-13 12 1,501
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Camera people - DSLR vs Bridge
, 18 November, 2013 at 10:27

I want to get a new camera but I'm stuck between a Canon EOS 600d (DSLR) and Canon Powershot SX50 HS (Bridge). I've only ever had a digital compact camera which has out-served it's usefulness. I...

Arquard, monday 18-Nov-13 8 1,264
~Peanut~
North-o-meter
~Peanut~, 9 November, 2013 at 15:30

How northern are you? https://www.mirror.co.uk/usvsth3m/ I'm 12% northern, which puts me in Bournemouth!

Peter, tuesday 12-Nov-13 33 2,547
*Ducky*
Best place for thick black tights (80-100 denier)
*Ducky*, 7 November, 2013 at 08:07

Nice and thick and even (not woolly). Wash well. I also like to pull my tights right up over my belly button and don't like it when there isn't enough fabric to go past my hip bones. Weirdo. Any...

*MM3*, thursday 7-Nov-13 13 2,589
TheRealTricks
999, What's your Emergency?
TheRealTricks, 5 November, 2013 at 12:49

Did anyone watch this last night? I dont think I have cried so much at a TV programme.?

Panjita, wednesday 6-Nov-13 13 1,146
Ohwhatatuesday
Quick poll - what to do with my afternoon off?
Ohwhatatuesday, 4 November, 2013 at 12:55

I have the day off work, after laying in until 11 I'm finally up and currently sitting looking at posts on hitched. Should I: 1. Go and get the shopping (I promised OH I'd do this) and then settle in...

Ohwhatatuesday, tuesday 5-Nov-13 10 712
Sam&Louise
Happy Birthday! (One for dog lovers)
Sam&Louise, 5 November, 2013 at 12:46

It's our girls 1st birthday today so I just wanted to share a couple of photos from this morning. Shame I didn't notice the fallen bra strap until after it had already been posted! (She's on the left....

Erin8, tuesday 5-Nov-13 17 4,900
ashlil
GHD upgrade is it worth it?
ashlil, 4 November, 2013 at 13:48

Hi girls looking for some advice. I love my GHDs and they still work and are functional - but they are at least 7 years old. Do the new ones have better technology? I would like a new set but if there...

*gnashers*, tuesday 5-Nov-13 5 1,000
Knees
What is the oldest item of clothing in your wardrobe?
Knees, 27 October, 2011 at 15:49

That you still wear! I have quite a high turnaround in my wardrobe. I buy a lot of clothes, but I do have regular clearouts. Probably the oldest thing in my wardrobe is a pair of black trousers that I...

Icklefee, sunday 3-Nov-13 38 3,230
Panjita
Judy Blume
Panjita, 30 October, 2013 at 11:09

Does anyone know if there is a modern day equivalent to Judy Blume? In other words a writer for pre-teen/early teen girls that focuses on growing up, puberty, periods etc? I loved Judy Blume when I...

Loopz, friday 1-Nov-13 31 2,249
Bookish
Flash me your pumpkin!
Bookish, 29 October, 2013 at 14:33

I need some pumpkin inspiration. I've got a big one and a little one sat in the kitchen and I'm gonna make soup with the innards but I need ideas on how to decorate them. The stranger the better!

*MM3*, thursday 31-Oct-13 28 2,507

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