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HatTrick
Brunettes that use home dyes
HatTrick, 28 August, 2013 at 23:01

I need a dark brown dye that isn't too red. They always look nice and chocolatey on the box but always have a red tint on my hair. Is this my hairs fault or the dye? Any recs?

*Bea*, tuesday 3-Sep-13 20 4,473
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wet the bed
, 29 August, 2013 at 12:58

Ok so last night char wet the bed on CBB. have you ever been so drunk you have done this ?

*Ducky*, thursday 29-Aug-13 30 3,286
AmnesiaCustard
Chest pains
AmnesiaCustard, 29 August, 2013 at 10:46

Ok medics Sitting at work this morning (very stressed) I experienced some severe chest pains that came on very suddenly. No other heart attack" symptoms, just nasty squeezing pain in centre of chest,...

Helenia, thursday 29-Aug-13 16 2,215
Ali_G
JustFab.co.uk
Ali_G, 27 August, 2013 at 09:27

Anyone used this site before? The shoes and handbags are bloody gorgeous! Saw an advert for it on the telly, so went online to check it out. Pretty much everything is £35 and they've got B1G1F, but...

loadsagifts, tuesday 27-Aug-13 4 705
ATB
ATB goes dogging...
ATB, 26 August, 2013 at 14:53

FFS So I was out on Saturday with pups, and hiding from her in the bushes when I heard a weird noise, I left sharpish. Later in the pub I asked my mate what could have made the noise, and did an...

ATB, tuesday 27-Aug-13 5 727
Hoddy
Rustlers burgers
Hoddy, 22 August, 2013 at 18:28

I just made the decision to buy a 'BBQ rib' Rustlers burger from Tesco as it is half price at £1... I've never had one before so was quite excited to try a microwaveable burger. (the wedding is making...

Aardvark, sunday 25-Aug-13 48 3,045
amihohu
Watch experts....
amihohu, 21 August, 2013 at 20:54

Any out there? Want to get OH a watch for the wedding, looking at spending a max of £300, but I am really clueless! Amazon seem to have a good range, but I don't really want to just pick one on there...

amihohu, sunday 25-Aug-13 21 1,455
Hoddy
Scratchcards and lottery
Hoddy, 24 August, 2013 at 07:34

Do you buy scratch cards and lottery tickets? I occasionally buy a lottery ticket but always a lucky dip. I'm don't want to choose 'special' numbers because my Mum has done that and is now too scared...

Helenia, saturday 24-Aug-13 15 1,039
Ali_G
Celeb BB
Ali_G, 23 August, 2013 at 08:58

Courtney Stodden? Really?? ? Buuuuut, on the plus side... Screech from Saved by the Bell!!! ?

Hoddy, friday 23-Aug-13 13 942
*Ducky*
I want to take my bra off
*Ducky*, 21 August, 2013 at 14:49

It's new. It feels tight. The patterny bit at the bottom is irritating me. My boobs are sore. I want to let them hang free. Does anyone ever free their boobs at work? It will be very obvious mine are...

Meltdown, thursday 22-Aug-13 30 3,666
M
Sandwich fillings
MrsM*LZ, 21 August, 2013 at 11:35

So i've cracked open my sandwiches already because i couldn't resist them...brie, grape and rocket leaves on seeded bread! Yummy! What are your favourite sandwich fillings?

Jaysmonkey, thursday 22-Aug-13 42 2,227
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NEW Weight Loss Thread!
, 11 August, 2013 at 09:00

I have just weighed in after a good few weeks of filling my piggy face from the fuckit bucket and I have put on SIX pounds! I am a glutton. So I have logged back into My Fitness Pal and am doing level...

Cat In A Teacup, tuesday 20-Aug-13 67 4,385
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown
Yelena Isinbayeva - Ambassador for the Russian Olympics
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown, 16 August, 2013 at 11:33

She's urged everyone to respect Russian laws re: illegality of info about homosexuality, failure to recognise gay-bashing as discriminatory. Of athletes who competed in the current World Championships...

AmnesiaCustard, sunday 18-Aug-13 26 1,841
*ginni of the lamp*
Dishwashers - how essential for busy family?
*ginni of the lamp*, 5 April, 2009 at 10:16

Is it a waste of money or worth its weight in gold? Thanks

*Pugsley*, saturday 17-Aug-13 82 5,322
Erin8
What first name were you nearly given?
Erin8, 15 August, 2013 at 19:33

Randomly at work today we got discussing what first names our parents nearly gave us. What did everyone nearly get called? I was going to be Sian, Emma, Katie or Sophie. Apparently my parents really...

Icklefee, friday 16-Aug-13 56 3,318
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How would you pronounce this?
, 15 August, 2013 at 15:00

I'm doing a reading for my brother's wedding on Saturday (eek ?) and it has a word in it 'docilely'. Would you say it docile-eee or do-silly? Help!

pandorasbox, thursday 15-Aug-13 8 562
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gym classes
, 13 August, 2013 at 13:11

Does anyone here do the les mills classes? body combat body pump body attack body balance body vive bobdy jam rpm sh'bam or any of the grit classes? i currently do 2 x body combat classes but im...

pandorasbox, thursday 15-Aug-13 18 1,228
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Compassionate leave and other stuff
, 13 August, 2013 at 10:43

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*MM3*, wednesday 14-Aug-13 24 2,409
charlottelucy
First anniversary in Venice!
charlottelucy, 7 August, 2013 at 15:12

Hubby and I are off to Venice next Friday for our first wedding anniversary and I cannot wait! Any hitchers been before and have any suggestions? Also any idea on how much cash we will need for 3...

venart, tuesday 13-Aug-13 10 2,094
*MM3*
Bad skin help?
*MM3*, 9 August, 2013 at 22:03

Wondering if anyone has any skincare tips for this dragon? Have really awful skin, it's a mixture of dry (particularly above my nose) & oily (forehead) and I always always have spots. I've tried...

Gillsy, sunday 11-Aug-13 19 1,953
Mrs C
Third Wedding Anniversary
Mrs C, 7 August, 2013 at 13:51

Is leather? Any ideas for good presents.... I got as far as a wallet and belt, of which he has both already... Go!

Mrs C, wednesday 7-Aug-13 14 1,702
Ali_G
What can I do? Feet slipping in shoes.
Ali_G, 6 August, 2013 at 11:14

I bought some new shoes yesterday and am totes in love with them. Wore them to work today and have found that when my feet get hot, they slip forward (they're open toe shoes) and out the front which,...

Mellow_Yellow, tuesday 6-Aug-13 7 541
BowlingBride
strengths and weaknesses for a job interview
BowlingBride, 2 August, 2013 at 20:42

I'm all about the help me posts today it seems, i have an interview monday. this is the question i hate how do i answer the weakness bit without sounding like a prat. All advice welcome

*Teabag*, monday 5-Aug-13 14 2,342
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First Anniversary
, 5 August, 2013 at 08:38

So I've been on hitched for a whole year today. Is it sad that I feel it's something to celebrate?! I love my hitched addiction, and glad I found the Otters. Have some cake on me!

tayto, monday 5-Aug-13 9 454
RedKitchie
Inflamed spot - help!
RedKitchie, 30 July, 2013 at 22:20

I have a cystic spot, deep under the skin but inflamed and big. No head to squeeze yet. What can I do? I have 3 days til the wedding. I know this is wedding related but think I'll get the advice I...

Simon and Alison, sunday 4-Aug-13 29 15,342
Rod
I am Otter.
Rod, 30 July, 2013 at 13:42

I love this https://www.iamotter.co.uk/dress-otter/ You can dress the Otter!

*Mini*, saturday 3-Aug-13 38 5,581
Hoddy
Maggots in wheelie bin - help!
Hoddy, 30 July, 2013 at 20:45

It must be all the hot weather we have been having, plus our bins only get collected fortnightly but I today found loads of wriggling maggots at the bottom of the bin. How did they even get in there?...

MummyMoo82, thursday 1-Aug-13 18 5,322
clarehj
Fancy dress ideas beginning with *C*
clarehj, 30 July, 2013 at 21:49

Hi Otters' My friend is having her hen do in August. Criteria for fancy dress Saturday is anything beginning with *C* I only know the bride (and it's a surprise for her) but some of the other girls...

Skeptical78, wednesday 31-Jul-13 29 6,646
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown
Cold sore/cold help
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown, 30 July, 2013 at 15:20

I have become prone to cold sores (maybe two or three a year). I only ever get them after a cold (although not with every cold). They appear in exactly the same spot, under my nose, in a tender area -...

Pompey, wednesday 31-Jul-13 15 2,218
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Friend invited me to evening do only!
, 29 July, 2013 at 21:44

OK, first off, I know this topic has probably been done to death, but it's been on my mind for literally the past few months and I would just like other people's opinion on this. So one of my friends...

Kjay, tuesday 30-Jul-13 7 6,154
*Mini*
DULL - Best Current Account?
*Mini*, 29 July, 2013 at 20:22

As the title suggests. I am planning on sacking Lloyds off due to thier awful service of late. Now I don't know where I should go to? Mortgage is with Nationwide but apart from that don't really have...

MummyMoo82, tuesday 30-Jul-13 15 758
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown
Driving license question
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown, 26 July, 2013 at 13:05

I got my driving license (old paper one) while living at home with parents. Their address is the only address the DVLA have ever had for me. Having lost the paper one many years ago, having moved...

*Mini*, saturday 27-Jul-13 20 1,362

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