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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 1,704
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
B
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 15,346
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 5,583
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 5,327
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 6,659
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 2,223
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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 6,183
*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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Ladyboys
, 24 July, 2013 at 21:19

I'm currnetly watching this show and I have to say I do enjoy it , what I don't understand is how come so many Thai boys feel they are women, is it just that we are only shown this of Thailand and its...

ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown, wednesday 24-Jul-13 3 868
WickyWack
The Pretty Dress Company
WickyWack, 24 July, 2013 at 14:27

I can't stop looking at these dresses! They are so lovely, I want them all. Other than BrandAlley.com, does anyone else know where I might pick one up a bit cheaper? xx

Gillsy, wednesday 24-Jul-13 9 970
Ali_G
Arrivederci Mofos!
Ali_G, 19 July, 2013 at 16:45

See you in 2 weeks time!!!! ?

BlossomJ, saturday 20-Jul-13 7 715
AmnesiaCustard
Non drinkers (or those that drink very little)
AmnesiaCustard, 16 July, 2013 at 09:12

Do you ever feel a bit left out? There seems to be such a culture of "have a little drink" if ever anyone feels a bit sad, or happy or the weather is hot or cold! I'm perfectly happy for other people...

Missus S, wednesday 17-Jul-13 53 3,219
Saisi
Bridezilla or what?
Saisi, 16 July, 2013 at 08:53

/talk/_chat/a****-Is-this-wedding-invitation-my-friends-way-of-saying-actually-I-dont-like-you-Or-your-family-So-***-off One of my Facebook friends posted this on her wall and I clicked to have a...

Little Pixie, wednesday 17-Jul-13 34 3,197
mooshy
Does anyone have adult braces?
mooshy, 14 July, 2013 at 10:27

I had my braces fitted on Friday (it's the six month smile one, fixed clear brace) and I knew it would be painful for a while but omg. I was expecting it to be pain from my teeth being pulled, which...

mooshy, tuesday 16-Jul-13 17 1,168
ATB
How to get a ring off swolen finger?
ATB, 12 July, 2013 at 11:34

The heat and having eczema meant I couldn't get my e ring on this morning. This happens occasionally so I just put it on the other hand, the finger is slightly larger normally than my left hand but I...

Kjay, saturday 13-Jul-13 29 9,516
Mellow_Yellow
Weight...overweight, obese, morbidly obese, etc.
Mellow_Yellow, 12 July, 2013 at 13:58

Just a musing, as weight is discussed a fair bit on here. I was reading a book last week about weight problems, and it suggested that Britain as a nation is desensitised when it comes to obesity. The...

Helenia, friday 12-Jul-13 61 4,017
OB
Shops that sell bras for huge boobs.
OB, 11 July, 2013 at 10:49

I’m sure I’ve asked this before but I cannot remember! Is there a shop I can go and visit that sells massive bras? I hate buying stuff online and it never fits properly so then I have to return it and...

OB, friday 12-Jul-13 29 1,662
*Mini*
I've lost my voice
*Mini*, 11 July, 2013 at 13:03

I've had a sore throat for a week now which manifested itself into a cold over the weekend. I ran an assessment centre yesterday so was using my voice all day and it was pretty croaky. Woke up this...

*Mini*, thursday 11-Jul-13 458
Barefoot
O2 cat/dog advert ?
Barefoot, 9 July, 2013 at 23:24

Anyone else seen this? Saw it for the first time tonight and maybe it's because OH is working abroad and I've had 2 glasses of wine, or maybe because I have a daft cat of similar antisocial...

Kjay, wednesday 10-Jul-13 7 1,662
B
Cake all round!!
, 10 July, 2013 at 13:45

8000 posts I've bored you all with - up, down, wedding dresses, family dramas, misery, hyper-ness, weight, *** H, animals, jobs, holidays......what an amazing lot you all are to put up with me. I was...

cookiekat, wednesday 10-Jul-13 23 1,268
Mellow_Yellow
Positive Thinking/CBT/Self Help
Mellow_Yellow, 4 July, 2013 at 09:53

I had a bit of an epiphany moment while sitting on my balcony in Amsterdam at the weekend. I've been quite unhappy for a long time now, and even though I have ok days, there are definitely more bad...

Mellow_Yellow, thursday 4-Jul-13 14 863
Gillsy
There's a security tag on my shoes!!!!
Gillsy, 2 July, 2013 at 12:49

I bought new shoes in Tesco on Saturday. Despite the fact that I tried them on both in the store and at home, I've only just realised when i took them out again last night that the security tag is...

sal.san, tuesday 2-Jul-13 8 2,997
OB
FAO Enterflora (and anybody who wants to see cute puppy pics!)
OB, 28 June, 2013 at 20:21

Hi Flora! Thought I'd do a new thread for puppy pics! Rosie is a Shetland Sheepdog. What sort of breed is your sister thinking of? A rare one with me on! Smiling! Going for a walk with her new coat...

SuperSpud, saturday 29-Jun-13 18 1,159

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