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Commute A1 southbound to borehamwood
leeqwert, 8 May, 2013 at 11:15

Hi me and hubby are going to be buyinig a house in hitchin I just wondered if anyone was aware how long rougly the commute would take from hitchin to borehamwood. apparently traffic is heavy around...

Irisbride, wednesday 8-May-13 3 926
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Hot tubs
loves-young-dream, 5 May, 2013 at 14:35

We are looking to get an inflatable hot tub the lay-z spa (chavvy I know!) Does anyone have one of these or any hot tub and what do you think of it, do you use it often? I think we will as we love...

Irisbride, tuesday 7-May-13 11 1,357
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown
The Witchery - Edinburgh
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown, 30 April, 2013 at 10:34

Dress code?

ATB, tuesday 30-Apr-13 5 927
MummyMoo82
Carrier bags. Again,
MummyMoo82, 25 April, 2013 at 07:07

Who thought carrier bags could spawn 2 threads? when you were at school and you had to take stuff in that wouldn't fit in your bag, would you use any old carrier bag, or was it uncool? In my day, the...

Irisbride, thursday 25-Apr-13 27 2,417
Knees
Laser Eye Surgery
Knees, 25 April, 2013 at 11:52

I went for an eye test yesterday and my prescription has changed yet again, to -8.00 in both eyes. I wear my contacts from the minute I get up to the minute I go to sleep. I don't feel comfortable in...

clarehj, thursday 25-Apr-13 15 1,573
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Open University
, 24 April, 2013 at 10:55

I am thinking about doing an Open University course, has anyone else done this? Did you finish it before you were suppose to etc?

Aardvark, thursday 25-Apr-13 7 1,143
*Funky*
Champagne on a plane?
*Funky*, 23 April, 2013 at 10:42

No not a fabulous sequal to snakes on a plane...... Is it safe to transport champagne in checked in hold luggage? (Thinking ahead to honeymoon we have lots at home we could take with us rather than...

Little Pixie, wednesday 24-Apr-13 23 6,681
samjh87
I have gone fully nuts.. (BT too!)
samjh87, 19 April, 2013 at 11:45

So.. first of all I need to add that im 12 weeks pregnant. Was going to wait for scan to announce but I need some advice. H and I haven't had the easiest time of late. Financially we have been...

*Pugsley*, tuesday 23-Apr-13 30 2,423
Flowmojo
Friday Flash!
Flowmojo, 19 April, 2013 at 11:45

Cmon Cmon, roll up roll up, shows us your Friday flashes..whats happening in the Otters worlds today!?

~Peanut~, saturday 20-Apr-13 50 4,989
*Mini*
Celebrity Slim/Herbalife/Slim Fast advice
*Mini*, 17 April, 2013 at 18:52

Has anyone on here used these? My Manager has lost loads of weight on them and I seriously need to do something to shift this fat gut ive got, I never really lost weight after having my op in November...

kharv, thursday 18-Apr-13 13 12,056
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown
Mashed potato and scrambled eggs
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown, 14 April, 2013 at 19:05

Any tips on how to make these taste nice without the massive clots of size-10-jean-busting butter I usually add?

Knees, monday 15-Apr-13 17 1,096
*Pugsley*
cyber widow
*Pugsley*, 13 April, 2013 at 23:26

Firstly can I say that I do get the irony of this post, going on an online forum. I feel like a cyber widow and I'm not even married yet. My bf spends all his time on his laptop. He's not up to...

*Pugsley*, sunday 14-Apr-13 6 1,226
alyj66
Here comes the conservatory/orangery hybrid...exciting!
alyj66, 18 January, 2013 at 20:41

After months of waiting for OH to come home and agree on the design, the foundations were started yesterday and the bricks have arrived; this is the start and should finish off something like this and...

alyj66, saturday 13-Apr-13 37 4,508
*Bea*
Vagacial
*Bea*, 12 April, 2013 at 10:58

A facial for your vagina/foof ... Would you have one? Funky I assume there is a male alternative penacial? Just guessing.

alyj66, saturday 13-Apr-13 25 2,562
Nutella
Stepping off the property ladder. Would you?
Nutella, 13 April, 2013 at 11:41

Bear with me... So about a year ago, I took a job which requires me to commute from west london to north hampshire, it's about an 1/1.5hrs each way and involves a painful section of the M25. This...

Kjay, saturday 13-Apr-13 4 675
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I need cheering up! (labyrinthitis)
, 10 April, 2013 at 14:19

I feel rotten. Run down, dizzy (vertigo dizzy rather than my usual lightheadedness), nauseous, my ear is still ringing and sore. I'm really scared that the ringing will never go away, though it has...

Little Pixie, wednesday 10-Apr-13 7 710
Rod
TMI Alert!! Constipation relief....
Rod, 9 April, 2013 at 09:48

People. I have always had dodgy bowels. When I was about 11 I was hospitalised with a blockage because I think I must just have lazy guts. I get a bit bunged up quite often but im used to it. When i...

Alreadymarried, wednesday 10-Apr-13 68 5,709
(Claire)
Sheer tan tights.....
(Claire), 8 April, 2013 at 15:16

Talk to me. Where best to get them from? Which ones to avoid? Scrap all together and apply fake tan (Which I really don't want to do)

Knees, tuesday 9-Apr-13 6 1,081
Pittabre
Any vets about?
Pittabre, 2 April, 2013 at 20:04

I'm sorry I can't remember whom it is, sorry! I just wanted to ask is Calmex for Cats a prescription only medicine? Or is there two types. My vets said it was prescription only but have found it on...

Pittabre, wednesday 3-Apr-13 3 698
Skinnyrock
Landmark birthdays
Skinnyrock, 1 April, 2013 at 20:33

My OH is turning 25 in a couple of weeks and want to make this birthday extra special because of this. My mum doesn't seem to think of it as a big deal. what do you consider to be landmark birthdays? ...

pandorasbox, tuesday 2-Apr-13 11 1,919
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Food question - Costco cheesecake
cherrybloom, 1 April, 2013 at 13:32

Afternoon, so I am thinking about ordering one of these from Costco but wondered if any of y'all have tried one and know if they taste any good? One is a profiterole cheescake the other is strawberry...

cherrybloom, monday 1-Apr-13 2 599
Rizzo
Brendan From Hollyoaks
Rizzo, 25 March, 2013 at 09:33

Anyone else think his exit was ruined by him going to prison? All through the episode I was hoping that Ste was imagining their conversation and that BB was dead. I also fancy the pants off him. Am I...

*JLS*, monday 25-Mar-13 10 1,680
*Ducky*
I hate working full-time!
*Ducky*, 18 March, 2013 at 11:12

Does anyone else ever feel like all they do is work work work? I guess this is less of an issue if you love your job, but for those of you that don't? The novelty of having money has definitely worn...

Pompey, monday 25-Mar-13 38 3,650
Flowmojo
Denim Shirts
Flowmojo, 21 March, 2013 at 10:59

Now, I have one, its new, I don't really know why I bought it, it was a " I'm now a mummy and I want to be seen as trendy not mummy like" kind of purchase I think... what would you wear it with!?...

Mrs C, thursday 21-Mar-13 15 3,387
MrsStobe13
Anyone else on/been on Cerazette?
MrsStobe13, 21 March, 2013 at 04:41

Hey ladies, Just wondered whether anyone else takes/has been on Cerazette (the "mini-pill") and if so, how well it worked for you? I took it for about 6 weeks and started getting violent thoughts, so...

MrsStobe13, thursday 21-Mar-13 11 1,907
*Mini*
I have a stye, cures?
*Mini*, 21 March, 2013 at 08:50

As if my week couldn't get much worse. I woke up with a whacking great lump on my eye. Anyone have any good home remedies for me? I am off to a wedding in 2 days time and I dont want to have to wear...

*Mini*, thursday 21-Mar-13 9 1,546
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Swelling in feet, legs & hands?
SuperSpud, 19 March, 2013 at 09:20

I know this isn't a medical forum, but I need a bit of backup with H. Last night he came home from work and asked if I'd ever seen anything like this - and he showed me both his lower legs/calf/shins...

Holey, thursday 21-Mar-13 34 2,223
*Funky*
Q.Q Funerals??? Morbid Monday, Light hearted.
*Funky*, 18 March, 2013 at 17:03

Firstly excuse my ignorance but this is a subject I know very little about. Inspired partly by the frequent debate that occurs over on WP about the use of churches by non religious folk as a wedding...

Mrs Bass, tuesday 19-Mar-13 21 1,887
flowersinherhair
Nicknames.
flowersinherhair, 17 March, 2013 at 12:48

My best friend's nickname for me is Swill, way before JLo started doing it! I just realised that when I get married it will change to *ahem* Spar. Classy!! What will yours be when you marry or what is...

Arquard, sunday 17-Mar-13 14 1,766
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown
Changing title on passport
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown, 13 March, 2013 at 17:29

Do any of our resident medics or PhDs have "doctor" on their passport? I am getting a new one and want to change my title (note: no thoughts about changing my surname!). The online website says you...

*Mini*, sunday 17-Mar-13 17 8,706
Kjay
In The Playground
Kjay, 15 March, 2013 at 13:52

Following on from Loveskas thread... What did you play as a young 'en? I remember tig (or tag), stick in the mud, bull dog, kiss, cuddle or torture and budge it being rather popular break time games...

RedKitchie, sunday 17-Mar-13 34 3,187
Vikster79
Easter Eggs
Vikster79, 15 March, 2013 at 15:25

Which ones are you lusting after this year? This is in my top 3 ? https://www.thorntons.co.uk/product/Gift-Ideas/Easter-Eggs-Gifts/Black-Forest-Gateau-Egg-468g/pc/2222/c/2451/682.uts

Little Madam, sunday 17-Mar-13 19 2,561

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