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Storky
Speccy four eyes
Storky, 8 February, 2013 at 15:39

This will be me from Wednesday, for driving, telly and the like. Do you wear glasses? Contacts? I was hoping to get away with a monocle but I'm not sure I could carry it off without a moustache and a...

Mrs C, sunday 10-Feb-13 45 2,743
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown
Arquard - your microwave
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown, 10 February, 2013 at 16:39

I remember it was fab. And we need a new one. Make and model?

ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown, sunday 10-Feb-13 2 554
pandorasbox
Gabillionth
pandorasbox, 8 February, 2013 at 16:51

Nothing to do with Flow or owt, but what words do you make up that has become a proper word amongst family/friends? Me and my mum used to have 'cuggles' as a cross between a cuddel and a hug, and...

*Eclair*, saturday 9-Feb-13 9 906
Becklarrr
Katy Price
Becklarrr, 8 February, 2013 at 16:37

Has recently called Kelly Brook "a heffer" and said that she had gained weight recently! Can't believe it, how can you call Kelly Brook "a heffer"! She is bloomin' gorgeous and her body is 10 times...

MummyMoo82, saturday 9-Feb-13 28 2,669
Rod
Defrosting Raw Prawns
Rod, 7 February, 2013 at 16:46

I am making a thai curry tonight using some frozen raw king prawns I bought. I forgot to take them out of the freezer this morning, so am I ok to defrost them in the sink under running water? Thanks...

Rod, thursday 7-Feb-13 11 9,821
clarehj
London underground posters - yey or neigh?
clarehj, 4 February, 2013 at 20:41

What do we think? Just bought our first flat and thinking about decoration. http://www.ltmuseumshop.co.uk/exclusive-and-vintage/posters.html Is it wrong I kind of want this by the front door?...

Peter, thursday 7-Feb-13 29 2,010
*Pugsley*
What would you put in room 101?
*Pugsley*, 4 February, 2013 at 22:07

I watched the TV programme yesterday and hadn't seen it for years, got me thinking.... I'd put TalkSport radio in room 101. My OH puts it on every time he goes in the bathroom, even if he's only in...

mai27, thursday 7-Feb-13 45 1,733
B
Hypercondriac
, 4 February, 2013 at 18:16

Are you one? I can be a bit of a hypercondriac. I used to be a lot worse but since being chronically ill I have learnt to stay well away from google! (this was not brought up by ImagineIT's thread,...

Tizzie, tuesday 5-Feb-13 51 2,779
Ali_G
Babyliss Big Hair
Ali_G, 5 February, 2013 at 09:37

Cannot recommend this product enough - it's ruddy fabulous. My hair is long and thick and is pretty darn heavy, so even after endless back-combing, by the end of the day, my hair is flat and limp. Was...

Knees, tuesday 5-Feb-13 16 1,590
POD
T&T Lemon Drizzle Cake recipe please
POD, 17 April, 2009 at 09:49

GOK why but I've promised MrPod I would make him a lemon drizzle cake tonight. I've googled and there are lots of recipes. Does anybody have a T&T one they would recommend please. Ideally one that...

loganluke114, monday 4-Feb-13 13 2,754
far2calm
Interior Designers - Sofa & Curtains
far2calm, 23 November, 2012 at 09:51

I thought putting our own stamp on our house would be fun, but it is proving hard work, basically because everything I would like I can’t find and probably hasn’t even been produced yet! Anyway...

far2calm, monday 4-Feb-13 15 3,042
Erin8
How do your neighbours annoy you?
Erin8, 2 February, 2013 at 16:19

My neighbours annoy me and l like to think l am not in the minority feeling like this! I am not a miserable old bag honest but they drive me insane with the noise (door slamming, shouting, crying,...

roo2605, sunday 3-Feb-13 28 2,306 1
Ali_G
Anal
Ali_G, 1 February, 2013 at 10:02

No, not that you dirty bunch. As in the personality trait. Is there anything you are meticulous about? Anything that has to be done a certain way? I'm definitely anal about my documents. I have a...

Helenia, friday 1-Feb-13 25 1,900
(Claire)
Tresemme Shampoo.....
(Claire), 30 January, 2013 at 14:05

Is the sh1ts! I bought it last week as it was on offer and I’ve had to wash my hair every day because it constantly feels greasy! Vile stuff! I’m going back to Dove. What Shampoo do you use?

overtherainbow, friday 1-Feb-13 26 2,243
B
Antidepressants
, 24 January, 2013 at 11:41

I posted last year about my anxiety levels and have finally got round to making a doctors appointment on Monday. Shhhhhh I like procrastinating. In the last 6 months the frigging anxiety has just got...

Pittabre, wednesday 30-Jan-13 18 2,141
B
Boobs.
, 29 January, 2013 at 14:46

God I am personal on here of late aren't I?! Anyway Boobs. Bazongers. Jubblies. Knockers. Tits. Do you like yours? Would they pass the pencil test? Alas, three children and a yo-yo attitude to dieting...

Mellow_Yellow, wednesday 30-Jan-13 75 3,002
Holey
Talk to me about Vivien of Holloway please...
Holey, 29 January, 2013 at 12:35

After seeing the thread on WP where the lady bought that beautiful VoH dress for her wedding I've been toying with the idea of getting one for a couple of weddings I'm going to in September. I know a...

Holey, wednesday 30-Jan-13 32 3,542
Erin8
Random lanyard question!
Erin8, 25 January, 2013 at 16:28

I am starting a new placement in a few weeks and l need a lanyard to hold my ID that has at least 2 breakpoints on it. I can't seem to find any on the internet and l was wondering if anyone has any...

Erin8, tuesday 29-Jan-13 17 1,354
Rod
Swarovski Converse - Take 1....
Rod, 10 December, 2012 at 09:44

Hello everyone! Some of you requested pics of my attempts at customising my stepdaughters converse for her christmas present with swarovski crystals. Well, here is take one! I decided to practice on...

Rod, monday 28-Jan-13 47 4,660
B
name help please
, 28 January, 2013 at 16:21

Right ladies, someone i work with is getting married and is joining all the forums! now i need to change my name as i am very easily identifiable! but i dont know what to change it too, has anyone got...

Mrs Bass, monday 28-Jan-13 9 1,003
Loopz
Chilli under the nail
Loopz, 28 January, 2013 at 12:49

This morning I have been making batches of soup. Yummy yummy soup. But the chilli was lethal. Cur cold flannel and streaming eyes, burning mouth, lips, nose. Yesterday my thumb nail broke quite low,...

Loopz, monday 28-Jan-13 5 14,274
WickyWack
*WP related* wedding bands/gold/matching
WickyWack, 25 January, 2013 at 13:42

Hi all, a bit of advice please from people who have the experience/knowledge.. my engagement ring is an antique 18k yellow gold jobby - do I have to match my wedding band in terms of 18k for erosion...

AmnesiaCustard, friday 25-Jan-13 540
Arquard
Pies.
Arquard, 24 January, 2013 at 11:45

Apparently yesterday was National Pie Day, so I made a lovely chicken and veg pie for our dinner (not very SW-friendly but I saved my syns up all day for it!). H liked it so much, he wants the same...

MummyMoo82, friday 25-Jan-13 21 1,429
HatTrick
What is your most treasured possession?
HatTrick, 22 January, 2013 at 22:50

Mine is my wedding ring, it was my Nan's. I also have a brooch of her's that my grandad gave to her on their first date.

BertB, thursday 24-Jan-13 32 2,555
Pompey
Party rings
Pompey, 22 January, 2013 at 18:09

I have just eaten half a pack... ? that is all.

Gillsy, tuesday 22-Jan-13 15 1,132
macca28
Do you regret the money you spent on your wedding?
macca28, 21 January, 2013 at 20:44

I know not all, but a lot of us on here are married. just working out some figures (oh the joy) with H tonight and he came out with the line I hate 'well, if we handnt spent so much on the wedding, we...

*Mini*, tuesday 22-Jan-13 41 3,242
B
How often do you pee? (poss tmi? )
, 22 January, 2013 at 14:45

As above. OH thinks I pee a awful lot, I go maybe once or twice a hour in the day, and just before bed I have to go four or five times. (can you see why I convince myself every day I MUST be preggers)...

Cilla, tuesday 22-Jan-13 17 1,333
Pinky6
Talk to me about remortgaging..
Pinky6, 22 January, 2013 at 14:29

Who's done it? Is it pretty straight forward? We have been in our house 2 and half years and pay high interest due to a low deposit but always planned on changing as soon as we could. We also want to...

kharv, tuesday 22-Jan-13 19 1,117
Rizzo
2012 In 2012: The List *Updated 28/03 - 189 Books Read*
Rizzo, 2 January, 2012 at 10:26

This thread is just for the list, for any questions or discussions please use this thread: www.hitched.co.uk/chat/forums/p/277145/2637686.aspx#2637686 The Rules - Every book must be started and...

kasha.b, tuesday 22-Jan-13 250 18,378
OB
Nosebleeds
OB, 21 January, 2013 at 12:34

I haven't had one for years but now this is my second in 2 days. They are pretty big ones too, at least 10 mins to stop dripping. Am I doing something?! Can I stop it? Ta!

Little Pixie, tuesday 22-Jan-13 10 817
ATB
Showstopper Cake Challenge!!!
ATB, 21 January, 2013 at 12:14

So for her wedding next month my friend is having a cake table instead of dessert. So... I need to make a cake that looks fab (and basically trounces the others ?) The challenges are that I will need...

Missus S, monday 21-Jan-13 15 2,985
C
Music/artists/album that could be considered naff that you love..
cherrybloom, 20 January, 2013 at 07:41

So I'm sat here unable to sleep flicking through the numerous Sky channels and I've found a programme on Simply Red and I have to say, I love simply Red to the point I bought their greates hits a few...

Tiny-Tiggs, sunday 20-Jan-13 20 1,804

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