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*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 3,986
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 3,392
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 1,950
*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 1,729
S
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 2,233
*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 1,895
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 2,051
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 8,890
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 2,572
Barefoot
Anyone used Rated People to find a tradesman? or know anything about building and stuff?
Barefoot, 11 March, 2013 at 16:46

Afternoon all, We want some work doing in the sitting room, and I have no idea how to find a decent builder. Only lead so far was on Friday when a bloke called Rabbit in the (very rural, very local)...

Barefoot, friday 15-Mar-13 21 1,524
B
Ladies (and Funky) how do you wear your hair....
, 15 March, 2013 at 09:49

Down there? Landing strip? All off? Massive bushwana? I whip all mine off with nair. Haven't done it for a while and currently sporting an enormous 'fro.

tayto, friday 15-Mar-13 41 2,203
Erin8
Marks & Spencer chocolate hot cross buns!
Erin8, 13 March, 2013 at 14:57

Today l bought some chocolate hot cross buns from Marks & Spencer. They will be a nice little treat over the next couple of days. Mr Erin and l are not big fans of dried fruit so chocolate should...

Erin8, friday 15-Mar-13 15 4,538
B
SW ladies
, 14 March, 2013 at 13:04

Please can you help me understand slimming world, im very tempted to sing up on Tuesday however i like to have an understanding of it before i commit, can you provide me with some of your meals that...

Knees, thursday 14-Mar-13 18 1,617
Holey
Work wear help please (again!)
Holey, 13 March, 2013 at 12:58

I'm due to start a new job in a few weeks time and want to smarten myself up abit and splash out on some new work clothes. Our dress code isn't suits or anything, just smart office wear. Currently I...

sal.san, wednesday 13-Mar-13 12 1,483
HatTrick
Ingrown toenail (nice...)
HatTrick, 12 March, 2013 at 11:06

Ouch! These are the most painful things ever. Trying to pluck up the courage to have it removed...

kharv, wednesday 13-Mar-13 36 1,607
*Mini*
Who remembers the heavy metal don't tell the bride?
*Mini*, 12 March, 2013 at 09:21

I've just met the bride from it! Her hair is now green but she works for the same company as me and is in the depot I'm in today! Is it a bit sad to be excited?!

*Mini*, wednesday 13-Mar-13 15 10,569
Flowmojo
FAO Ashil! Honeycomb Cheesecake !
Flowmojo, 6 February, 2013 at 13:39

Ingredients 150g butter 250g digestive biscuits 1 tsp vanilla essence 500g cream cheese (Philly Light is ok) 100g caster sugar 300ml double cream 3 crunchies Grease a 23cm spring form cake tin Place...

HAG13, tuesday 12-Mar-13 14 1,796
OB
FAO anyone who’s had or knows about anti-sickness injections.
OB, 10 March, 2013 at 14:15

Just a quick question for anyone who might know, is it normal to still have a lump where it was for weeks and weeks after you had it? It still feels sore too when I touch it. It’s been 5, maybe 6...

Pittabre, sunday 10-Mar-13 6 5,989
Holey
Mayday (BBC1) **Spoiler alert**
Holey, 8 March, 2013 at 08:23

Did anyone watch else this and can explain what the hell happened in it?! 1) What happened with Seth and Hattie's Dad? 2) What happened with Hattie's sister? I was really disappointed with the whole...

Holey, friday 8-Mar-13 4 11,146
Unlikley Bride
Regaine
Unlikley Bride, 8 March, 2013 at 10:49

My OH has been thinning on top now for about a year (we think!) and he recently bought some regaine when it was on offer. However, after reading the side effects we've both decided that it's probably...

Holey, friday 8-Mar-13 13 745
samjh87
Sickness in probation period
samjh87, 7 March, 2013 at 09:58

H started a new job over a month ago and started with another person who has since been sacked. They stated at the time that the other person who had been sacked was because he had time off during the...

samjh87, friday 8-Mar-13 20 3,293
LoveSka
VERY Proud Mommy Alert
LoveSka, 7 March, 2013 at 22:36

This is my baby singing, I can't express how proud I am ❤️

LoveSka, friday 8-Mar-13 3 506
MummyMoo82
Check out my baps!
MummyMoo82, 7 March, 2013 at 13:44

Very proud of these are they turned out really big! Just goes to show the difference a good mixer with a dough hook can make Vs kneading by hand!

*Funky*, thursday 7-Mar-13 4 542
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown
Being IDed for alcohol
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown, 4 March, 2013 at 19:54

In Vegas, I got asked for ID everywhere - pretty standard there, I understand. However, I haven't been asked in the UK for many years now. Until three weeks ago. And since then, a further three times....

Tray1980, tuesday 5-Mar-13 67 3,808
B
claim to fame
, 14 February, 2013 at 07:56

Following on from mummymoo82's thread, do you actually have any famous/celebrity relations? my cousin is a man called adrian lee, he is a member of mike and the mechanics and he wrote "in the living...

unexpectedpenny, monday 4-Mar-13 103 6,428
venart
i groped nutty, and she liked it
venart, 3 March, 2013 at 15:03

But apparently I was somewhat traumatised.. ? Just thought I'd share this gem. Not sure if she wants photos posted yet.

Ali_G, monday 4-Mar-13 10 1,152
kharv
What the fucky?
kharv, 1 March, 2013 at 09:59

I will never understand the kids of today. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2286330/Justin-Bieber-parties-6-30am-celebrates-19th-birthday-Ella-Paige-Roberts-Clarke-bevy-beauties.html For...

Pittabre, friday 1-Mar-13 43 3,014
Pompey
I can always rely on honesty on Hitched.
Pompey, 26 February, 2013 at 09:13

So I need some advice. H went ballistic last night over my facebook status from Saturday night/Sunday morning after the state of the house. I've deleted it now for a quiet life, but it was something...

Kjay, wednesday 27-Feb-13 75 4,776
P
spending weekends and special occasions etc apart??
PaintedHales, 22 February, 2013 at 15:54

Hello, I got a strange reaction today from someone about how me and H2B spend weekends and special occasions apart and just wondered if anybody else thinks its weird... We live in London but both our...

(Claire), wednesday 27-Feb-13 35 2,680
C
What colours best with Jaundice?
Chedi, 24 February, 2013 at 12:18

My FMIL is quite ill at the moment and going through tests to find out what it is. Current thought by docs it gall stones which we should find out if its right this week. She's got really bad jaundice...

ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown, monday 25-Feb-13 7 2,449
Holey
Who has got the Nissan Juke?
Holey, 21 February, 2013 at 13:36

I remember one of you lovely ladies saying you'd bought one but I can't remember who! Just wondering how you are finding it? I really like the look of them but don't know anyone thats got one to ask...

Gillsy, monday 25-Feb-13 12 670
DaffyB
Anyone know about being a church warden?
DaffyB, 24 February, 2013 at 13:38

After church today the vicar asked me if I would consider being a church warden as one of the present wardens is retiring. I was rather shocked. At the moment I only go to church about once every 3 or...

Helenia, sunday 24-Feb-13 2 1,445

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