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HatTrick
Were you smacked as a child?
HatTrick, 6 January, 2012 at 16:06

I've just been discussing this with my boss. I was smacked, my mum used to threaten us with the wooden spoon ? which she did use a few times! I can't ever imagine her doing this now and it's strange...

NewYearRose, friday 6-Jan-12 78 10,742
Mrs C
Bob Holness :(
Mrs C, 6 January, 2012 at 14:04

Lovely lovely Bob has died... ?

Lillibet, friday 6-Jan-12 29 925
Red Baroness
Made In Chelsea Fancy Dress?!
Red Baroness, 5 January, 2012 at 16:36

Mrs C's post just reminded me that I am attending a party in a few weeks that has a Made In Chelsea fancy dress theme. WTF?! I don't watch it and don't intend to between now and the party. What should...

kharv, friday 6-Jan-12 18 4,633
Rizzo
Diane Abbott
Rizzo, 5 January, 2012 at 11:24

Should she resign or be sacked for these comments on Twitter? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2082527/Diane-Abbott-racist-tweets-MP-faces-calls-resign-divide-rule-comment.html

Arquard, thursday 5-Jan-12 72 2,504
B
How to delete a post?
, 4 January, 2012 at 21:56

Any idea how to delete a post totally? There used to be a button for it but now its gone! Help!!

Houdini, wednesday 4-Jan-12 3 1,568
R
Brides Magazine - free CD
rubywoo, 4 January, 2012 at 21:22

Did anyone on this forum get the free CD (published by Atlantic Multimedia) with the December 2011 issue of Brides Magazine? and if so would you mind giving me you candid feedback/opinions on this and...

rubywoo, wednesday 4-Jan-12 578
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Did you throw an Engagement Party?
BrideToBe<3, 28 December, 2011 at 17:29

My Fiance proposed at the beginning of October Both of our families were over the moon, as were we and we decided to celebrate by throwing an engagement party! We wanted to leave it until after...

Little Pixie, saturday 31-Dec-11 33 2,208
Spangler
NYE Murder mystery outfit help required!
Spangler, 29 December, 2011 at 11:25

The character I have been assigned is Dr Doris Johnson. (Really wanted to be Dame Barbara Carthorse though). "She is an amateur archaeologist specialising in the Aztec culture & something of an...

*Mini*, friday 30-Dec-11 24 5,528
B
Anyone else using the Dorothy Perkins website?
, 29 December, 2011 at 14:24

As a bit of light relief from my other thread, I'm just having a look on the DP site as I got a £30 voucher from my dad for xmas - the site is unbelieveable! It is just SO slow, keeps crashing,...

Pinky6, friday 30-Dec-11 9 853
skyrocket
Bio Sculpture - is this how it's meant to be? :(
skyrocket, 23 December, 2011 at 20:55

I had Shellac 3 weeks ago at a salon near me. It chipped and peeled within 2 days so a week after I had it done I went somewhere else and had Bio Sculpture instead. I loved it and it looked great....

waggamama, monday 26-Dec-11 15 4,890
salsa-sam
Help stitch and *** knitting book
salsa-sam, 23 December, 2011 at 23:13

Does anyone online have this book I can't find mine and need to know something now ! Thanks Sam x

salsa-sam, saturday 24-Dec-11 4 956
S
rude xmas song on radio-any1 know the name of it?
sammi23, 6 December, 2011 at 15:50

As above really, i have heard it a couple of times on real radio yorkshire....think it is kinda along the grease tune and goes on about how a fairy feels on top of tree? im trying to show it to a...

agrace2, friday 23-Dec-11 1 2,072
Pinky6
Next VIP sale
Pinky6, 22 December, 2011 at 10:36

Does anyone get this? Mine starts tonight and I have a nice long list of things to get! Will any of you ladies be on there later??

Knees, friday 23-Dec-11 29 2,368
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown
Hair cut
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown, 20 December, 2011 at 10:43

1. I have just streaked the dye from a patch test down the side of my face. 2. I need to decide on my new hairstyle. Currently, near waist length (when straightened), long side fringe cut in at jaw...

Storky, tuesday 20-Dec-11 37 1,592
judeclarke
**WARNING** eeewww factor = 10
judeclarke, 19 December, 2011 at 11:58

** DISCLAIMER: If you are sensitive about food hygiene please leave quietly** I was busy making mushroom pate at the weekend and I had a little bit of a shock. I bought 2 packs of dried porcini...

HatTrick, tuesday 20-Dec-11 37 3,159
Arquard
The most shameful thing your OH has ever done in front of you...
Arquard, 14 December, 2011 at 16:14

Off the back of the other thread, and self explanatory title! H's would be the night of his stag do. He'd gone to Central London with his mates and they got him completely lampshaded. He got a train...

Ice Queen, saturday 17-Dec-11 28 3,087
Spangler
Dirty drink concoctions
Spangler, 15 December, 2011 at 10:02

What's the most hideous drink you've ever consumed? Last night I was introduced to brandy & ginger wine. Was hideous. ? Drinking on a school night is not big or clever, chaps.

JennyH10, friday 16-Dec-11 67 3,404
C
Permanent/semi permanent hair straightening on very thick curly hair.
cjb, 12 September, 2008 at 13:56

Is it possible? I've got extremely thick hair which is, handily (not!), straight on the top layers but very curly on the bottom layers. I've also got highlights through the top but not through the...

niche79, friday 16-Dec-11 12 13,753
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown
Selling dirty knickers
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown, 14 December, 2011 at 15:46

Apropos of Spikey's post on another thread... If a random person jumped in here and offered £20 to any girl that would send him a pair of their dirty knickers, who would do it? If not for £20, what...

Panjita, thursday 15-Dec-11 55 8,980
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Dermot O'Leary & Short v Tall
, 14 December, 2011 at 14:54

Just seen an article in the DM online (terrible, I know) about Dermot O'Leary being an 'unlikely' sex symbol. Personally I think he's gorgeous and quite sexy in a 'normal bloke' kind of way. He also...

spikeygoodness, wednesday 14-Dec-11 31 4,043
Vikster79
Writing Christmas cards to person who has just lost a loved one?
Vikster79, 13 December, 2011 at 10:24

I always feel so awkward writing a card when i cant write something "jolly" inside. What do you put in a card when someone has recently lost a loved one just before Christmas. Have been putting it...

Red Baroness, tuesday 13-Dec-11 3 30,502
Rizzo
Soap and Glory Cosmetics
Rizzo, 12 December, 2011 at 10:46

Anyone tried any? Got my eye on their Kick Ass Concealer, it looks amazing!

Rizzo, monday 12-Dec-11 8 898
*Mini*
Endometriosis? Possibly TMI
*Mini*, 21 May, 2011 at 18:43

I have been having lots of pain in my abdomen, its always been there and I thought that it was just me but recently my period paid has been excruicating [sp] I am having bleeding between periods and...

vicster, friday 9-Dec-11 29 3,497
Rizzo
Naughty Things You Did As A Kid
Rizzo, 6 December, 2011 at 13:59

My mum insisted on buying me disgusting Clarks shoes (you could get them in red or blue and they had the same style out every springtime) even though I wanted shoes like the other kids wore. One year,...

Vanilla Pod, wednesday 7-Dec-11 31 2,417
Vee Tee
Scottishness Test (Joke)
Vee Tee, 6 December, 2011 at 08:58

I just received this and thought it was hilarious, don't know what non scottish folks would make of it?! To receive this email you have to have lived and worked in Scotland , OR have been around Scots...

Vee Tee, tuesday 6-Dec-11 27 2,432
Nutella
Matalan free delivery code
Nutella, 4 December, 2011 at 12:04

For anyone who wants to use it, its unlimited times you can use it till 21st Dec freebl7x3

3d jewellery, sunday 4-Dec-11 3 1,301
(Claire)
Nasal Congestion
(Claire), 1 December, 2011 at 13:53

Does anyone suffer with this? It is driving me nuts. I constantly sound like I have a cold even though I don't, I cant breath through my nose, and the pressure at the top of my nose is horrible, I...

Red Baroness, thursday 1-Dec-11 4 503
Vee Tee
Cool Runnings
Vee Tee, 28 November, 2011 at 21:14

LOVE this film!! On at 9.30, think I may just have to cuddle up and watch it for the ****th time ❤️

Little Miss Tweety, wednesday 30-Nov-11 25 1,867
Rod
Recipe Help? Spanish Chicken...
Rod, 29 November, 2011 at 14:48

Hi all! I am planning to make a spanish-y chicken-y thing tonight - i have onion, garlic, chicken pieces, peppers, chorizo and tinned tomatoes. I want to make it sort of like a stew type thing so we...

Rod, tuesday 29-Nov-11 7 1,184
judeclarke
What's the most thoughtful/inspired gift you've ever received for Xmas?
judeclarke, 28 November, 2011 at 12:18

I am SSSOOOOOOO BORED today - I need you Hitchers to keep me amused. So tell me - and inspire me - what is the most thoughtful or inspired gift you've ever opened on Xmas day? (Extend to birthdays etc...

LoveSka, monday 28-Nov-11 9 1,940
Flowmojo
Christmas Crackers
Flowmojo, 22 November, 2011 at 10:31

Do you buy decent ones? or just the regular pack with cruddy items in? Mum always buys special ones for christmas day that seem to cost a fortune!! For our christmas with friends im eyeing up either...

ashlil, monday 28-Nov-11 26 2,907
Storky
Eternity rings
Storky, 25 November, 2011 at 09:30

Are you going to have one (have you already got one?)? If so, what is the occasion it will mark? I always thought they were given to celebrate the birth of your first child but I've no idea where I've...

Missus S, sunday 27-Nov-11 53 4,439

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