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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 3,149
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 3,085
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 13,741
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 8,978
B
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 29,615
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 8 896
*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 2,416
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 2,401
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 1,938
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 4,434
pandorasbox
To neuteur or not to neuteur?
pandorasbox, 25 November, 2011 at 09:35

Boy kitten Charlie will def be done. But what to do about the girl? Conflicting opinion says let her have a litter, opposites say kinder to never let her have any. What is the best thing for her?...

HatTrick, friday 25-Nov-11 28 1,064
celticgoddess
Swingers' wedding
celticgoddess, 25 November, 2011 at 11:29

Coming up on This Morning......Ive heard it all now!!!

celticgoddess, friday 25-Nov-11 402
Autumn_
whether you are willing to buy the dress by group buying?
Autumn_, 25 November, 2011 at 02:12

It is heard that we can buy Chanel styledressat cheaper price by group buying. If it is true, whether you are also willing to buy the dress or not?

Autumn_, friday 25-Nov-11 23
Rod
Had my first mince pie!
Rod, 24 November, 2011 at 09:35

And it was lovely! I love all Christmas food - what is your favourite? We have Goose at Christmas - what do you have? WOO!! Christmas!!

raincloud, thursday 24-Nov-11 17 1,348
Rizzo
Questions From The Smash Hits Biscuit Tin
Rizzo, 23 November, 2011 at 11:12

After reading the Comic thread, I began to think about how amazing Smash Hits was so I dusted off my 'The Best Of Smash Hits: The 80's' book and have been having a read. It has loads of the questions...

*Nursey*, wednesday 23-Nov-11 12 3,144
CarlaNath2013
Did you choose your Engagement ring???
CarlaNath2013, 22 November, 2011 at 12:24

My bf has left the decision up to me and have been looking for agesss but i just didnt know what i wanted , didnt realise how much choice there actually was and some a rediculuosly priced haha....

Pinky6, wednesday 23-Nov-11 49 2,685
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown
Secret Santa questions
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown, 22 November, 2011 at 13:57

Do any of you scrutinise the postmark to try to work out who has bought the gift (I have two people in mind that I'd bet my life on them doing so)? Mine would be straightforward to identify - should I...

*Mini*, tuesday 22-Nov-11 36 1,524
Panjita
First Time Buyers
Panjita, 22 November, 2011 at 11:51

Has anyone on here recently bought a house for the first time? How difficult was it? How many times your wages do they offer these days? What %LTV did you get?

Frugal Splurger, tuesday 22-Nov-11 42 2,384
*Mini*
Tights and peep toe shoes?
*Mini*, 18 November, 2011 at 13:17

Its out work xmas do on the 10th December and I am in a quandry about what to wear already. I have decided already to wear my wedding pressies from MrMini, these shoes; I am going to bung on a black...

*Mini*, friday 18-Nov-11 46 5,789
K
Baa Baa Black Sheep. . .
kurzyn, 17 November, 2011 at 12:21

So I was telling the girls at breakfast how I had discovered new ways to play with ds (on a thread here) and I was saying how I do sing to him. He loves baa baa black sheep, and I insert his name in...

catarina, thursday 17-Nov-11 37 2,543
Red Baroness
Worst Airbrushing Fails
Red Baroness, 15 November, 2011 at 14:46

Following on from Spangles' post, what is the worst airbrushing fail you've seen? This is probably the worst I've seen recently.

Mrs Bass, wednesday 16-Nov-11 11 3,771
B
Do you look like your siblings
, 14 November, 2011 at 13:14

So, as per the article, do you think you look like your siblings? Some of these celeb ones are spookily similar and others not really at all!...

Helenia, monday 14-Nov-11 34 2,802
Panjita
Different Areas - Different names for things
Panjita, 9 November, 2011 at 16:46

Another follow on thread! Someone I used to see form Leeds called a stool a buffett. I laughed till I cried (easily amused) when I heard my H call a forward roll a gambole! Never heard it before!...

Naboo, sunday 13-Nov-11 82 4,399

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