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Bobbins30
Artifical Christmas Trees - recommendations needed
Bobbins30, 26 September, 2011 at 15:22

Hi all. I haven't posted on here for ages since our wedding, but have been lurking over here for a while and thought I'd join in! Now I know it's a bit early, but since the wedding, money is a bit...

Mellow_Yellow, tuesday 27-Sep-11 9 1,087
Sherrie H
Show me your bedrooms!
Sherrie H, 22 September, 2011 at 11:00

I have just repainted the bedroom all neutral colours so am looking to add some colour. Show me yours , I need inspiration!

Sherrie H, friday 23-Sep-11 24 4,269
Rizzo
Ulrika Jonsson
Rizzo, 21 September, 2011 at 13:00

**This is not a 'let's bash Ulrika for being underweight' thread** Even though I'm not a fan of hers, I can't help but feel worried for her after seeing her on tv lately. Do you think she's ok? I read...

(Claire), friday 23-Sep-11 8 1,723
Panjita
Claire Richards - Slave to Food
Panjita, 19 September, 2011 at 16:50

Has anyone else been watching this show. It is like watching myself, I have the exact same eating habits as her. It disgusts me to see her shovelling food in her face but only because I know it's what...

Vee Tee, wednesday 21-Sep-11 22 4,341
ATB
Do you have a dress code/uniform for work?
ATB, 6 September, 2011 at 15:40

When working part time in a department store and supermarket as a student I wore a uniform, in my "grown up" full time jobs I've either been required to wear business dress or worked in a no dress...

robert 25, monday 19-Sep-11 135 9,120
Gurzle
Border line changes on smear test
Gurzle, 11 September, 2011 at 10:34

Morning everyone... Yesterday I got a letter saying that my most recent smear test showed border line changes, and whilst it was likely that they would return to normal by themselves, I have to go for...

Vee Tee, tuesday 13-Sep-11 13 3,103
P
Wedding Dress Modelling
PrettySparkly, 30 August, 2011 at 17:19

Hi All, Firstly - I am now married! I can't believe that the big day was over a month ago now - scary! Looking over our photographs, we had such a perfect day, but I am very sad that I will never get...

markzdemetrez, thursday 1-Sep-11 3 3,427
celticgoddess
Diet Coke withdrawal
celticgoddess, 30 August, 2011 at 09:27

I haven't drank any since Sunday lunchtime and Ive had really terrible headaches since. They're so bad I've had to take cocodamol!

Vee Tee, thursday 1-Sep-11 9 1,228
AmnesiaCustard
My corking weekend
AmnesiaCustard, 23 August, 2011 at 15:34

Just back from a fab weekend in Cornwall and feel the need for few bragging rights. We went to three parties including my tiny granddaughter's christening, drank champagne (for a non drinker this is...

ScillyB2B, thursday 25-Aug-11 8 822
*Mini*
How long did your passport take to arrive?
*Mini*, 20 August, 2011 at 14:19

I sent mine Thursday- I need it by the 26th September. Am I barking up the wrong tree thinking I will be able to leave the country on my minimoon?

NikiST, sunday 21-Aug-11 8 1,657
RuthG
Double glazing installation - average costs?
RuthG, 19 May, 2009 at 11:44

We had a quote from safestyle windows last night, for 7 windows, french doors, patio door, front door and back door. List price was 21k, discount price was 9.5k, if we'd have committed to it last...

Duckford20, sunday 21-Aug-11 9 4,997
Vikster79
Im a seriously craving a cream tea?
Vikster79, 19 August, 2011 at 15:52

Whats your favourite afternoon "sweet treat"?

Naboo, saturday 20-Aug-11 6 459
Panjita
Cringey Teen Pics
Panjita, 18 August, 2011 at 12:46

Post them here!! Me and my friend in Magaluf, 1995... WTF had we got on!? And pigtails...? WHY? I reckon I was wearing Jelly Shoes too.

ATB, friday 19-Aug-11 11 2,762
Rizzo
If You Could Look Like Anyone, Who Would It Be?
Rizzo, 16 August, 2011 at 13:31

Obviously, you can choose yorself... For me it would be Debbie Harry's head on Kelly Brook's body. Ever since someone said that Kelly Brook looks like Edwina Curry, I can't see anyone else when I see...

knitting_vixen, wednesday 17-Aug-11 19 928
B
What would you wear to fly in when going somewhere hot?
, 15 August, 2011 at 13:01

Beginning to think about packing for honeymoon and need to get organised as leave the house on the sat morning and wont return for over 3 weeks! Not sure what to wear to travel in. Needs to be comfy...

Tray1980, wednesday 17-Aug-11 17 1,955
Rizzo
Favourite Karaoke Songs
Rizzo, 15 August, 2011 at 09:03

My friend and her husband are coming round on Friday for a Singstar night and it got me wondering what your favourite songs are when you do karaoke and play Singstar. Mine are: Rent - Pet Shop Boys To...

Martin2, wednesday 17-Aug-11 10 1,306
1234ABC
They're Filming World War Z in Glasgow Today
1234ABC, 15 August, 2011 at 13:14

Brad Pitt is in Glasgow today filming for his World War Z film today. Half of George Square is shut off for filming. I was going to audition for it, but my Zombie impression has a bit of the MJ...

Panjita, tuesday 16-Aug-11 13 2,753
ATB
Dominican Republic - Malaria tablets??
ATB, 8 August, 2011 at 11:03

I'm off on holibags next month to the DR - staying at the Gran Ventana Beach Resort in Puerto Plata. Those of you who have been to the country before - did you take Malaria tablets and get injections?...

judeclarke, monday 8-Aug-11 7 1,795
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown
Alternatives to flowers as a delivered gift
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown, 28 July, 2011 at 11:52

Any ideas? Anyone got a website recommendation to send chocolates/bubble baths/etc?

ashlil, friday 29-Jul-11 22 569
Red Baroness
Have you ever pulled a sickie?
Red Baroness, 26 July, 2011 at 09:47

I have called in sick before when I haven't been well, but I perhaps could have dragged myself in. But I've never pulled a sickie when I've been feeling 100% alright, which I'm guessing is what most...

Cookie Galore, tuesday 26-Jul-11 23 1,602
Spangler
Fantasy dinner party guests
Spangler, 26 July, 2011 at 10:59

Inspired by Footlong's post. Who would be yours? You have 5! 1. Stephen Fry 2. Bill Bailey 3. Daryl Davis ( a little known Afro-American author who infiltrated the KKK - highly recommend his book) 4....

*JLS*, tuesday 26-Jul-11 18 1,277
Vikster79
Shane Warne??? What a plonker
Vikster79, 22 July, 2011 at 09:20

How can he actually deny having facial surgery when it is blindingly obvious. Ive just been howling laughing at some of the pics in the paper today - what a numpty. Discuss?

Mrs Bass, friday 22-Jul-11 4 585
*Mini*
Chapped Lips (keep it clean!)
*Mini*, 19 July, 2011 at 20:01

I have really bad chapped lips. I have used Carmex, Vaseline, 8 hour cream, Nivea stuff and still my lips crack and are sore- what would you recommend to put on them or is it a diet thing do you...

ATB, wednesday 20-Jul-11 16 3,836
Flowmojo
Dawn French
Flowmojo, 14 July, 2011 at 11:54

Anyone seen her recent weight loss of 3 stone?!

Mrs Bass, thursday 14-Jul-11 20 2,931
Beckstar
dog advice please... getting desperate.
Beckstar, 13 July, 2011 at 13:23

Has anyone got advice on how to handle a totally disobedient dog? We have been trying to train her but she’s a nightmare! She’s 5 and we’ve had her for a year. We got her from the RSPCA and her...

sapphire_22, wednesday 13-Jul-11 22 4,850
B
Sayings/things you didnt realise you had got wrong
, 12 July, 2011 at 12:18

I am terrible for this and am always getting song lyrics wrong but not realising. Last night, after many many years of hearing the saying I finally worked out that the phrase 'well, if the CAP fits'...

Panjita, tuesday 12-Jul-11 36 2,461
M
Has anyone got a 'Bounce Away' folding trampoline?
mel t 2b, 12 July, 2011 at 10:42

Husband will only get a folding one that he can put away in winter, as he loves his grass! and we only have a small garden. I don't know anything about trampolines and there are so many differnt ones...

mel t 2b, tuesday 12-Jul-11 1,361
Flowmojo
Pick 'n' Mix Sweets!
Flowmojo, 7 July, 2011 at 16:38

Bloody Love them!! Il have been at the company a year come monday and one of the guys here just said to me 'instead of the traditional cakes on your one year in the company treat, how about some pick...

panda2011, sunday 10-Jul-11 17 2,693
*Mini*
Would you eat salmon thats 2 days out of date?
*Mini*, 8 July, 2011 at 21:04

This is causing some FaceyB controversy. I say nay- Mr Mini says Yay. WWYD?

jojo2, saturday 9-Jul-11 9 8,881
Rod
Pilates and Body combat?
Rod, 5 July, 2011 at 14:06

I have signed up for Pilates tmorrow night and body combat on Thursday night....anyone got any experience of these classes? I dont have a clue!

nicnol, friday 8-Jul-11 30 3,263
Mrs Bass
Fancy Dress/ yellow jumpsuit Assistance!
Mrs Bass, 8 July, 2011 at 13:44

There are a group of 7 of us going to a fancy dress do so we have decided to go as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! 4 turtles, April o'Neil, Splinter & Shredder! Im going as April, where on earth...

Mrs Bass, friday 8-Jul-11 4 3,025
*JLS*
Ice Cream Vans
*JLS*, 7 July, 2011 at 18:53

Me and OH were contemplating about these the other day, where we are in Northampton you can only buy ice cream from the van, but when we lived in Scotland an ice cream van used to stock everything!!...

lamby, friday 8-Jul-11 14 1,787

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