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how long does it take the pill to come out of your system?
, 25 May, 2010 at 14:39

Having been on the pill for 5 years (i think) 4 years on the usual one that everyone gets then having to change because my mum had breast cancer and theres a link (so they say) and my bad headaches i...

Lynseys Designs, saturday 5-Jun-10 11 7,266
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Parents ruby (40th) wedding anniversary - help!
mel t 2b, 26 April, 2010 at 09:50

Hi all I used to use the site years ago when I was getting married and then when my son was born, so I'm hoping you guys will have some great suggestions!!? Its my parents ruby wedding anniversary...

Anastasia, tuesday 18-May-10 2 2,367
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Top Ten Songs by Janis Joplin
ethanbaa, 13 May, 2010 at 17:12

Janis Joplin on mu bao hiem express I think Top Ten songs is Me and bobby McGee Summertime Cry baby ball and chain maybe Mercedes benz kosmic Blues Down on Me Any other recommendations will be great ...

ethanbaa, thursday 13-May-10 4,091
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anyone know how to get a dot of cillit bang (bleach coloured) off a shirt?
Bubbles07, 4 May, 2010 at 11:45

It literally is just a dot but is a bit white dot on a blue checked shirt - anyone? I've tried colouring it in but it doesnt look good! HELP BUBBLES X

franciscosalzer, thursday 6-May-10 913
jojoalice
really cute, wedding cakes & toppers for anime and manga lovers
jojoalice, 21 April, 2010 at 06:15

Hello everyone, i just found some anime wedding cakes pictures and wanna share them here, hope you are looking for some similar wedding cakes & toppers ideas, Bleach cake toppers Sailor Moon...

jojoalice, wednesday 21-Apr-10 1,923
Mrs Vineweevil
Taking children out of school in term time?
Mrs Vineweevil, 18 January, 2010 at 13:23

Please don't shout at me that I shouldn't, my wee man will only be 4 1/2 so I don't think it will affect his GCSE results. I know every school is different, but just wondered if there might be any...

abeja_reina_1989, tuesday 9-Mar-10 8 5,761
Becca
Help Please - Have you seen Beth Delbridge??
Becca, 25 February, 2010 at 13:28

More pics here -http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=pho ... **** 31 year old Beth, from Ashton, near Helston, West Cornwall has been missing since around 6.30am on Monday 22nd February. She last seen...

Becca, thursday 25-Feb-10 1,277
Lady Vixen
Deadwood
Lady Vixen, 15 January, 2010 at 11:57

Has it broken?

HuskyGirl, saturday 13-Feb-10 11 4,352
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Breast Lump... *UPDATE*
Nicnacnoo, 7 January, 2010 at 20:39

Evening all I found a pea sized lump in my left breast on Sunday. I've seen the doctor who confirmed it is 1cm in diameter and have an appointment at the Breast Clinic on Monday. I have been in...

Mitzi50, monday 8-Feb-10 10 1,827
muffins
How much do caterers cost?
muffins, 14 January, 2009 at 20:26

(I know it depends on many factors but!) I want to have a birthday party and have caterers, for approx 100 people. really thinking of sandwiches, cold buffet stuff and nothing too fancy as there is...

Sterling, saturday 2-Jan-10 8 9,406
RuthG
has anyone got underfloor heating?
RuthG, 6 January, 2009 at 22:42

We're buying a house that currently has no heating system. MrG suggested the possibility of having underfloor heating, but I've no idea on the cost. Has anybody had it fitted? It's a 3 bed, 2...

jason.baptiste, wednesday 23-Dec-09 17 4,698
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Slander? Defemation of character? so worried please help if you can
Pipkins Pig, 3 December, 2009 at 18:25

Hi, theres a male colleague at work who is a womaniser, he undresses you with his eyes etc. Last year he and I were talking and i said "excuse me whilst I go the loo", he replies "ohh can I come with...

chrismastrey, thursday 10-Dec-09 5 3,337
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pre-wedding jitters!!
nyprincess, 29 November, 2009 at 00:26

Hi all I got engaged at the start of the year and at the beginning everything was good but now i am really not sure i want to be with him anymore. This sounds awful but he has been ill the last 6...

SilverAmethyst, tuesday 1-Dec-09 1,228
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Kenwood Chef or other Big Mixer owners
, 14 May, 2009 at 21:40

Mixer owners I need some advice please...I make cakes for people(around 1-3 a week) and am thinking of expanding this slightly so have been debating buying a Kenwood chef as I need something better...

Catherines Cakes, saturday 7-Nov-09 19 4,494
I love shoes
Victoria Jackson makeup? Has my mum been conned?
I love shoes, 10 June, 2009 at 10:13

My mum has just sent me an email saying had I heard of Victoria Jackson, with a couple of links - I said no, should I have? Apparently someone was door step selling this stuff last night and my mum...

Total Chunk, saturday 17-Oct-09 10 44,175
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Finger Buffet for roughly 100 people
babyicebean, 11 October, 2009 at 18:35

Any ideas how much food is needed? I am catering a party for the hubby and have no idea what quantities of anything is needed Help!

babyicebean, tuesday 13-Oct-09 3 38,525
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amersham as an area to live
RedBerries, 8 October, 2009 at 14:50

Does anyone know much about what it's like to live in the Amersham area, specifically Chesham Bois? We are currently looking at areas outside of London to relocate to - looking for easy transport into...

Loop, saturday 10-Oct-09 4 3,598
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6th Wedding Anniversary Gift
mel t 2b, 6 October, 2009 at 14:11

Hi there! As in title....what the hell do I get my husband thats made out of IRON?! We like to follow the traditional anniversary gifts, but this is a toughy! Any ideas appreciated!! Ta Mel ...

Specialkat, tuesday 6-Oct-09 1,891
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Free delivery code for Argos?
curly wurly, 5 October, 2009 at 13:31

Hi Does anyone have a free delivery code that I can use for Argos please? Thank you in advance for your help.

curly wurly, monday 5-Oct-09 490
Dove
Statutory Guarantee pay - anyone familiar with this?
Dove, 23 September, 2009 at 19:48

H has been put on Statutory Guarantee pay for the first 5 days in a 13 week period as the company he works for has no new contracts to offer him, He hasn't had his contract of employment broken or...

Dove, thursday 1-Oct-09 5 3,056
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Plus size clothes / underwear
Scarlet Fifi La Voom, 10 April, 2009 at 12:05

Does anyone know any other shops on the high Street that sell plus size clothes apart from Evans, Newlook, Ann Harvey and Elvi. I live just outside Milton Keynes if anyone knows any other shops there...

DanniB, tuesday 29-Sep-09 25 10,654
Ostrich
Anyone from/know Castle Donington or the surrounding area?
Ostrich, 23 September, 2009 at 15:31

MrOs has just been posted to Castle Donington with work, so looks like I'm now a weekday single parent of two under 3, plus I work three days a week so I can see I'll have to be super-organised to...

Specialkat, monday 28-Sep-09 6 4,502
Loopy
How far do you commute to work on a daily basis?
Loopy, 17 September, 2009 at 12:07

We're thinking of moving, well, we NEED to move to a bigger house but a 4 bed house in a decent area in Gloucester is too far out of our budget. We were thinking of moving to Evesham where we can get...

Brian Parkes LSWPP (, monday 28-Sep-09 26 8,991
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Phrase 'eating is cheating'
Steph73, 11 September, 2009 at 20:48

Am being dim, what does this mean? ? Steph

Mrs Space Cadet, thursday 24-Sep-09 18 11,606
sazd
Blanket trips – Benidorm
sazd, 7 September, 2009 at 11:40

Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 My in laws are just back from holiday in Benidorm and were delighted to tell us all about the £1000 worth of Merino wool blankets they had placed an order for....

sazd, friday 11-Sep-09 12 5,211
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Party buffet help - Costco Sandwich Platters
Katiefar, 9 September, 2009 at 10:19

Hi, I wonder if any of you are able to help me. I am planning to have a few people round (perhaps 20) for some nibbles and drinks before we go out drinking for my birthday in a few weeks. My H and i...

JennyXoXo, thursday 10-Sep-09 6 53,823
Allegra
Edward Monkton Fans
Allegra, 11 July, 2008 at 10:13

https://www.campusgifts.co.uk/acatalog/Edward_Monkton - up to 50% off sale on all Edward Monkton stuff.

Diefenbaker, thursday 10-Sep-09 4 2,838
Purple Pixie
What to wear to a funeral?
Purple Pixie, 3 September, 2009 at 09:45

We're going to OH's uncle's funeral on Monday and we're struggling with what to wear. It's going to be a fairly formal affair (I'm not sure if formal is the right word) with black attire being...

Purple Pixie, friday 4-Sep-09 13 6,408
*Kitty*
The bank sent H's new debit card to our old address and.....
*Kitty*, 28 August, 2009 at 01:15

Someone used it ? Im furious. We moved house over six months ago and actually went into our local branch on the day we moved to tell them. Ive phoned the bank and been on to the fraud dept who said...

Mrs S*, tuesday 1-Sep-09 10 11,130
spot
Godfather theme - need outfit help!
spot, 31 August, 2009 at 16:39

Hoping you might be able to help. I have been invited to a party with a godfather theme (FIL's 60th). Whilst an outfit for my H is extremely easy, suit with trilby hat and fake gun - voila. However I...

Lillythepink, monday 31-Aug-09 2 3,562
Roobarb
Getting a message to a cruise ship at sea - can you/how?
Roobarb, 29 August, 2009 at 23:07

My parents are crossing New York - Southampton on the Queen Mary 2 shortly and it will be their Ruby Wedding when they are away. I was hoping to send them a message/telegram or something on the big...

Roobarb, monday 31-Aug-09 5 6,412
Scottishterrier
greedy kitten help
Scottishterrier, 30 August, 2009 at 12:05

We got a new kitten a few weeks ago and she is doing great, settled in well and gets on with the dogs and kids. However she is extremely greedy, i have never come across a cat like this in my life....

Scottishterrier, sunday 30-Aug-09 5 1,947

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