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pea in a pod
good and bad points interview question
pea in a pod, 25 August, 2010 at 14:55

I always really struggle when asked what are my good and bad points i know a few of us on here are looking for jobs etc so thought a few questions like this may help some out i always say for good i...

cotteesgirl, wednesday 25-Aug-10 5 4,253
HavanaBaby
What herbs/spices for a sausage casserole? relatively urgent help required please
HavanaBaby, 24 August, 2010 at 15:40

I'm making a sausage casserole and so far have bunged sausages, chopped toms, mushrooms and peppers into a casserole dish. What herbs/spices am I missing and anything else that should be in there?...

HavanaBaby, tuesday 24-Aug-10 8 42,197
Mrs Claus
Favourite toasted sandwich filling
Mrs Claus, 24 August, 2010 at 13:46

I love toasties but tend to stick to cheese and pickle or mozarella and pepperoni.? What is your favourite toastie?

grace85, tuesday 24-Aug-10 18 1,293
HavanaBaby
PSA - Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream 1/2 price in Tesco £1.99
HavanaBaby, 22 August, 2010 at 19:38

Phish Food ?

ClaireG85, sunday 22-Aug-10 6 894
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2ND Wedding anniversary ideas
so_excited, 13 July, 2010 at 16:32

Hi its been a while since I posted on here but as my 2nd wedding anniversary is approaching i need ideas for gifts for the hubby, thanks-also if any Hibs could make a personalised card? thanks

debmci, friday 16-Jul-10 2 781
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Divorcing on the grounds of adultery
Oddbins, 20 August, 2009 at 15:03

Would you name the 3rd party? Apparently this is not usually advised because unless said third party admits it, then it is difficult to prove and can delay things.

casinogirl, monday 5-Jul-10 15 4,160
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Christmas dinner dance/parties in Essex
Baz183, 22 June, 2010 at 20:47

I know its early but a group of about 10 - 20 of us are trying to find a place to go for a dinner and dance before Christmas. We wanted to go to Stock Brook but its already fully booked for the date...

Princess_Dimples, thursday 24-Jun-10 7 4,074
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30th Birthday present - help please!
, 17 June, 2010 at 11:56

Hi! Any ideas what to get a female friend for her 30th B'day!? I'm stumped! It was her b'day back in April during my hen weekend and I bought her a nice bottle of wine but she is now celebrating it in...

butikmoii, tuesday 22-Jun-10 4 1,139
fizzypop
80s Fancy Dress Ideas
fizzypop, 14 June, 2010 at 12:28

Hi ladies, I have an 80s fancy dress party to go to soon and I am really struggling! Anyone have any good, cheapish suggestions for me? Thanks!

teeheeyoucrazyguys!, monday 14-Jun-10 6 1,803
Spangler
Weird crushes
Spangler, 10 June, 2010 at 10:40

Ok inspired by my little confession in the meal thread - confession time ladies - who are your less than conventional crushes? Here are mine:

Perthshire Lass, monday 14-Jun-10 13 2,164
jem179
Poorly degu, can anyone help?
jem179, 11 June, 2010 at 13:40

We got back from our HM on monday and the first thing we noticed was that one of our degus wasnt chewing the bars of his cage. We have 2 but one of them has never bothered with toys he just spends all...

Houdini, friday 11-Jun-10 2 780
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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 2,375
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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 4,095
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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-10 925
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 5,765
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 1,279
Lady Vixen
Deadwood
Lady Vixen, 15 January, 2010 at 11:57

Has it broken?

HuskyGirl, saturday 13-Feb-10 11 4,355
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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 1,830
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 9,408
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 4,700
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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 3,341
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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 44,264
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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 38,547
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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 3,609
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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 1,893
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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-09 492
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 3,060
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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 10,658

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