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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 3,249
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 2,695
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 1,530
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 2,391
*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 5,801
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 2,623
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 3,779
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 2,809
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 4,405
freb2reh
Personality traits
freb2reh, 10 November, 2011 at 12:19

Leading on from the earlier thread, have any of you ever tried an MBTI test or similar? I am no expert but took one out of intrest. You are normally assigned a four letter grouping for your...

freb2reh, friday 11-Nov-11 26 1,444
Ali_G
Mispronunciation
Ali_G, 9 November, 2011 at 11:59

Inspired by the X Factor thread, what mispronunciations get on your nerves? I hate it when people say "haitch"... It's "aitch" you muppets!!

Mrs Whippy, wednesday 9-Nov-11 132 4,463
BumbleBrat
Gifts for people who have everything?!
BumbleBrat, 8 November, 2011 at 13:53

I need help! Christmas present for a 5 year old girl who has everything. Loves Hello Kitty and all things girly. £30 max, I'm being a scrooge this year! Any ideas?!

ATB, tuesday 8-Nov-11 3 443
B
How many houses/flats have you lived in?
, 4 November, 2011 at 23:21

I have just moved for the 12th time in a decade - I didn't mean to move that many times, believe me - and I have just worked out that I've lived in eight houses (one of them twice, two years apart),...

llandudnolover, monday 7-Nov-11 35 2,218
pandorasbox
Most annoying things your neighbours do...?
pandorasbox, 3 November, 2011 at 16:54

Just got in after an 'orrible day and our next door are playing 'who let the dogs out' really really loudly. I want to kill them. FFS who really plays that song? The whole way through and twice so...

ebony_rose, saturday 5-Nov-11 32 2,603
ClareMarie85
Safety reminder for Stupid People (Graphic arse picture lol if eating don't look!)
ClareMarie85, 4 November, 2011 at 13:31

My friend just sent me this on email lol! Oh Dear !!!!!!!!!!!!! Not my words! But if I had children this is probably what I might say. As a parent, I often wonder if I had taught my sons and daughters...

ClareMarie85, friday 4-Nov-11 8 1,600
*Mini*
Setting fire to pasta?
*Mini*, 1 November, 2011 at 17:50

Last night it would seem I experienced two cooking fails. 1- I set fire to the spagehetti - I was only made aware of this by the smoke alarm going off. 2- I made a cake that can only be likened to a...

jen_84, thursday 3-Nov-11 42 2,264
joannexyx
spiritualist
joannexyx, 29 October, 2011 at 21:22

Whats eryones opinions on these? i never really believed any of it until my sister went to see one yesterday. you may have seen my recent post about my Grandad passing away last month. everything the...

Alreadymarried, tuesday 1-Nov-11 28 2,325
Sparkles82
Curling Wands.... any feedback on them?
Sparkles82, 27 October, 2011 at 20:13

I curl my hair regularly with straightners, but when I last had my barnet sorted at the hairdressers, they recommended a curling wand - apparently the curls are more natural looking and its easier to...

Pinky6, saturday 29-Oct-11 15 2,614
Vee Tee
Anyone heard of or tried the Kebelo hair smoothing system?
Vee Tee, 27 October, 2011 at 09:57

My hairdressers have just all been trained on it and got it in, Its expensive but sounds oh so good...anyone tried it??

WhiteSparkles, friday 28-Oct-11 8 12,445
fluffymalone
Nicky the vet from Emmerdale ....
fluffymalone, 27 October, 2011 at 16:12

PHHOOOOOOAAAAARRRR!!!!!!!!! That is all.

fluffymalone, friday 28-Oct-11 9 1,969
B
If you were buying a house, how much under the asking price would you offer?
, 27 October, 2011 at 13:41

If you were buying a house, there was no chain, you knew they wanted to get out quick as they are emigrating to OZ, how much under the asking price would you go? (either money or %)

Knees, thursday 27-Oct-11 21 2,403
B
Shin splints
, 27 October, 2011 at 12:02

Has anyone suffered with shin splints before? I’ve been getting really bad pain in my lower leg every morning when I get on the tube (its about a 10min walk). Was totally confused and feeling a bit...

Mrs C, thursday 27-Oct-11 1 435
BumbleBrat
Photo Scavenger Hunt
BumbleBrat, 21 October, 2011 at 20:13

Is anybody interested in participating in a photo scavenger hunt? Basically, I'll give everyone a list of 10 things to scavenge. You then have two weeks to complete the task and share your 10 photos....

Mrs C, monday 24-Oct-11 20 1,818
Panjita
Am I turning into my Nan?
Panjita, 21 October, 2011 at 08:54

There's been a massive hoo hah about Ricky Gervais using a certain word (not entirely sure if I am allowed to say it now?!) on Twitter. The thing is, I use that word. I don't mean I would shout it in...

Panjita, friday 21-Oct-11 24 2,262
Rizzo
What Would You Do If Your OH Cheated? **Proceed With Caution...**
Rizzo, 17 October, 2011 at 20:20

Following on from the cheating threads, what would you do if your OH cheated on you? I would have to kick him to the curb. There's no way I could carry on being his wife if I didn't trust him and he...

freb2reh, thursday 20-Oct-11 149 11,590
B
Describe yourself in 3 words
, 19 October, 2011 at 12:03

They were just talking about this on the local radio...... Describe yourself using only 3 words. Go....

*Nursey*, wednesday 19-Oct-11 28 2,569
Mrs Bass
Help!! embarrassing rip in my skirt!!!
Mrs Bass, 18 October, 2011 at 10:46

I am running an event off site today and I have just ripped the seam on the back, so far high it flashes my pants!! Luckily i found a saftey pin and a very helpful catering lady so its kinda pinned...

Mrs Bass, wednesday 19-Oct-11 11 1,292
TheCakeNinja
Sock Fetish
TheCakeNinja, 18 October, 2011 at 18:51

Hi all, been mia for a while as ive been mega busy but felt the need to ask you all. Is this normal.......... I have just been sorting through the laundry that has piled up recently and actually could...

TheCakeNinja, tuesday 18-Oct-11 7 1,333
B
List of things to change your name on when married
, 14 October, 2011 at 13:18

Does anyone have a list of everywhere they needed to change their name? I have done a few bits but since having to send my marriage certificate and passport off to the DVLA, I cant do much more at the...

Flowmojo, friday 14-Oct-11 5 3,384
B
Help me with ideas for sisters 30th Birthday present
, 14 October, 2011 at 09:20

As a lot of you know, myself and my sister had a pretty poor relationship until my hen weekend. From then on, we have had a much better friendship and it has been a real turning point for us. I...

GeordieBarbie, friday 14-Oct-11 6 1,209
Knees
Fancy Dress - Letter B
Knees, 10 October, 2011 at 12:57

I know it's way off, but on New Year's Eve, OH's parents are hosting a fancy dress party and the theme is the letter B. I want to come up with an original idea and ideally would like to piece...

judeclarke, monday 10-Oct-11 20 1,559
ATB
What makes you weak at the knees?
ATB, 7 October, 2011 at 09:14

In work today my male colleague who usually is clean shaven has come in with stubble. It's turning me to jelly speaking to him when usually I'm fine! I love a man with a bit of rough, makes me go a...

*Mini*, sunday 9-Oct-11 55 4,397

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