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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!...

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!...

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...

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

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?!

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),...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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 %)

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...

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....

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Anyone want free tickets to the ideal christmas show in nov? Visit http://www.idealhomeshowchristmas.co.uk/ and use the code MXMAS to book up to 2 tickets (per address!) I've got 6 so far! Theres...

My other half's uncle has a fear of flying and takes the family on the same holiday every year to the same place because of it. A friend of mine has a agoraphobia, a fear of open spaces and can't...

I have only ever eaten the following meat products: beef, lamb, chicken, turkey, pork, cod in batter, tuna chunks. Anyone else missing or missed out on deliciousness?

Is it your other half or your parents?! Just discussing this at work and general consensus is 'Mum'...mine is Mr F, I cant imagien the state my mum woudl be in if a paramedic rang her telling her id...

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...