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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...

**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...

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...

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...

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...

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!

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...

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?

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...

Whats your favourite afternoon "sweet treat"?

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...

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...

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...