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little chilli
Family problems at wedding (long)
little chilli, 4 August, 2009 at 13:54

Well where to start, H and I got married in France two months ago, H’s parents live there and we love the area so we thought it would be a lovely place to get married. For those who don’t know about...

little chilli, wednesday 5-Aug-09 11 1,422
Knownowt
Thomas Sanderson blinds- anyone?
Knownowt, 4 August, 2009 at 11:09

TS are coming round to give me a quote for venetian blinds. On the phone they were v keen to ensure that both H and I would be there, which to me is the sign of hard sell shysters (they want to close...

Knownowt, tuesday 4-Aug-09 8 6,295
Hepburn
I thin I can smell myself - I am minging (sob)
Hepburn, 4 August, 2009 at 15:06

I had a shower this morning, used copious amounts of my normal deodorant as usual, but I think I can smell myself. [:'(] Could it be my top maybe? It's freshly washed and fesh on today but... I am...

Hepburn, tuesday 4-Aug-09 5 622
Dr Doo.Little
Nothing like a wedding to bring out the best in people
Dr Doo.Little, 3 August, 2009 at 19:56

I went to my cousins wedding at the weekend, and it was a fantastic day, which given the family circumstances is quite amazing really. My auntie divorced my ex-uncle 10 years ago when she found out...

July, tuesday 4-Aug-09 5 988
Hyacinth
40 day water fast
Hyacinth, 2 August, 2009 at 22:06

I've been reading in another forum about some nutter doing this. A quick google shows its not actually that unusual! but there isn't any real info. Does anyone know the purpose behind it? surely your...

Diefenbaker, monday 3-Aug-09 34 2,997
Rosencrantz
What does 'trimmed' mean in relation to lamb rump?
Rosencrantz, 2 August, 2009 at 17:19

I'm cooking a Gordon Ramsey lamb dish for Sunday dinner tonight.(This one - its the first on the list, new season lamb with crushed peas...

Rosencrantz, sunday 2-Aug-09 1 1,211
monkey fingers
Twister lollies, which is right?
monkey fingers, 1 August, 2009 at 20:16

I've just had a mini twister and it was gorgeous, I had two last night and they didn't seem as nice, I thought last night I was broken. However, I have just realised that last night, the ones I had,...

Monkey Mavis, sunday 2-Aug-09 13 3,493
macca
Can anyone tell me about the Hackney Empire?
macca, 1 August, 2009 at 16:43

I am looking at taking my son to the Peppa Pig live stage show, and this is our closest venue. I know nothing about the venue, the area, how to get there, anything really; and am not overly confident...

Pu$$y Cat, saturday 1-Aug-09 7 2,274
monkey fingers
14 year old tongue piercing
monkey fingers, 31 July, 2009 at 22:20

My 14 year old neice has just had her tongue pierced, she is sure to tell me her mum went with her. Would someone still pierce the tongue of someone so young even with parental permission? Her mum...

Zebra, saturday 1-Aug-09 17 7,459
M
Tomy bed guard: help?
MrsClare, 31 July, 2009 at 22:13

Hi there, we were given one, but I am not sure how to use it. Do you just put the bars under the mattress? Thanks so much

Sare, friday 31-Jul-09 3 1,096
B
BB: Noirin Vs Bea ..........
bobbi, 31 July, 2009 at 15:34

Whose side are you on?

poochanna, friday 31-Jul-09 19 1,692
Lynseys Designs
Anyone suffer from fibromyalgia
Lynseys Designs, 30 July, 2009 at 18:34

Hi, Was wondering if anyone could offer some advice from personal experience. I got diagnosed with Fibromyalgia last year and have been on 50mg of amitriptyline at night. For months it worked a treat...

Lynseys Designs, friday 31-Jul-09 24 2,883
lyni
What gifts can I send via post other than flowers please?
lyni, 31 July, 2009 at 14:05

I have looked up sending cupcakes, but can't seem to find a decent one that will deliver outside of London (specifically Surrey). Any ideas of what else I can send please? Looking to spend no more...

poochanna, friday 31-Jul-09 19 5,645
K
Calluses and hard skin
Kegsey, 31 July, 2009 at 13:45

I've noticed that I'm getting a callus on my hand, just below where my ring finger joins my palm. I think its because I wear my wedding ring when I go to the gym. Does anyone else get this? I also get...

feathers, friday 31-Jul-09 1 3,510
cha-cha
Medical peeps- collapsed vein?
cha-cha, 30 July, 2009 at 13:47

I went for a blood test today and the nurse had a terrible time trying to find a nice vein. Right arm, left arm, back to right arm... I now look like I lost a fight with a hedgehog. but anyway. When...

Mrs Magic, thursday 30-Jul-09 7 26,057
Mrs Magic
Long term ill hitchers and those in the know, can I have your thoughts please? Meds related
Mrs Magic, 29 July, 2009 at 13:23

Disclaimer, I'm not seeking advice on what to actually do and obviously would never act on anything without first seeing a doctor. I would just like to get some thoughts. My health condition is...

Lumpy Golightly, thursday 30-Jul-09 36 4,047
Peaches
Bit of a long-shot. Can you help me find a piece of china?
Peaches, 30 July, 2009 at 15:02

It's this - a wonderfully priceless (as in cheap!) soup bowl from Tesco. Bought it about 10 years ago, and now I need a replacement bowl, but can't find one anywhere. Can anyone ? Thanks!

Peaches, thursday 30-Jul-09 9 3,891
R-A
Would you/do you wear charity shop clothes?
R-A, 29 July, 2009 at 13:17

We have been a 'second hand family' my whole life. Be it from cousins, siblings, neighbours, charity shops or boot sales, as a child I hardly ever wore something new and thought nothing of it. These...

tahiti, thursday 30-Jul-09 60 6,082
Knownowt
Last Post- Carol Ann Duffy
Knownowt, 30 July, 2009 at 08:39

http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_8175000/8175790.stm

Lumpy Golightly, thursday 30-Jul-09 16 2,396
Melancholie
Zahada anyone?
Melancholie, 28 July, 2009 at 21:38

I'm a bit stuck on level 31. Can anyone give me a clue? Only the brightest will be able to add this up?

Melancholie, tuesday 28-Jul-09 4 464
B
beetroot recipes?
blimey, 28 July, 2009 at 14:41

I was wondering if anyone has got any tried and tested beetroot recipes. I've got 4 of them and i really haven't got a clue what to do with them as i've never cooked a beetroot before. Apart from...

Baby Buns, tuesday 28-Jul-09 16 4,551
spacecadet_99
Having to wee in the night - any ideas how to stop this?!
spacecadet_99, 28 July, 2009 at 09:25

Over the last couple of years I've gone through phases where I have to get up in the night for a wee. It usually would last a few weeks/couple of months and then go away again. I appear to be in a...

anjumanji, tuesday 28-Jul-09 8 18,034
S
It would have been my 2nd wedding anniversary today
Scarlet Fifi La Voom, 28 July, 2009 at 09:38

Well we would have been married for 2 years today. His on holiday with the woman that caused all this, even though obviously she’s not 100% at fault with the ending of our marriage. A little part of...

Diefenbaker, tuesday 28-Jul-09 2 727
Snow Patroller
Cat Owners .... cat with floppy tail ....
Snow Patroller, 17 June, 2009 at 18:38

Don't want to seem like a panicky cat owner, but my birman/chinchilla cross seems to suddenly have a very floppy tail .... He is usually a super 'tail up poker straight' cat at the slightest thing -...

GMT, monday 27-Jul-09 10 4,742
R
Help! Washing Machine - where to buy?
Ruby 2, 25 July, 2009 at 07:15

Sorry, very dull post...i'm boring myself! Trying desperately to buy a washing machine to be delivered asap to minimise trips to launderette in meantime. Have tried Argos, John Lewis, Comet, Dixons,...

Ruby 2, monday 27-Jul-09 4 2,889
P
Setting up a Ltd company
poochanna, 27 July, 2009 at 10:23

I need to set up a Ltd company and in the past my accountant has done it for me but my new accountant (who I actually don't really like) charges £350 and my old one was £125 9i can't use him as he's...

poochanna, monday 27-Jul-09 300
WelshTotty
Help: dye for a duchess satin dress
WelshTotty, 26 July, 2009 at 12:36

Anyone dyed a wedding dress before? I ask as I'd like to dye mine pink to use as fancy dress in Sept. What's the best way to do it? Any advice much appreciated

WelshTotty, sunday 26-Jul-09 3 1,959
Duck no more
Who can countersign my sons passport?
Duck no more, 26 July, 2009 at 17:56

My mum and dad have offered to take and pay for our son away for a week , all good , only i've just discovered his passport has run out. I've got an appointment to get him one on Thursday but i'm...

Duck no more, sunday 26-Jul-09 6 5,642
claires
Home and away question - possible spoiler if you havent been watching it!!
claires, 24 July, 2009 at 20:06

Whats wrong with Belle??

bobbi, sunday 26-Jul-09 18 3,992
AliLindsey
Floaters at work.
AliLindsey, 25 July, 2009 at 14:11

Where do I go to get a new law passed? "If you flush the toilet at work and find that you have left a floater, please have the common courtesy to flush again. Do not just put the lid down, so that...

AliLindsey, sunday 26-Jul-09 14 3,958
barongreenback
Alex Higgins - weakest link
barongreenback, 25 July, 2009 at 17:53

Wow - a shadow of his former self. Has he been ill? (aside from the history of drink etc.)

claires, saturday 25-Jul-09 2 1,852
Braw Wee Chanter
Mumps in adults - Does/don'ts and what to expect?
Braw Wee Chanter, 25 July, 2009 at 13:04

My sister works in Lanzarote and was just told this morning she has the mumps. The medical advice she's been given extends to "Have a lie down and don't kiss anyone" ? She works with children,...

jaffacake, saturday 25-Jul-09 4 999

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