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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 1,115
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BB: Noirin Vs Bea ..........
bobbi, 31 July, 2009 at 15:34

Whose side are you on?

poochanna, friday 31-Jul-09 19 1,693
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 2,886
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 5,647
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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 3,536
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 26,061
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 4,056
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 3,894
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 6,088
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 2,398
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 4 466
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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 4,555
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 18,039
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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 2 729
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 4,744
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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 2,891
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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 1,974
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 5,644
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 3,994
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 3,960
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 1,854
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 1,001
wodger_woo
Hitched nostalgia - egg in a cup
wodger_woo, 24 July, 2009 at 12:31

Remember when the egg in a cup threads were as common as the swine flu? I have never had egg in a cup but in the interests of hitched nostalgia I'm going to now but how do I make it? ?

AliLindsey, friday 24-Jul-09 16 2,917
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If your parents treat you and your siblings differently, WDYD?
emmali, 23 July, 2009 at 18:22

As the title says, if you and your siblings are treated differently by your parents, how do you cope with that? Especially if you're the one that's treated worse. Thanks in advance, Em

CBear, friday 24-Jul-09 21 5,348
lyni
Anyone else wanting to see TB's Alice in Wonderland?
lyni, 24 July, 2009 at 11:23

An article from the glorious DM here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1201852/The-weird-world-Tim-Burtons-Alice-In-Wonderland-movie.html;jsessionid=CB686448D6891872E0FC3FB3DC35E35E I...

Zooropa, friday 24-Jul-09 10 1,226
DaisyBoyd24
40th Wedding Anniversary gift ideas
DaisyBoyd24, 22 July, 2009 at 12:29

Hi, It's my parents 40th wedding anniversary in August and I'm totally stuck for ideas of what to get them. I don't have a huge budget - I could possible go to around £100.00 Any ideas? I've looked on...

JenB, wednesday 22-Jul-09 4 10,444
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Dog food (and raw diets) - small update on page 2
Janna, 20 July, 2009 at 21:28

? Hello We're 3 weeks away from getting Meg and her breeder is weaning her on to a raw diet. Whilst I can wholeheartedly see the benefits of her choice, I suspect that with two young children, an...

Janna, wednesday 22-Jul-09 19 2,358
Iris
Has anyone got a deep fat fryer?
Iris, 22 July, 2009 at 12:21

I know they are very 1980s and unhealthy. I used to love proper home made chips and Master I has never had them, I am a neglectful parent. I am almost convinced that I need a DFF but also think they...

mariets, wednesday 22-Jul-09 17 2,122
Katy80
Electric storage heaters
Katy80, 21 July, 2009 at 19:27

We have just had an offer accepted on a flat with electric storage heaters. Not our preference obviously but was just wondering how they work and what the pros and cons are? The agent said they store...

essexmum, wednesday 22-Jul-09 12 3,526
Hyacinth
Cerazette Users/ knowledgeable people. Migraines and more TMI stuff
Hyacinth, 20 July, 2009 at 12:59

I have been on pill for 9 years. For the last 7 months it has been cerazette. I have tried about 8 different pills in my time, due to unexplained bleeding between periods. I found one which stopped...

Hyacinth, tuesday 21-Jul-09 14 13,459
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Pam Royale from tyne tees TV......
, 21 July, 2009 at 18:25

Iknow this is a strange one but myself and OH cant figure out how old we think she is ? I have googled and cant find it, any ideas how i could find out x

Cathybabes, tuesday 21-Jul-09 1 1,816

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