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Sorry for the dullness Im doing a buffet for 25 people in a few weeks, I only seem to be able to find 9 inch plastic plates, no bigger! they don't seem very big, if people are going to be having bits...
Has anyone seen this yet? I can't believe it, I was so shocked, what a great ending. Either I am a big numpty or they did it really well - I did think when he first came in that it must be someone we...
Simply wonderful. Tom Jones is awesome. Shame they couldn't do continuous coverage.
I've knackered a screw I need to remove and there is no longer any bits for the Phillips screwdriver to fit into. Normally when I've done this a mixture of (my not very strong) brute force, pliers,...
Hello. I'm thinking about kick-starting my new health and fitness routine with a two/three day detox. I just wondered if any of you have done it? What am I to expect from it? Do you have any tips for...
The last few times I've made chocolate brownies they've ended up more like sponge cake than brownies. I'm following my recipe (BeRo cookbook), and cooking for the shorter end of the time, but they've...
I have inherited, in our new garden a few fruit bushes, raspberry, redcurrant and gooseberry. They are all full of fruit but I don't know how to tell if the gooseberries are ripe or not. I'd say they...
On the news it's said he has had a cardiac arrest & in a bad way. ETA: 00.40 Just woke to the news he died.
Aaargh, have properly left this til the last minute. Going to ordination of very good friend at St Paul's Cathedral this afternoon, followed by outdoor reception. It not being the kind of thing I go...
I'm really into hoisin duck wraps at the minute but I'm spiendng a fortune on shop bought sandwichesI prefer to take packed lunch. Does anyone know if there is a ready made duck sandwich filler on the...
Sadly passed away http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8118426.stm
I am strapped for cash and NY bound this summer. NOT a good combination!! Whilst hunting down a particular necklace last week in my jewellery box, i came across the diamond and sapphire engagement...
Hi all, as above, really... The options I've got in mind are: 1. Try and kit out our house as much as we can for that money, such as bathroom cabinets, the double bed we've been wanting for the guest...
Having just been in a training thing about business ethics, one example situation they suggested was getting the bill at the end of a meal but they had forgotten to add on the drinks - would you say...
So after yesterday's photo share, I've gone and got a blister on mine today (bloody summer shoes, grr!). Should I put a plaster over it or what to do??
My sister and I still quote this ad a fair bit - the catch phrase "you don't say!" has really stuck with us. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpswiH_Vkes Any ads that have stuck with you?
What a joke! I've just weighed out my 35g and i realise i feed my niece more than that! And she's 3!! It's about 15 frosties! Needless to say i promptly turned the scales off! I wold starve on 35g!!!...
This probably going to sound silly so apologies in advance. I watched this film the other day and it had this fantastic love story in, really touching. I'm now reading the book, which is the wrong...
We are considering a lab pup but have read that they are like 'crocodiles' for a good few weeks/months. Is this your experience? How did you cope with it?
MIL made a cheesecake a couple of months ago, it was supposed to be low fat, she didn't have any quark but found some camembert on offer in ASDA and used that instead. Now I have to say that it tasted...
I feel is a difficult thing to do.... We viewed 3 houses on Saturday, all 3 ticked the boxes. First one was the style we want, was on a street we love, had a decent sized garden, a lovely big garage...
As it's sunday and I can't get to the docs until tomorrow can someone tell me what this rash is? I had it (not as bad) 2 weeks ago, was prescribed antihistamines and it all but went away. Today I...
Hiya we're flying on an internal uk flight on tuesday and i've just been checking on the hand luggage requirements. we have a small trolley case but it's 3cm taller than their limit, although all...
We have an old vincent bach trumpet which my husband hasnt used for years and due to moving house we want to donate it somewhere. We tried 3 local charity shops who wouldnt take it nor would 2 local...
What say Hitched at 8.30am...should I wait until 9ish? Where has my decisiveness gone ?
I've just placed my first order with Next online. The order completed without giving me the option to put my credit card details in. I then recieved a confirmation email stating that they have given...
Just on the off chance that anyone knows... picked my flowers, soaked em for 3 (nearly 4) days as per recipe. stirred daily. just went to rescue them for the boiling and adding sugar bit and there was...
Has anyone does this? if so, is there a company you recommend? My friend has just been given the all clear, she has been having treatment for cancer, I am so happy. I want to send her a little...
After 27 years of having the same favourite joke I realised today it's just not doing it for me anymore and I need a new one. Would you share yours before I run the risk of becoming an utter joy...
Apologies for the anon, but I don't want anyone who could know me and recognise what I'm about to ask to know my usual log-in. Hitched is my sanctuary sometimes and I've had serious grief before when...
I have longish hair but it's in a ponytail today and the 'tail' is less than pretty looking, it's all dry on the ends and lighter in colour. I think I need to go for the chop [gulp] How come some...
