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Pittabre
Do you judge people by their username?
Pittabre, 23 September, 2010 at 13:58

This may sound a bit random but I have realsied I make assumptions about people based on their usernames! FIONA is the one I was thinking of in particular because I always imagien her to be shouting...

Madwife Nightingale, thursday 23-Sep-10 38 2,714
Shnarfy1
What's your favourite biscuit?
Shnarfy1, 14 September, 2010 at 18:11

I love stem ginger biscuits yummy! What's your favourite?!

Chez2k, thursday 16-Sep-10 26 1,209
snowiecat
Anyone used a FLABeLOS machine?
snowiecat, 30 August, 2009 at 09:00

Hiya Who's used a FLABeLOS (their spelling!) machine? Did it work? I hate excercise so of course I'm looking for the easy option ?

GabriellaWinters, wednesday 15-Sep-10 16 28,096
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Oooh, its gone quiet over here again!
, 7 September, 2010 at 12:13

It started to be a hive of activity over here and the threads went back a couple of pages in one day.... now we have threads on page one from a couple of days ago! Come on ladies... lets keep it busy!...

twf, wednesday 8-Sep-10 27 2,856
Shnarfy1
What free stuff have you got from complaining??
Shnarfy1, 31 August, 2010 at 16:29

I am a big complainer I'm not one of those people who complain over nothing but if I buy something and it's broken or not up to standard I simply have to take it back or complain direct to the...

Houdini, wednesday 1-Sep-10 10 6,282
MellyMoo
What colour are your lounge carpets?
MellyMoo, 30 August, 2010 at 09:08

Following on from thefuturemrslord's post about colour of sofas, what colour is your carpet? I'm astounded at how many of my friends, even ones with children, have cream carpets. Even without children...

ebony_rose, wednesday 1-Sep-10 27 2,006
Petal
Sandwich fillings for afternoon tea
Petal, 29 August, 2010 at 20:07

Hit me with your favourite fillings for small afternoon tea sandwiches. If it makes a difference it is for a children's tea party but it will mostly be adults eating them. Nothing too fussy! Thanks x ...

ClaireG85, monday 30-Aug-10 14 7,786
The Sock Chicken
SImple and inexpensive nibble ideas please
The Sock Chicken, 30 August, 2010 at 09:31

Good Morning. We havesome friends coming over this evening for some nibbles. The original plan was for them to come at lunchtime so was going to do sandwiches, salad, crisps & dip etc. Now they...

The Sock Chicken, monday 30-Aug-10 11 2,619
zoej1983
How expensive are kittens?
zoej1983, 29 August, 2010 at 20:14

We have been offered a kitten for free and I would love to accept but my H is not so keen after we had a rabbit that had alot of problems and cost alot of money in vets bills. I have never had a cat...

zoej1983, monday 30-Aug-10 8 2,165
MellyMoo
Curtains - how much would you/did you pay?
MellyMoo, 25 August, 2010 at 18:08

Right, not long ago I bought some curtains for our lounge. In our lounge we have a wide set of patio doors and one smaller part glass door. The curtains I bought were over £100 which to me is a lot of...

Petal, thursday 26-Aug-10 17 1,320
HavanaBaby
What herbs/spices for a sausage casserole? relatively urgent help required please
HavanaBaby, 24 August, 2010 at 15:40

I'm making a sausage casserole and so far have bunged sausages, chopped toms, mushrooms and peppers into a casserole dish. What herbs/spices am I missing and anything else that should be in there?...

HavanaBaby, tuesday 24-Aug-10 8 42,719
Mrs Claus
Favourite toasted sandwich filling
Mrs Claus, 24 August, 2010 at 13:46

I love toasties but tend to stick to cheese and pickle or mozarella and pepperoni.? What is your favourite toastie?

grace85, tuesday 24-Aug-10 18 1,303
HavanaBaby
PSA - Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream 1/2 price in Tesco £1.99
HavanaBaby, 22 August, 2010 at 19:38

Phish Food ?

ClaireG85, sunday 22-Aug-10 6 918
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2ND Wedding anniversary ideas
so_excited, 13 July, 2010 at 16:32

Hi its been a while since I posted on here but as my 2nd wedding anniversary is approaching i need ideas for gifts for the hubby, thanks-also if any Hibs could make a personalised card? thanks

debmci, friday 16-Jul-10 2 806
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Divorcing on the grounds of adultery
Oddbins, 20 August, 2009 at 15:03

Would you name the 3rd party? Apparently this is not usually advised because unless said third party admits it, then it is difficult to prove and can delay things.

casinogirl, monday 5-Jul-10 15 4,163
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Christmas dinner dance/parties in Essex
Baz183, 22 June, 2010 at 20:47

I know its early but a group of about 10 - 20 of us are trying to find a place to go for a dinner and dance before Christmas. We wanted to go to Stock Brook but its already fully booked for the date...

Princess_Dimples, thursday 24-Jun-10 7 4,075
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30th Birthday present - help please!
, 17 June, 2010 at 11:56

Hi! Any ideas what to get a female friend for her 30th B'day!? I'm stumped! It was her b'day back in April during my hen weekend and I bought her a nice bottle of wine but she is now celebrating it in...

butikmoii, tuesday 22-Jun-10 4 1,419
fizzypop
80s Fancy Dress Ideas
fizzypop, 14 June, 2010 at 12:28

Hi ladies, I have an 80s fancy dress party to go to soon and I am really struggling! Anyone have any good, cheapish suggestions for me? Thanks!

teeheeyoucrazyguys!, monday 14-Jun-10 6 1,814
Spangler
Weird crushes
Spangler, 10 June, 2010 at 10:40

Ok inspired by my little confession in the meal thread - confession time ladies - who are your less than conventional crushes? Here are mine:

Perthshire Lass, monday 14-Jun-10 13 2,175
jem179
Poorly degu, can anyone help?
jem179, 11 June, 2010 at 13:40

We got back from our HM on monday and the first thing we noticed was that one of our degus wasnt chewing the bars of his cage. We have 2 but one of them has never bothered with toys he just spends all...

Houdini, friday 11-Jun-10 2 789
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how long does it take the pill to come out of your system?
, 25 May, 2010 at 14:39

Having been on the pill for 5 years (i think) 4 years on the usual one that everyone gets then having to change because my mum had breast cancer and theres a link (so they say) and my bad headaches i...

Lynseys Designs, saturday 5-Jun-10 11 7,570
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Parents ruby (40th) wedding anniversary - help!
mel t 2b, 26 April, 2010 at 09:50

Hi all I used to use the site years ago when I was getting married and then when my son was born, so I'm hoping you guys will have some great suggestions!!? Its my parents ruby wedding anniversary...

Anastasia, tuesday 18-May-10 2 2,544
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Top Ten Songs by Janis Joplin
ethanbaa, 13 May, 2010 at 17:12

Janis Joplin on mu bao hiem express I think Top Ten songs is Me and bobby McGee Summertime Cry baby ball and chain maybe Mercedes benz kosmic Blues Down on Me Any other recommendations will be great ...

ethanbaa, thursday 13-May-10 4,149
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anyone know how to get a dot of cillit bang (bleach coloured) off a shirt?
Bubbles07, 4 May, 2010 at 11:45

It literally is just a dot but is a bit white dot on a blue checked shirt - anyone? I've tried colouring it in but it doesnt look good! HELP BUBBLES X

franciscosalzer, thursday 6-May-10 975
jojoalice
really cute, wedding cakes & toppers for anime and manga lovers
jojoalice, 21 April, 2010 at 06:15

Hello everyone, i just found some anime wedding cakes pictures and wanna share them here, hope you are looking for some similar wedding cakes & toppers ideas, Bleach cake toppers Sailor Moon...

jojoalice, wednesday 21-Apr-10 1,939
Mrs Vineweevil
Taking children out of school in term time?
Mrs Vineweevil, 18 January, 2010 at 13:23

Please don't shout at me that I shouldn't, my wee man will only be 4 1/2 so I don't think it will affect his GCSE results. I know every school is different, but just wondered if there might be any...

abeja_reina_1989, tuesday 9-Mar-10 8 5,770
Becca
Help Please - Have you seen Beth Delbridge??
Becca, 25 February, 2010 at 13:28

More pics here -http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=pho ... **** 31 year old Beth, from Ashton, near Helston, West Cornwall has been missing since around 6.30am on Monday 22nd February. She last seen...

Becca, thursday 25-Feb-10 1,290
Lady Vixen
Deadwood
Lady Vixen, 15 January, 2010 at 11:57

Has it broken?

HuskyGirl, saturday 13-Feb-10 11 4,361
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Breast Lump... *UPDATE*
Nicnacnoo, 7 January, 2010 at 20:39

Evening all I found a pea sized lump in my left breast on Sunday. I've seen the doctor who confirmed it is 1cm in diameter and have an appointment at the Breast Clinic on Monday. I have been in...

Mitzi50, monday 8-Feb-10 10 1,832
muffins
How much do caterers cost?
muffins, 14 January, 2009 at 20:26

(I know it depends on many factors but!) I want to have a birthday party and have caterers, for approx 100 people. really thinking of sandwiches, cold buffet stuff and nothing too fancy as there is...

Sterling, saturday 2-Jan-10 8 9,423
RuthG
has anyone got underfloor heating?
RuthG, 6 January, 2009 at 22:42

We're buying a house that currently has no heating system. MrG suggested the possibility of having underfloor heating, but I've no idea on the cost. Has anybody had it fitted? It's a 3 bed, 2...

jason.baptiste, wednesday 23-Dec-09 17 4,707
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Slander? Defemation of character? so worried please help if you can
Pipkins Pig, 3 December, 2009 at 18:25

Hi, theres a male colleague at work who is a womaniser, he undresses you with his eyes etc. Last year he and I were talking and i said "excuse me whilst I go the loo", he replies "ohh can I come with...

chrismastrey, thursday 10-Dec-09 5 3,354

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