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Irgalite
curtain sizing
Irgalite, 15 July, 2009 at 19:31

I am looking at geting curtains in the Next sale tonight and have just measured my bedroom window but I have no idea how o work our what size of curtains to get, can anyone help please? My window is...

Twigi, wednesday 15-Jul-09 1,022
Hugo Brambles
Oh bugger, we've got a flying ant infestation.
Hugo Brambles, 15 July, 2009 at 18:11

I thought I'd cured the problem. On Saturday night I went into our conservatory and it was like a horror scene - the place was alive with flying ants. We were on our way out so I shut up the house and...

Hugo Brambles, wednesday 15-Jul-09 4 3,172
Kaz_76
Anyone had Level 5 seats in Wembley?
Kaz_76, 14 July, 2009 at 22:50

Looking at U2 tickets on level 5, East stand as only ones available from ticketmaster but not having been there, am wondering are these even worth having? I'm thinking it's a no-brainer, perhaps? I...

Kaz_76, wednesday 15-Jul-09 5 11,269
poshpaws
Under eye bags and dark circles
poshpaws, 14 July, 2009 at 20:30

I've always had a little darkness under my eyes - I think it's hereditary - but it seems to have got worse in the three years since turning 30. I keep seeing pics of me with my eyes looking all small...

poshpaws, wednesday 15-Jul-09 5 821
Mr JK
Studio Ghibli question
Mr JK, 27 June, 2009 at 09:16

OK, so I've got a MovieMail voucher that's about to expire, and they're doing a Studio Ghibli sale that means I can probably snap two DVDs up for virtually no actual cash... ...so which of their films...

Katamari, tuesday 14-Jul-09 19 2,936
I love shoes
Thunder bugs get every where.....
I love shoes, 13 July, 2009 at 20:01

Last night just as I was about to shut down my laptop I saw a black mark on my screen, I thought uh oh dead pixels.... Then it moved... Its a sodding thunder bug but its not on the outside of my...

I love shoes, tuesday 14-Jul-09 8 3,038
hazel
The Naked Office - Virgin 1
hazel, 12 July, 2009 at 22:55

Seriously? WTF? Go to work nude "to improve communication and productivity"?

Flowery the Grouch, monday 13-Jul-09 1 1,007
Luthien
Black Lace - Dance moves
Luthien, 10 July, 2009 at 22:35

We started a little early on the Mojitos this evening. We then watched last nights Psychoville. On Psychoville some of the characters were dancing to Black Lace's 'Superman'. I joined in and only...

spot, saturday 11-Jul-09 22 3,719
Zebedee
passive-aggressive Facebook statuses
Zebedee, 8 July, 2009 at 19:22

We've not had this for a while have we? Can I share these two from today: X - it must be so hard for those people who are perfect and who never make mistakes or put a foot wrong!!!!!!!!!!! Y - I wish...

PoppetK, saturday 11-Jul-09 53 7,797
T
Brits on holiday abroad - perceptions of us
Toblerone, 10 July, 2009 at 11:21

So on the Beeb this morning, they were discussing Brits abroad. And as usual a mixed bag of perceptions, but according to the piece, the further afield we go, the better behaved we seem to be...

Stelly, friday 10-Jul-09 47 5,140
Sparkley
I'm going to a 'Good Life' fancy dress as Barbara - what shall I wear?
Sparkley, 10 July, 2009 at 15:01

Most people are going at Margot and Jerry, so MrG and I want to go as Tom and Barbara ? I have left it really last minute, (the party is tomorrow!) and have no idea what to wear. I have...

Consuela Banana Hamm, friday 10-Jul-09 13 6,768
leni
What time is starting DIY and Pressure Washing your driveway unacceptable?
leni, 10 July, 2009 at 08:34

This week we had a neighbour start drilling outside at 7.00am and today someone started pressure washing their driceway at 7.15am. Personally I think you should wait until after 8.00am - whats your...

Doughnut, friday 10-Jul-09 9 7,326
rachel anne
Legal types - implications of being made a company director?
rachel anne, 10 July, 2009 at 10:11

Hello everyone, I don't often post on OT but I would really appreciate your help if you have a few moments. I work for a small company of less than 10 employees and basically the owner has decided...

rachel anne, friday 10-Jul-09 6 4,144
J
Cocktail recipes and lime question
Jools73, 9 July, 2009 at 21:20

Instead of going out this weekend (and spending a firtune!!)some friends are coming over and we're having a cocktail party. So first question, what's your favourite cocktail? Second, what food could I...

Tulip O`Hare, friday 10-Jul-09 6 2,444
Loopy
Can you pay with points on Boots.com?
Loopy, 9 July, 2009 at 12:45

They have something online which they don't do instore. If they do, how long does it take to be delivered? It's a samsonite bubble pop up travel cot. I was only going to pay with points cus I've got...

Loopy, thursday 9-Jul-09 1 4,031
Knownowt
Tops to wear under suits when you have big boobs
Knownowt, 8 July, 2009 at 13:31

I really struggle with this- shirts tend to gape and sadly I haven't found one that is small enough on the waist while encompassing my boobs adequately. High necks look matronly and give me mono-boob,...

Melancholie, wednesday 8-Jul-09 11 4,956
Bowski
Tell me about prostate cancer
Bowski, 8 July, 2009 at 16:55

My dad has had the blood test for it as he's 60 and his levels have come back 7 (anything between 5 - 10 needs investigating) Today he's been to the hospital and they've had a feel and say they can...

louised, wednesday 8-Jul-09 5 1,493
strawberry*shortcake
Reheating Burgers and Sausages
strawberry*shortcake, 8 July, 2009 at 09:23

Is this ok to do!? We are having 20 people around on Sat night and are doing burgers and hotdogs for midnight snacks. Rather than H getting the bbq out drunk at that time would it be ok if I cooked...

Pint&APie, wednesday 8-Jul-09 10 11,265
Doughnut
Ikea Ektorp sofas (dull, obviously)
Doughnut, 7 July, 2009 at 19:09

Do they not do them in leather any more? Or corduroy? Or did they never do them in corduroy and I'm thinking of another type of Ikea sofa? I have the leather Ektorp one and would like another one, but...

Wicket, tuesday 7-Jul-09 3 1,538
Hitched in Paris
Foodies ... lemon meringue pie tips and recipes please!
Hitched in Paris, 1 July, 2009 at 12:25

H's office has a regular cook off for office workers / other halves. I sent in a fruit cake today that went down really well and the next challenge is lemon meringue pie. I've never made this before...

Hitched in Paris, monday 6-Jul-09 8 4,976
Maxi
I was at the Eagles concert last night
Maxi, 5 July, 2009 at 17:37

And it was amazing ? Didn't have high hopes tbh as I would have never classed myself as a fan. I got the tickets for H as his main birthday gift for his 40th. But I was totally blown away, singing...

Maxi, monday 6-Jul-09 8 1,522
mummy2f
vol au vent fillings...
mummy2f, 5 July, 2009 at 13:16

.... retro I know but I love them.... any ideas for funky fillings?

spot, sunday 5-Jul-09 5 2,357
badkitti*
Anyone live on the Leeds- Skipton rail line?
badkitti*, 3 July, 2009 at 09:35

Are there any nice but cheaper areas within easy walk/bus reach of the stations? Stations seem to be :Leeds,Saltaire, Bingley, Crossflats, Keighley, Steeton and Silsden, Cononley

badkitti*, saturday 4-Jul-09 9 2,095
claires
Falling asleep while having a tattoo done
claires, 17 June, 2009 at 09:35

/ Oh dear ?

Ginger, friday 3-Jul-09 105 16,782
AnnaBanana
Babysitting an 8 week old baby
AnnaBanana, 3 July, 2009 at 16:53

My friend is pregnant and she's due early Nov. Her and her H go to a music festival every December, they love it and its like a mini honeymoon for them, they leave their other child (3yo) with her...

Katiefar, friday 3-Jul-09 13 1,769
Knownowt
TV- Freeview and Virgin cable- ho wto get it upstairs
Knownowt, 3 July, 2009 at 09:29

We would like to have a television upstairs. There's an aerial socket but the picture is dreadful and I'm trying to work out how to improve it. 1. Would a freeview set top box give us a better...

KJB, friday 3-Jul-09 4 3,144
HeidiHole
Hair dye making your head sting
HeidiHole, 2 July, 2009 at 22:31

I dyed my hair today, same colour and make as I always use so didn't bother with a test as have been using it for an age. After it had been on about 10 minutes the top of my head started to sting...

HeidiHole, friday 3-Jul-09 16 12,956
R
Nice areas to live in home counties
RedBerries, 2 July, 2009 at 12:56

My partner and I are looking to move and we are considering Surrey, Berkshire or Buckinghamshire. Can anyone recommend some nice towns? I've been living in London for 15 years, although in recent...

bobbly1, friday 3-Jul-09 15 3,454
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nickj and loum
Coralie, 1 July, 2009 at 22:52

I am a bit of lurker. but have been on hitched for a good five years or so, so i ,know the characters. so, anyhoo, what has happened to nick and lou? nick, i remember cos he was quite funny (at times,...

Peter, friday 3-Jul-09 9 1,274
C
Can anyone answer / explain a CATs KS1/2 question?
Cloudybay, 30 June, 2009 at 22:12

As above really, I just wondered if a 2b is average for a child in Y2 (KS1) is 2b average of a child in Y3, or should it be 3b or something else. Y2 is KS2 isnt it? Thank you.

Iris, thursday 2-Jul-09 5 1,693
clairol
Running a pub - any experience/advice?
clairol, 1 July, 2009 at 15:39

My sister and her husband are contemplating a complete lifestyle change and running a pub in a small village on the North coast of Cornwall. Neither of them have done this before although my BIL is a...

DeniseM, thursday 2-Jul-09 14 5,330
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x posted - legal advice re redundancy after handing in notice
*Clairejk, 1 July, 2009 at 19:38

My mum handed in her notice and then a month later the whole of the nursery staff were made redundant. She has a meeting tomorrow and wants to know if she's wasting her time going, is she entitled to...

Mrs Winkle, thursday 2-Jul-09 10 5,557

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