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I remember mentioning these aaaages ago, probably on a nostlagia thread, and others remembering them with fondness too. I've always looked for them when shopping but not found any, until this week...

I have just spotted one of our neighbours affixing a small brass sign to the front of his house bearing the legend "The Pinery". Now bearing in mind this is a pretty newish estate full of nice enough...

I want to move out of London, but I need to commute to Canary Wharf and I don't want a massive commute. Any ideas where???

Inspired by the car thread ? We're (hopefully) getting a puppy in the summer so I hoped you'd be kind enough to tell me the names of dogs you know please? If your name is picked, the lucky winner will...

Have you got a favourite? I've got a box of Hario Tangfastics on my lap and now the green and clear dummies have gone i will start on the cherries. The rest will remain in the box.

Good looking or not? discuss.

How long before i go on holiday should i have my hair highlighted? I am always in the pool alot on holiday and dont want it to go green!!!

Can anyone explain to me how it works? FIL is looking to buy in Scotland. His understanding is that he can't make the offer until he has the cash for the full purchase. My understanding was that...

H has just started a new job, he is FD, and has been invited to the boss's wife's 50th birthday party. It's at their house, what do I wear? They work in sportswear/fashion design so am going to look...

I bought 2 fillets of River Cobbler for £2 from Tescos last week. I wasn't sure what it would taste like being so cheap - but it was delicious! Like cod but with flavour! Even Mr Star liked it and...

I am seeing a recruitment person next week to talk about returning to work. Have just got my old suits out of the loft to find they are all moth-eaten ? I always planned to buy a new interview suit...

Now, I'm not normally one to grumble and can totally appreciate parental needs, but can I run this you? I go to a fairly 'nice' gym with good wet and dry facilities which attract family membership. I...

Hi all, Just wondering if I can pick your brains- it might just be a short NO so just tell me to bugger off if that's the case ? Basically situation is: H started his new job mid-November, full-time...

I tried this dress on today and it looked amazing but my H thinks it is too 'much' (not price) for a wedding. What do you think?...

Will anyone be watching tonight? I may be subjecting my OH to it as payback for him polishing his car ALL day!

This is on Channel Five right now. I remember going to see this six times at the cinema when I was a teenager. It's a terrible film (check out the american accents on Robin and Will Scarlet) but I...

They sell it in Tesco- in the bit with food from other countries (not too sure that's the name of the ailse but i hope you know what I mean) HTH xxx

I was wondering if anyone here did the GCSE Keyboarding Applications course/exam around 1997/1998, and if so, do you know who the awarding body was? Thanks xx Just thought I'd do an update for those...

Hi! Just wanted some advise as to what is the best thing to do. Bit of background first, firm I have worked at for 6 1/2 years is not making any money and about a month ago I took a 5% pay cut. Im 7...

[quote] Clip-on ties are replacing knotted school ties, as schools worry about health and safety worries, says a survey of school uniform suppliers. The Schoolwear Association says 10 schools a week...

Well, we get back from our honeymoon to news that my sister has been admitted to hospital as she has a real high temperature 105 ( the last time I heard) and a sore neck which she can't move, headache...

Anyone had a dress from Bravissimo? I've had huge problems (two in fact on my chest) trying to find dresses for two weddings I'm going to in the next few months. I've been getting really upset about...

I'm organising a birthday party in a few weeks for my mum and uncle and as it's a garden party, struck on the idea of Pimms. However, whilst I'd lap up the alcoholic version, ? most people with either...

I am thinking of goin to centreparcs but don't know where to start. Had a nosey on the website and was a little shocked by some of the prices, so: Is it worth it? Any ways to make it cheaper? Offer...

Afternoon all, this is a bit gross, but need help! i bought some cordosyl for gum problems on monday just gone, as a bit of gum felt a bit tender and this it supposed to help, as the label says! used...

Hello I'm quite worried about my dog. I realise everyone may just say take him to the vet but I just want to explain what is going on. On Friday I noticed that my dogs eyes were quite bloodshot. You...

I really fancy scrambled eggs on toast. Only scrambled eggs on toast will do. But the shop is shut, I'm already in my PJ's, and I don't have any milk ? Is there anything that would work instead of...

Hia, FIL is getting quotes to returf our knackered garden its roughly 20ft by 10ft and he is paying for it, but he has had one cowboy in already how quoted a ridulous price and the fella who came...

I spy you! Two very unimportant things . . 1, do you watch 'The City'? and if so, do you agree that Allie looks like Blythe? and 2. On come dine with me the other day, someone was wearing a T-shirt...

What has g6ne wr6ng can any6ne he3- 5f th5s 0a2es sense... arrgh.

Has anyone else fallen out of love with their house? Our house needed a lot of work doing to it when we bought it and for that reason we got it for a good price, otherwise we could never have afforded...

Would you believe they could be nice? I made them on Sunday and we've just had some reheated with icecream -- they are utterly delicious! We were a little short of dark chocolate so replaced about...