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Iris
Is it OK to buy wine for teachers?
Iris, 4 June, 2009 at 12:47

Master I has just over 4 weeks of reception left. I know people buy gifts for teachers these days. Is wine the done thing as I don't want to go down the twee tat route. His teacher is a lady in her...

LizBjk, friday 5-Jun-09 27 7,821
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Low calorie alchoholic drinks
, 5 June, 2009 at 07:47

Hi all, I would have put this on the WL board but no one replies! I'm off out for a couple tonight and was wondering if there are any specific drinks which are lower in calories? Also, which ones to...

MissL, friday 5-Jun-09 17 2,139
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Ashes to Ashes
bobbly1, 1 June, 2009 at 22:13

I won't spoil it for anyone who has not yet watched it, but all I can say is I didn't see that coming!

Peter, thursday 4-Jun-09 15 1,607
Gone With The Whinge
sperm/sex question
Gone With The Whinge, 3 June, 2009 at 17:58

Probably TMI for some. I realise this is very uneloquent, but it's bothering me ? Is sperm meant to taste foul? I mean, utterly foul. It's like having the back of my throat bleached. Now, I only have...

Clairy, thursday 4-Jun-09 75 7,102
Flowery the Grouch
Compulsory MMR?
Flowery the Grouch, 3 June, 2009 at 10:26

What do htchers think? Should children have to prove they have had all their MMRs (initial injection and boosters) before being allowed to go to school. I think i am torn between community...

minerva, thursday 4-Jun-09 63 4,879
HeidiHole
PSA: Ladette to Lady
HeidiHole, 2 June, 2009 at 21:02

New series starting now, Australian ladettes coming here.

GinFizz, wednesday 3-Jun-09 9 912
Mrs Winkle
I need to create an invoice - hayulp!
Mrs Winkle, 3 June, 2009 at 16:48

I have sold one of my photos to an advertsing agency - hurrah! I need to invoice them does anyone have a template I could use? Obviously not a registered company, but I presume this doesn't matter?...

Flowery the Grouch, wednesday 3-Jun-09 7 783
Sunset21
healthy eaters: breakfast/elevenses?
Sunset21, 3 June, 2009 at 10:59

I'm back on my healthy eating plan, I want to lose weight and get more exercise. I'm aiming for 1lb a week. I have, in the past had a slimfast shake on the days I work for my breakfast, purely because...

Consuela Banana Hamm, wednesday 3-Jun-09 22 1,787
J
Going to a concert at Wembley Stadium - any top tips?
Janna, 3 June, 2009 at 08:10

I got my TT tickets through at the weekend (woohoo!) I've never been to a concert at Wembley Stadium before and wondered if anyone with more experience had any top tips? We've got standing tickets,...

Headless Lois, wednesday 3-Jun-09 13 8,565
~~~liz~~~
Epilators - worth the pain?
~~~liz~~~, 3 June, 2009 at 11:26

As above really. Are they really worth all the pain? I bought one a couple of days ago but I'm too scared to try it yet. Ive read some mixed reviews on it so thought I would see what the Hitched...

Carrot, wednesday 3-Jun-09 20 2,649
Iris
Do you snog?
Iris, 2 June, 2009 at 20:31

Just pondering. Do you still do snogging and how long have you been together? We've been together for 11 years so not much snoggage these days. I think that's normal though.

poochanna, wednesday 3-Jun-09 43 2,709
Clare _ M
Taking pain killers through airport security.
Clare _ M, 2 June, 2009 at 12:21

Do they need to be kept in their box or can I just take the sheet they come on? I need to take a load of tablets with me on a flight tomorrow and don't really want to take the boxes if I don't have to...

memedoaky, wednesday 3-Jun-09 8 3,956
Clairy
Twisted ankle sympathy needed / Solpadeine Max
Clairy, 2 June, 2009 at 15:43

A few weeks ago I did something to my right ankle - I have no idea what, it must have been mild as I can't remember - but my ankle really hurt and it literally took weeks to stop hurting. Yesterday,...

Ice Queen, tuesday 2-Jun-09 290
Sunset21
Food issues - Beyond Chocolate? Anyone got it/read it?
Sunset21, 1 June, 2009 at 09:23

I was sat in the car with H yesterday following yet another pact to lose weight starting today. We both yo-yo diet and have been successful in losing the weight and getting fit, my main stumbling...

Mad, monday 1-Jun-09 7 1,783
Secret Lemonade Drinker
Is there a shower at St. Pancras?
Secret Lemonade Drinker, 1 June, 2009 at 18:58

I have now had no water at home since 8pm last night - Thames Water are being great, helpful and sympathetic but it is not a problem at their end. Landlord for my apartment block is giving conflicting...

memyselfandi, monday 1-Jun-09 1 664
Flump
Ped Eggs?
Flump, 1 June, 2009 at 11:20

Has anyone got one of these, or heard anything about them? Thanks to the annoying JML video demonstration in Boots on Saturday I was vaguely aware of their existence, but then a friend mentioned them...

macca, monday 1-Jun-09 27 2,057
rrr
So tell me about fake/spray tans
rrr, 30 May, 2009 at 19:56

I'm am naturally very pale. In fact, you can see my veins through my lilly-white legs! I'm off to Lake Como, Italy in 4 weeks. I'd like to look at least healthy when I go. I don't really tan well. I...

sdaisy22, sunday 31-May-09 4 847
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do seperate dining rooms add value to your house?
peanut, 29 May, 2009 at 15:01

My H threw an idea at me the other day and I dismissed it straight away but now I have been giving it some thought and I think I warming to the idea. Our main house has a big kitchen with a breakfast...

MD, sunday 31-May-09 14 7,612
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foodies - what is pared lemon zest?
bones, 31 May, 2009 at 08:48

Anyone know? thanks

Flowery the Grouch, sunday 31-May-09 4 40,237
spot
Alternatives to Chanel No 5?
spot, 30 May, 2009 at 09:15

Hi, As it says above. I'm looking for an alternative to Chanel No 5 which is (hopefully) cheaper and a similar scent (although not exactly the same). Can anyone recommend anything? TIA. S. x

Doughnut, saturday 30-May-09 4 1,655
lyni
Can you have a BBQ in public?
lyni, 29 May, 2009 at 21:24

I saw those deposal BBQs in Tesco tonight, and wondered if you can use in public, park or beach perhaps? Google is not being my friend! TIA

Mrs S*, friday 29-May-09 6 7,620
bluewater
talk to me about astigmatism...
bluewater, 29 May, 2009 at 11:14

I've always had rubbish eyes, and always been told i've had very slight astigmatism in my left eye. i had my sight test last night to hear that i now have astigmatism in both eyes (-1 in my left,...

lmsunshine99, friday 29-May-09 13 2,502
Melancholie
London BNP candidate, Nick Eriksen, on women
Melancholie, 29 May, 2009 at 10:48

"For a woman to consider a job or a career more important than having children is, quite literally, unnatural. Instead of complaining that nature prevents women from having successful careers women...

tahdah, friday 29-May-09 9 775
Monkey   Mavis
Gluten Intolerance
Monkey Mavis, 25 May, 2009 at 21:36

It looks as though I am gluten intolerant - just waiting on test results. However since giving it up all my symptoms have gone away - which is great. However - am looking for any useful tips/recipes...

Monkey Mavis, thursday 28-May-09 18 1,926
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radio 1 changing tracks
sydney, 28 May, 2009 at 14:55

Anyone listen to jo whiley today, i loved the changing track but didnt catch who it was and its doing my head in, anyone know who it was by? something along lines of stay with me don't go to...

kjfc100, thursday 28-May-09 9 1,280
Sparkley
Trying to find a hotel that is 'a little bit different'
Sparkley, 28 May, 2009 at 13:35

Afternoon Hitchers ? It's MrG's birthday next week and I want to take him away for a romantic weekend. Well, I say weekend, we can only really stay 1 night , but spend all day Friday and Saturday in...

Rache, thursday 28-May-09 26 3,328
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Australian Soft Eating Liquorice - Chocolate coated
summer baby, 27 May, 2009 at 13:47

Lakeland used to sell this but they stopped last Nov. I have tried a quick look on Google but cant find it. Does anybody know where I could get it from? My Dad loves the stuff so thought I would try...

Cloudybay, thursday 28-May-09 3 1,413
Puss
Where can I buy green leggings / footless tights on the highstreet?
Puss, 27 May, 2009 at 22:44

I know New Look stock them online but they didn't have any when I went into the shop, I need lard arse size too so am a bit stumped. Thanks!

KJX, wednesday 27-May-09 6 2,602
Braw Wee Chanter
Danielle Lloyd - Attacked.
Braw Wee Chanter, 26 May, 2009 at 00:06

I don't care what anyone thinks of her lifestyle or choice of boyfriends, this is absolutely hideous. Having been on the receiving end of something similar when I was 19, I know the poor girl must...

Braw Wee Chanter, wednesday 27-May-09 35 3,471
spacecadet_99
Anyone volunteer for Childline (or similar)?
spacecadet_99, 27 May, 2009 at 09:15

I want to meet new people and I want to do something a bit different from my normal work, I've been toying with the idea of volunteering for some time but been busy with OU stuff. Now that that's...

marmalade atkins, wednesday 27-May-09 3 1,296
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is the apprentice repeated?
pippin, 27 May, 2009 at 10:01

I don't have sky plus and can not miss the match tonight. Is it shown again tonight on any other channel like bbc 3?

Crookshanks, wednesday 27-May-09 3 1,022
Mrs S Smith
Waaaah!!! Interview request for Thursday - need to come up with an excuse to have time off!
Mrs S Smith, 26 May, 2009 at 20:32

OK so mind is buzzing.. After the last awful 24 hours, I've just had a phonecall from an agency who put me forward for a Team Admin role at a local pharmaceutical company a few weeks ago - they've...

Mrs S Smith, wednesday 27-May-09 14 1,145

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