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jaz
Sniffing/snorting instead of blowing
jaz, 20 March, 2009 at 14:02

Your nose - apparently is better for your sinuses according to my dad according to his dentist. Apparently its much better to erm... snort and spit that blow out the nose. Has anyone else heard of...

Unique at last, friday 20-Mar-09 13 699
GMT
Creamed sweetcorn
GMT, 20 March, 2009 at 15:39

Where can you buy this? Or do you have to make it yourself? I need it for a soup recipe!

GMT, friday 20-Mar-09 6 414
WelshTotty
Porn food for lunch
WelshTotty, 20 March, 2009 at 12:24

I always have an 'emergency porn food' pot noodle stashed in my drawer in work, and today its being used. I just reeeaaalllly fancied it, so today for lunch I have a very norty southern fried chicken...

Oriana, friday 20-Mar-09 22 1,364
wodger_woo
Cheeky barsteward or AIBU?
wodger_woo, 20 March, 2009 at 10:34

I have a sharer for my sons pony. My son is only 3 so doesn't ride every day so I offered a share to a family with a young daughter. As some of you might remember they blatantly took the piss at the...

Scottishterrier, friday 20-Mar-09 20 1,202
SophieM
How do you pronounce the name Morwenna?
SophieM, 17 March, 2009 at 14:51

I'm reading a book with a character in it called this, and it's bothering me. ?

SophieM, thursday 19-Mar-09 40 6,443
Mrs_Ward
Has anyone had a loft conversion?
Mrs_Ward, 19 March, 2009 at 21:35

I just wondered if you had if you would mind telling me roughly what it cost you? H and I really need more space and think this is probably the only way we can achieve it (really can't afford to...

japonica candlewick, thursday 19-Mar-09 6 526
R-A
Prickly armpits
R-A, 18 March, 2009 at 19:19

Am I the only woman to have no idea wtf "prickly armpits" are a la the recent Dove adverts? If your armpits are hairy then just shave, no? If they are not hairy then how the hell can you feel them...

flissy666, thursday 19-Mar-09 26 2,407
LMR Photography (HIB)
Is anyone or has anyone been a Body Shop at Home consultant?!
LMR Photography (HIB), 17 March, 2009 at 22:18

As above really just after a bit more info! Lou x

Fimble, thursday 19-Mar-09 7 1,214
Sofianna
Recycling VHS tapes
Sofianna, 2 March, 2009 at 13:09

I have a load of VHS tapes with programmes that I recorded off the TV back when there were no DVDs, no top boxes etc. As they take so much space (and I've not watched them in years) I thought it's...

flissy666, thursday 19-Mar-09 12 1,553
Lady Falafel
Freezing meatballs - Should I cook them first?
Lady Falafel, 18 March, 2009 at 18:24

I've made a big batch of meatballs which are headed for the freezer. Do I need to cook them first, or are they ok to bung in raw? Also will they completely ming if we oven cook them once they're...

Lady Falafel, wednesday 18-Mar-09 2 459
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Anyone used tan thru swimwear ?
, 18 March, 2009 at 09:01

Morning all Just placed an order for tan thru swimwear and am wondering has anyone used it and does it really work lol ?

LouM, wednesday 18-Mar-09 33 20,794
KB3
HMP Holloway
KB3, 18 March, 2009 at 09:23

Did anyone else watch this last night? I'll be the first to admit it wasn't great investigative journalism, which is typical of ITV. However I learned a few things. 1) I had no idea prisoners were...

Zebra, wednesday 18-Mar-09 23 4,038
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If you met today, would you still marry / be with your partner?
Boop, 16 March, 2009 at 13:49

We were discussing this over the weekend. Mr Boop and I met when we were both actively rowing, had a large group of mutual friends, and a lifestyle that meant we spent a lot of time together simply...

wonderstuff, tuesday 17-Mar-09 104 8,062
Becca
How much does it cost to take someone to court? (Evicting tenant / chasing money owed)
Becca, 10 March, 2009 at 22:10

I have been too soft on our tenants, trusting their story that they'd had a temporary blip in their finances ar Christmas, but that they would be able to catch up the arreers, and then letting payment...

Becca, tuesday 17-Mar-09 4 9,236
*ginni of the lamp*
Does anyone use www.emusic.com?
*ginni of the lamp*, 17 March, 2009 at 17:30

Lovely Mr G bought me an iPod Nano and a silicone case with sports armband for my birthday yesterday, and there's a small leaflet for eusic - 35 free downloads and 1 free audiobook, but you have to...

*ginni of the lamp*, tuesday 17-Mar-09 205
HeidiHole
Making a white sauce without butter
HeidiHole, 17 March, 2009 at 16:29

I've only got enough butter for my mash. Am I screwed? Can I use margarine? I want to make a white sauce, Godammit <stamps foot>

Chicken, tuesday 17-Mar-09 16 6,656
Clairy
Great personalised number plate spotted
Clairy, 17 March, 2009 at 14:57

'TLIUNT' I guess it was meant to say 'T Hunt' but i read it as 'twunt' (which suited the driver no end) ?

fernie, tuesday 17-Mar-09 3 1,091
jelly baby
Vauxhall Vectra - is it really that bad ?
jelly baby, 17 March, 2009 at 10:45

Ok, I know they aren't a particularly good car (that may be an understatement) but I need a bigger car for the next 18 mths. It's a stop gap to get mine and H's car purchases in sync. I like the new...

lannie*, tuesday 17-Mar-09 11 2,618
NeoShoegal
Is there an American equivalent to Nominet?
NeoShoegal, 16 March, 2009 at 10:34

As title really.

bostongirl, tuesday 17-Mar-09 4 4,470
KJX
I'm turning into a Dirty Old Woman....
KJX, 16 March, 2009 at 13:38

It's sunny and I'm working from home today We have young male sports science students living next door. They are wandering around their front garden with no vests on.......

Zooropa, monday 16-Mar-09 3 624
essexmum
Suggestions o how to unblock blocked ears
essexmum, 15 March, 2009 at 19:38

I've gol a stinking cold and I've been on a plane today and my ears are blocked (not with water). I've tried all the usual stuff (yawning, swallowing, holding my nose and blowing, cotton buds, I've...

hazel, monday 16-Mar-09 16 11,389
AnnaBanana
Nausea with PMT?
AnnaBanana, 16 March, 2009 at 08:55

Ive felt nauseous a few days before period arrives for the last 3-4 months. This is a fairly new symptom - does anyone else get this and what do you do to help? Yours nauseously ? AB

AnnaBanana, monday 16-Mar-09 2 1,403
barongreenback
Daily Express article on Dunblane survivors
barongreenback, 12 March, 2009 at 14:30

Speechless Daily Express bashing survivors of Dunblane because now they are 18, they swear and drink and have tatoos!

MrsB, monday 16-Mar-09 18 4,249
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ive just been told off like a naughty schoolgirl
, 15 March, 2009 at 22:19

Because apparently our dog isnt a doll, and she definately wont appreciate being dressed up in a pink bandana with diamante round the edges, and an australian hat with corks on it. i think she looks...

alison76, monday 16-Mar-09 8 1,544
*ginni of the lamp*
Other Wii games like Super Mario Galaxy?
*ginni of the lamp*, 15 March, 2009 at 12:25

I love SMG but I only have 13 stars left to get now, so I need a new adventure type game ?. I need something rated age 3+ for preference, or 7+ at the most so my 7yo daughter can play along with me....

Baby Buns, sunday 15-Mar-09 3 740
AnnaBanana
The Kilimanjaro climb....
AnnaBanana, 14 March, 2009 at 14:26

Im watching the documentary on TV just now, and its been quite revealing. I heard about it on radio 1 etc but I was perhaps harsh in making a judgement that as it was "celebrities" doing it, they were...

Zebra, sunday 15-Mar-09 22 3,605
P
Nigella chocolate orange cake - Help
poochanna, 14 March, 2009 at 15:35

I am making this for the first time and just noticed that butter isn't mentioned in the ingredient list but is in the recipe. Anyone made it and know which is the typo? If I need butter any idea how...

Consuela Banana Hamm, sunday 15-Mar-09 11 2,413
Oompa-Loompa
Gammon joint - cooking time help!
Oompa-Loompa, 15 March, 2009 at 11:21

I've got a 1.8kg gammon joint that I am cooking later on. I was planning on cooking in foil on gas 3 for about 2 hours and then uncovering, removing skin, glazing and cooking on gas 7 for another 30...

Oompa-Loompa, sunday 15-Mar-09 1 572
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Steak and Blowjob day
, 14 March, 2009 at 15:24

Cant say i saw any cards for this in the shops. maybe hallmark will sort it for next year. did anybody send/receive a card?

Kazmerelda, sunday 15-Mar-09 5 854
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Is there a Hairdresser in the house? [sob]
, 14 March, 2009 at 21:45

My hair has gone orange and everything I have googled conflicts. PLEASE can anyone help me. I have to go in to work on Monday and cannot face it like this. Thanks for reading - forever hopeful ? ...

Zooropa, sunday 15-Mar-09 27 1,611
Lumpy Golightly
Claudia Winkleman
Lumpy Golightly, 13 March, 2009 at 21:04

She looks awful! Put some lippy on love! (And a cardi.)

Sunset21, saturday 14-Mar-09 20 2,629
Tillybean
What am I doing wrong - spaghetti carbonara
Tillybean, 13 March, 2009 at 19:00

I fancied comfort tonight so made some spag carbonara and it was...indifferent. Can you let me have your tried and tested or perhaps point out what is lacking in mine. 4 egg yolks, good bacon, little...

*ginni of the lamp*, friday 13-Mar-09 10 934

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