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sherry
What did you do for your Hens night?
sherry, 23 January, 2009 at 21:51

Asking here as many of you are married(I know, I know not every one is married) I'm planning mine but I don't want it to be tacky but everyone involved wants a theme of somesort. Ages range from...

sparklyblue, sunday 25-Jan-09 30 2,148
monkey fingers
I have an eye lash growing inside my eye lid
monkey fingers, 24 January, 2009 at 22:38

And it is very annoying. I am not sure what to do about it, it is making my eye quite sore and my contact lenses feel very uncomfortable. I can't pluck it as it is too sore and I don't trust myself...

Janna, sunday 25-Jan-09 5 10,998
Smiley
Dress code : 'Party Chic' Does anyone know what that is?
Smiley, 23 January, 2009 at 20:19

MrS has been invited to a works do in a posh hotel, and the invitation says Party Chic. I have googled (and found a few bizarre websites ?) but i cant find anything that says what that is. Does anyone...

Smiley, friday 23-Jan-09 7 4,300
summer_sparkles
BCG Scar
summer_sparkles, 22 January, 2009 at 23:27

You know when random questions just pop into your head? I just wondered why you get a scar from your BCG injection? What actually causes your skin to scar? Just curious... TIA

badgermonkey, friday 23-Jan-09 18 1,175
Sparkley
Help! I need 1980's fancy dress ideas!
Sparkley, 22 January, 2009 at 20:24

I am fuuuuming!!! I have just been outbid on a black puffball dress on Ebay, I WANT IT GRRRRRRRRRRRRR! Anyway, I originally wanted to go as Madonna like this: I think she looked soooo beautiful like...

Sparkley, thursday 22-Jan-09 4 1,113
*ginni of the lamp*
pun-tastic headlines for fairy tales - hitched brains needed
*ginni of the lamp*, 22 January, 2009 at 18:45

My daughter has to suggest some possible (tabloid style) newspaper headlines for the 3 little pigs, hansel and gretel and sleeping beauty. We've thought of two (all she needs, so she has the work done...

*ginni of the lamp*, thursday 22-Jan-09 4 6,631
Mogwai
Baking help please! Jamie Oliver Scone recipe.
Mogwai, 22 January, 2009 at 10:24

I made some sour cherry scones from the new Jamie Oliver (Ministry of Food) book a couple of days ago. I froze them raw and have taken them to my SIL's to bake. Unfortunately, I forgot to write down...

Mogwai, thursday 22-Jan-09 1,774
A
Who was commenting about Kate Garraway's breasts?
alison76, 21 January, 2009 at 18:55

Well there's a good reasonn why they appeared bigger the other morning. Digital Spy is reporting she's pregnant with her 2nd child!...

feathers, wednesday 21-Jan-09 709
WelshTotty
What food is good for binding? (a bit TMI)
WelshTotty, 21 January, 2009 at 16:47

To top it all not only do I have the coughing lurgy from hell, sore muscles from coughing and not much sleep, the antibiotics have affected my stomach and (TMI) I also have a case of the squits....

WelshTotty, wednesday 21-Jan-09 15 2,321
jelly baby
Bra experts - 34FF
jelly baby, 21 January, 2009 at 15:29

I've just been fitted as a 34FF (Freya brand) but looking around on the internet it appears that a lot of manufacturers don't actually do a FF cup and go straight from F to G. So, should I order a G...

Nun, wednesday 21-Jan-09 11 936
stafoo
tinnitus (sp?)
stafoo, 21 January, 2009 at 15:10

Hi guys Usually post on BT, so sorry for barging into OT and being needy with my first post, but need some advice About 2 months ago, i started hearing a very high pitched ringing in my right ear....

stafoo, wednesday 21-Jan-09 3 317
janeyh
what was the funny hillbilly incest troll called?
janeyh, 21 January, 2009 at 00:11

Most grateful- something brought her to mind

Mwnci, wednesday 21-Jan-09 773
K
Chip shop vocab help please
KJB, 19 January, 2009 at 10:59

What is the name for all the little crisp chippy bits left at the bottom of the fryer when all the large fat chips have been served? I believe you can actually request these, although I prefer the fat...

MD, tuesday 20-Jan-09 33 6,016
Mrs Vineweevil
Cheesecake -sour cream or double cream?
Mrs Vineweevil, 19 January, 2009 at 21:59

Having a go at my first cheesecake, one recipe I am looking at uses soured cream (Gordon Ramsay) and the other recipe uses double cream? which do you use? Does it make a difference? One recipe was...

Lady T, monday 19-Jan-09 3 1,739
WelshTotty
Antibiotics - do they totally wipe you out?
WelshTotty, 19 January, 2009 at 21:07

Ok Im due for my last of 4 today at about 11pm, so Ive taken 3 already. I feel totally floored, not with it, shattered and a very fuzzy in the head! Is it likely to be the antibiotics or is it just...

WelshTotty, monday 19-Jan-09 9 13,956
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Kefalonia
, 18 January, 2009 at 21:40

I really need a holiday! My H and I fancy going back to Kefalonia after loving it in 2002. We stayed in Lassi when we were there before and although it was great as a base for getting around the...

looneytune, monday 19-Jan-09 5 1,119
B
Anyone Got a Flip Mino?
bostongirl, 19 January, 2009 at 20:04

I WANT one.... are they any good? Is quality OK, and is it really as easy as they claim to upload to Youtube etc?

bostongirl, monday 19-Jan-09 1 331
feathers
Kate Garraway - Breasts
feathers, 19 January, 2009 at 08:16

Have the breasts of Kate Garraway increased in size recently? Or is it a new push up bra or the clothes she is wearing? Or have they always been that way and I have never noticed? Probably quite a...

feathers, monday 19-Jan-09 5 7,749
Stupidgirl45
iPod case/armband for the gym - any recommends?
Stupidgirl45, 5 January, 2009 at 13:26

Pretty much as the thread title - I've got an ipod classic and want to use it at the gym. Just wondered if any of you had any recommends for good holders/armbands for running etc? Thanks SG45

Mrs Cee, monday 19-Jan-09 9 738
muffins
40th Birthday party, big dilema-WWYD/AIBU!!
muffins, 18 January, 2009 at 20:46

In the Summer is mine and my twin sisters 40th Birthday. I want a party, she does not. I asked her last night and it was clear that she does not want to have a party. I have put off asking her uptill...

allthatglitters, monday 19-Jan-09 11 2,365
R
Just when you think things are coming together - buyer pulled out of house sale!
rah, 19 January, 2009 at 11:36

Hi All, Had the bad news this morning, we were about a week away from exchange and our buyer has pulled out, we can't believe it, it has taken us 5 months to get an offer and we have reduced the price...

rah, monday 19-Jan-09 9 5,351
Mrs Mac
Doggy people - have you had any experiences with Galastop?
Mrs Mac, 17 January, 2009 at 20:53

My 4 year old *** was spayed on Tuesday. When we picked her up from the Vet they told us that she was having a phantom pregnancy but went ahead with the op anyway. Took her back for her post op check...

Mrs Mac, saturday 17-Jan-09 468
Luthien
Endoscopy - after effects Q
Luthien, 16 January, 2009 at 14:48

Hi, It's been a while since I last posted, so I am really sorry that I am immediately posting a question. Especially as this is probably a 'how long is a piece of string?' type question. I know a few...

Luthien, friday 16-Jan-09 22 4,554
jelly baby
Anyone had gel overlays ?
jelly baby, 16 January, 2009 at 16:24

My nails are in good condition and I normally just do a french manicure myself, however it needs touching up every other day and I'm guessing once this baby arrives I am not going to have the time to...

Kermit, friday 16-Jan-09 8 8,522
R-A
"What do you consider your greatest achievement outside of work?"
R-A, 16 January, 2009 at 14:04

I have to answer this for a job application form. While it's a very interesting question, it's pretty tricky to fill in on an anonymous form without mentioning anything that might be...

spacecadet_99, friday 16-Jan-09 26 46,911
S
How to cook mackrel
Sunny Day, 15 January, 2009 at 15:10

Hi, Me and h are trying to eat a bit healthier and have got some mackrel fillets for tonight. Now we aren't really big fish eaters and I'm not really sure what to do with it. Do I just stick it in the...

scholt, thursday 15-Jan-09 3 486
Kazmerelda
Toad in the hole...where am I going wrong?
Kazmerelda, 14 January, 2009 at 12:29

OK so I have cooked toad in the hole many times, but it doesn't quite taste how I think it should taste.I follow the recipes to the letter, but the bottom still seems to be very soggy and I am not...

Kazmerelda, wednesday 14-Jan-09 30 24,231
Sunset21
How do you force a forfeit in scrabble online?
Sunset21, 14 January, 2009 at 16:12

Cheeky woman I was playing missed her turn by the deadline so I nudged her and then skipped her turn, I couldn't see any other way to cancel the game. I've just had another look and she forced my...

fifiminx, wednesday 14-Jan-09 2,634
hodgeysplodgy
Is Cottage Cheese With Pineapple Safe For Deano ? (My cat)
hodgeysplodgy, 13 January, 2009 at 17:23

Hey Girls, So there I am scoffing away the final few teaspoonfulls of what's left in the container. I turn around to get some paper and what I am welcomed with when I turn back is my cat Deano with...

Hello Sunshine, wednesday 14-Jan-09 6 969
Rosencrantz
Is there any truth in the old wives tale 'no dairy when you have a stomach bug?'
Rosencrantz, 13 January, 2009 at 20:49

I am sure I heard this from my mum originally but I can't ever remember seeing anything medical to back it up? I just started thinking about it as the eldest child has a stomach bug and has just asked...

Moose in the Garage, tuesday 13-Jan-09 7 2,276
WIseMonkey
Sausage casserole without tomatoe?
WIseMonkey, 13 January, 2009 at 15:24

Sorry to post an 'ask' on here as i'm not a regular on OT. If anyone knows and it's not too much trouble can someone point me in the direction of a tasty Sasage casserole recipe that doesn't contain...

WIseMonkey, tuesday 13-Jan-09 3 5,745
SophieM
What to serve with steak tartare?
SophieM, 13 January, 2009 at 11:12

Random culinary pondering as I'm bored. I've promised a friend of mine steak tartare, which I think I'll serve as a main course. What would you do for starter/pud? Or would I be better having the ST...

SophieM, tuesday 13-Jan-09 5 5,109

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