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What do you do to cheer yourself up?
kezzybabe, 5 November, 2008 at 19:24

Just curious really as ive had the crappiest day and without really thinking what i was doing or why,i came in from work and mooched for a while then sat down at my pc and put my earphones in and...

chids, thursday 6-Nov-08 15 1,589
sherry
Why can't you buy Lamb sandwiches? Or can you?
sherry, 5 November, 2008 at 21:51

I have seen beef, ham, turkey, chicken etc. However I was asked this question (at a rather strange time lol) but didn't know the answer. Any ideas?

ginntonic, thursday 6-Nov-08 8 4,654
B
how long to leave stick on stitches on?
, 6 November, 2008 at 07:25

I had my contraceptive implant removed on Saturday afternoon and they put 3 of those stick on stitches on it, but they're starting to peel away at the edges. Any ideas how long I should leave them on...

MD, thursday 6-Nov-08 3 1,600
Pickled Eggs
AIBU ? Christmas and Inlaws related.
Pickled Eggs, 5 November, 2008 at 10:15

Apologies for another Christmas post. Ok so I said to H that I would really like christmas alone, 7 years out of 8 I have had H's mum at ours for dinner etc...this year I want to be alone, H and I...

Pickled Eggs, wednesday 5-Nov-08 34 2,631
Mrs Cee
Mashed potato for dummies
Mrs Cee, 5 November, 2008 at 12:13

I don't think I have ever made mash potato, purely because we didn't really have it when I was younger and its only recently that I have actually started to like it especially with my new fave meal of...

Sunset21, wednesday 5-Nov-08 20 1,425
Flump
Pork pie accompaniments?
Flump, 5 November, 2008 at 11:00

I bought a hayuge Cumberland Pork Pie at the farmers market this weekend, and it's still sat in the fridge waiting to be consumed. What on earth can I serve it with for dinner? Or should I just eat a...

kierenthecommunity, wednesday 5-Nov-08 17 16,252
clairegwen
Jacket Potatoes - best way to cook - conflicting advice!!!
clairegwen, 5 November, 2008 at 11:59

Whats the best way to cook jacket potatoes? Some recipes say rub butter on outside, and wrap in foil. Others say just salt rubbed in the skin and put in oven. Some say sea salt but I haven't got any...

clairegwen, wednesday 5-Nov-08 16 10,300
Kazmerelda
How long for car insurance claim settlement..AIBU?
Kazmerelda, 3 November, 2008 at 16:26

Firstly will explain the incident. Someone went into the back of us, accepted liability, an offer was made. This all took 5 weeks, we had no communication from our insurer (Endsleigh) and had to keep...

Nun, monday 3-Nov-08 11 2,271
lobster
Help - need help with mum's 60th birthday gift
lobster, 3 November, 2008 at 16:14

It's my mum's 60th birthday on Saturday and I've been so busy helping my sister organise a surprise party that I totaly forgot about a present. So what can I get her that's great but can be bought in...

jaz, monday 3-Nov-08 4 980
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gainsborough tart - could the mixture be frozen
random99, 3 November, 2008 at 15:19

Hi, I am making gainsborough tarts and decided for a change I would make mini ones. I have made way too much mixture and so wondered if the mixture or if I made up a loaf tin sized cake could this be...

random99, monday 3-Nov-08 2 1,239
anjumanji
Washing Machine and Dryer recommendations please
anjumanji, 3 November, 2008 at 11:21

I've just had a washing machine disaster, I put the washing on this morning and when I went away I didn't realise the door hadn't shut properly. So 20 minutes later I came back to find the door open...

Missus Jolly, monday 3-Nov-08 8 9,078
P
GHD's - how do I know which mark I have?
poochanna, 2 November, 2008 at 17:29

I want to sell my GHD's on that auction site and have no idea which mark I have. How do I find out? They were a limited edition set with the pink carry case. I've used them about twice as they are too...

NumbNuts, sunday 2-Nov-08 4 3,649
RubyBlue
Idiot's guide to the US electoral system
RubyBlue, 2 November, 2008 at 13:14

Could I have one please? Whilst I have a basic understanding, it's all a little hazy. Speak slowly and don't leave out anything ?

Roobarb, sunday 2-Nov-08 11 1,041
Meep
What can I use instead of a souffle dish?
Meep, 1 November, 2008 at 18:15

I am making a souffle tonight for dinner guests. I've just taken my souffle dish from the cupboard and noticed it had a crack in it, then it fell into 2 bits ? It must have been cracked in the move a...

Knownowt, saturday 1-Nov-08 3 2,078
Smiley
Does freezing wine remove the alcohol?
Smiley, 31 October, 2008 at 21:51

I know cooking does, but, what about freezing?

NickJ, saturday 1-Nov-08 13 8,364
Purple Pixie
How long does fruit cake last?
Purple Pixie, 31 October, 2008 at 18:54

I made a christmas cake last November but due to illness I never got round to icing it and therefore we never ate it. It's been in an airtight container since then and I know people keep top tiers of...

Purple Pixie, friday 31-Oct-08 3 7,995
Flowery the Grouch
People called Hugh
Flowery the Grouch, 31 October, 2008 at 15:07

Hugh Laurie - so fab in House, so funny with Stephan Fry (I would) Hugh Dennis - brill on Mock the Week and the Now Show, and the MWH (Wouldn't, despite him being very, very funny) Hugh F-W - I don't...

decibelle, friday 31-Oct-08 22 1,819
SophieM
Dr Pam Spurr
SophieM, 31 October, 2008 at 14:19

? I'd never heard of this woman until LOML ripped the piss out of her in his blog yesterday. How funny her habit of listing the occupation of all the incredibly successful 30-something middle-class...

SophieM, friday 31-Oct-08 5 497
KJX
Oh dear Mother. The game's is called Bakugan NOT Bukake
KJX, 31 October, 2008 at 12:14

How can I convince my mother to stop calling the childrens game Bakugan 'Bukake'? Bakugan is:- https://bakugan.com/en/home Bukake is:- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bukake (safeish for work - perhaps...

Gingey Wife, friday 31-Oct-08 8 2,142
Stelly
Question about hen nights/bridesmaids duties
Stelly, 30 October, 2008 at 22:48

Right, correct me if this is no longer the case, but I believe that: -Best man organises stag night -MOH (or bridesmaids) organises hen night -Bride does not have much (if any) say in the 'w's' of hen...

Stelly, friday 31-Oct-08 21 2,928 1
elmo
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elmo, 31 October, 2008 at 12:03

He3* 0y 2eyb6ard 5s f4c2ed. ? 0y 4 year 63d g5r3 has *ressed s60eth5ng and n6w 5ts ty*5ng 352e th5s! Can any6ne dec5*her the c6de and get 5t bac2 t6 n6r0a3+ than2s.

WifeyLind, friday 31-Oct-08 16 5,176
Hugo Brambles
What does one wear to an 'Officers Ball'?
Hugo Brambles, 29 October, 2008 at 23:34

I'm going shopping tomorrow night for a dress. I'm going for a strapless kneelength number (in theory anyway). That will be ok won't it? I've never been to a ball before. OH is wearing a dinner jacket...

MrsD, friday 31-Oct-08 11 4,380
Hyacinth
River cafe autumn- hes cooking road kill...
Hyacinth, 30 October, 2008 at 20:59

Squirel offal kebabs- i've try most things but I wouldn't entertain a mangy rabid squirel ?

Old Nick Esq., thursday 30-Oct-08 33 1,697
K
The Italian Job - what happened next? (Science competition)
KJB, 30 October, 2008 at 19:50

The Royal Society of Chemistry are running a competition to decide what happened after Michael Caine said "Hang on lads, I've got an idea" The winner wins a weekend in Turin....

KJB, thursday 30-Oct-08 7 2,135
Zo�
Where to get some nice packaging for homemade biscuits
Zo�, 30 October, 2008 at 19:17

We are thinking of making some short bread for some pressies for christmas as H has discovered a nice receipe and they are very cheap to make. However I have no idea where to look for something to...

Zo�, thursday 30-Oct-08 10 3,759
S
Am I being stingy/unreasonable - hen weekend related
SAM83, 30 October, 2008 at 09:29

I am Matron of Honour for my best mate next year and we are talking about hen weekends. She has decided on Marbella and she recognises hotel and flights will be about £500 (for a long weekend) thats...

NickJ, thursday 30-Oct-08 45 5,814
Sparkley
If a man has had a vasectomey - what does he ejaculate?
Sparkley, 29 October, 2008 at 13:31

It obviously can't be sperm can it ? My friends boyfriend has had the snip - I asked her was comes out when he, erm, c ums ? What does come out???? ? She has no idea!!

lyni, thursday 30-Oct-08 91 8,144
R
Random Facebook friend requests
RachelHS, 30 October, 2008 at 10:57

I have a FB account, but hardly ever log into it. I only really use it to find out with what some of my friends are up to as they seem to live on there! I logged in the other day, and I have three...

Shrunken Merry, thursday 30-Oct-08 28 1,807
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Riverford/Abel and cole fruit and veg boxes?
*LJ, 29 October, 2008 at 16:07

Can I have your opinions? They've just started delivering to us in the back of beyond and wondered what you experiences had been?

SophieM, thursday 30-Oct-08 18 4,373
cornflake girl
Leeds bar recs
cornflake girl, 29 October, 2008 at 20:07

Going to Leeds on Friday for H's birthday. Will be shopping during the day and eating and drinking on the night. Have been there before but not for a while so am sure there will be some new bars. Any...

Voldemort, thursday 30-Oct-08 16 1,116
C
Tipping after Clarins Facial?
Cheeky Chops, 29 October, 2008 at 20:53

I have been having facials at my local Clarins salon (which is at John Lewis) I have never tipped them. But today I saw another client tipp the beautician. What is the etiquette? Do I tip them? WWYD? ...

Cheeky Chops, wednesday 29-Oct-08 3 801
emma numbers
WWYD - Mobile home in neighbours garden?
emma numbers, 29 October, 2008 at 16:07

What would you do if your neighbour put a mobile home in his garden and told you he was going to rent it out? The guy behind us has done this and though it's not on our boundary we can see it from the...

MightyQuin, wednesday 29-Oct-08 18 3,190

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