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Rusty the Clown
Sainsburys Feed your family for a Fiver - Spinach Lasagne
Rusty the Clown, 23 September, 2008 at 13:27

Did anyone pick up the card for this and willing to share the recipie? I'm sure I could take a guess but just want to see what the official ingredients are... ?

Old Nick Esq., tuesday 23-Sep-08 11 6,674
RubyBlue
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
RubyBlue, 21 September, 2008 at 23:22

I saw this last night and blubbed my way through the end. Having read the book, and been really affected by it, I was slightly apprehensive about seeing the film. Whilst the film did not (as most...

Buffy Somers, tuesday 23-Sep-08 28 2,041
Gryfon
Can someone help me look for the Banana Boat Song (Day-O) please? Ok more info about album it was on
Gryfon, 23 September, 2008 at 10:17

I'm looking for the one I remember from my childhood in the late 70s early 80s. It's not the Harry Belafonte one as that's too slow. The bits I do remember had the sound of footsteps in one bit as the...

whitty1, tuesday 23-Sep-08 8 877
Zoay
Would you eat food left on your doorstep?
Zoay, 22 September, 2008 at 21:44

Odd question, I know. I've just returned from visiting my husband in hospital to find a carrier bag on the doorstep. Inside are some new potatoes, a head of brocolli and 2 home made pies in china...

clair_de_lune, tuesday 23-Sep-08 17 3,380
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Upset/angry at driving instructor.
, 22 September, 2008 at 09:58

I just got into my learning car as I do every week, to be told that I hadn't got any more lessons in credit. I wouldn't mind this, but they sent me a letter in the post stating I had lessons up until...

Zebra, monday 22-Sep-08 16 1,907
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Curtains that 'puddle' - hot or not?
Croyde, 19 September, 2008 at 23:03

I bought some new bedroom curtains, but like a total dumbass picked up the 90 drop instead of the smaller ones so they are much too long and puddle on the floor. Now is this a good look or do I need...

Puss, sunday 21-Sep-08 18 6,850
Iris
Splendid names from the beautiful baby competition
Iris, 15 September, 2008 at 21:58

In my local paper. I must be a terrible name snob as I am wincing at some of these Tia'H-La'Shae, Italee, Dior, Mckayla, Cordi-Leigh, Porsha, Sharntay, Mazee, Dylanjay, Charlierai, Ne'Vaeh,...

Kaz_76, sunday 21-Sep-08 224 19,613
Sare
Pranged someone's car..advice needed
Sare, 20 September, 2008 at 17:59

Having a horrible day anyway, full of cold and to top it all I've just reversed into a neighbour's car, and dented the door. It was completely my fault, and he says it will be a new door so I'm...

Sare, sunday 21-Sep-08 7 1,171
MD
BBC correspondent
MD, 20 September, 2008 at 08:29

Called Julia Caesar? I thought I'd just misheard, but check on bbc online and thats what she's called!

francesca, saturday 20-Sep-08 9 1,434
HuskyGirl
Anyone had uvulitis?
HuskyGirl, 20 September, 2008 at 21:10

Im in agony. I can't eat or drink even though im pregnant. There is an ulcer on my uvula that fills the whole thing and my tonsils have pus on them. I can't believe how much it hurts. I can't get into...

KJX, saturday 20-Sep-08 4 767
CelticAngel
Pussycat Dolls.... Is one a man??
CelticAngel, 20 September, 2008 at 15:12

Or did one used to be rather? My daughter is insisting that she is right. She said her dad told her.? Can anyone shed any light on this..

CelticAngel, saturday 20-Sep-08 11 16,832
Smiley
Itchy scalp driving me mad - anything I can use to help?
Smiley, 16 September, 2008 at 20:12

I am in danger of scratching my scalp to bits. I got wet today and it is now so itchy it is driving me to distraction. Does anyone know of anything that I may have in the house that may ease the...

Smiley, friday 19-Sep-08 21 6,051
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Ikea Pax bedroom
Specialkat, 19 September, 2008 at 13:31

Has anyone used Ikea Pax for their bedroom furniture? If you go with the measurements do they have staff who can help you choose what you can have and costs?

jelly baby, friday 19-Sep-08 9 2,661
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Kids with food around their mouth
poochanna, 19 September, 2008 at 13:03

What is this latest trend for showing pictures of kids with food smeared all around their mouth on advertising? It was on the restuarant last night, with the service stations advertising free child...

Babypixie, friday 19-Sep-08 17 1,814
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Tesco hot deli chicken
gummybear, 19 September, 2008 at 14:34

Hi, I brought a chicken of the hot deli this morning, it has now cooled down and i have it in the fridge does anyone know if i can reheat it again later? thank you

Sparkley, friday 19-Sep-08 7 3,811
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Aldi's non-bio & sensitive skin - is it ok?
Clairebecky, 19 September, 2008 at 09:25

My son & I both sometimes have eczema & dry skin, plus I have to be careful which brands I use because it can irritate in other areas!? I developed such a reaction to Fairy non-bio &...

Campergirl, friday 19-Sep-08 2 700
GailW
Thanks to those who rec'd New Look Hula jeans
GailW, 18 September, 2008 at 14:28

I was lurking on a thread a while back when these were recommended as being good jeans and not low rise. I went to try some today with this rec in mind and hey presto they are fab! Can't believe the...

NickyNooNaa, thursday 18-Sep-08 10 1,456
Cheesecake Factory
Can I give my hotel room booking to someone else?
Cheesecake Factory, 18 September, 2008 at 19:45

I booked one of the Travelodge Saver rooms a few weeks ago. My younger brother has recently moved to Windsor and is desperate to take my daughter for a day out, so we got a room in Windsor...

Cheesecake Factory, thursday 18-Sep-08 1 874
Lady Falafel
Baking type books please
Lady Falafel, 18 September, 2008 at 18:51

Now that the nights are drawing in, I want the oven to be on and the house filled with cake and buns. I've been dabbling a bit with cake and pastry over the summer and none of it has been inedible, so...

Mrs Magic, thursday 18-Sep-08 7 895
NeoShoegal
Funchal, Madeira & Vigo, Spain
NeoShoegal, 18 September, 2008 at 15:14

Does anyone have any recommendations on things to do in these places? We have 1 day at each place. Preferably things that are easy to do on your own and not too expensive. Thanks!

RachelHS, thursday 18-Sep-08 2 430
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Brush, floss, mouthwash in which order?
Mrs Bloom, 18 September, 2008 at 11:51

As the title states really. I am new to flossing and just wondered if I should before or after brushing?

Kit Phisto, thursday 18-Sep-08 3 497
Mrs Winkle
Cyprus recs and Ibiza question...
Mrs Winkle, 18 September, 2008 at 09:01

Mr W and I are thinking about goint to either Cyprus or Ibiza for a week next May - however, we really don't want to go to the 18-30 type partaaaaay resorts. Can anyone recommend any nice places on...

Mrs Winkle, thursday 18-Sep-08 16 1,039
M
O2 arena. Are these good seats?
Minx Sauce, 17 September, 2008 at 16:57

Just booked some concert tickets and wondered if these were good seats. We're in block 112, seats 373-376. I've found out where block 112 is, but no idea how the seats are numbered in that block?

Minx Sauce, wednesday 17-Sep-08 20 22,066
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Builder Toilet Etiquette! AIBU?!
CarlaM, 17 September, 2008 at 12:22

We have builders in replacing a couple of windows. They stated this morning. I have just found one of them sitting in my ensuite bathroom, muddy work boots & all, reading my OK magazine and having...

kat100710, wednesday 17-Sep-08 17 1,647
Zo�
Removing sticky plaster marks
Zo�, 16 September, 2008 at 20:51

Does anyone have any tips for removing the marks from my arm left by a plaster? I have tried soap and water and nail varnish remover, but its staying fast ☹️

Jerseygirl, wednesday 17-Sep-08 5 13,274
Ronypoo
Divorice, timescales -adultry and unreasonable behaviour?
Ronypoo, 14 September, 2008 at 21:49

My friend is soon looking to instigate divorice procedings- her husband is not in objection. Technically she has comitted adultrey, he is aware of her new relationship ( started months after they...

Strawberry Fields, tuesday 16-Sep-08 7 6,084
HeidiHole
Karin Slaughter - Skin Privilege (Spoilers)
HeidiHole, 16 September, 2008 at 09:47

What! WHAT! After dragging myself through this book as if it were a cold bowl of porridge until it got exciting two chapters from the end, she does that on the last page? Seriously? Gaaaah, I was so...

Zo�, tuesday 16-Sep-08 21 5,110
Pittabre
Weevils in flour
Pittabre, 16 September, 2008 at 14:56

Have just sifted some flour to make a pie and noticed a weevil. The flour is supposedly okay until Jan 2009 and was only bought about a fortnight ago or so. Can you use the flour anyway or is it a...

Gryfon, tuesday 16-Sep-08 25 6,153
bookgirl
reasonable donation cost for ring cleaning?
bookgirl, 16 September, 2008 at 14:02

Hello, At the weekend, H decided he wanted his wedding ring cleaned. We had bought our rings in london and don't live there anymore, so couldn't go to the shop. We went into town and asked at...

bookgirl, tuesday 16-Sep-08 2 1,237
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what would you call the female equivalent of a heartthrob?
, 16 September, 2008 at 12:03

Brain gone blank. As in the town heartthrob, but a girl...?

tahdah, tuesday 16-Sep-08 3 15,381
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Fancy dress beginning with 'b'
pips123, 15 September, 2008 at 20:44

I'm going to a fancy dress party in a couple of weeks, and need to go as something / someone beginning with the letter 'b'. Any ideas gratefully received! (And the cheaper the better, too!) Oh, I'm a...

Yvaine, monday 15-Sep-08 15 4,927
NeoShoegal
Long shot: anybody know a venue in London where you can go watch Strictly Come Dancing?
NeoShoegal, 15 September, 2008 at 10:46

My sister is going to London for the weekend and she's a big Strictly fan. She's wondering if there are any pubs or something where she can go and watch it. Has to be in central London though. Thanks!...

DaisyDaisy, monday 15-Sep-08 2 272

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