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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 13,242
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 6,082
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 5,086
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 6,138
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 15,323
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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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More rabbit owning questions
Clairebecky, 13 September, 2008 at 21:58

Can you please tell me the advantages and disadvantages of having a house vs outside rabbit? I had been planning to get some to keep outside, but I don't want them to end up all cold & neglected...

mrsbunny, sunday 14-Sep-08 9 784
Spamboule
How do you make your macaroni cheese?
Spamboule, 13 September, 2008 at 18:38

I am going to indulge with a cheese fest tonight & am looking for ways to make my macaroni cheese even tastier. Any tips?

Skittalie, sunday 14-Sep-08 18 1,761
~Muppet~
has anyone logged onto red tube?
~Muppet~, 13 September, 2008 at 10:03

My husbands friend raves about the free porn so we had look last night and im shocked ? lol

Bowski, saturday 13-Sep-08 4 848
hope
Little sayings that make you feel better/realise things
hope, 10 September, 2008 at 21:34

What little sayings have you picked up to make things appear in a different light/ make you feel better/help yourself ;- Don't sweat the small stuff - sometimes we all make things into being alot...

Sparkley, friday 12-Sep-08 31 7,393
HeidiHole
John McCain gets Rick/Barackrolled
HeidiHole, 12 September, 2008 at 12:12

Thank you, Holy Moly ?? http://www.holymoly.co.uk/news/news/john-mccain-gets-barackrolld--4163.html

Old Nick Esq., friday 12-Sep-08 11 1,666
Hawhaw
Walked into the male showers - oops
Hawhaw, 12 September, 2008 at 10:43

H and I went swimming this morning for the first time and as I walked out towards the pool side there was a sign saying 'use the showers before swimming' I walked into what I thought was the doorway...

Kegsey, friday 12-Sep-08 1 625
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Center Parcs? Which one?
Cheeky Chops, 11 September, 2008 at 18:24

Hubbie and I are thinking of trying a centreparcs for a short weekend break. We live in between Eleveden and Longleat. Which one should we go to? Which one is the nicest? How much are the activities?...

tashaandy7469, thursday 11-Sep-08 13 1,579
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Phased return to work after long period of sickness/leave
Specialkat, 11 September, 2008 at 16:44

Hiya everyone Has anyone been off work long term (6 months +) and then gone back phased to full time? I am planning my phased return including my annual leave and really don't know what to expect with...

Specialkat, thursday 11-Sep-08 9 5,447
jelly baby
How good is No More Nails ?
jelly baby, 11 September, 2008 at 14:05

I want to put a wooden venetian blind in the bathroom. When we had them put it two of the bedrooms it was a nightmare and the handyman ended up having to bodge it as couldn't drill into the lintel (I...

Duck no more, thursday 11-Sep-08 12 17,330
Chicken
I can feel myself getting fatter
Chicken, 11 September, 2008 at 14:28

I've 'been good' recently but it's all gone to pot today. I'm moody and food is my friend when I'm moody. Until I've eaten that is. I've had a ham and cheese bagel, bag of crisps, rice and beef...

spinster chick, thursday 11-Sep-08 26 1,800
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Smartie cookies
Gingey Wife, 11 September, 2008 at 16:48

I'm going to a birthday party at the weekend and thought i'd make these. Does anyone have the recipe to had (is it Keef's?)

Gingey Wife, thursday 11-Sep-08 6 648
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Panto Characters
poochanna, 11 September, 2008 at 15:30

I'm helping to organise a charity ball for the "c-word" and the theme is Panto. I have to design each table around a character and my mind has gone blank. I have to potentially come up with 30, well...

poochanna, thursday 11-Sep-08 30 13,361
elmo
Present/survival kit for uni, help please.
elmo, 11 September, 2008 at 12:10

My little sister is off to uni next week and I wanted to do a bit of a survival kit type gift for her with some handy things in but some funny things too. [booze, matchsticks for eyes for when she has...

elmo, thursday 11-Sep-08 16 9,404
Clare _ M
Where can I get a big foam finger?
Clare _ M, 11 September, 2008 at 11:20

Do you know the ones I mean? I have a friend looking for one and I need to get it today! Doesn't matter about colour or branding but has to be in the West End area of London.

Clare _ M, thursday 11-Sep-08 4 1,209
muffins
noisy eaters and clicking jaws...
muffins, 11 September, 2008 at 10:06

I have always had real difficulties with noisy eaters? -I usually move away/make a cup of tea avoid sitting next to them? My husband shares this and whilst his eating habits are very good? his jaw...

Duck no more, thursday 11-Sep-08 8 2,279
POD
The trend for wearing jeans under the bum
POD, 10 September, 2008 at 10:33

Does anybody know what is behind the current trend for teenage boys to belt their jeans halfway down or under their bum so you get an eyeful of (often manky) boxers? I feel like walking up behind them...

KJB, thursday 11-Sep-08 24 3,391
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sugar and tommy
tea and toast, 10 September, 2008 at 19:42

Has anyone heard of this make of boots? Am looking for somewhere online that sells them, but they don't seem to be coming up in google searches! They're Fly London style boots, pretty much imitations...

tea and toast, wednesday 10-Sep-08 1,020
DebbieD
What colour is a five pound note?
DebbieD, 10 September, 2008 at 08:49

What colour do you think a five pound note is? H was taking my money this morning and he took a tenner and a fiver. I asked him to give me back the blue one and he looked blankly and then handed me...

voddy vixen, wednesday 10-Sep-08 24 21,032
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Stone fallen out of wedding ring, grrrrrr
, 9 September, 2008 at 22:50

I've just noticed that a stone has fallen out of my wedding ring, I'm really annoyed. Considering I got married 21st June it's pretty crap! I'll take the ring into store ASAP (Ernest Jones), I just...

essexmum, wednesday 10-Sep-08 7 3,143
janeyh
is nur nur nur nurrrr nur nur nur nurrrr 'the shining' music?
janeyh, 9 September, 2008 at 22:26

That made sense in my head you know what i mean

PhoebeBuffay, tuesday 9-Sep-08 5 1,204
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Where can I get bootcut jeans that are not low rise?
Highlandgirl72, 8 September, 2008 at 20:04

Evening all, Does anyone know where I can get bootcut jeans that are not low rise? Thanks!

Highlandgirl72, tuesday 9-Sep-08 10 1,205
chids
Apple Cruble Recipies
chids, 8 September, 2008 at 14:23

I've just been and picked some apples from the apple tree at work, and so tonight i'm going to make apple crumble. So if possible could i have your easiest apple crumble recipies because i aren't the...

chids, monday 8-Sep-08 6 1,540
Chicken
Have you ever slapped someone around the face?
Chicken, 6 September, 2008 at 17:21

It's such a comedy/drama queen like move.

Peaches, monday 8-Sep-08 49 5,117

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