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Flowery the Grouch
M&S Bra models
Flowery the Grouch, 7 August, 2008 at 13:16

Is it me, or have they put them in bras that are far too big? This is one of their E-G bras, and tehre is now way the model has breasts that large.

Mrs Winkle, thursday 7-Aug-08 4 1,651
C
Can you buy non-bio washing powder in Spain?
Clairebecky, 7 August, 2008 at 11:55

We're going on holiday next week, staying in a villa and I thought I could economise on packing if I just take enough clothes for a week and do some washing while we're there. Problem is the children...

Clairebecky, thursday 7-Aug-08 5 6,030
janeyh
george dubbya's speech and general olympic ranting
janeyh, 6 August, 2008 at 22:23

Have just seen on the news that gdb is doing to make a speech outside china condemning their human rights but doesnt want to make it in china so he doesnt upset anyone i am feeling quite ' what a...

alison76, thursday 7-Aug-08 35 2,175
Gryfon
How long does dry cleaning take?
Gryfon, 6 August, 2008 at 22:59

If I take a suit of Mr G's in tomorrow would it be ready by Friday? The last time I took something in was my wedding dress 8 years ago so I have no idea! ?

Gryfon, wednesday 6-Aug-08 1 1,381
neromute
Those of you who have been to Petrus?- dress? with pic
neromute, 6 August, 2008 at 20:07

Hi We're off to Petrus on Monday for our first wedding anniversary and I'm wondering what to wear- I was going to wear a dress but now I think I might feel a bit over dressed?

Mrs JMP, wednesday 6-Aug-08 12 1,433
Sunset21
WWYD? Writing a cheque as a wedding present.....
Sunset21, 6 August, 2008 at 14:19

I remember when we had cheques as wedding presents, some were to Mr & Mrs xxxxx, some were in his name and my maiden name. I'm just writing a cheque for a couple that live together and are obv....

lucylu, wednesday 6-Aug-08 22 12,580
teenybash
friend staying - AIBU?
teenybash, 6 August, 2008 at 15:02

I possibly am... my friend moved to australia, and is coming home for the first time in almost 2 years. he and his boyfriend will be staying with me and S for a long weekend. i've just had his...

teenybash, wednesday 6-Aug-08 18 1,905
Sparkley
Where do conkers come from?
Sparkley, 6 August, 2008 at 16:00

I thought it was an oak tree, but someone just told me you get acorns from oak trees. Do you get a conker tree? The reason I ask is because I want some conkers, apparantly spiders hate them - I think...

kierenthecommunity, wednesday 6-Aug-08 15 9,472
Irgalite
dogs peeing on grass
Irgalite, 6 August, 2008 at 10:43

Is there anything I can do to stop the dogs pee burning the grass?? We just put a new lawn down and there are a few burns on it already!

Irgalite, wednesday 6-Aug-08 6 709
Zo�
My guinea pig just gave birth! Updated with more pics
Zo�, 4 August, 2008 at 20:18

My guinea pig Tufty just had her babies! She started making funny squeeks so we dashed over in time to see her give birth to the first baby. She was scared and unsure about what to do so we had to...

Zo�, tuesday 5-Aug-08 24 2,629
Sunset21
Come Dine With Me experts...QQ
Sunset21, 5 August, 2008 at 13:52

I was watching one of the episodes on More4, it was a London one and had a girl on there called 'Moona' well that's what is sounded like, not sure of the spelling, a city bloke who had a posh...

Moglie, tuesday 5-Aug-08 9 1,019
G
Fab coleslaw recipe please
Gingey Wife, 4 August, 2008 at 14:48

I've never made coleslaw but think its just onion, cabbage, carrot, mayo. Sounds dull. How can I jazz it up?

kierenthecommunity, tuesday 5-Aug-08 10 728
Evil Yoda
Sarah Jessica Porkher
Evil Yoda, 4 August, 2008 at 22:17

Just saw this on Perez Hilton ?

Wicket, tuesday 5-Aug-08 4 1,327
ellie1
how do I stone cherries?
ellie1, 4 August, 2008 at 17:36

I love fresh cherries and I'm eating them by the handful at the moment, chewing and spitting out the stone! But I'm making a cake which needs pitted cherries. How do I do it whilst keeping a whole...

ellie1, tuesday 5-Aug-08 6 5,357
KJX
Camping + IBS - can it be done?
KJX, 4 August, 2008 at 22:47

MrKJX is very keen that the family try camping for next years holiday. I suffer from IBS and am worried. Does anyone here with IBS go camping - can it be done? Any tips (that don'y involve a cork) ...

Nun, monday 4-Aug-08 3 1,524
L
Where can I buy Buttermilk?
londonbride, 4 August, 2008 at 15:39

I want to follow an American recipe for cupcakes and it calls for buttermilk. I have never seen this but Ihave never looked. Any ideas? Thanks

Kegsey, monday 4-Aug-08 13 10,813
H
This must be a scam, but how?
Headless Lois, 4 August, 2008 at 17:15

Telephone call - I answer phone and there's a message 'I have a call for you'. I am then put through to what sounds, inevitably, like an Indian call centre where some guy tells me I am in/have won a...

Headless Lois, monday 4-Aug-08 5 673
AngelFace123
Cold Sores
AngelFace123, 4 August, 2008 at 10:02

I woke up yesterday with a coldsore forming on my lip, its the second one in 2 months. I put a compeed patch on straight away but has anyone any recommendations on how to get rid of them quickly? I...

MD, monday 4-Aug-08 7 1,928
KJX
That Godawful 'I Kissed a Girl' song. Ngggggh.
KJX, 4 August, 2008 at 09:36

Get out of my fucking head you piss poor excuse for a song. I hate you , I hate you, I hate you. And wtf are 'cherry chopsticks'? And why do you think your boyfriend won't be upset?

LouM, monday 4-Aug-08 18 1,213
Fenella Fudge
Nintendo Wii's - Do Debenhams sell them?
Fenella Fudge, 2 August, 2008 at 12:53

Cant see them online but just wondered if they do in the actual store. We have wedding vouchers to spend! Anyone know? Thanks.

Fenella Fudge, sunday 3-Aug-08 7 1,309
B
roobarb (the hitcher not the fruit)
, 3 August, 2008 at 12:05

is roobarb a fruit,,i thought it was only fruit if it had pips in it? hows your finger? did you phone NHs direct or use a needle?

Roobarb, sunday 3-Aug-08 1 266
Fairyclown
Spider with clogs on !
Fairyclown, 3 August, 2008 at 10:16

EEk! Woke this morning, stretched my arms looked up at ceiling and there it was! Mr FC tried to capture it but it escaped and now we can't find it! waah!

Fairyclown, sunday 3-Aug-08 2 434
B
Jim Robinson...sorry...Alan Dale
, 1 August, 2008 at 21:58

Why is he in EVERYTHING at the moment? Ugly Betty, Lost, 24 and other stuff I can't remember. Blimey Jim, chuck some shrimp on the barbie and take a break! ?

weejc, saturday 2-Aug-08 6 767
Shortie
Does Champagne go off?
Shortie, 1 August, 2008 at 16:58

I know that this is probably a really stupid question but we were given a bottle of Bollinger as a wedding present 3 and a half years ago. Will it still be ok to drink? I can't see a use by date on...

Shortie, friday 1-Aug-08 6 8,740
Lady Falafel
Thick cooking question - vermouth
Lady Falafel, 1 August, 2008 at 16:58

Is that the same as Martini? Or should I jsut use white wine instead?

Hoobygroovy, friday 1-Aug-08 2 305
Jerseygirl
A Big Brother question - Custard Creams
Jerseygirl, 31 July, 2008 at 20:16

Have I missed something? Why have they been ordering such absurd amounts of custard creams each week when clearly bourbons are the superior biscuit?

chids, friday 1-Aug-08 9 823
Frankie Stein
Couples fancy dress?
Frankie Stein, 31 July, 2008 at 21:38

Hi All Were going to a fancy dress party on saturday (talk about leaving it to the last minute), and i havent a clue what we can be. Does anyone have any ideas? Friends are going as Shrek and Princess...

Flaming Nora, thursday 31-Jul-08 19 5,247
Kebab thief
Eczema? Ringworm? Plague?
Kebab thief, 30 July, 2008 at 21:23

Ok I'm pretty sure it's not the latter ? For a couple of weeks I've had really itchy patches on my forearms, they're raised patches of what look like little pale bumps but the skin area is redder than...

Clairebecky, thursday 31-Jul-08 19 1,215
Mr JK
george orwell must be old
Mr JK, 30 July, 2008 at 21:53

[quote user="A Customer"]the book 'animal farm' was not very good. we read it in english, and the book is so boring i almost fell asleep reading it. george orwell must be old. i do not recommend this...

Zo�, wednesday 30-Jul-08 2 1,035
K
Birds nest in sky dish - what to do?
KTc, 30 July, 2008 at 20:10

I've been wondering why we're getting an intermittent satellite TV signal. We've a doves nest in our sky dish, well, just behind it. I've tried googling and going on RSPB site but can't find any info....

Baby Buns, wednesday 30-Jul-08 2 7,328
Gryfon
A WWYD about changing the spare bed, sorry boring question!
Gryfon, 30 July, 2008 at 10:36

We've finally got a big spare bed and I don't want to leave it with no bedcovers on because it's a double bed and it would just look messy. Anyway we had someone to stay for a week, do I leave the...

Kaz_76, wednesday 30-Jul-08 57 4,099
DebbieD
Would you emigrate and re-home your pets?
DebbieD, 28 July, 2008 at 13:12

I thought it was time to re-title this thread!

Moomoo, wednesday 30-Jul-08 125 10,087

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