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cornflake girl
sneeze diary
cornflake girl, 13 August, 2008 at 14:36

This may sound daft but I think I'm going to have to start keeping one of these to identify what my allergens are. I had a shower about an hour ago and I've not stopped sneezing ever since. I've...

poochanna, wednesday 13-Aug-08 2 767
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Best thing for a cough
allthatglitters, 13 August, 2008 at 14:26

Right, Im fed up of it now. Ive gone through a bottle of tickly cough medicing, a bottle of dry and a bottle of chesty. Also a weeks worth of antibiotics and i still can't stop coughing - it doesn't...

allthatglitters, wednesday 13-Aug-08 7 728
Taffie
Is silk flattering or unforgiving (dress help)
Taffie, 13 August, 2008 at 11:35

I have to go shopping for a dress for my friend's wedding later, which is black tie, so I am thinking cocktail dress or similar. I'm going to see if I can find this dress as a starting point, but not...

Taffie, wednesday 13-Aug-08 19 3,892
Randy
Proper coconut ice recipe
Randy, 13 August, 2008 at 09:28

I seem to recall making it with white sugar but I've seen a few recipes that use icing sugar. Does anyone have a good recipe I can try, please? Am in need of sickly sweet sweetness!

Randy, wednesday 13-Aug-08 4 670
Emlee
Fuming - AIBU?
Emlee, 12 August, 2008 at 21:44

We moved into our new home in March this year, and the day after we moved in our next door neighbour (who we are joined to) knocked to tell us that he works nights and he would appreciate it if we...

Sparkley, wednesday 13-Aug-08 31 2,968
AnnaBanana
Can golden syrup go off?
AnnaBanana, 12 August, 2008 at 17:48

Im making some cookies later - found a tin of this in the back of the cupboard, says best before Nov 2007...oops. Its been used once but the lid has been properly sealed since. Smells fine - should be...

Hoobygroovy, tuesday 12-Aug-08 8 25,928
*ginni of the lamp*
Ex sports stars becoming commentators-good and bad
*ginni of the lamp*, 12 August, 2008 at 12:35

Inspired by some of the comments on BGB's thread on 'I'm in it for the experience'. Which ex sports stars do you think have made a successful leap to commentating and which haven't? For me, I love...

firsttimemum, tuesday 12-Aug-08 46 8,382
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How much do you spend on a bottle of wine?
Clairebecky, 12 August, 2008 at 01:16

Just wondering if I am a complete pleb! I am partial to dry sparkling wine, and basically like most of them, so tend to get whatever is on offer! I like Codorniu (white or rose), Jacobs Creek, most...

Knownowt, tuesday 12-Aug-08 32 2,131
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Does anyone remember the computer game 'Granny's Garden'?
Clairebecky, 11 August, 2008 at 22:00

I was talking to our IT guy at work today and he'd never heard of it! I used to love it though, as a child. We never had a home computer, but my Dad was a Headmaster and used to bring one home from...

Librarian Girl, tuesday 12-Aug-08 20 5,447
Sunset21
Cheaper alternatives to Beauty Flash Balm?
Sunset21, 12 August, 2008 at 09:58

I've ran out of my flash balm - I can go in and get a new Clarins one I suppose although I'm sure someone on here recommended a superdrug version that was half the price - I popped in but couldn't...

mrs cjh, tuesday 12-Aug-08 2 1,788
Lillythepink
Euphemisms for the lady garden..
Lillythepink, 11 August, 2008 at 15:04

Http://www.listopia.co.uk/list.php?l=1 I don't know whether to laugh or be utterly affronted. ? Hungry Bellamy???

NickJ, monday 11-Aug-08 5 867
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Refill sweets for Pez sweet holders?
bobbly1, 9 August, 2008 at 23:02

Whilst on hols, I bought my son one of those Pez sweet containers ( a Wall e one!) It came with 3 packs of sweets, that have now been eaten, and I've been looking for refills, but cannot find any!...

Moa, monday 11-Aug-08 14 5,436
Peaches
Olga Korbut
Peaches, 10 August, 2008 at 16:23

Anyone remember her, or am I just too damned old?! I remember watching this stunning little star at the 1972 Olympics Amazing to think she was 17 at the time. Mr P remembers more that me, but...

auldlangsyne, sunday 10-Aug-08 18 1,420
DaisyBoyd24
How long will it take to grow back??
DaisyBoyd24, 10 August, 2008 at 19:01

For some reason I felt like a change yesterday so I went to the hairdressers and had my beautiful long hair cut so it sits just above my collar bone. I wasn't too sure how much I liked it when I left...

DaisyBoyd24, sunday 10-Aug-08 2 521
QueenBee
where can i get a copy of my decree absolute?
QueenBee, 9 August, 2008 at 21:19

As the title suggests! I need a copy of my decree absolute and when i googled, i could only find places wanting £79 for a copy. is this right? if so, why is it under £15 for birth/death/marriage cert...

HaloHoney, saturday 9-Aug-08 11 7,604
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Ryanair Priority Boarding Q....
*Pipster*, 9 August, 2008 at 20:47

As much as I can't stand them, we are travelling with Ryanair from Bristol in a couple of weeks time (me, H & our 2 year old) and H has got it into his head that we need to pay for 'Priority...

*Pipster*, saturday 9-Aug-08 8 1,280
kylie_smiley
Delivery of washer/dryer and fridge/freezer to a third floor flat...
kylie_smiley, 9 August, 2008 at 16:06

...I'm not going to be popular with the delivery men am I? There's no lift and 52 steps to get to the apartment I'm considering at the moment!

malteser, saturday 9-Aug-08 1 1,739
Clairy
Euphemisms for sex
Clairy, 8 August, 2008 at 14:07

I know you'll be good at this, Hitchers of old ? esp as I have just spotted Sparkley around ? Am writing the Editor's column for the magazine, and we have an article about sex, written Hitched's own...

Sparkley, friday 8-Aug-08 29 2,138
Librarian Girl
Small rant - H and holiday dates
Librarian Girl, 7 August, 2008 at 14:30

So, H didn't come ski-ing this spring because the lady who sorts the work diary had him written in for the wrong month and then couldn't get cover - extreme unjustice, but that was that, no point...

Rache, friday 8-Aug-08 6 863
Purple Pixie
Indecision regarding house buying
Purple Pixie, 8 August, 2008 at 13:08

Sorry, this is going to be long. My head's spinning. Despite how I might come across on here I am normally a very decisive person, especially when it comes to things as important as choosing the right...

cjb, friday 8-Aug-08 4 875
*Poppet*
Cat Name (now with pic that works!)
*Poppet*, 7 August, 2008 at 10:49

Hi ? We picked up our new kitten last night and can't decide on a name for him. We had decided on Noodles (wasn't my idea...) but it doesn't seem to suit him. He's very independant and not...

*Poppet*, friday 8-Aug-08 40 3,394
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
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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 6,161
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 1,434
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 12,593
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 1,909
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 9,480
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

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