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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 7,331
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 10,089
barongreenback
Rude gym receptionist
barongreenback, 29 July, 2008 at 14:20

As I've not been able to run for the past couple of weeks I am back making use of my gym. The receptionist there (who previously seemed pleasant, if somewhat lacking in intelligence) has been a sour...

Fairyclown, tuesday 29-Jul-08 14 1,405
Sunset21
Andrew Barton Shampoo/conditioner etc...
Sunset21, 29 July, 2008 at 10:29

I possibly should have posted before I spent my money but ASDA have the Andrew Barton range on offer. Andrew Barton recommended you should deep condition hair at least once a week on 10 Years Younger...

Sunset21, tuesday 29-Jul-08 1 691
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left over pills - what do I do with them? (malarone)
, 28 July, 2008 at 19:40

I have some Malarone anti malaria pills left over (still in date) but was wondering what to do with them. I know I should take them to a pharmacy but then presumably they'd just get thrown away which...

Ice Queen, tuesday 29-Jul-08 3 796
NeoShoegal
Bloody f***ing UPS!!!
NeoShoegal, 28 July, 2008 at 20:13

So on Friday they were supposed to pick up our package by 1pm, didn't do so until 4pm, which caused a whole bunch of problems that day. This package contains our entries for some very important...

Ice Queen, tuesday 29-Jul-08 521
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Has anyone tried beta-carotene for prickly heat?
tinsley, 28 July, 2008 at 20:41

I suffer with prickly heat if i so much as look at the sun, i read an article today that suggests taking beta-carotene vitamins may help prevent breaking out in the rash. I have previously tried...

tinsley, monday 28-Jul-08 1,963
sparkletoes
washing car-no car shampoo..
sparkletoes, 28 July, 2008 at 11:31

Is there anything I can use instead? It is such a nice day and the car is so dirty it needs a wash!

NickJ, monday 28-Jul-08 25 27,880
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Is there a moonpig in Canada?
Geekgirl, 28 July, 2008 at 13:38

I have left it very very late to send my friend in Canada a birthday card - does anyone know if there is a similar website to Moonpig for Canadian residents? I've googled but not very successfully. If...

Geekgirl, monday 28-Jul-08 7,879
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Family things to do in and around Stansted Mountfitchet?
cjb, 25 July, 2008 at 17:47

Do any of you knowledgeable hitchers have suggestions? We are looking to spend some time there over the summer as Bishops Stortford and surrounding area is on our potential 'places to live' hit list....

Goldfish, sunday 27-Jul-08 9 837
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Did you pass your driving test 1st time?
*curlymummy*, 26 July, 2008 at 19:49

I have my test booked (im not telling when though) what was your test like and did you pass first time? We have just brought a little car today for me to learn/ something to get from A-B when i pass....

*curlymummy*, sunday 27-Jul-08 24 1,584
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Aaaargh... hairy legs!! Which razor is best?
Jools73, 26 July, 2008 at 14:00

Went to the park this morning with team Thomas, saw all these other mum's with their lovely clean shaven legs, and there's me with legs that look like a freshly plucked chicken! I have pores on my...

Oriana, saturday 26-Jul-08 8 1,509
July
Redundancy gift
July, 25 July, 2008 at 14:37

A colleague who I have worked with for 5 years has been made redundant, she is finishing up next week. Not sure if its the done thing to get a present. But I want to get a card or something. But not...

Kegsey, friday 25-Jul-08 4 464
Puss
Bikini / swimsuit for fatties.
Puss, 24 July, 2008 at 16:24

It has just occured to me that I am going on holiday next weekend for 4 days and again for 2 weeks later on in August. My current swimsuit is a very basic black one that I only put on when I dunk the...

Eric, friday 25-Jul-08 18 4,131
rupertcat
Tropical Fish Keepers - Feeding whilst on holiday
rupertcat, 24 July, 2008 at 14:56

I'm a relatively new keeper of 11 tropical fish. We're going on holiday soon and I am wondering what the best way of keeping them fed over this period. I don't really want to try and take them to...

rupertcat, thursday 24-Jul-08 2 2,805
Diamond Star Halo
wasp stings - vinegar? bicarb? some other such home remedy?
Diamond Star Halo, 21 July, 2008 at 22:48

Mr DSH and I have both been stung by wasps this evening, after uncovering a nest outside our house. My sting isn't that sore, but Mr DSH's is quite painful and swollen. Not scary swollen or anything,...

Diamond Star Halo, wednesday 23-Jul-08 4 1,010
Luthien
SLD
Luthien, 23 July, 2008 at 22:10

Hello - we will be told off if we talk non-bb talk in there, apparently Holio doesn't allow it ?

Secret Lemonade Drin, wednesday 23-Jul-08 4 758
Iris
The little icon by some people's username
Iris, 23 July, 2008 at 14:27

It looks like two people hugging. What does it mean please and why is it there?

Iris, wednesday 23-Jul-08 11 444
princess layabout
making bread with spelt flour
princess layabout, 22 July, 2008 at 08:22

Is it possible? Or is it always rank? I followed the recipe I have, and it turned out like a big pile of elephant turd, only less tasty. like this. Anyone managed to make anything edible out of it? ...

Gone With The Whinge, tuesday 22-Jul-08 5 1,666
Sunset21
Body Pump (stupid)- UPDATED
Sunset21, 21 July, 2008 at 15:47

I've been wanting to try this class for ages but didn't want to go alone but now i'm back into a gym routine I really want to give it a go. I'm booked in for tonight but i'm stupidly nervous about...

Iris, tuesday 22-Jul-08 27 2,402
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What shoes can I wear with linen trousers?
Ofeelia, 22 July, 2008 at 10:01

I would usually wear flipflops but having put on some weight I feel like I need some height so that I don't feel as frumpy. Would I get away with wedges?

Ofeelia, tuesday 22-Jul-08 3 2,927
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That Lynx advert with the eyes....
bobbly1, 21 July, 2008 at 21:45

Really makes me feel queasy! It's just been on, and I have to look away when it's on!

KB3, tuesday 22-Jul-08 3 2,022
Champagne
Chilli con carne with grated dark chocolate
Champagne, 20 July, 2008 at 18:11

Cooking in progress at the moment, just added the kidney beans with 1/2 hour to go. When do I add the grated dark chocolate, please?

Chunk, monday 21-Jul-08 9 588
Pink Han-bag
I had my first golden shower experience last night.....
Pink Han-bag, 19 July, 2008 at 21:55

....with Brian the guinea pig ?

Pink Han-bag, sunday 20-Jul-08 13 4,291
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Choux Pastry (boring question)
Buffy Somers, 20 July, 2008 at 09:34

Am thinking of making some cream puffs to take to a friends later, but am I right in thinking that choux pastry is very hard to get right?. Anyone got ant tips??

Pink Han-bag, sunday 20-Jul-08 3 795
kewbride
The Royal Festival Hall - best seats?
kewbride, 19 July, 2008 at 10:01

I'm booking tickets for a musical at the Royal Festival Hall on the South Bank, which are the best seats? I'm taking my 5 year old so we'll need a good view.

kewbride, saturday 19-Jul-08 1 6,434
Old Nick Esq.
Rophynol.
Old Nick Esq., 18 July, 2008 at 15:13

Or however it's spelt.... What does it do, exactly? You know there's a story attached to this....Don't you?

I love shoes, saturday 19-Jul-08 36 2,834
POD
Holio - MAC
POD, 18 July, 2008 at 21:32

Is this the stuff you want http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/templates/products/sp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT4720&PRODUCT_ID=PROD90019 (same as mine?) Anything else? If i can't get that for some reason do...

Flump, friday 18-Jul-08 9 409
Sparkley
Spanking (adults not children)
Sparkley, 18 July, 2008 at 15:17

After a rather smutty chat with friends last night it seems a few of us are into spanking ? Anyone here enjoy it? Giving or recieiving........

RedBerries, friday 18-Jul-08 12 2,431

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