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Do you wear acrylic nails and do or would you do your own infills? Is it easy? I'm just wondering about this, as I was browsing on fleabay and I was surprised to see just how cheap the powder/acrylic...

I've just worked out that I've had mine for 16 years ? Couldn't bear to change it now

I'm trying to do the finishing touches to a wedding brochure for a hotel. Can I ask roughly what the corkage charge is for champagne. Is it around the £5.00 mark?? Thanks

The postie has put a card through my door saying they can't deliver an item as there is a fee to pay owing to the fact the sender hasn't paid full postage. If I ring the sorting office are they able...

I'm devoid of scales or proper measures.

I am so peed off with selfish people hogging seats on trains and buses with their bags while people stand crammed onto the train like sardines. Today I got on the train and there was some muppet with...

I'm thinking of getting my sister one for her new flat as currently all her magazines are in a pile on the floor (she reads them in the bath) I saw some last week when I was looking for something...

Is it just Windolene smeared on that people use to make their windows obscure whilst decorating etc? We need to obscure our windows next week for a week or so.

I've started to think about moving 'to the country', but semi-rural rather than completely in the sticks. What is it like? What are the pros and cons? At the moment I'm thinking: For: Quiet/peaceful...

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I think we have went to weddings before and have ended up matching a bit in our outfits but not very obviously - I've been wearing a colour and he's been wearing the same colour in his tie or...

One for sorrow, two for joy etc etc..... I hate hate hateseeing just one - am I being silly and paranoid? Is it for real?

H bought some clothes for Fin in london this week but when we upacked the bag, a magnetic security tag has been left in a pair of trousers.... There isn't a branch of that shop here in the channel...

Sorry to ask and be a pain in the ass/pest/what ever else is annoying.. but im doing a quiz that was handed out around the parents at school and there is a little prize at the end for the winner drawn...

What's it like? I'm thinking in particular of the northern bit (Roundwood?) but any information is helpful. Has it got a suburban feel or more small market town? Does it feel safe (as much as anywhere...

U Is it the Delia one that is highly recomended as being idiot proof? I've never had any luck with them, but am making eaton mess tomorrow. At least I know they don't have to be perfect looking for...

When I was 18 it was 1993. I wore DMs with everything, stripy tights and horrid hippy style skirts. Grunge was in. We listened to Carter USM, the Wonderstuff and Neds. We didn't have mobiles. Next...

I got married just under two years ago, but havent updated my passport to show my married name. Since then, I have always travelled under my maiden name, ensuring that all travel is booked in the...

If I EVER get asked that question again, remind me to ask exactly what I'm getting. I had three vodkas in a pub last night and only found out far, far too late (when I commented to the barmaid who was...

I wonder if anyone could please advise me on a few things when staying half board - I've always gone self catering and our honeymoon will be the first time we've both stayed somewhere HB! Two things...

Phwoar, I think I've got a sebacious cyst ? Has anyone had such a thing removed? What was the scarring like? Mine is only about 4mm big so not sure what to do about it.

Sorry, posted too soon ? I love reading posts on cooking but I really resent cooking. I just don't like it. I love food and like all other 'crafts' but I just can't bring myself to get into it. For...

I've FINALLY passed my test - Hoorah! When I got home I found that my lovely thoughtful H had put P-plates on the car in acknowledgement. I wasn't planning to have them as I'm not sure what I think of...

I have had pain in my ankles and lower legs for a few weeks now it's kinda like tired legs, it's worse when I have no weight on them, e.g sitting or lying in bed. A lady I worked with suggested I...

Http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1025842/The-proof-girl-Waitrose-Waitrose-girl.html I spotted this while looking at the link about nutters in a supermarket and was mindful that many on here,...

Does anyone else remember this? It was a bit like a quiche, but served hot with a slightly softer consistency and a bit cheesier. I really want some and can't find how to make it ?

I am dismayed to report that my local Waitrose do not stock Um Bongo. I will remain on 'um bongo' watch and will report any sightings. I did ask the manager if they stock it and he looked at me as if...

If I were a naturist I think I might wear an apron when making tea. That is all.

Mr S and I are going to a posh do in London this summer, and I really want to be able to get my hair done - just a blow dry, so it stays nice for the night - when I do it myself it never stays frizz...

Never contemplated shopping there before, but went in to buy a cheap camping lamp and actually discovered that their food and stuff looks quite nice and bargain prices! It's a brand new shop too so...

I'm a thickie, I admit it lol! I'm just wondering if it's worth messing about paying in some of our ISA savings into this new Halifax account, over a 12 month period. If I paid in, say £3000 over the...