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muffins
washing up at work rant!
muffins, 2 May, 2008 at 13:37

I am so fed up of washing up cups/mugs that have been chucked and left in the sink? or rewashing cups that have been quickly swilled under the tap but are evidently not clean? There are about eight...

francesca, friday 2-May-08 7 2,774
B
lazyarse- children's stuff in Edinburgh this w/e
, 2 May, 2008 at 12:35

Being a complete lazy arrrrrrrse. Does anyone know of any groovy events that a 3 year old might be interested in* this w/e in Edinburgh? We're there from Sat am to Monday avo. Cheers, vic *preferably...

(pf), friday 2-May-08 3 390
POD
Dull q but tissue lined envelopes- where from?
POD, 2 May, 2008 at 11:15

I am googling honest but can any crafty types recommend a site where I can buy tissue lined white C5 envelopes. I need approx 200 This is the only place I've found so far with white ones...

POD, friday 2-May-08 2 913
Secret Lemonade Drinker
What's your on hold music?
Secret Lemonade Drinker, 2 May, 2008 at 10:53

I work for a company owned by Disney... I am on hold and listening to the theme from Pirates of the Caribbean!?

Eirwen, friday 2-May-08 1 320
hope
Am i in the wrong
hope, 2 May, 2008 at 07:45

I am waiting to have some patch testing as I have some sort of allergy on my eye lids which is causing bad excema which is sore and itchy. I moved house just over six months ago and the referal came...

Peter, friday 2-May-08 9 406
July
Can't send text messages
July, 1 May, 2008 at 23:28

Does anyone know the number for orange message centre number? This appears on my phone when trying to send a text. Its a PAYG. I've tried on orange, with no luck and google but get different numbers. ...

July, thursday 1-May-08 8 854
Julesgirl
Tojiro Senkou knives - better than Global??
Julesgirl, 1 May, 2008 at 14:55

I just received an email from John Lewis advertising their new kitchen range and in the email is an advert for these knives with the tagline "as used by Heston Blumenthal" I'm planning on treating...

Peaches, thursday 1-May-08 24 2,392
KJX
Eeek. Scarlet Fever
KJX, 1 May, 2008 at 16:42

I thought the days of Scarlet Fever were long gone (daft I know) - but there are cases at my son's school - with three in his class. Have googled the symptoms as I hadn't a clue what to look out for...

FigJam, thursday 1-May-08 7 316
flailing wildly
councillor with unfeasible specs?
flailing wildly, 1 May, 2008 at 16:39

I need a giggle to end the day. Does anyone have that link to the picture of the lady councillor who has the ridiculous specs? I have an urge to see it ?

Minx Sauce, thursday 1-May-08 18 498
Serendipity
80s themed party food
Serendipity, 1 May, 2008 at 11:06

Any suggestions for an 80s themed party we're having next weekend? I don't want anything that has to be served hot, just lots of nibbly type things. So far we have twiglets ([xx(]) cheesy footballs,...

Pickledonion, thursday 1-May-08 29 10,279
H
Those that like Radley bags - random Q
Highlandgirl72, 1 May, 2008 at 11:52

The dog tag on one of my Radley handbags got caught on my SIL's gate the other week and snapped. I wrote to Radley asking if it was possible to purchase a replacement dog tag and they have emailed me...

Highlandgirl72, thursday 1-May-08 6 644
jaz
Nigella's pain au chocolat pudding
jaz, 1 May, 2008 at 10:03

Two things really - has anyone tried it/made it and is it nice and could it be made with chocolate brioche rather than pain au chocolat? Thanks muchly

jaz, thursday 1-May-08 6 1,216
HeidiHole
Favourite sandwiches
HeidiHole, 30 April, 2008 at 13:19

I sometimes think there's no nicer food than a gorgeous sandwich. I've just had a cheese, ham, onion, tomato and baby leaf salad sandwich, on soft white crusty bread with mayo (perk of living in the...

Cattern, thursday 1-May-08 44 1,428
B
Fancy Dress....90s theme!
, 30 April, 2008 at 22:52

Has anyone got any ideas (other than Spice Girls) as to what I could wear to a 90s themed party? Doesn't have to be a 90s celebrity...90s fashion would be good too. I thought Shell Suits but were they...

KinkyBoots, thursday 1-May-08 11 3,631
Mrs Winkle
Fat fingers with long nails
Mrs Winkle, 30 April, 2008 at 20:47

Yay or nay? What say Hitched?

Diefenbaker, wednesday 30-Apr-08 46 3,480
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Can you take a mini fridge on a plane?
NOVERSPARK, 30 April, 2008 at 18:43

Silly question I know but keeping my options open as we are travelling to Ibiza in the summer with little one and have no fridge in room??

lobster, wednesday 30-Apr-08 53 12,670
Clairy
Good cosmetics that aren't boswellox
Clairy, 30 April, 2008 at 10:24

Or expensive, really ? My make up bag has pretty much given up the ghost - which always happens when you buy everything at the same time, doesn't it? <belm> I must break this expensive cycle....

Flump, wednesday 30-Apr-08 20 595
HaloHoney
Dog de-knackering - recovery period?
HaloHoney, 30 April, 2008 at 11:20

Hello! Another question about my mutts nutts Rocket needs his nuts off. ? I want to get him booked in, done and recovered by June 7th because he and his sister are off to stay with my friends (his...

Carebear.1981, wednesday 30-Apr-08 7 317
MBK
Where to buy Caramelised Onions in a jar
MBK, 29 April, 2008 at 18:20

Tesco people looked at me like I was Odd.

Flowery the Grouch, wednesday 30-Apr-08 37 6,183
Maxi
Can you tumble dry trainers?
Maxi, 29 April, 2008 at 23:12

My thoughts are, no. Surely the leather will crack under the heat? OH is currently tumble drying two pairs of trainers, after washing them in the dishwasher (a top tip he got apparently). I think its...

Diefenbaker, wednesday 30-Apr-08 7 17,589
Hyacinth
Being addressed Mr & Mrs....
Hyacinth, 29 April, 2008 at 19:01

<husband initial>surname. Do you find this OK? I fear I've made a bit ofa booboo (assuming you have taken husbands surname) sorry about typing space bar sticking ? ta

Diefenbaker, wednesday 30-Apr-08 55 1,363
Emmark
Thai Green Curry Receipe??
Emmark, 29 April, 2008 at 10:09

Does anyone have a nice Thai Green Curry receipe I could copy? Can seem to find a nice one anywhere, ideally one with prawns or something similar. Thanks

katybell, tuesday 29-Apr-08 5 1,210
P
would you consider a macaroni pie to be vegetarian
peanut, 28 April, 2008 at 13:10

As subject heading

Roobarb, monday 28-Apr-08 71 2,237
Peaches
What language is this invite written in?
Peaches, 28 April, 2008 at 21:02

Does anyone know? I've tried Babel Fish to help me but failed .... ! Eliquatuero dip eros nusan vent etlam, conum la facillum initit doloreet ullame tuerotet. Lor adit commod tummy niam dolorti...

Peaches, monday 28-Apr-08 17 3,101
hope
The best way to get rid of an eye sty
hope, 28 April, 2008 at 19:57

I have a sty on my left eye does anyone have any good tips to get rid of it ?? ? in advance

jonicko, monday 28-Apr-08 10 5,227
Sare
Probably thick food poisoning question
Sare, 28 April, 2008 at 19:10

Obviously I know that most meat needs to be cooked properly, but what about fish? Fish fingers have a specified cooking time so can you get poisoning if you don't cook them properly? I know sushi is...

Sare, monday 28-Apr-08 2 7,519
Dove
Peritonsillar abscess - any medical peeps?
Dove, 28 April, 2008 at 15:27

I saw the out of hours GP on Saturday afternoon with a very painful sore throat, talking was painful and it was affecting my speech and ability to eat/drink. She prescibed a pencillin antibiotic...

Dove, monday 28-Apr-08 1 874
K
Linen Trousers from M&S
Kellfi, 28 April, 2008 at 14:36

Has anyone ever bought them before? They are only £15 ? If you have had good ones from somewhere else, it would be great to have recommendations as well ?

Kellfi, monday 28-Apr-08 5 314
Spring
The last word you looked up in the dictionary
Spring, 27 April, 2008 at 18:10

I have just bought a brand new dictionary (got a thing for new books) and i am looking forward to using it ? What was the last word you had to look up?

Fimble, monday 28-Apr-08 22 4,376
B
any lush fans with eczema?
, 28 April, 2008 at 08:51

My 3 year old has now graduated to showers rather than baths & wants to use grown-up shower things. Up till now she has been using halos n horns or the organic little me stuff in the bath. Can...

Boxof BaldKittens, monday 28-Apr-08 8 675
J
What's your food weakness?
Janna, 23 April, 2008 at 19:37

I'm sitting here eating parma ham straight from the packet and I'm now on my last slice. What's your food weakness?

WelshTotty, monday 28-Apr-08 72 705
G
Anyone on Femodene???
gemm26, 27 April, 2008 at 18:57

After being on Dianette for about 6 years, and me constantly dodging my review appointments the doctor has finally refused to sign my prescription and put me on to Femodene? I wondered if anyone had...

gemm26, sunday 27-Apr-08 1 2,414

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