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Fosters Twist
jla, 11 August, 2009 at 09:28

Okay, odd question I know but has anyone seen this on the shelves lately. We always used to keep a few bottles in the fridge for a summer drink and now we can't seem to find it anywhere!

jla, tuesday 11-Aug-09 374
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Venues in Enfield
jla, 11 June, 2009 at 12:24

Has anyone got any recommendations for reception venues in Enfield for my friend. We've found a few but they seem to be pretty think on the ground if you are not looking for a big,chain hotel. Thanks ...

Peter, thursday 11-Jun-09 3 641
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Dog people/vets: dog with hayfever - FAO Monkey Mavis!
rrr, 14 May, 2009 at 09:54

Hello I'm quite worried about my dog. I realise everyone may just say take him to the vet but I just want to explain what is going on. On Friday I noticed that my dogs eyes were quite bloodshot. You...

Monkey Mavis, friday 15-May-09 11
clairegwen
two qq please, slow cookers and ....dumplings !!!!
clairegwen, 13 May, 2009 at 14:04

I will keep this as short as I can!! I got a slow cooker a few weeks ago but I have noticed that even on the low setting meat seems to take only about 4 hours. I thought the idea was that you could...

clairegwen, wednesday 13-May-09 5
sherry
Coughing and being sick - time for drastic measures... but what?
sherry, 16 April, 2009 at 14:18

I've had an awful hacking cough for just over a week now. I've tried all sorts of medicines and throat sweets but it's still there. It's so dry and 4 times now I have been sick following a coughing...

spikelou, thursday 16-Apr-09 11
monkey fingers
Boop, other dog lovers experts, food/ reward advice please
monkey fingers, 8 April, 2009 at 18:39

Hello i need some suggestions, Sprout is doing really well and settled in well. She is sitting on command more often than not and goes to bed when told and a few other bits and bobs. When doing the...

Boop, wednesday 8-Apr-09 30
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Dog training classes - Adult dogs
poochanna, 20 March, 2009 at 13:23

Has anyone taken older adult dogs to training classes with any success? I'm having an issue walking my two dogs on the lead and I'm getting myself so flustered that I make the situation a LOT worse....

poochanna, friday 20-Mar-09 37
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Bissell pet hair vacuum - £49.99 delivered - have to be quick though!
bobbly1, 27 February, 2009 at 13:30

Bissell direct recently had this vacuum on offer reduced from £149.99 to £49.99. It's back up to full price now on the website, but they had 15 left in stock at the old price (about 10minutes ago) and...

jla, thursday 5-Mar-09 16
Kazmerelda
Anyone had a pet take pro kolin? qq
Kazmerelda, 4 March, 2009 at 15:10

Our cat is not well at the mo so we took her to the vet yesterday and they have given her pro kolin. We had another surprise this morning all over the lounge and kitchen and she had a teeny acccident...

Kazmerelda, wednesday 4-Mar-09 3
monkey fingers
Puppy experts
monkey fingers, 24 February, 2009 at 16:14

Hi all Sprout our Puppy is arriving in April and I want to get her a crate, I want to get it soon, so my son (18 months) can be taught not to go near it and the novelty of it to wear off, so it can be...

Moose in the Garage, wednesday 25-Feb-09 27
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Neighbours barking dog - wwyd
SarahR, 24 February, 2009 at 14:30

We've recently moved house, now nearer the countryside & seems we are the only non dog owners in the area. I've never owned a dog, have a cat though & am fond of all animals, I'm quite a...

Hepburn, tuesday 24-Feb-09 7
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Anyone live near Heathrow/Basingstokeish area
Kellfi, 3 February, 2009 at 09:21

I know my geography is not that good, so don't laugh at me ? What is the waether like there? I am supposed to be meeting some friends at the weekend (they are supposed to be flying up Thursday) and...

jla, tuesday 3-Feb-09 3
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Do Tesco pet insurance pay up OK?
Ellena, 7 January, 2009 at 19:07

Just had our renewal from Direct Line. Every year it goes up and so does the excess. Shopping around, I found tesco at half the price with a lower excess. Anyone have experience with them paying out...

jla, thursday 8-Jan-09
deedee
My dog has started having seizures, any experience? - updated
deedee, 18 December, 2008 at 11:21

one of my dog's Milo starting fitting yesterday. He is not having a full fit but a seizure which causes him to froth at the mouth and causes him to have spasms like he is chewing gum. He is then...

jla, friday 19-Dec-08 23
memedoaky
Dog grooming cost qq
memedoaky, 2 December, 2008 at 17:24

I've been calling round all afternoon trying to find a dog groomer in my area (Bangor, County Down) who will bath my 2 dogs (both Boxers). I normally do it myself but I thought this time round it...

memedoaky, wednesday 3-Dec-08 5
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Geneology / tracing family tree
jla, 17 November, 2008 at 17:28

I am thinking of getting my Dad some kind of gift pack / subscription as a Christmas present so that he can do this with his family but don't have a clue where to start or how you go about it. Has...

Ronypoo, tuesday 18-Nov-08 1 362
ashmegdj
Diving advice (PADI)
ashmegdj, 14 October, 2008 at 09:52

Does anyone have any advice/opinions on diving qualifications? I am looking into doing a PADI course so that we can dive on our honeymoon next year. How much does it cost? How long does it take? We...

jla, tuesday 14-Oct-08 3
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Cocker Spaniel any advice
emmaloo166, 2 October, 2008 at 15:14

We as a family are discussing getting a cocker spaniel as family pet. I am not working and have the time and energy to take on the responsability of a dog. We have a 5 year old child and a resonable...

janeyh, thursday 2-Oct-08 15
kizmyasnow
Dyson DC16 Animal Handheld Vacuum Cleaner
kizmyasnow, 18 September, 2008 at 10:28

Has anyone got one? Are they as good as they say and are they worth the money?

pink alien, friday 19-Sep-08 3
Batfink
Neighbours dog - where do I stand?
Batfink, 15 September, 2008 at 15:06

My neighbour that lives two doors away seem to be really irresponsible pet owners. When they first moved in they had two collie type dogs that were left home alone all day every day with their back...

whirlwind666, tuesday 16-Sep-08 6
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Cottage in Scotland - pets welcome
jla, 11 September, 2008 at 09:25

This is probably a bit of a long shot but we are looking to find a cottage in Scotland which takes dogs at the beginning of November. Ideally we would like somewhere pretty rural so we can just go off...

Mrs Magic, thursday 11-Sep-08 5
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Confused: tax and company healthcare
jla, 19 August, 2008 at 13:10

Having just got a promotion I found out that I am now entitled to private healthcare paid for by the company (but taxable on me). Single cover is £39.50, married cover is £79. I have no clue what this...

Carrie74, tuesday 19-Aug-08 2 487
GlenCoco
Joint aid for dogs - anyone use this?
GlenCoco, 9 July, 2008 at 14:07

My Mums dog has problems with his joints and gets a bit stiff and we currently give him cosequin tablets in his food which seems to help but I saw an ad for joint aid food supplement which seems to do...

Mattdonna, wednesday 9-Jul-08 5
sugar&spice2
B&B in Lowestoft
sugar&spice2, 2 July, 2008 at 21:29

I am looking for a b&b or hotel in lowestoft for 12th July for 2 adults and a 3 year old. Can anyone recommend me anywhere? Breakfast isnt important, just a comfortable bed!

sugar&spice2, thursday 3-Jul-08 1
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Facial cleanser/toner recs
jla, 1 May, 2008 at 09:29

What do you use? I am still using good old Clean and Clear but I think it is too harsh for my skin now (combi skin, not very spot prone). I prefer to use something that I can put on/off with a cotton...

PhoebeBuffay, thursday 1-May-08 5 167
FigJam
Towbar fitting Q
FigJam, 1 April, 2008 at 14:17

Just wondering if anyone has any vague idea of how expensive it would be to get a towbar fitted to an '04-reg Ford Mondeo? Looking to get one and would be needing a towbar put on it. I have seen...

NickJ, tuesday 1-Apr-08 4
Tiny Dancer
Can dogs eat fruit and veggies?
Tiny Dancer, 1 April, 2008 at 13:00

Question in the title really. Our dog is on a diet as although he has quite a svelte waistline, he has quite a lot of neck/back fat and I feel so sorry for him as when he lies in his basket with his...

Midori, tuesday 1-Apr-08 28
Jerseygirl
Owners of female dogs
Jerseygirl, 28 March, 2008 at 01:32

If you had your girl as a pup, did you spay and at what age? I am definitely having Phoebe spayed but I am reading two schools of thought on when to do it. Some say to do it before their first season...

FizzyLizzy, saturday 29-Mar-08 19

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