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Clairebecky

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Argh - suddenly tempted by meat!!!
Clairebecky, 18 January, 2009 at 21:41

I haven't eaten meat since I decided to become a veggie at the age of 12. I gave up fish too at 14, though started eating it again when I was about 21 as I got bored with being a complete veggie. I...

Lillythepink, monday 19-Jan-09 10
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"txt spk"
Scarlet Fifi La Voom, 18 January, 2009 at 21:21

Grrrr this really grinds on me. A friend of mine always writes in this in texts and on her face book status, why? It makes her sound so thick, and it makes me want to pull out my own eyes! Am I the...

Pickled Eggs, monday 19-Jan-09 17
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Muller & Mc D's adverts - do they annoy you?
Clairebecky, 14 January, 2009 at 23:45

They seem to be making out that they sell wholesome nutritious food when in actual fact they are totally full of crap and probably not ethical at all!

MightyQuin, saturday 17-Jan-09 17
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Anyone know about bikes?
Clairebecky, 15 January, 2009 at 22:26

I am getting one with some of my birthday money. Only a cheap one from Sports Direct because I'm not sure how much I'll actually use it - it's mainly for going to the shops, possibly the station and...

Gingey Wife, friday 16-Jan-09 14
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Must-read books (Rache?)
Crantock, 14 January, 2009 at 11:17

Someone, I'm pretty sure it was Rache, linked to a list a while ago, where you could download an excel spreadsheet of 100 (maybe more) books that are on the 'everyone should read this at least once'...

Mrs S*, friday 16-Jan-09 11
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Am I being a grumpy moo / killjoy? Your opinion wanted (please!!!!)
KJX, 14 January, 2009 at 21:55

I am in a bit of a quandry on this - although in the grand scheme of things, it's not a biggie! I am going on a hen night soon. The bride is a very good friend, and over our last bottle(s) of wine...

clair_de_lune, thursday 15-Jan-09 24
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Petplan - which policy for a cat?
Clairebecky, 14 January, 2009 at 14:22

If I am to go with them, is the budget plan enough or do I need the 'Supercat' plan? Fluffy is only a Moggie and didn't cost us anything to buy so can't claim if we lose him or anything, it's just for...

tahdah, wednesday 14-Jan-09 1 325
badgermonkey
"Working? What's the point?"
badgermonkey, 14 January, 2009 at 12:30

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/7816500.stm A really interesting article, this one - they do bring up some good points about the reality of working for a low wage. Not sure I agree that...

SophieM, wednesday 14-Jan-09 15
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Help with car recommendations
Short arse, 13 January, 2009 at 14:56

I was wondering if I could have some help with second hand car recommendations. We have a budget of around £2,500. I have looked at Autotrader and there seem to be some good cars, but am not sure what...

Short arse, wednesday 14-Jan-09 5
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Does going to school cause memory problems do you think?
Clairebecky, 13 January, 2009 at 18:23

It seems that since starting school last week, all of a sudden my 4 yr old daughter has completely lost all memory for what she did during the day! Up until now she's always been happy to talk for...

Iris, tuesday 13-Jan-09 1 642
Kaz_76
Fab film just starting on BBC2 - Snow Cake!
Kaz_76, 10 January, 2009 at 23:19

Ooh, so excited to see this on TV. I have this on DVD but only watched it once and forgot I had it. Alan Rickman is great. Watch it! (night owls)

Clairebecky, monday 12-Jan-09 6
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I think I have a budding chef in the family!!!
Clairebecky, 10 January, 2009 at 21:23

My 10 yr old son was watching a cooking programme this morning and decided he wanted to cook ssomething exotic for dinner. Up till now he's only mastered cheese on toast and an omelette once! He went...

Clairebecky, monday 12-Jan-09 2
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I want one, I want one, I want one...
Wuzzle, 10 January, 2009 at 17:40

Https://www.freewebs.com/wizzobunny/frenchinthenest.htm Hmmmm, could I get away with getting one without H noticing....?

Mrs S Smith, sunday 11-Jan-09 7
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Cat people - what did you/do you feed your kittens?
Clairebecky, 7 January, 2009 at 22:35

I have been feeding my 10 wk old kitty a mixture of Whiskers kitten pouches and cheapy own brand dried food, but have been on a pet forum and they said these are not v good and would be better to give...

Clairebecky, thursday 8-Jan-09 20
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Can anyone help with depression advice?
Merlini, 6 January, 2009 at 21:02

Help! Does anyone have any advice on how to help a depressed relative (my brother)? He is 31 and has suffered from clinical depression for around 14 years. Mostly he's been fine and kept it under...

soontobemarried, wednesday 7-Jan-09 4
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Think my H is really trying - could be promising!
Clairebecky, 6 January, 2009 at 23:10

The other night I got back from my meal out to find he's ironed himself 4 shirts (only the 2nd time he's ever ironed in the 12 yrs we've been together). Tonight he has tidied & hoovered the hall...

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Housework Poll - Inspired by BT
Clairebecky, 6 January, 2009 at 00:48

Is your house: a) Pristine - like a showhouse all the time b) Generally presentable most of the time c) Bit of a mess generally but blitzed for visitors d) Messy and visitors can take us as they find...

Clairebecky, tuesday 6-Jan-09 47
LizBjk
Cutting down on smoking before I attempt to quit.
LizBjk, 5 January, 2009 at 14:42

I have deiced, I will give up smoking. I have to. I'm going to cut down first, then stop completely. I have been awake for 7 hours and would have normally smoked 10-12 by now. Sometimes more. I have...

WelshTotty, tuesday 6-Jan-09 12
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Wedgwood now in administration
bobbly1, 5 January, 2009 at 12:15

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7811048.stm I really hope they find a buyer.

Roobarb, monday 5-Jan-09 89
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Post-Christmas back-to-work blues anyone?
Clairebecky, 4 January, 2009 at 20:05

I'm back at Uni in the morning, so very early start (have to catch train at 7:45am), H is back at work & son is back at school. We dropped my daughter off at her Grandma's this afternoon so I...

Clairebecky, monday 5-Jan-09 27
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Hmmmm still think my kitten is barmy!
Clairebecky, 3 January, 2009 at 23:48

He has spent the last 10 mins chasing his own tail inside the tipped over waste paper bin!?

Janjabean, sunday 4-Jan-09 7
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Honest opinions please - re relationships
Clairebecky, 2 January, 2009 at 22:15

Is it wrong to stay with someone for purely practical reasons (money, house, children etc etc) even if they really annoy you and you can only just about stand living with them much of the time as they...

Mr JK, sunday 4-Jan-09 51
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I think my kitten is barmy!
Clairebecky, 3 January, 2009 at 00:07

He is running into the lounge, looking at me, then sprinting out to the hall, up the stairs and jumping down again, then pouncing on things I can't see - maybe his shadow? Is this normal kitten...

Aziraphale, saturday 3-Jan-09 6
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Eastenders last night
Ann-Louise, 2 January, 2009 at 09:42

Anyone else a bit dissappointed? I was expecting a more explosive conclusion to the whole Shaun/Roxy/Jack story! So is Shaun out of it for good now?

noone, saturday 3-Jan-09 24

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