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betty

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feathers
The Reader
feathers, 1 August, 2009 at 18:46

I have just seen a trailer for this and it looks pretty good. For some reason I have never thought I would like it. Anyone seen it? Is it any good? What would you compare it to for films you would say...

Sparkley, monday 3-Aug-09 9
Oompa-Loompa
What would you have from this menu....? Update
Oompa-Loompa, 1 August, 2009 at 10:50

We are off out to a fabulous sea food / fish restaurant tonight and I have been perving over the menu for ages but still can't decide what I'm going to have - I want it all! What would you have? The...

Oompa-Loompa, sunday 2-Aug-09 18
Flowery the Grouch
Takeaways
Flowery the Grouch, 31 July, 2009 at 10:17

How often do you have takeaways? On the cost of food thread lots of people were talking about one or two takeaways a week. The last time i had a takeaway was April 28th 2007 ? Living in a small, rural...

poochanna, friday 31-Jul-09 42
Lili Donkey
Glasgow Hitchers - restaurants & things to do...
Lili Donkey, 27 July, 2009 at 13:53

H and I are having a wee city break in Glasgow from tomorrow, have just been planning things to do and places to eat and thought I'd see if anyone had any recommendations... Our hotel is quite central...

MrsMcB2B, monday 27-Jul-09 4
Consuela Banana Hammock
Hitched runners - being yelled at while out running - why?!
Consuela Banana Hammock, 27 July, 2009 at 13:53

I just went out for a run and as I got to the top of this really vicious hill (through the University Vale for all you Brummie Hitchers) this complete tosser, sat in traffic at the lights, yelled...

SophieM, monday 27-Jul-09 10
firsttimemum
What is your favourite breakfast ?
firsttimemum, 29 June, 2009 at 15:25

I sometimes get into a rut and find breakfast boring so like new suggestions Mine is English breakfast muffin with an egg, asparagus and hollandaise sauce, Glass of freshly squeezed orange juice and a...

Gone With The Whinge, tuesday 30-Jun-09 32
HeidiHole
What's your favourite Michael Jackson song?
HeidiHole, 26 June, 2009 at 22:10

His back catalogue is vast, and every time I pick one I think "oh no, what about this song..and this one...and this one..". But having listened to a couple of his albums today I'm going to choose Man...

lyni, monday 29-Jun-09 48
M
Michael Jackson - RIP
Mrs JMP, 25 June, 2009 at 22:16

On the news it's said he has had a cardiac arrest & in a bad way. ETA: 00.40 Just woke to the news he died.

Mr JK, saturday 27-Jun-09 149
SophieM
"What shall I wear?" Q and - Boden preview
SophieM, 18 June, 2009 at 11:34

Thanks to those brazen temptresses over on BT http://www.bodenpreview.co.uk/ I don't have anything from Boden but I think I am going to succcumb this winter. Those coats! Anyway. Next week I have a...

betty, thursday 18-Jun-09 5
allymc
Menu help please
allymc, 4 June, 2009 at 12:03

I've just realised that I have my godmother and husband coming for the day on Saturday then some good friends round for dinner in the evening. With a one year old in tow, very little time to prepare...

allymc, thursday 4-Jun-09 5
Sunset21
What cars do you drive and would you recommend them?
Sunset21, 2 June, 2009 at 14:45

This is a very broad question but H and I have been looking at cars for ages and i'm bored and just want one now [stamp foot icon] He has rolls royce ideas but mini money. He won't have a base model,...

betty, wednesday 3-Jun-09 38
CJJ
Who let Myleene Klass onto US TV?
CJJ, 2 June, 2009 at 13:01

Go on, it was one of you lot trying to get rid of her, wasn't it?! She is now a presenter on the US version of I'm A Celebrity. Granted, there are hundreds of other channels, so I didn't need to watch...

Sunset21, tuesday 2-Jun-09 13
Gone With The Whinge
what the world eats - fascinating
Gone With The Whinge, 28 May, 2009 at 13:14

I've pinched this link from another forum I use as I thought it would be interesting to Hitchers. It's a series of photos from around the world; families pose with their food for the week and the...

betty, thursday 28-May-09 13
jellybelly.
10 things about losing weight - BBC1 now
jellybelly., 27 May, 2009 at 20:11

May be some interesting stuff on here tonight. Currently discussing brain reactions to different foods if you skip meals.

Mogwai, thursday 28-May-09 6
Hepburn
NYC Breakfast - UPDATED with thanks!! (FAO Lobster)
Hepburn, 26 May, 2009 at 14:54

H and I are off to NYC for a couple of nights in August and want to find somewhere tremendous for breakfast on the Saturday morning. We'll be staying near Times Sq but don't mind travelling to a...

Hepburn, tuesday 11-Aug-09 12
E
If you see just one thing in New York...
Emma217, 16 May, 2009 at 17:03

I have a flight stopover in New York. I'll have 4 hours for sightseeing after taking into account generous transport times to and from the airport. I have never been to NY and am unlikely to do so in...

Emma217, monday 18-May-09 23
Carrie74
Opinions on this wallpaper
Carrie74, 17 May, 2009 at 16:10

I'm thinking of having quite a controversial ? wallpaper in our downstairs cloakroom. It's quite expensive, but since it's such a small space, we won't need much. This is the wallpaper:...

Knownowt, sunday 17-May-09 25
Puss
free WW drinks
Puss, 25 March, 2009 at 20:59

I usually drink diet coke but am going through waaaaaay too much and the caffenine is doing me absolutely no favours. So I went cold turkey a few days ago (and have had the headache from hell since)....

Toriaplum, saturday 25-Apr-09 7
Doughnut
Jumpsuits - are they wrong?
Doughnut, 16 April, 2009 at 21:39

I seem to have developed some hideous tastes ? I quite like this jumpsuit. I don't need to ask really, do I?!

betty, saturday 18-Apr-09 17
Knownowt
Is this dress too plain for a wedding?
Knownowt, 18 April, 2009 at 09:43

Https://www.matchesfashion.com/fcp/product/Matches-Fashion/Dresses/diane-von-furstenberg-dvf-v-d7970521p9-dresses/9742?colour=olive I love it but can't justify it just as a random purchase.

feathers, saturday 18-Apr-09 9
HeidiHole
Zac Efron
HeidiHole, 17 April, 2009 at 14:27

That is all <faints>

Cathybabes, monday 20-Apr-09 116
betty
exercising when a bit ill
betty, 15 April, 2009 at 13:35

Is it really bad to exercise when you have a cold? Will it take longer to get better? It's not that bad but I have a bit of a chesty cough too. Gah! I lost 1.5lbs last week and was feeling so...

Svatoslavsvatr, thursday 2-Apr-26 4
Fenella Fudge
Where have you been on holiday that you loved?!-Update
Fenella Fudge, 15 April, 2009 at 13:20

** Thanks to everyone that replied and sorry I havent replied sooner, I just popped on the other day but havent had chance to come on properly. We considered lots of peoples suggestions and researched...

Fenella Fudge, thursday 23-Apr-09 41
francesca
Where's best to sell an xbox?
francesca, 10 April, 2009 at 21:45

I won an xbox 360 in fat ron's monopoly competition. I have no use for this so I want to flog it. it's brand new, sealed and everything. Is ebay the best place? I'm not sure it's the place I'd go to...

selder, saturday 11-Apr-09 8
Maxi
Books v Films
Maxi, 9 April, 2009 at 23:05

Just finished reading The Boy in Stripped Pyjamas, and i've now no desire to watch the film as I can't imagine it will match up. On the other hand, I read Marley & Me last year and couldn't wait...

princess layabout, friday 10-Apr-09 13
HeidiHole
Dinner Thread
HeidiHole, 9 April, 2009 at 16:21

I'm huuuuungreeeeeeeeeeeee. Chicken and bacon risotto here. Can. not. Wait.

Gigi, thursday 9-Apr-09 22
penguin1977
Dinner Ideas for pork mince
penguin1977, 7 April, 2009 at 11:44

Anyone got any ideas? I bough a load of pork mince a few weeks ago for the freezer and I had a recipe to use but have lost it. I now have no idea why I bought it but it needs using up! Usually...

badkitti*, tuesday 7-Apr-09 6
tahdah
Baby Shower Entertainment
tahdah, 2 April, 2009 at 15:51

I need a couple of ideas, my friend is organising a baby shower and the theme is rubber ducks. We need some ideas for games or something, plus if anyone has seen good baby shower ideas generally...

barongreenback, saturday 4-Apr-09 70
betty
Moderately Sedentary or active
betty, 3 April, 2009 at 19:49

Inspired by Chicken's thread, I joined weight loss resources. I don't have much to lose but want to get rid of the last 5-7 baby lbs. Anyway, how do I know if I lead a moderately sedentary or active...

Dot., friday 3-Apr-09 2
jaz
Gym/exercise help
jaz, 2 April, 2009 at 10:06

Hey all, after ages of trying and not really getting anywhere I have finally lost some weight! I have lost about 8lbs over about 6 weeks so not at an earth shattering speed. The last couple of weeks...

Consuela Banana Hamm, friday 3-Apr-09 5

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