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WelshTotty
I'm 36 and have just done something I've never done before
WelshTotty, 24 August, 2009 at 19:52

I've just eaten fish and chips from a chipshop! The thread about the cost of fish and chips came to my mind when Mr WT said he was going to go to the chippy. I thought I'd bite the bullet and go for...

Kekepania, tuesday 25-Aug-09 44
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Anyone play Farm Town
Gingey Wife, 22 August, 2009 at 17:58

I think I may be addicted to another pointless game ?

Oddbins, sunday 23-Aug-09 19
Becca
What colour Aga should we get (with pics)
Becca, 22 August, 2009 at 21:39

We need to replace our 1930s Aga, which is becoming less and less eficcient, and it seems after getting several quotes we will be better off replacing it. Our current one is cream, and it is what H...

lizziej, monday 24-Aug-09 20
Consuela Banana Hammock
Quick goodbye from me
Consuela Banana Hammock, 22 August, 2009 at 21:56

We're off to Sydney in the morning - H has got a few meetings and some work stuff to sort out and I'll be checking out houses, the shops, the people, the vibe - basically trying to convince myself...

Peaches, sunday 23-Aug-09 8
spacecadet_99
PSA - Wuthering Heights next weekend
spacecadet_99, 21 August, 2009 at 21:22

Oooh, I'm really quite excited about this! It's on 30th and 31st August on ITV - details below: https://www.itv.com/drama/perioddrama/wutheringheights/ Fabulous cast - Charlotte Riley as Cathy, Andrew...

3d jewellery, monday 27-Dec-10 39
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Charles Worthington Products ~ worth it or not?
bobbi, 21 August, 2009 at 15:16

I was thinking of treatingp myself to some nice hair products and thought of Charles Worthington, can anyone tell me if they are worth spending that little extra on. Also which products did you really...

Luthien, friday 21-Aug-09 12
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Moisturiser rip-off continues
Pint&APie, 20 August, 2009 at 13:21

Just thought I'd share the latest Which? survey with you, as it hasn't come up for a while . . . Simple replenishing rich moisturiser (£3.20, 125 ml) outperformed both ROC retin-ox intensive (£19.95,...

poochanna, friday 21-Aug-09 34
Melancholie
Did anyone else just lose Hitched for an hour?
Melancholie, 19 August, 2009 at 22:20

Second night running it's died completely shortly after 9pm. So much for the assurances in the feedback forum that they're working to improve it. It's getting worse.

Missus Jolly, thursday 20-Aug-09 7
Weather Girl
i-Phone - opinions please
Weather Girl, 19 August, 2009 at 16:42

I have been thinking for some time about getting an i-phone as I'm due an upgrade but just wondered how all of you with one get on with it. Is it easy to use? Have you had any problems? What's the...

babycake69, thursday 20-Aug-09 11
KB3
Tiffany & Co jewellery
KB3, 19 August, 2009 at 09:20

MrKB and I are looking at buying eldest some jewellery for her 13th birthday which is coming up. My initial thought was a Links of London sweetie braclet for her birthday then a charm for Christmas....

R1980, wednesday 19-Aug-09 5
Weather Girl
Funky Wellies
Weather Girl, 18 August, 2009 at 13:07

Does anyone have any funky wellies they can flash me? (I hope no one reads this quickly and mistakes it for something else!!) I'm looking for a pair and have spent ages searching online but can't...

Zooneycat, wednesday 19-Aug-09 15
Michpuss
Would you give someone a copy of your passport (photo page)?
Michpuss, 18 August, 2009 at 09:52

I've got a job interview tomorrow and they have just sent me an application form to complete and to take with me. It says to attach a copy of the photo page of my passport but I am uncomfortable doing...

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 16
Ethel
Quick update
Ethel, 17 August, 2009 at 15:15

We bought a house! We bought a house! We bought a house! We bought a house! We bought a house! We bought a house! We bought a house! We bought a house! We bought a house! We bought a house! We bought...

Ethel, thursday 20-Aug-09 15
bluebella
um, hi?
bluebella, 17 August, 2009 at 20:35

Hi, i see that my post yesterday kind of got off topic yesterday, i got caught up in tidying the house and never came back to it. for those that wished me well, im fine ? we managed to finish painting...

Toriajayne, tuesday 18-Aug-09 15
Braw Wee Chanter
Argh, we've got fleas! Help!
Braw Wee Chanter, 17 August, 2009 at 12:12

Little Missy's got fleas. She's shown no sign of trouble but I woke up this morning (her bed is next to my side of the bed) with bites on my feet. The I saw a little buggar on my toe. I've sent Wee...

Tanta, monday 17-Aug-09 14
em-ster
Do you have a name for your car?
em-ster, 15 August, 2009 at 17:35

I ask because I've recently ordered a new car and collect on Monday. Whilst I can't wait for the new one, I'll be sorry to see Tina (!) my current car go. It made me realise that H and I have named...

Braw Wee Chanter, sunday 16-Aug-09 21
lyni
Recs for hotels in South East England please?
lyni, 13 August, 2009 at 16:17

Afternoon all, I'm trying to find a decent (4/5*) hotel in the South East and am becoming a bit jaded by google! So can you please give me your recommendations? Ideally looking for a package deal...

lyni, friday 14-Aug-09 5
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I have two days' gardening leave - whoo. And, what are your weekend plans?
LittlePeanut, 13 August, 2009 at 08:03

I've got two whole days' gardening leave. And then I have to be back in the office on Monday ? This is a becoming a bit of a pattern - I had three days off last week, one the week before. I'm hoping...

R-A, thursday 13-Aug-09 13
badkitti*
Back in the "green and pleasant land"
badkitti*, 13 August, 2009 at 09:16

Finally made it back to the UK and am feeling a lot less tired. Sat next to a man with a knife on the plane - great security - and am mentally composing an outraged letter to the airline and airport,...

Zebra, thursday 13-Aug-09 6
flissy666
Inglorious Basterds...
flissy666, 12 August, 2009 at 22:11

...is going to be the feature film of 'Allo 'Allo that was never made. Oui ou non?

Hecate, thursday 13-Aug-09 5
hazel
What would you like for your birthday?
hazel, 12 August, 2009 at 20:29

I need to get my friend a birthday present. Budget £20-30. I'd rather not get a voucher-based thing. What would you like if it were you?

Flowery the Grouch, thursday 13-Aug-09 18
WifeyLind
Unsolicited applications
WifeyLind, 12 August, 2009 at 19:48

I sent out an unsolicited application to a company here who are in a similar industry to what I worked in before coming to Denmark. I got the name of the Marketing Director from a friend whose...

cherry_bomb, wednesday 12-Aug-09 4
R-A
Pretty but cheap-ish summer dresses
R-A, 12 August, 2009 at 13:51

Anyone any suggestions for where to look? Have tried Primarni a few times - nowt. Usually mk1 are quite good but they've gone into administration. Looked in New Look last week and they seem to have...

Skittalie, wednesday 12-Aug-09 17
Mrs Magic
Share your weird and wonderful food combinations
Mrs Magic, 11 August, 2009 at 11:54

I mentioned this on legless' dinner thread but it's still making me chuckle so thought I would ask for any weird and wonderful things/combinations you have eaten recently. Mum and I were at my...

babygreenuk, wednesday 12-Aug-09 77
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Help me find a new handbag
SAM83, 11 August, 2009 at 14:06

I have £50 max to spend. Dont mind what colour/style it is but needs to be quite big to fit everything in. Will be using it for work mainly so no slogans or nothing like that. Any suggestions? Thanks...

Herringston, tuesday 11-Aug-09 5
Herringston
Tell me what you are reading at the moment please.
Herringston, 11 August, 2009 at 06:55

I am going camping in a few weeks, it will probably rain all week and we are going somewhere that is more about the walks and scenery than going out and about spending money so I would like to take a...

Herringston, wednesday 12-Aug-09 25
Ethel
Might be a *little* premature, however...
Ethel, 10 August, 2009 at 19:51

*Does the "moving out of the Out Laws house and buying our own" dance* Im currently on 2 years, 8 months and about 20 days...I have neither killed her, myself or anyone in the way. I have dealt with...

bostongirl, tuesday 11-Aug-09 17
Flump
if you need cheering up...
Flump, 10 August, 2009 at 16:20

https://dailybunny.org/

Rache, monday 10-Aug-09 4
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Kat Von D. Not meant to be a blonde!
Minx Sauce, 10 August, 2009 at 11:35

https://www.sky.com/ Kat Von D. She looked quite hot during Miami Ink days. Go to pic 52 on link above. I would never have recognised her. Some people are just not meant to be blondes.

Mambo, monday 10-Aug-09 8
penguin1977
Halter neck dress and necklace?
penguin1977, 9 August, 2009 at 21:49

Yeay or nay? Not sure - can't work it out. Am thinking of red chunky beads....with this dress.......

SunnyRedCakes84523, friday 28-Sep-18 5
ashke_again
\o/ I start my new job today!
ashke_again, 10 August, 2009 at 07:51

After just short of 8 months I start my new full time job today at 9. My OH keeps telling me to chill and "you'll be fine" ? I'm not nervous, just excited and glad to be having a job and getting paid...

ashke_again, monday 10-Aug-09 7
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Cat people - a huge thank you
alison76, 10 August, 2009 at 08:31

Further to my post from yesterday, I just wanted to say thank you so much to everyone who took the time to post tips and advice. We've changed to a wood pellet litter and removed the litter liner and...

alison76, monday 10-Aug-09 2

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