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The Flump Who Stole Christmas
The Flump Who Stole Christmas

United Kingdom · From August 2004

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Peaches
Dear Fatty
Peaches, 31 December, 2008 at 14:39

Dawn French's book which I got for Christmas. Started to read it last night but feel asleep due to jet-lag and it ended up on the floor! The cover, inside sleeves and first few pages have got me...

Orly Bird, thursday 1-Jan-09 21
The Flump Who Stole Christmas
Blini inspiration
The Flump Who Stole Christmas, 28 December, 2008 at 17:12

I have 32 of the buggers to think of toppings for - I've got the cream cheese and smoked trout option covered off, and I also bought a jar of "caviar" from Lidl which I can either put on the trout, or...

Strawberry Fields, sunday 28-Dec-08 6
Gone With The Whinge
Stilton recipes?
Gone With The Whinge, 28 December, 2008 at 14:38

I have a big wedge left and I don't much like eating it on its own. Can anyone reccomend a good recipe? So far, I was thinking of baking it on some flatcap mushrooms, with a few walnuts...

BONONE, monday 29-Dec-08 5
Smiley
Can anyone recommend a good starter camera?
Smiley, 27 December, 2008 at 23:14

I have decided I need a hobby, and thought that maybe I could join in with HPAD, even weekly so start with. However, i have no idea what sort of camera I should buy. It is probably that I dont have...

The Flump Who Stole, sunday 28-Dec-08 8
Maxiletoe & Wine
Present haul thread
Maxiletoe & Wine, 25 December, 2008 at 01:35

Woohoo, i've just opened my gifts from my H that have been winking at me since November (he's away with work atm). So chuffed! A big bottle of baileys Chocs Chanel No 5 Radley purse And - Confessions...

Nightbeforechristmas, monday 29-Dec-08 109
MBK
How do I Bake a Camambert (sp)
MBK, 24 December, 2008 at 10:51

I thought I would do this tonight with some bread and some onion chutney. The cheese I ahve bought is in a cardboard tub but its in plastic too. Help?

MBK, wednesday 24-Dec-08 6
Katchoo
Any good online games?
Katchoo, 23 December, 2008 at 13:34

I'm stuck at work until 6pm with nothing at all to do (I've even polished my desk this morning ?). Does anyone have any good recs for online games. I'm a bit sick of Zookeeper, Bejeweled and Picross....

Gingey Wife, tuesday 23-Dec-08 4
Redbedhead
How important is alcohol to you on Christmas Day?
Redbedhead, 23 December, 2008 at 13:22

Just been having an email exchange re Christmas Day with my sister re Christmas Day which has made me realise we have completely different views on the importance of alcohol on Christmas Day as she is...

LouM, wednesday 24-Dec-08 45
HeidiHoHoHole
Ironing tablecloths
HeidiHoHoHole, 23 December, 2008 at 13:33

Life is too short for this shit, maaan <grump>

Oriana, tuesday 23-Dec-08 11
Redbedhead
Sweet potato and halloumi soup
Redbedhead, 22 December, 2008 at 14:39

Someone on here recommended a recipe for sweet potato and halloumi soup to me and I just wanted to say thanks! I made it over the weekend and it was fantastic, definitely one I will make again. I...

Redbedhead, monday 22-Dec-08 1
I
I think I have accidentally bought horrid granny shoes
Iris it could be christmas everyday, 21 December, 2008 at 20:59

I have bought this dress http://www.hobbs.co.uk/index.cfm?page=1114&pageNumber=2 (it's the one called "Saffy"). It's wool, sort of jacquard and has a sort of 50s Jackie O type look to it. The only...

The Flump Who Stole, monday 22-Dec-08 26
monkey fingers
Make up advice please
monkey fingers, 19 December, 2008 at 19:32

I am very very pale, I never use to be, but in recent years I have become whiter than a shirt after it's been washed with Daz (never actually used Daz, so just going on what the adverts say) Anyway, I...

WIseMonkey, saturday 20-Dec-08 26
RuthG
canon 350d with 18 - 55 lens for £90 - bargain?
RuthG, 20 December, 2008 at 13:41

My BIL has upgraded his DSLR camera and is selling his old one, and 350d with 18 - 55 lens for £90, is that a bargain?

RuthG, saturday 20-Dec-08 14
Sunset21
When to go christmas food shopping?
Sunset21, 19 December, 2008 at 16:25

I've usually done it by now but i've been waiting until MrSun can help me which doesn't look possible now. I was going to go after work with MissSun but will everyone have the same idea? Other options...

Platty, friday 19-Dec-08 21
Bohemian Raspberry
Do I tell him? Xmas gift related
Bohemian Raspberry, 19 December, 2008 at 15:44

OH has been asking for a playstation 3 ever since they came out. We haven't been able to get him one yet as we just haven't had the money. He hasn't a clue that I've been saving for months to get him...

Jaynieb, friday 19-Dec-08 13
Chicken
We Nearly Made It
Chicken, 19 December, 2008 at 15:34

We nearly made it We nearly found the perfect combination The road was right, we must have read the signs wrong And now it's all gone But if we'd made it Could we be sure that it was for the better...

Hoobygroovy, friday 19-Dec-08 18
G
Facebook groups
Gingey Wife, 19 December, 2008 at 14:36

Is there a way I can stop getting updates about what groups my "friends" have joined? My blood pressure cant take it. I cant cull its my SIL.

The Flump Who Stole, friday 19-Dec-08 4
SophieM
Lovely aftershave recs please
SophieM, 18 December, 2008 at 12:41

Not for me ? The only aftershave I've known loml to use is Geurlain L'Instant. Any recs for lovely stuff that smells similar? ?

whitetiger, thursday 18-Dec-08 14
P
Weep - Flump scary picture
poochanna, 18 December, 2008 at 12:35

Flump your picture is freaky and makes me want to hide under the bedclothes. ?

Janjabean, thursday 18-Dec-08 11
Lady Falafel
OOoh my company are lovely
Lady Falafel, 18 December, 2008 at 10:21

I got home last night to find a big parcel had been delivered while I was out. I was a bit confused as we'd got all out internet shopping and weren't expecting anything else. Opened it up to find a...

MD, thursday 18-Dec-08 6
B
Christmas Morning Breakfast / Brunch
Boop, 16 December, 2008 at 20:00

Sorry, sorry, sorry. I know this must have been done a million times already. What can I do for breakfast / brunch on Christmas morning? There will be 6 of us. We will have taken the dog for a walk...

legless, tuesday 16-Dec-08 24
Sparkley Christmas Muff
Do you hoover your mattress?
Sparkley Christmas Muff, 16 December, 2008 at 12:43

I am having a massive clean up of my house - I have just washed all the bedding and I am about to turn the mattress - are you meant to hoover it? I have had it a year and always have a mattress...

legless, tuesday 16-Dec-08 22
glider12000
Your best compliment
glider12000, 15 December, 2008 at 18:35

I was complimented today in an interview today by my interviewer. I was described as "eloquent and erudite". ? What has been your best compliment?

Sparkly Boots, tuesday 16-Dec-08 26
kierenthecommunity
dry martini (the cocktail) and general vermouth fans...help please
kierenthecommunity, 15 December, 2008 at 15:45

After meeting some fab hitchers in london recently, one introduced me to the dry martini (bad influence) and i've been craving one ever since so today i bought some martini extra dry (as it was on...

kierenthecommunity, monday 15-Dec-08 4
bubbly
AIBU or has my ex lost the plot..?
bubbly, 15 December, 2008 at 14:50

Mr Bubs and I split up in January, and things remained civil between us until about 2 months ago, when he became a bit nasty for no real reason. I told him that I didn't wish to remain in contact with...

bubbly, tuesday 16-Dec-08 13
M
Do I need 2 wii Remotes?
Mally Clistmas, 15 December, 2008 at 11:25

I know nothing about this wii malarky ? I got a package with 1 remote and 1 nunchuck. I'm browsing on the Argos site as I'm going there in the next hour and I have reserved another nunchuk. What about...

The Flump Who Stole, monday 15-Dec-08 5
J
Where can I get a nice hat, scarf glove set?
josie, 14 December, 2008 at 16:02

Im looking for a hat, glove and scarf set (can be seperates but to match) for my SIL.

Mrs T, sunday 14-Dec-08 6
(Mrs) Magic of Christmas
What are you buying everyone this Christmas?
(Mrs) Magic of Christmas, 11 December, 2008 at 13:52

I know we've had present idea threads but I thought it might be helpful for people to share what we are buying people in the hope it might help someone! H (29) 12 year old malt, proper shave and...

The Flump Who Stole, sunday 14-Dec-08 58
Peaches
AIBU thinking this is a little odd?
Peaches, 14 December, 2008 at 00:39

My Mum is writing Christmas cards to Mr P's family .. not just his M&D, or even just his siblings, but to his nieces and nephew too. I'm actually quite pissed off about it. It all sounds very...

Peaches, monday 15-Dec-08 28
Pop Up Pundit
Morning all [wave]
Pop Up Pundit, 14 December, 2008 at 09:26

How are we all this morning? I'm trying to get the motivation to get off my backside and get out for a long cycle this morning, but it's pretty gloomy outside. Then I have to brave the chaos of going...

Doughnut, sunday 14-Dec-08 20
Chicken
Bored and tired and unmotivated
Chicken, 12 December, 2008 at 15:08

Please help. Can I give you some names and phone numbers so you can call a few people for me? I've done nothing today. So much nothing that I'm having to take my top of lap home to work over the...

Chicken, friday 12-Dec-08 6

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