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RubyBlue

United Kingdom · From February 2006

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25 May, 2008

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RubyBlue
HRML - Are tights acceptable attire yet?
RubyBlue, 6 September, 2009 at 19:54

It's my first day back at school with the children (who are an ultra difficult bunch) tomorrow, and I want to wear an 'I mean business' outift that I feel comfortable in. I was thinking my new...

claireac, tuesday 8-Sep-09 12
SophieM
"Most mental recipe in the world, ever" competition
SophieM, 24 August, 2009 at 14:34

I'm having great fun today reading the Pioneer Woman blog - she's a fab writer and takes great pics of food. But many of her recipes are just insane - if all Americans cook like that, it's no wonder...

RubyBlue, monday 24-Aug-09 15
JK
Well we had our day on the river (with cake photo)
JK, 23 August, 2009 at 19:24

I asked for help with plans for my MIL's birthday and you all helped, so thank you ? We ended up on a launch on the river, from Westminster and down Tower Bridge, then back to to Hammersmith (it was...

jameshood, friday 24-Dec-10 20
Hugo Brambles
How easy are platform boots to walk in?
Hugo Brambles, 23 August, 2009 at 15:05

I'm just looking on ebay at 70s fancy dress boots and wondering how easy they are to walk in? We're going out round the city dressed up and I don't want to be struggling to walk! They look so...

whitty1, sunday 23-Aug-09 6
Knownowt
Atkins- can anyone explain?
Knownowt, 21 August, 2009 at 22:25

I've always loved the idea of the Atkins diet- I love meat, cream, butter etc but can take or leave carbs. I've never tried it though as I don;t really believe in it- I think that people lose weight...

Gryfon, friday 11-Sep-09 5
hay
WooHoo! I'm on the GTP for September
hay, 8 July, 2009 at 21:38

I'm so happy. Everything crossed I'll be a teacher by this time next year. I was put on a waiting list and had basically given up hope of getting a placement this year. Got a call this morning and...

RubyBlue, thursday 9-Jul-09 5
RubyBlue
I need to create a photo collage-y thing...can anyone help?
RubyBlue, 7 July, 2009 at 22:01

I'd like to create a photo montage to give to each of the children in my class at the end of term. Any idea which site/program I can use to do this and then order the photo online? The easier the...

RubyBlue, wednesday 8-Jul-09 3
PhoebeBuffay
Can anyone recommend a decent hotel in San Francisco?
PhoebeBuffay, 29 June, 2009 at 23:42

We are hoping to go for a week in Feb and I've been looking on trip advisor for some reviews but so many hotels get mixed reviews, I don't want us to end up in a dump. We have a budget of £1300 for...

California Brit, wednesday 1-Jul-09 14
geekypants
Dinner thread
geekypants, 29 June, 2009 at 17:19

Waaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh. We are living with the inlaws atm while renovating our house, and every single night its meat, and plain boiled spuds, and some sort of limp veg. I am very appreciative of...

Skittalie, monday 29-Jun-09 13
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
Hugo Brambles
HRML - Do I go out or stay in?
Hugo Brambles, 13 June, 2009 at 18:01

OH is out tonight on a lads night but it transpires that girlfriends are now invited. So, do I get my glad rags on and go out or stay in and watch a good film? For Not been out for ages I really enjoy...

CharlieDaisy1, saturday 13-Jun-09 2
MrsDux
Creating your own art (x posted, sorry)
MrsDux, 2 June, 2009 at 12:24

I've posted this on BT but thought I might get some more crafty people over here. We're in the process of decorating my son's new room and he has asked for a fireman theme. I've been looking for some...

MrsDux, wednesday 3-Jun-09 4
RubyBlue
Perhaps a little bit of Big Brother goss.
RubyBlue, 2 June, 2009 at 22:32

My brother's gf is here and she has told me that her cousin applied for BB and got to the 5th round then mysteriously went silent....now her Facebook status reads ____ is going away very soon. Could...

Katchoo, wednesday 3-Jun-09 4 748
Iris
Do you snog?
Iris, 2 June, 2009 at 20:31

Just pondering. Do you still do snogging and how long have you been together? We've been together for 11 years so not much snoggage these days. I think that's normal though.

poochanna, wednesday 3-Jun-09 43
RubyBlue
May I ask your opinion please? (books for children related)
RubyBlue, 1 June, 2009 at 19:44

I would like to buy my class a book each as their end of year gift from me. I teach year 3, so 7-8 year olds. I have had a fantastic year with them, mainly because they are so bloomin' enthusiatic...

RubyBlue, tuesday 2-Jun-09 8
H
A thank you from Macmillan
Headless Lois, 2 June, 2009 at 17:05

The donation page has recently closed (from Christmas!) Dear Hitchers May we begin by congratulating you for raising an amazing £1034.10 (including Gift Aid) for Macmillan Cancer Support through the...

Sare, tuesday 2-Jun-09 3
mothership
inappropriate comment at work - too late to complain?
mothership, 1 June, 2009 at 22:41

Hi Please can I have some advice, I'm not thinking very clearly as I'm still fuming over what was said. I work in the same office as 2 women, one is a peer and the other's our manager. Colleague is...

Carrot, tuesday 2-Jun-09 13
Mr JK
Well, that was a bolt from the blue
Mr JK, 1 June, 2009 at 22:35

So there I was having a lovely birthday that mostly involved taking the day off work and going to lunch with JK and the kids followed by a lengthy session in Croydon Kidspace with Puss and her...

Kaz_76, friday 5-Jun-09 11
HeidiHole
BGTers
HeidiHole, 29 May, 2009 at 20:30

The last semi-final tonight!

RubyBlue, saturday 30-May-09 181
RubyBlue
Food intolerances - has anyone tried York testing?
RubyBlue, 29 May, 2009 at 12:53

I suffer with stomach cramps almost daily and (tmi) have wildly extreme loo problems, also daily. I went to the doctor a few years ago and they just said IBS/stress/blah blah. I'm not conscientious...

RubyBlue, friday 29-May-09 3
Cheesecake Factory
My mum has just taken an overdose. UPDATE
Cheesecake Factory, 29 May, 2009 at 14:13

I don't know what to do, I'm here in tears. My brother has just called to say that my Dad called him to tell him that my Mum has just taken an overdose. She rang me half an hour before she did it and...

Blackkat, friday 29-May-09 47
Chicken
Give me an F .. give me an R .. give me an I .. give me a D .. A .. Y
Chicken, 29 May, 2009 at 09:53

What have you got? I'm grumpy today. Last few days of being a bit ill. Black circles under eyes, rough skin, still have dodgy hair and I'm slowly getting fatter and fatter. My clothes look rubbish and...

maxiemax, friday 29-May-09 25
LizBjk
I've finally booked my smear!
LizBjk, 29 May, 2009 at 12:52

Don't know if anyone remembers my post a couple of months ago? But I've finally booked and and my nan is taking me to insure I turn up! ? No getting out of it now. 9th of June. I'm shitting myself but...

tahdah, friday 29-May-09 4
Braw Wee Chanter
Vegetable experts - What is this?
Braw Wee Chanter, 28 May, 2009 at 19:49

I bought a vegetable today from a small independent greengrocer. I've never seen one before and I could have sworn the sign said it was Water Garlic (Great for roasting, just treat like any vegetable)...

RubyBlue, friday 29-May-09 17
Chicken
N Power
Chicken, 27 May, 2009 at 15:02

Just had someone round 'to see if we qualify for cheaper gas and electric". As I opened the door the girl fell over. I just looked at her - I'm on a day's holiday but have come down with a cold so I'm...

Melancholie, wednesday 27-May-09 11
looneytune
Recs for London - Restaurants
looneytune, 27 May, 2009 at 12:18

My dad has arranged a trip to London for my mother back in December as a xmas present, they are going to see Take that! He was going to take her to the Ivy, but due to a number of problems he cant get...

giggs1434, sunday 11-Apr-10 32
AngelFace123
Christian Louboutin online or NI
AngelFace123, 27 May, 2009 at 14:04

Can anyone recommend any sites that sell authentic Christian Louboutin shoes other than Net a Porter (they don't have the style I want anymore)? Its my birthday coming up and I'd really like a special...

AmnesiaCustard, thursday 5-Apr-12 17
Mrs Winkle
Employment law question
Mrs Winkle, 27 May, 2009 at 10:47

Although I work in HR, this is happening to me and I want to run this past someone objective in case my judgement is clouded. I am being made redundant because in the new proposed structure for the...

Mrs Winkle, wednesday 27-May-09 18

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