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Geekgirl

United Kingdom · From February 2005

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31 August, 2008

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cantwait2bMrsC
Can anyone recommend great b&b's for weekends away?
cantwait2bMrsC, 20 July, 2009 at 10:20

Hi, H & I are looking for places to go for a couple of nights to get away from it all... can anyone recommend any b&b's? we're in the Midlands, so places within a 2-3 hour drive, or else...

Lili Donkey, monday 20-Jul-09 5
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Hitchers who camp - your recommendations please?
Fimble, 10 June, 2009 at 15:40

We are going on a camping holiday soon - me, H, 4 year old, and 2 year old. I have looked at loads of campsite websites, checked review etc, and getting nowhere fast. What we'd like is: set in the...

Chicken, thursday 11-Jun-09 21
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Wedding outfit help
Bah humbug, 7 June, 2009 at 08:17

I know it has been done alot recently, so sorry about that, but I am really stumped. We are going to a wedding in a couple of weeks and have been told this about what to wear:- Dress code Bear in mind...

GMT, monday 8-Jun-09 37
sugar&spice2
Recs. for spa in the south west
sugar&spice2, 15 May, 2009 at 12:23

I am looking for somewhere where some friends and I can relax all day with a nice lunch and few treatments inbetween. I am about an hour south of bristol if that helps. Thanks in advance

sugar&spice2, friday 15-May-09 5
Julesgirl
What do you buy in bulk?
Julesgirl, 21 September, 2008 at 19:59

Evening, We're going to join Costco this week hoping to cut the cost of our food shopping - last week nearly half of our shopping bill was cleaning products ? Hoping to bulk buy: washing...

soon2bsummers, monday 22-Sep-08 16
ruthy_wuthy
A week off and nowhere to go...any ideas?
ruthy_wuthy, 21 September, 2008 at 10:27

Since my holiday with XL was cancelled and since most holidays to Greece have doubled in price, we can't afford to pay the difference for a new holiday, as well as spending money so we're no longer...

bingy, wednesday 24-Sep-08 17
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Where can I get bootcut jeans that are not low rise?
Highlandgirl72, 8 September, 2008 at 20:04

Evening all, Does anyone know where I can get bootcut jeans that are not low rise? Thanks!

Highlandgirl72, tuesday 9-Sep-08 10
janeyh
does anyone else miss the number of reads thing from old hitched
janeyh, 11 August, 2008 at 18:42

I do sometimes in a masochistic way - i could brood over how everyone must hate me that i had 75 reads and nobody had replied but right now i would be fascinated to see how many people read my post...

Gone With The Whinge, monday 11-Aug-08 8
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Is there a moonpig in Canada?
Geekgirl, 28 July, 2008 at 13:38

I have left it very very late to send my friend in Canada a birthday card - does anyone know if there is a similar website to Moonpig for Canadian residents? I've googled but not very successfully. If...

Geekgirl, monday 28-Jul-08 7,902
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What not to text your daughter...
Geekgirl, 14 July, 2008 at 20:21

It's my parent's 30th wedding anniversary this week. They are away for a few days and Mum text me last night: 'Your father has just given me a pearl neckace for our pearl anniversary. Very bad man' ?...

*Kitty*, monday 14-Jul-08 4 683
Knownowt
Straightening hair- how hard?
Knownowt, 14 July, 2008 at 13:05

Inspired by the GHD thread- is it difficult to use hair straighteners? I'm a total malco at all that sort of thing and have never managed to blow-dry my hair straight. Does one need skill to do it...

Clairebecky, monday 14-Jul-08 5
spacecadet_99
Hotels near Silverstone for the GP
spacecadet_99, 22 June, 2008 at 21:16

Have left this far too late but could do with booking a hotel room for the night before the GP, so we don't have to do the journey from Brum two days running. All the usual places eg Holiday Inn,...

MrsHappy, sunday 22-Jun-08 11
MrsWoozle
Lake District Recommendations?
MrsWoozle, 14 June, 2008 at 20:00

I am thinking about spending our 1 yr anniversary weekend in the Lake District and wondered if anyone has any recommendations of Guest Houses or Hotels that we should stay at? TIA

MrsWoozle, saturday 14-Jun-08 12
Redbedhead
Films that made an impression on you
Redbedhead, 21 May, 2008 at 20:27

I finally got round to watching Brokeback Mountain this week, a few years after everyone else and have found it has really made an impression on me. I keep remembering little bits of the film and keep...

Smint, sunday 25-May-08 63
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What films make you cry?
Feathers McGraw, 26 April, 2008 at 23:28

I'm watching Beaches because I fancy a laugh a singalong (I'm watching with subtitles ?) and I really fancy a wee cry. What film do the rest of you watch when you want a wee weep?

formerly cmallen, thursday 1-May-08 83
Pink Han-bag
SND Rollcall
Pink Han-bag, 26 April, 2008 at 20:07

? I'm watching britain's got talent and about to start on the bumper bag of sweeties my mum got ? Think I might have a shower and defuzz shortly in anticipation of my date tomorrow ? how's everyone...

Mrs S Smith, saturday 26-Apr-08 81
Mrs S Smith
Ear piercing on a 6 year old.. Discuss..
Mrs S Smith, 26 April, 2008 at 22:52

Mr Smith got a text from his ex just now.. "Jr Smith has just had his ear pierced!" He's SIX! Personally, I think this is WAY too young. Mr Smith asked how come, and she said "well they (Jr Smith and...

Iris, sunday 27-Apr-08 76
MrsB
Help. Shoes. No idea. Help. Again.
MrsB, 22 April, 2008 at 15:22

Okay - quick one. I have to go to Spain. I only have a pair of knackered brown boots. I wear mostly jeans. I can't do high heels (pregnant and carrying around a non walking toddler at the same time) I...

jelly baby, tuesday 22-Apr-08 28
princess layabout
lake district recs, please!
princess layabout, 20 April, 2008 at 21:09

We're off to the lakes for a week soon. Any recommendations of places to eat in/near Windermere gratefully received - thinking places that are mid-price, family friendly (have 20 month old with us)...

princess layabout, monday 21-Apr-08 2
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AIBU? or is this ok?
Geekgirl, 17 April, 2008 at 13:40

My stepson has just text H with his new mobile number - he's 9. ? Apparently he got the phone today. To say I am shocked is an understatement! Do many 9 year olds have their own mobile these days and...

Jenbo, friday 18-Apr-08 78
barongreenback
The dangers of hyphenated names...
barongreenback, 8 April, 2008 at 18:45

Http://cbs13.com/slideshows/Married.Names.Hyphenate.20.462840.html?rid=0 ?

LittlePeanut, wednesday 9-Apr-08 13
LouM
Festival lovers- PSA
LouM, 31 March, 2008 at 17:26

Reading tickets go on sale in just over an hour! Also, is anybody going to Gatecrasher in May, or does anyone know the area (Brackley, Northampton)? I have some Qs re travel and accommodation. ?

Gingey Wife, monday 31-Mar-08 20

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