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Crookshanks

United Kingdom · From October 2005

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9 September, 2007

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Roobarb
Peter Tobin - Dinah Macnicol murder trial
Roobarb, 8 July, 2009 at 13:31

I meant to ask this before but I forgot and the trial has now had to be abandoned Anyway, I was quite curious about why when talking about the trial on the news they were allowed to refer to Peter...

Wordsworth, wednesday 8-Jul-09 5
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why is my hair so greasy!!
pippin, 3 July, 2009 at 12:10

The warmer it seems to get the greasier my hair is getting. I can't keep up with it. Anyone else the same?

twf, friday 3-Jul-09 4
Missus Jolly
Is it just me?
Missus Jolly, 3 July, 2009 at 10:51

I am having a fantastic time arranging a charity do. Not. It has brought out the worst in people that I previously thought were okay. A couple of weeks ago it was my neighbour eyeing my Husband up...

whirlwind666, saturday 4-Jul-09 5
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Whats your answer?
Skittalie, 30 June, 2009 at 13:15

I've got a few family and friends type gatherings coming up and I don't answer the "when are you having kids" type questions well. I used to just ignore it with a smile but as it's unlikely that we...

QueenBee, tuesday 30-Jun-09 33
Spamboule
If you weren't living in the UK, what would you like a visitor to bring you?
Spamboule, 24 June, 2009 at 17:02

We are going to France soon to see the ILs and some friends. They have both requested tea bags (normal and Earl Grey) along with other requests for baked beans, shredded wheat, sausages and sandpaper...

geekypants, friday 26-Jun-09 34
Knownowt
Small things that make you happy
Knownowt, 19 June, 2009 at 07:38

I've just bought a new dressing gown- it's a waffle one from the White Company and it's LOVELY. Just putting it on makes me feel like I'm a White Co catalogue dweller, surrounded by crisp linen and...

lyni, wednesday 22-Jul-09 74
SophieM
Slightly strange Q for those who know Soho well or are not at work
SophieM, 17 June, 2009 at 12:11

Where can I find a hooker? ? Seriously, my sister is out here doing some research for her new book and she needs to see the seamy side of Soho. I know I've seen some of those "Model Upstairs"-type...

Mispriyagupta, friday 19-Aug-22 16
L
BBQ Menu
Lucky Moonshine, 16 June, 2009 at 16:09

Im organising a BBQ for my friends birthday and need some inspiration for the menu. So far i have : Sausages/Burgers (mainly for kids) Pasta (not sure what to put with it) Salad Coleslaw Chicken BBQ...

Lillythepink, wednesday 17-Jun-09 16
claires
Falling asleep while having a tattoo done
claires, 17 June, 2009 at 09:35

/ Oh dear ?

Ginger, friday 3-Jul-09 105
Shiny
Any British Grand Prix experts?
Shiny, 17 June, 2009 at 12:19

H is off there on Sunday with his sister. Can you take food & drink in? I want to know if I should be sending them off with a picnic or just letting them get on with it ? Thanks

Zooropa, wednesday 17-Jun-09 14
Mel_ODrama
Tell me your favourite joke
Mel_ODrama, 17 June, 2009 at 09:44

After 27 years of having the same favourite joke I realised today it's just not doing it for me anymore and I need a new one. Would you share yours before I run the risk of becoming an utter joy...

Peter, thursday 18-Jun-09 40
K
Food help please
Kegsey, 4 June, 2009 at 13:33

I'm going on holiday next week with MrK and we have a cottage booked with two friends. It looks like each couple is going to cook on two nights (and eat out the other nights). We're likely to be out...

Kegsey, thursday 4-Jun-09 2
Flowery the Grouch
Yay! It's back
Flowery the Grouch, 4 June, 2009 at 11:51

Phew. Felt like my arm had been cut off ?

Daffy B, thursday 4-Jun-09 13
flissy666
Ways of bringing extra cash in or making savings? Useful ideas, please!
flissy666, 4 June, 2009 at 12:05

I'm in between contracts and have nine weeks without work. I have registered with all temp agencies, but have had no joy. I could really do with either netting extra cash or finding innovative ways of...

flissy666, thursday 4-Jun-09 7
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is the apprentice repeated?
pippin, 27 May, 2009 at 10:01

I don't have sky plus and can not miss the match tonight. Is it shown again tonight on any other channel like bbc 3?

Crookshanks, wednesday 27-May-09 3
Ostrich
Recommend your mobile phone, particularly Nokias
Ostrich, 11 May, 2009 at 10:42

I'm due for a mobile phone upgrade and haven't a clue what's out there anymore. I have a Sony Ericcson at the moment but think I'll go for a Nokia one. What phone do you have and what's good about it?...

Day Dreamer, monday 11-May-09 10
HanB
Skiing holidays for beginners..
HanB, 28 April, 2009 at 14:07

I have a few questions if anyone could possibly help? Does anyone know of a good company to go through? I have googled, and looked at different holiday companies but there are so many so i dont know...

Crookshanks, wednesday 29-Apr-09 6
Hugo Brambles
Good birthday card sites? Not Moonpig!
Hugo Brambles, 25 April, 2009 at 15:02

Where do you get your birthday cards from? I want to get a nice one for OH's 30th.

Zoay, saturday 25-Apr-09 5
HeidiHole
Who has holidayed in Bulgaria?
HeidiHole, 20 April, 2009 at 11:43

My mummy, vay vay kindly, has offered to take the children and I on holibobs this year and we are looking at Bulgaria. Does anyone have any tips, websites, must and must nots? I fankoo ?

KB3, monday 20-Apr-09 10
AnnaBanana
where to book a last minute holiday? - updated
AnnaBanana, 13 April, 2009 at 16:57

Looking for holiday ideas for about £400-£500 pp for a week in early June but would rather not use Thomson/Thomas Cook etc. Can anyone recommend something similar? Italy is top preference but...

Baby Buns, monday 13-Apr-09 8
DaisyDaisy
I'd like to do something new with carrots - any suggestions..
DaisyDaisy, 12 April, 2009 at 15:29

..gratefully recieved. Normally for a roast I would either do them with cumin and garlic or star anis, garlic and a little brown sugar. What do you do wih yours? (it's to go with roast beef)

DaisyDaisy, sunday 12-Apr-09 4
Mrs Magic
Broken elbow (Update, I need an op!)
Mrs Magic, 24 March, 2009 at 12:41

I was given a horrible polyester and foam sling at A&E on Friday and I'll be seeing an ortho surgeon at the fracture clinic tomorrow. Do you think I might be offered something better? I could cope...

Crookshanks, wednesday 25-Mar-09 43
hazel
Bollocks - sliced thumb
hazel, 17 March, 2009 at 20:28

I've just sliced my thumb chopping butter in a reallt stupid way. I'm on my own but MrH on way home. It's quite deep but a clean cut and I'm not in danger of massive blood loss - am applying pressure...

legless, tuesday 17-Mar-09 13
Lumpy Golightly
How to go about finding a breeder of oriental cats.
Lumpy Golightly, 6 March, 2009 at 20:29

Mr G has agreed that I can, at some point in the not-too-distant, have an oriental shorthair cat. I want a red tabby. Anyone know of any breeders, or what sort of price I would expect to pay? I don't...

Fenella Fudge, saturday 7-Mar-09 14
Zebedee
Medical people / End Stage Cancer - SENS
Zebedee, 25 February, 2009 at 20:24

My mum and I have been to a meeting today with my dad's oncologist where she advised us that they won't offer him any more treatment, but will obviously manage his pain. She's loathe to give a...

pinkjay, monday 2-Mar-09 44
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My cat has been run over :(
Ellena, 27 February, 2009 at 17:26

There was a note through the letterbox saying she'd been found nearby and 'hope you didn't mind us bringing her back'. I didn't get what they meant at all, then opened the door to find her on the...

*ginni of the lamp*, saturday 28-Feb-09 45
wonderstuff
Anyone off today?
wonderstuff, 3 February, 2009 at 07:45

Bah! My school is shut for the second day in the row. Getting annoyed now...particularly as weather doesn't seem too bad here. Is it worse in Leeds I wonder?

Batfink, tuesday 3-Feb-09 30
Hyacinth
Oh God MrH has been made redundant
Hyacinth, 23 January, 2009 at 13:43

Why does this keep happening to us? I just can't believe it, again. no notice, no outstanding commisson to be paid, they waited until he'd arranged a contract and told him just now. it took him 4...

Peaches, saturday 24-Jan-09 29
*Kitty*
Grr! Cat, whats wrong with you?!!
*Kitty*, 23 December, 2008 at 13:44

One of my cats peed in my handbag! [:'(] ? WTF??!

Crookshanks, tuesday 23-Dec-08 2
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
badkitti*
Any idea how much quarantine costs?
badkitti*, 22 December, 2008 at 20:48

6 month quarantine for two cats. Possibly a piece of string question so apologies!

badkitti*, tuesday 23-Dec-08 3
NumbNuts
Quick update on my H - HE'S HOME YAY!
NumbNuts, 22 December, 2008 at 10:55

Thanks again for all your support last week. It was certainly much appreciated. I just thought I'd do a brief update! Well, firstly, he's still in ☹️. They moved him from the surgical ward to the...

Hippo, monday 22-Dec-08 18

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