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I'm looking for the old fashioned corets for shapewear, all i cn find are the ones that come shaped like swim suits, or that have attachments for stockings, i need a good old fashioned corset to...

I've been going to BMF for about 2 months now. I have really noticed an improvement on my fitness, but when I run I get pain in the front of my shins. Does anyone else get this, and is there anything...

Following on from the traffic cops thread... what other secret shames do you have when watching tv? Mine is clubs reps, ibiza uncovered, anything like that.... it's a bit like car crash tv, I just...

Off to the Chilli Festival tommorow (must be good, Rick Stein went!) https://www.westdean.org.uk/Garden/News%20and%20Events/ChiliFiesta.aspx Anyone else going? Shall report on my loot tomorrow!

...by praying for her rather than seeking medical help for an easily treatable illness. Good. I don't care what adults choose to do with their own bodies, but deliberately withholding medical...

Lord Vixen had to leave work early yesterday as he had severe aches and pains, sore throat etc. He came home and just slept for 4 hours. When he woke I up I took his temperature (3 times, 20 mins...

R-A's earlier comment "I see the parks and my Lido and the fab diversity and sense of community where other people see the gun crime and used syringes" got me thinking about how certain areas develop...

Since summer_sparkles has started the sex debate early in the day, I thought this was one we haven't done in a while....

My parents have an elderly neighbour, she keeps telling them she has no money, no food etc. My mum has, in the past, taken food over to her. She has a man who apparently gives her money (her...

X - posted? Our car broke down last weekend and at £700 to repair is worth more than the car - so it is being scrapped.x Was a 1999 scenic. We have a very small budget and currently have a few cars...

Hi I coloured my hair last night and not sure if I have created a disaster! I am naturally a mid brown colour and due to the grey starting to appear (grr) I colour it with a similar colour. However I...

I am 'ing fuming. A parking permit system is coming into place on 1st August. I have to pay £28 to park outside my own house (well in theory, but I will be lucky to get a space anyway, but thats...

I fancy going away somewhere for my birthday which is New Years Day - any recommendations which cities would be good to visit around this time? Unfortunately due to H's job it's unlikely we'll make it...

Have rejoined the gym and now that I actually have boobs (was a 30B before so had none really ?) I realise I need to get a decent sports bra or two! I have heard that shock absorber are good. But I'm...

Answer in the title really - bravissimo is no good for me as I'm a 44f - any other suggestions? My washing machine has chewed three bras this week despite being in a bag for delicates so need to get...

My grandad was admitted to our local hospital yesterday. He has terminal cancer and doesn't have long left. He had a big bleed (his primary cancer is in the bladder) and was really very poorly and was...

Our lovely Mini has crashed and burned - it pretty much needs a new engine which would be approximate to its value, so we've cut our losses, and sold it to the gararge that's been investigating it for...

It can't just be me. A bloke pulled up alongside me at the lights, about 1.5miles from where we'd parked in Brighton, gesticulating wildly. I was most confused. He looked exasperated, and mouthed, as...

I know there are a lot of big boobed ladies here so thought I'd mention that the Bravissimo sale starts today, unfortunately not on the website though, it is in store only (And isn't mentioned on...

I thought I'd cured the problem. On Saturday night I went into our conservatory and it was like a horror scene - the place was alive with flying ants. We were on our way out so I shut up the house and...

A few months ago I found a degree I really wanted to do so I applied and I've just accepted an unconditional offer ??? I'm so excited but I am crapping myself at the same time ?

I pulled my arm a couple of weeks ago and it was very sore at the time and still is sore and stiff especially in the mornings/during the night and if I carry things/move it in some directions. I...

Just a random pondering because we have a seagull chick that had fallen off our roof the other day - our house is a bit odd roof wise and has lots of different sections - it looks like it came off one...

Just wondering what people think of Birkenstocks? Are they comfy? Easy to walk in? Stylish? I can't decide if I like them or not but need a comfy pair of sandals/shoes I can wear in the summer without...

Am really worried-not seen my cat since 6am, he hasnt been back for food or anything. I wouldnt normally be so worried, but he`s never done this before and we are meant to be going to glastonbury at...

Blimey. They always choose one neat freak and one slob don't they? The messy woman was incredible. She had an 18 month old baby, husband worked full time yet she didn't get out of bed until lunch...

My mum has just had a phone call - her twin brother, who lives in Canada, has been diagnosed with nocardiosis and has been admitted to hospital. can anyone explain this in laymans terms to us? how...

A 75 Year Old Lady rings her local hospital and this conversation follows: 'Hello I'd like some information on a patient, Mrs Tiptree. She was admitted last week with chest pains and I just want to...

My current employers have just very generously offered me a consultancy type role that I can do in my own time during uni. This will be a Godsend in terms of finance, but I need to work out what the...

I've just bought the following items for my graduation in 3 weeks. However I've just shown the shirt to my mum and she thinks it's not very suitable as it doens't have a collar. Having never been to a...