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ClaireJ
ClaireJ

United Kingdom · From September 2007

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SophieM
Dinner thread
SophieM, 27 March, 2009 at 16:28

What's for supper tonight? We are having mock Nando's (Nan-faux?) - peri-peri chicken breasts, rolls, salad, corn on the cob, possibly spicy rice, and Portuguese custard tarts for pudding.

Consuela Banana Hamm, friday 27-Mar-09 31
SophieM
Friday good/bad
SophieM, 27 March, 2009 at 11:32

? for me today. Good: 15k run yesterday didn't hurt too much so Marathon de Paris next sunday is ON like a SCONE, as they say (or do they?) It will hurt and I might not finish but at least I am fixed...

catgirl, friday 27-Mar-09 66
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
HeidiHole
Fern Britton quits This Morning
HeidiHole, 25 March, 2009 at 15:09

'Tis true! http://www.heatworld.com/Article/9792/Fern-Britton/Fern-quits-This-Morning-after-10-years-%e2%80%93-and-she%e2%80%99s-rumoured-to-have-fallen-out-with-Pip!

Old Nick Esq., wednesday 25-Mar-09 30
Hyacinth
First aiders- what should we have done?
Hyacinth, 24 March, 2009 at 12:54

I was at college last night when the student in front of me had some kind of fit. It started with this awful noise, like a fox screaming, then she slumped- the lecturer (who realised where the noise...

Stelly, tuesday 24-Mar-09 17
Knownowt
French speakers
Knownowt, 23 March, 2009 at 13:07

I've received a letter frommy old mobile provider, confirming the end of my contract with them. It includes the following: "Il est possible que vous receviez une derniere facture apres la resiliation...

Flowery the Grouch, monday 23-Mar-09 3
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Does anybody know Liverpool?
Ruby 2, 21 March, 2009 at 07:13

If so, where is nice to live, and where should be avoided at all costs? We'd be looking for a friendly, family kind of neighbourhood with decent schools and nice houses [probably 3 bedroom semi, or...

Carebear.1981, monday 23-Mar-09 13
WelshTotty
Porn food for lunch
WelshTotty, 20 March, 2009 at 12:24

I always have an 'emergency porn food' pot noodle stashed in my drawer in work, and today its being used. I just reeeaaalllly fancied it, so today for lunch I have a very norty southern fried chicken...

Oriana, friday 20-Mar-09 22
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Sexual harrassment? Help
Advice, 19 March, 2009 at 00:59

Hi there Am after some advice as I really don't know what on earth to do here... (it's long, sorry) I'm a manager of a team of 4, one of whom, A, the most junior is seriously under performing and is...

Fimble, thursday 19-Mar-09 10
HeidiHole
Making a white sauce without butter
HeidiHole, 17 March, 2009 at 16:29

I've only got enough butter for my mash. Am I screwed? Can I use margarine? I want to make a white sauce, Godammit <stamps foot>

Chicken, tuesday 17-Mar-09 16
Fenella Fudge
Emirates v Qatar airlines - big difference?
Fenella Fudge, 14 March, 2009 at 19:19

I've been looking at holidays to the Maldives and just noticed that the cost with Qatar is £600 less than with Emirates. Just wondering if Qatar are rubbish compared to Emirates hence the price...

kath79, sunday 15-Mar-09 15
Redbedhead
Easy chocolate cake recipe?
Redbedhead, 14 March, 2009 at 07:34

I am looking for an easy chocolate cake recipe to use for a birthday cake - anyone got any recommendations?

ClaireJ, saturday 14-Mar-09 11
monkey fingers
Jade's wedding
monkey fingers, 12 March, 2009 at 20:07

Is anyone else watching? I think I am going to be sobbing .

deliciousdevilwoman, saturday 14-Mar-09 189
R-A
The Vatican says washing machines have done more for women than the pill
R-A, 10 March, 2009 at 15:34

Did anyone see this article in the G2? http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/mar/10/michele-hanson Can't find the original Vatican article but it sounds like a fairly typical comment from them...

ClaireJ, tuesday 10-Mar-09 3
NickJ
flight finder types
NickJ, 10 March, 2009 at 15:34

Heyulp. I need to find 8 flights to fuerteventura for any time in may for 4 nights. its for a client and hence must be uber cheap. have searched, not found anything for under 150 quid return. tried...

Kazmerelda, tuesday 10-Mar-09 12
ClaireJ
Nick J - leaven related
ClaireJ, 21 February, 2009 at 19:39

Firstly thank you for the quick delivery and for sending it in the first place. I have two friends on standby waiting to get some from me on Wednesday. Quick question, my very inquisitive and slightly...

ClaireJ, sunday 22-Feb-09 1
legless
what's for dinner then?
legless, 20 February, 2009 at 17:56

I've been planning on having cheese and wine but i'm wondering if i should have something proper. what are you having?

Tillybean, saturday 21-Feb-09 28
Sparkley
Recipe help please - do I need 12 eggs? I am so dim
Sparkley, 18 February, 2009 at 17:32

Right, so I want to make this on Friday...

Sparkley, wednesday 18-Feb-09 6
Ostrich
Slow cooker recipes - tell me your favourite
Ostrich, 17 February, 2009 at 15:42

Like TillyFloss, I'm struggling for time to cook these days too, since I've come back to work. I've pulled out my slow cooker and dusted it off and tonight when we get home, hopefully we'll have a...

MBK, wednesday 18-Feb-09 21
Hawhaw
Children on public transport
Hawhaw, 17 February, 2009 at 21:17

In the olden days when I was child, we never took a seat on a bus or train while there were adults standing. I was dismayed today to see children pushing past adults to get empty seats. We were on a...

R-A, wednesday 18-Feb-09 108
NickJ
Ginni, Sophie and bread lovers everywhere
NickJ, 17 February, 2009 at 13:55

Further to last weeks discussion about baking bread with leaven, because I am an all round nice bloke, I have put this up for you http://doughblogs.wordpress.com/ Have a read and when you want your...

ClaireJ, wednesday 18-Feb-09 58
R-A
Have we talked about the praying nurse?
R-A, 7 February, 2009 at 12:01

Http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2009/feb/02/nurse-prayer-suspended I don't know if this has come up because I can't work out how to search on new Hitched, apologies if it has.

NickJ, sunday 8-Feb-09 58
Missus Jolly
Can you beat my super thick comment of the day?
Missus Jolly, 4 February, 2009 at 18:07

I voiced surprise that one of our (work) properties had 95 lodged instances of Asbestos. A colleague helpfully pointed out that it was probably because the house was built in 1947, so I asked if that...

Hyacinth, saturday 7-Feb-09 102
ClaireJ
Help settle my nerves please...
ClaireJ, 2 February, 2009 at 13:12

After being made redundant last Monday, I have a fantastic interview lined up this afternoon. The problem is that I have put so much pressure on myself for this that I am now in an absolute panic...

ClaireJ, monday 2-Feb-09 2
ClaireJ
I can't believe it....i've been made redundant AGAIN!
ClaireJ, 26 January, 2009 at 19:17

And from the same company. Company went into administration in August 2008, the directors reformed the company in September & called some of us back. "Key staff" - ha ha ha. Now 4 months down the...

ClaireJ, monday 26-Jan-09 8
slimzoe1
before and after pics
slimzoe1, 18 January, 2009 at 20:53

Oh my god, my sister has found the most fab fat pic of me, i think its 5ish years ago and i had to look twice, i wondered whose lap my daughter was sitting on! so im going to share. before after at my...

Smelly_Kelly, wednesday 28-Jan-09 35
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Another good stocking filler from grabitnow
bobbly1, 12 December, 2008 at 10:53

http://www.grabitnow.com/ I bought some last time they were on for my nieces, and they really are rather nice. They don't look cheap and tacky. I personally think they are worth the money. In fact,...

ClaireJ, friday 12-Dec-08 2
ClaireJ
SophieM
ClaireJ, 8 December, 2008 at 15:17

I'm off to SA on Saturday morning and know your parents are in Joburg too, so just thought if there's something you'd like me to take over for them or bring back for you, drop me a line ? PS: I'm back...

ClaireJ, monday 8-Dec-08 3

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