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Iris it could be christmas everyday

United Kingdom · From December 2008

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SophieM
LouM
SophieM, 6 January, 2009 at 15:30

? lovely lady. We neeeeeed an update on your exciting move to Manchester is going. Have you found a fabulously chic SATC-stylee apartment yet? When are you off?

NickJ, tuesday 6-Jan-09 31
jules cat girl
LAst nights Jonathon Creek
jules cat girl, 2 January, 2009 at 18:18

No spoilers please. Is it worth a watch?

Iris it could be chr, saturday 3-Jan-09 22
MrsB
Christingle Photos - the shame
MrsB, 30 December, 2008 at 20:43

Okay, these are the best ones we've been sent. sadly the woman who was supposed to be taking a close up for us seemed to disappear. It was hilarious, we didn't have a clue what we were doing....

Ms. Scarlett, wednesday 31-Dec-08 28
Maxiletoe & Wine
Present haul thread
Maxiletoe & Wine, 25 December, 2008 at 01:35

Woohoo, i've just opened my gifts from my H that have been winking at me since November (he's away with work atm). So chuffed! A big bottle of baileys Chocs Chanel No 5 Radley purse And - Confessions...

Nightbeforechristmas, monday 29-Dec-08 109
LizBjk
He's got me a wii fit
LizBjk, 23 December, 2008 at 17:43

So happy. Been wanting one of these since before they were released. Could never get hold of one, and when we could we were skint. Anyway, he has got me one for christmas. I found out by accident. So...

LizBjk, tuesday 23-Dec-08 15
Secret Lemonade Drinker
I love my local
Secret Lemonade Drinker, 23 December, 2008 at 20:58

Well they've saved a little bit of Christmas for me! One of SB's presents is a USB 'mix tape' (in retro-stylee cassette box!) He's running the Paris Marathon next year and so I wanted to make him a...

Chicken, tuesday 23-Dec-08 14
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I think I have accidentally bought horrid granny shoes
Iris it could be christmas everyday, 21 December, 2008 at 20:59

I have bought this dress http://www.hobbs.co.uk/index.cfm?page=1114&pageNumber=2 (it's the one called "Saffy"). It's wool, sort of jacquard and has a sort of 50s Jackie O type look to it. The only...

The Flump Who Stole, monday 22-Dec-08 26
janeyh
feck feck feckidy feck
janeyh, 21 December, 2008 at 20:52

I ordered a present online on the 15th - all hunky dory get an email tonight to say it wont be coming so my credit card wont be charged well thanks a bunch nob chops - gaaaah! there is nothing else...

*ginni of the lamp*, sunday 21-Dec-08 25
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Sugar question
Iris it could be christmas everyday, 21 December, 2008 at 20:06

Is it OK to use normal caster sugar instead of golden caster sugar in biscotti? I may have some golden granulated somewhere if that would be better. Thanks.

janeyh, sunday 21-Dec-08 3
janeyh
i bought a dress - whoo hoo! what to wear with it?
janeyh, 19 December, 2008 at 20:38

It is this one -...

Iris it could be chr, friday 19-Dec-08 5
HeidiHoHoHole
I can't make decent gravy.
HeidiHoHoHole, 19 December, 2008 at 20:45

I can't. I try and try and try and it always comes out crap. I end up buying the fresh stuff from M&S and feel crap about it. Why does it defeat me? Whyyyyyyyyyyyyy?

janeyh, friday 19-Dec-08 10
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Happy Friday everyone
Iris it could be christmas everyday, 19 December, 2008 at 09:05

It's my day off today and Master I has broken up from school. We're off to the gym this morning, pantomime (starring Brian Conley no less) this afternoon and then an early dinner in Cafe Rouge ? Have...

Iris it could be chr, friday 19-Dec-08 9
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Thank you all so much
Sandie, 18 December, 2008 at 22:32

I said I would let you know how my first day at work went so here goes. It was an absolute nightmare. Nothing had been really done paperwork wise since I was last there three weeks ago so I spent the...

Sandie, friday 19-Dec-08 5
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We've been to hospital this afternoon
Iris it could be christmas everyday, 18 December, 2008 at 22:11

It's been three months since the last appointment so Master I's latest "watchful waiting" appointment was today. He's got perthes disease so has to be x-rayed and monitored to chart it's progress. The...

seraphina, friday 19-Dec-08 6
MrsD(ing Dong Merrily on High)
Rant - Are all teenagers so bl00dy selfish? (small update pg 1)
MrsD(ing Dong Merrily on High), 18 December, 2008 at 09:50

Stepson (15) has been pencilled in for babysitting duties for this Saturday so that MrD and I can go to a wedding reception. I distinctly remember telling him weeks ago that he was 'on duty'. This...

Iris it could be chr, thursday 18-Dec-08 81
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Do you "look down on" people for their job/career?
Sparkly Boots, 16 December, 2008 at 15:32

I was thinking about this the other day and was moved to post because of the Sun topic posted by "The 12DaisyDaisy's...". If you are friends with someone who works in a cafe or shop, or is a cleaner...

blossom, thursday 18-Dec-08 119
Chicken
My Lamb Bhuna
Chicken, 16 December, 2008 at 20:26

Anyone else finding it hard to believe Dave Vitty has ruined My Lamb Bhuna?

digitalskittles, tuesday 16-Dec-08 8
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Help,Iv'e done somehtihing to my keyboard
Iris it could be christmas everyday, 15 December, 2008 at 21:09

Sdrawkcab tuo gniemoc lla s'ti os depyt tsuj Iev' rettel eht fo tfel eht no si rosruc eht

Sandie, tuesday 16-Dec-08 9 471
MrsB
Things people say/words that irrationally annoy you
MrsB, 14 December, 2008 at 09:59

Go on, we haven't had one of these for a while have we? my pet hates atm "pound" instead of 'pounds'. 'It cost me thirty pound!' Grrrr. my husband does this. I think it sounds so awful. 'hubby'. Just...

Iris it could be chr, monday 15-Dec-08 165
sweetersong
Joggers/runners-quick question (cross post)
sweetersong, 13 December, 2008 at 22:19

Is there any technique into how to get into this, and how to build up stamina etc? Now that I have lost 1.5 stone, I decided I needed to step up my excercise and decided I want to start jogging. I...

sweetersong, saturday 13-Dec-08 8
Hugo Brambles
Taking children to 'grown up' events?
Hugo Brambles, 12 December, 2008 at 17:19

Just taking on board essexmums post regards taking her kids to a hotel for NYE, what is the general consesus about taking kids to grown up events? Reason I ask is I've just had a bit of a barney this...

carolinabena, sunday 14-Dec-08 60
Toriaplum
Any year one teachers around.
Toriaplum, 10 December, 2008 at 21:55

Hi my daughter is in year one and loving it, however she is getting herself worked up and her self esteam is dropping daily all because of the reading. They do the oxford reading tree books and she is...

Toriaplum, sunday 14-Dec-08 6
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What's happened to my facebook?
Iris it could be christmas everyday, 10 December, 2008 at 22:40

My wall has gone blank and I have no friends online. Where's it all gone?

Gone With The Whinge, thursday 11-Dec-08 6
teeheeyoucrazyguys!
tarot anyone?
teeheeyoucrazyguys!, 8 December, 2008 at 21:33

Just wondered if anyone did tarot readings here? thank you.

The Grouch That Stol, tuesday 9-Dec-08 13
janeyh
school nativity plays
janeyh, 8 December, 2008 at 20:56

Does anyone else struggle with not peeing themselves i feel like a bad mother - all the other mothers manage to maintain a dignified and proud in their child appearance i am reduced to shuddering...

sian*, tuesday 9-Dec-08 17
MrsB
What to wear - MrsB attempting to look virginal shocker
MrsB, 8 December, 2008 at 11:15

Now Jester has reminded me, I need your help... am hilariously going to appear as Mary in our church Christingle. I need to sort costumes for me, MrB (Joseph!) and my baby girl (Jesus) Clementine is...

Pint&APie, tuesday 9-Dec-08 33
mEVY Christmas !
Christmas Movies that make you cry
mEVY Christmas !, 6 December, 2008 at 14:44

I've just watched on Movies 24 a film called The Christmas Visitor. ☹️ I've bawled my eyes out and had a good nasal clearout, fabulous! So whats the Christmas movie that reduces you to a blubbering...

Ann, monday 14-Nov-22 37

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