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Roobarb the Red Nosed Reindeer has a very shiny nose
Roobarb the Red Nosed Reindeer has a very shiny nose

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Pop Up Pundit
Things people say by default that cheese you off
Pop Up Pundit, 23 December, 2008 at 16:16

Are there any "default" comments that you get when you can predict exactly what people are going to say to you when they find something out about you? My examples: I cycle to work and it's almost...

Katamari, friday 26-Dec-08 71 1
muffins
Anyone taken Roaccutane
muffins, 23 December, 2008 at 17:51

For Acne? and what were your experiences of it? did it clear your acne up? Thanks?

Sciver, tuesday 23-Dec-08 10
*Kitty*
Is anyone else working over christmas?
*Kitty*, 23 December, 2008 at 13:54

Apologies if this has been posted before. I work for ambulance control and im working 12hr shifts on the 24th, 25th and 26th. Then im back in on the 31st, 1st and 2nd. Not looking forward to it. ☹️ I...

Mr JK, tuesday 23-Dec-08 17
Zebra
Postie tip?
Zebra, 23 December, 2008 at 13:29

How much is reasonable? Given said postie is friendly and cheerful and really helpful?

NickJ, tuesday 23-Dec-08 19
NickJ
Saving the world from homosexuality
NickJ, 23 December, 2008 at 09:11

Is of equal importance to saving the rainforests. Homosexuality is destroying gods work. according to the pope that is. words really do fail me.

seahag, wednesday 24-Dec-08 75
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
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ARRGGGHHHH-llelujah is no1
Mally Clistmas, 21 December, 2008 at 19:23

So it got to no1 then. I'm not a fan. I loved Alexandra and voted for her in the last 2 shows, and I had never heard the song in my life before so it's not about that. What I can't stand is the Robson...

Maxiletoe & Wine, sunday 21-Dec-08 14
Consuela Banana Hammock
Describe the festive scene at your house
Consuela Banana Hammock, 21 December, 2008 at 16:12

H is in the kitchen cooking lentil burgers and I can smell roasting nuts for some chocolate brownies for afters wafting into the living room.... Woody is snoring gently in a little wet mound on the...

princess layabout, monday 22-Dec-08 36
July
When you got married...
July, 20 December, 2008 at 22:14

Did you tell anyone about the colour of your bms dresses or your own? My sil is bm for her friend and they went to try them on today, I was watching my nephews. When she came back i asked did she like...

Mally Clistmas, sunday 21-Dec-08 28
Roobarb the Red Nosed Reindeer has a very shiny nose
Grr. How typical and annoying!
Roobarb the Red Nosed Reindeer has a very shiny nose, 20 December, 2008 at 20:49

My H lost his ipod about a month ago - we turned everywhere, house, cars, his workplace upside down looking for it. He was lost without it as he used it all the time and for running etc too with his...

Gingey Wife, saturday 20-Dec-08 5 746
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missed my hairdressers appointment, now fuzzy for 2009
(Have, 20 December, 2008 at 10:38

[:'(] i know it's minor, but it feels like a disaster today. i've been looking after h for the last two days (he has been ill with a bad cold, very worrying as he has never had a day off in his...

(Have, saturday 20-Dec-08 10
L
"Adult Conversations"
Lucky Moonshine, 19 December, 2008 at 13:30

I'am fuming ?. I just went down to get a coffee and there were 4 members of staff stood chatting about the credit crunch and the economy and generally having a moan about having to work over...

Kazmerelda, friday 19-Dec-08 29
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MacMillan Total inc GA £1008.46 27/12 Woo Hoo!!
Headless Lois, 1 December, 2008 at 13:50

https://www.justgiving.com/hitched2008 This year we are raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Sparkley Christmas M, monday 29-Dec-08 19
Pop Up Pundit
Rave restaurant review - The Kitchin!
Pop Up Pundit, 19 December, 2008 at 11:41

The gentleman caller took me to The Kitchin for dinner last night (www.thekitchin.com) and Oh. My. God ??? We had the tasting menu with matched wines - they didn't bat an eyelid at being asked to do a...

penguin1977, friday 19-Dec-08 19
Doughnut
Your highlights of 2008
Doughnut, 18 December, 2008 at 12:07

What are your highlights of this year? Mine, in no particular order, are: - My first Glastonbury festival, in particular watching Leonard Cohen who was one of my late Dad's favourites, with the sun...

MightyQuin, friday 19-Dec-08 51
Pookiedoodle
Does anyone else feel really sad about Woolworths?
Pookiedoodle, 17 December, 2008 at 15:53

I know it wasn't the best shop in town, but it has been around for 99 years and I feel so sad that it's going to be gone, forever. I went in the other day, and got a real lump in my throat at thought...

Peaches, wednesday 17-Dec-08 17
pans
following on from display bath towels
pans, 17 December, 2008 at 10:41

Do you have display "products"? I was really laughing at people having display towels a while ago, even more so when people DARED to use them. And then today i was tidying up before the cleaners came...

RomanticRedCars37253, wednesday 14-Nov-18 73
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does anyone else hate going to the hairdressers.
peanut, 17 December, 2008 at 14:22

Gaaah, I have 40 mins till I have to subject myself to an hour of utter terror at the hands of my hairdresser. I don't know what it is that makes me feel so sick, but I would rather go and have root...

Puss, wednesday 17-Dec-08 15
Clairy
Does anyone else get a weird kicking feeling?
Clairy, 17 December, 2008 at 12:18

I randomly get a strange kicking / movement feeling like you get in early pregnancy. It's happened for years and I am not pregnant now. But it's very distinctive and different from wind (sorry ?). A...

maxiemax, thursday 18-Dec-08 19
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Flu paranoia . . .
Pint&APie, 17 December, 2008 at 09:37

. . . is really starting to get to me. I spend 3 hours a day on public transport surrounded by people coughing, sneezing and sweating, so its never a surprise when I get a cold / flu, but this year...

*Dust*, friday 19-Dec-08 40
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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
barongreenback
AAAAARRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH! (Hallelujah related - you know what's coming)
barongreenback, 15 December, 2008 at 08:50

What on earth has that man dressed as woman x-factor winning monster done to Hallelujah? Who the bloody hell put sleigh bells in the background? Everyone involved should be lined up against a wall and...

Pint&APie, tuesday 16-Dec-08 83
C
Bit of a poll - car aircon, essential or not?
Clairebecky, 14 December, 2008 at 21:07

I have got used to having it as my last 2 cars have and H's has. Thing is I am now looking to buy a newer small car and saw a lovely Honda Jazz today at a good price but it doesn't have aircon. Most...

jelly baby, monday 15-Dec-08 16
Brontolo
BBC Sports Personality
Brontolo, 14 December, 2008 at 19:36

Anyone watching? Anyone voting? I'm backing Chris Hoy. Shame the programme so far has been, well, a bit dullity dull really.

Hecate, monday 15-Dec-08 28
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
HeidiHoHoHole
X Factor Final - Song Reveal Added
HeidiHoHoHole, 13 December, 2008 at 15:31

Ha! Fooled you. I know it's not on for ages yet, but I'm bored shitless so thought I'd start the thread for no real reason at all. <sigh> Who wants to come over and watch it with me? Chook?...

Janjabean, monday 15-Dec-08 349
Nichola80
Strictly...Who is watching?
Nichola80, 13 December, 2008 at 18:49

Ok, so I know it's X Factor final night, but I've not really been watching it. Strictly is more my thing! Who is watching tonight?

The Grouch That Stol, sunday 14-Dec-08 25
Ten Lords a Meep-ing
Anyone help with a Woe Is Me chat?
Ten Lords a Meep-ing, 13 December, 2008 at 03:08

As above, tell me to get lost if not x

Tillybean, monday 15-Dec-08 135
Petunia
Sex Discrimination at work - views needed
Petunia, 12 December, 2008 at 19:41

Hi I could really use another perspective on this to help me decide what to do. Could possibly be sensitive - not sure. I cant have children naturally, I will need IVF, this is a definite. My previous...

Roobarb the Red Nose, friday 12-Dec-08 14
barongreenback
Retailers that deserve to go bust
barongreenback, 11 December, 2008 at 11:43

This isn't meant to be serious or poke fun at people losing their jobs etc. but let's face it, there are certain companies out there who do not deserve to be trading. I'd like to nominate Sports...

MrsKitty, friday 12-Dec-08 136
Knownowt
Businesses that deserve to do brilliantly
Knownowt, 11 December, 2008 at 13:17

I know grumbling is more fun than praising but there ARE some good businesses out there. John Lewis/Waitrose- oh I could write reams about JL/Waitrose, but shall limit myself to noting how lovely and...

Tulip O`Hare, friday 12-Dec-08 79
anjumanji
Funny parking incident at supermarket
anjumanji, 9 December, 2008 at 11:45

Before I start, this post is not meant to start a debate on the validity or use of Parent and Child parking spaces! I visited the supermarket yesterday and parked in a P&C space. I have a Vauxhall...

mEVY Christmas !, wednesday 10-Dec-08 103

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