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Come and play my made-up game

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UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa · 13/08/2021 20:44

I will ask for advice, and you have to answer using only a quote from somewhere else on Mumsnet. Then you can ask for the next piece of advice. (best to quote the advice question you're answering in case there's cross-posting)

Okay, first question: What should I wear to my cousin's wedding?

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BruceAndNosh · 17/08/2021 22:12

I looked up from my crochet at the right moment to see him take a wedding ring from his pocket and put it back on

I NEED to know the full context of the above quote!

KurtWilde · 17/08/2021 22:26

What can help me reach my goal of 10,000 steps per day?

This is crazy. It's fucking weird that this is even a topic of discussion. It's just a penis.

The nanny made a pass at me, wwyd,

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UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa · 17/08/2021 22:33

The nanny made a pass at me, wwyd,

'why can’t you just welcome her into your life and home?
Yes I would put a few boundaries in, so you’re not disturbed all the time. Like saying you want a day to yourself and no visitors however when she’s at yours why wouldn’t you want her to feel at home?'

What's the best way to make money quickly?

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Original poster
UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa · 17/08/2021 22:35

@BruceAndNosh, it looks like it's from a telly addicts thread (could be s spoiler if I say any more though)

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notHarris · 17/08/2021 23:12

What's the best way to make money quickly?

lots of training to bring ANY object to you - and give it up. Use gloves, hankies, toys, balls. You want to train for a default of all objects in the mouth to be handed over to you on command. You are reprogramming his mind .... it will take time and patience, most of the work gets done with no other dogs or balls around, it has to be a really strong habit.

What's would you name a baby girl if you gave birth tomorrow?

35andThriving · 17/08/2021 23:14

What's the best way to make money quickly?

I’m fairly certain the OP won’t be up for stealing a car.

KurtWilde · 17/08/2021 23:17

What's would you name a baby girl if you gave birth tomorrow?

House full of flies?

My neighbour has stollen my wheelie bin, how should I handle it?

35andThriving · 17/08/2021 23:20

What would you name a baby girl if you gave birth tomorrow?

Anusol

I love my DH dearly. What is the best way to show him how I feel?

35andThriving · 17/08/2021 23:24

My neighbour has stollen my wheelie bin, how should I handle it?

I did tell my bin not to be a bastard all its life.

35andThriving · 17/08/2021 23:24

Question - I love my DH dearly. What is the best way to show him how I feel?

KurtWilde · 17/08/2021 23:31

I love my DH dearly. What is the best way to show him how I feel

You're overreacting.
Put a lock on your bedroom door. Simple.

SquirryTheSquirrel · 18/08/2021 07:12

I love my DH dearly. What is the best way to show him how I feel?

I used to have a simple little marble jar for each of them- they got a marble for good behaviour or hard work and then the marbles ‘bought’ them a treat, nothing massive, a trip bowling or a new book or whatever.

What's the most annoying thing your cat has ever done?

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UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa · 18/08/2021 07:25

I love my DH dearly. What is the best way to show him how I feel

'-smart tv - include plug and being put on wall - £250

  • biggest poppit in the world that costs £60.00
  • a super needoh £12.00
  • fidget pack - £6.00
  • sweets - £5.00'

What do you look for in a holiday destination?

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SquirryTheSquirrel · 18/08/2021 07:38

What do you look for in a holiday destination?

Firstly, this is not trip advisor.
Secondly, you were wrong and abusive.

HTH

SquirryTheSquirrel · 18/08/2021 07:42

What do you look for in a holiday destination?

our nearest motorway services, never once had an issue with staff there. There's also plenty space to stand out the way in a spot with a car seat at your feet.

What's the most annoying thing your cat has ever done?

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UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa · 18/08/2021 08:12

@UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa

I love my DH dearly. What is the best way to show him how I feel

'-smart tv - include plug and being put on wall - £250

  • biggest poppit in the world that costs £60.00
  • a super needoh £12.00
  • fidget pack - £6.00
  • sweets - £5.00'

What do you look for in a holiday destination?

Oh, that thread's just been taken down! I guess my answer doesn't count, but someone else has answered the question.
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MilesJuppIsMyBitch · 18/08/2021 08:21

What's the most annoying thing your cat has ever done?

"- Pee with the doors open so we could all hear it while we were trying to eat.

  • Physically attacking me for refusing to join a religion."

What do I need to pack for my camping trip?

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UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa · 18/08/2021 09:09

What do I need to pack for my camping trip?

' a desk with chair with built in bookcase for all educational books, a separate bookcase for their everyday books, two shelves for their lego creations, a chest of drawers, shoe rack, coat peg, bedside table and built in wardrobe'

How should I entertain my in-laws when they visit next week?

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KurtWilde · 18/08/2021 09:15

How should I entertain my in-laws when they visit next week?

Running, cricket, rugby, tennis, any kind of water sport, rowing, triathlons, long distance and track and field .. bmx racing, skate boarding, basketball, netball, hockey - you really can go on and on and on and on.

Can anyone recommend some tips for ttc when DH has a low sperm count?

Breathmiller · 18/08/2021 09:23

Can anyone recommend some tips for ttc when DH has a low sperm count?

Clip off the feathers & put pig oil with sulphur on. Worked for mine.

Where's the best place to keep my new Nutribullet? No space on the worktop.

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UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa · 18/08/2021 10:38

Where's the best place to keep my new Nutribullet? No space on the worktop.

"Have a look at the Windser London Miracle dress. I have mine on today. Nice V neck and pockets'

What's a fun date DP and I can do on a budget?

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BruceAndNosh · 18/08/2021 11:33

What's a fun date DP and I can do on a budget?
Can you try the squirty bottle of water? Or as others said, another layer of fence/screen?

What's wrong with my sourdough?

SquirryTheSquirrel · 18/08/2021 12:36

What's wrong with my sourdough?

give your house a bit of a going over with some disinfectant and an air freshener.

Anyone who says your house will be full of maggots or flies inside a week simply doesn’t know what they’re talking about

Any ideas of things to do with my MIL on a day out? She's 82.

MilesJuppIsMyBitch · 18/08/2021 12:48

Any ideas of things to do with my MIL on a day out? She's 82.

"Killer buns and thighs L1 (added ankle weights and resistance band to make it a bit harder and that certainly worked) plus day 14 of my 14 days abs challenge."

When should I start my Christmas shopping?

SquirryTheSquirrel · 18/08/2021 13:05

When should I start my Christmas shopping?

You can’t change the formula but you can put numbers in front.

My daughter says you start of with Bob and Jane on LHs and you can Bob and Jane combined on the right but they have been severed in half! So I need to put a 2 in front of the half Bob and Jane combined on the rhs and now I have conservation of mass ie started off with 1 Bob and one jane and ended up with. 1/2 Bob:Jane joined so a two in front gives me one whole one each

I want to cook more from scratch. What store-cupboard basics should I buy?

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