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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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UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa · 24/08/2021 18:19

(hard TO shop for)

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SquirryTheSquirrel · 24/08/2021 18:55

What do you think my father would like as a birthday gift? He's so hard to shop for.

an engorged pink balloon phallus, complete with bellend, hefty bollocks and a long white jizz "garnish" (see picture 2).


What would you do with an unexpected day off work?

nestletoulouse · 24/08/2021 21:46

What would you do with an unexpected day off work?
Just spend the week wearing two pairs of knickers, wash them in the bathroom sink each night, preferably with a tiny bar of over perfumed soap then drape to dry on the back of a white plastic patio chair in the garden.

What's your favourite item of clothing?

UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa · 24/08/2021 22:23

What's your favourite item of clothing?

'a fabulous hand embroidered tablecloth that my great grandmother made - some people might think it's hideous, but I treasure it'

How can I save time in my morning routine?

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AnotherAardvark · 24/08/2021 23:44

How can I save time in my morning routine?

Can you get a couple of those inflatable horse things that you wear and do jousting?

How can I help DD3 relax and get ready for bed?

memberofthewedding · 25/08/2021 00:29

How can I help DD3 relax and get ready for bed?

Hold her under water for 10 minutes - that should quiet her down

What should I do if my NDN knocks on the wall when my DD cries?

BruceAndNosh · 25/08/2021 05:42

What should I do if my NDN knocks on the wall when my DD cries?
we can take out the wall

How can I improve my dog's recall when off the lead?

UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa · 25/08/2021 06:05

How can I improve my dog's recall when off the lead?

'it sounds like:

  1. He's ashamed to be seen with you.
  2. That he wants to have his options open to do stuff he couldn't with you there.
  3. That you will cramp his style (basically a combo of 2 and 3)'

Any good ideas for hen night activities?

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AnotherAardvark · 25/08/2021 08:02

Any good ideas for hen night activities?

cheek kissing in France

Who will be the next Prime Minister?

MilesJuppIsMyBitch · 25/08/2021 08:07

Who will be the next Prime Minister?

Sir Peter Bazalgette, the brains behind Love Island forerunner Big Brother, is a descendant of Joseph Bazalgette, the Victorian civil engineer. While Joseph pioneered the London sewage system, so the joke goes, his great-great-grandson has specialised in pumping metaphorical excrement into the public sphere."

Is this chicken cooked?

nestletoulouse · 25/08/2021 08:34

Is this chicken cooked?
Sounds like it could be but definitely go and see the Dr to confirm.

What do you recommend I try from Aldi?

35andThriving · 25/08/2021 16:49

Any good ideas for hen night activities?
a Twiglet jousting tournament.

What do you recommend I try from Aldi?

UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa · 25/08/2021 17:34

What do you recommend I try from Aldi?

'why not find a local dry slope here and do a few lessons to learn the basics so you can practice on the nursery slopes once you get there - might give you a bit more confidence.'

Why is my toddler in such a bad mood?

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BruceAndNosh · 25/08/2021 17:39

Why is my toddler in such a bad mood?
Alcohol left in the fridge would suggest they were having a good time....

My husband wants to take up cycling. Should I encourage him?

SquirryTheSquirrel · 25/08/2021 19:24

My husband wants to take up cycling. Should I encourage him?

Even if he's not cheating on you this is a very very unhealthy relationship.


Who should I choose as my child's Godparents?

35andThriving · 25/08/2021 19:50

Who should I choose as my child's Godparents?

Delboy, Rodney, Boyce, Marlene. Hyacinth Bucket, Bob from the Likely Lads, Bev from Abigail’s party.

What gift should I get for my friend's baby shower?

nestletoulouse · 25/08/2021 20:25

What gift should I get for my friend's baby shower?
The four cheese ravioli ready meal.

Have you or anyone you know been on tv?

SquirryTheSquirrel · 25/08/2021 20:48

Have you or anyone you know been on tv?

Dennis Skinner, Ian Lavery, Jon Trickett. But also some others - Vince Cable as I said and even some Tories like Kenneth Clarke or John Bercow (ex-Tory now, but precisely because it wasn't possible for him to remain one while also remaining honest).

I wouldn't personally include Keir Starmer


Tell me about Agas - should I install one?

35andThriving · 25/08/2021 21:01

Tell me about Agas - should I install one?

they are impossible to enjoy IMV.

So I don't partake anymore. Ugh. It is manufactured and so I avoid like the plague/Covid. Sorry now.

Did you ever go on any memorable school trips as a child?

UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa · 25/08/2021 22:08

Did you ever go on any memorable school trips as a child?

'an Asda, a Sainsbury's, a Morrison's, a Lidl, and an Aldi, all within the same one square mile'

My friend never returns anything she borrows. What should I do?

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memberofthewedding · 26/08/2021 01:30

Charge her £1 per day interest

How can I politely refuse an excuse to be a maid of honour?

memberofthewedding · 26/08/2021 01:31

excuse = invitation

UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa · 26/08/2021 11:17

How can I politely refuse an excuse to be a maid of honour?

'You may have already tried some of these, but I would recommend getting a books from Kaplan/practice UKCAT questions.'

What can I do to make my home more inviting?

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UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa · 26/08/2021 11:18

Oops! I also forgot to change it to 'invitation'!

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SquirryTheSquirrel · 26/08/2021 18:44

What can I do to make my home more inviting?

Alexa fart noises.


How can I get rid of my husband's annoying friend?