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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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PlaitBilledDuckyPuss · 07/01/2023 20:44

The cat wants dinner but it's an hour early - what should I do?

First line line of defence is to just Ignore him.

If he ever approaches you, make sure you reply with an unequivocal no to whatever he suggests. I don't usually advise this but I would make sure to work in mention of my husband to my reply.

Your best tips for giving up smoking, please!

NotACodfish · 07/01/2023 20:48

I'm upset with my sister. What do you think would be the healthiest way for me to express my emotions
Make sure to break that stalking habit and maybe also try giving the older cat a place to hide and have alone time, like a little carrier-sized box. I hope it works out!

What's your favourite scene in Motherland?

PlaitBilledDuckyPuss · 07/01/2023 21:06

Is there any other alternatives except hair removal that anyone could suggest?

I’m not sure if it’ll work for you but I brush all my hair to the front (like cousin it) then roughly blow dry all over

PlaitBilledDuckyPuss · 07/01/2023 21:31

What's your favourite scene in Motherland?

I laughed out loud at the clichéd end scene where the gang bangers' car blows up but the hero isn't there because he's chosen to go dancing with the heroine instead of a drive by shooting. (Spoiler alert)

How can I be better organised in the mornings?

NotACodfish · 07/01/2023 22:12

How can I be better organised in the mornings?
Spray with Febreeze. Don't wash anything woollen or cashmere. Not worth the risk.

What have you bought from Vinted recently?

RoxieLoxy · 07/01/2023 22:33

Your best tips for giving up smoking, please!

Early days and will have to ramp it up but for now, not eating the treats is a start.

What have you bought from Vinted recently?

Tom Cruise

What is your idea of a perfect day?

PlaitBilledDuckyPuss · 08/01/2023 00:18

What is your idea of a perfect day

swallowing whole socks then regurgitating them whole 3 days later

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What main factors should my DD consider when choosing a university course?

RoxieLoxy · 08/01/2023 13:36

What main factors should my DD consider when choosing a university course?

If you're worried about parking, get a car with a reversing camera or parking sensors (or better still, both). It makes life a lot easier!

How can I stick to a diet?

PlaitBilledDuckyPuss · 08/01/2023 16:16

How can I stick to a diet?

Katkin is a total win here, and because it’s only one pouch a day it’s not as expensive as it initially seems.

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I think the security guard at my local Sainsburys fancies me - what should I do?

PolishedShell · 08/01/2023 17:17

I think the security guard at my local Sainsburys fancies me - what should I do?

Get a professional and quickly.
My son’s student accommodation in Liverpool was infested very quickly. Like something out of a horror movie.

What's this growing on my finger?

35andThriving · 09/01/2023 12:31

What's this growing on my finger?

Oh... A buttplug with a tail... Wow... That's quite something...

What's your idea of Heaven?

PlaitBilledDuckyPuss · 09/01/2023 12:48

What's your idea of heaven?

This one’s a bit niche but… the sound of people “double biting” food, like a sandwich, where they take two small bites before chewing. The second bite is always really wet and whiskery sounding. My late grandmother’s gentleman friend used to do it and it has always stuck with me.

Can you give me any ideas for how to celebrate my upcoming Silver Wedding?

35andThriving · 09/01/2023 12:54

Can you give me any ideas for how to celebrate my upcoming Silver Wedding?

Poo in a cardboard box of exploding confetti

What's your idea of Hell?

PleaseYourselfandEatTheCrusts · 12/01/2023 20:46

What's your idea of hell?

our very first visit from the headlice fairy.

What would you do if you were prime minister?

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UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa · 30/01/2023 17:33

What would you do if you were prime minister?

'I'd be inclined to dig down a few inches and lay a deep layer of wood chip.'

How do you save time doing household chores?

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UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa · 30/01/2023 17:35

p.s. I don't know how I missed the flurry of re-activity on this thread but am glad to see it!

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PlaitBilledDuckyPuss · 30/01/2023 18:13

How do you save time doing household chores?

I don’t have sugar in my tea and you wouldn’t either if you have ever been a dental nurse . I don’t use a drier as hate static on clothes.
I had never had hoummus until I moved in with my DP.

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What can I do to stop my cat scratching the stair carpet?

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UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa · 30/01/2023 21:35

What can I do to stop my cat scratching the stair carpet?

Just bag him up. It's bin night here. Shall I come and fetch him when he's 'ready'?⁰

What's that thing stuck behind my sofa?

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PlaitBilledDuckyPuss · 30/01/2023 22:04

What's that thing stuck behind my sofa?

a ripe lion kill. It's funny what sticks with you!

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Tell me about your most romantic date ever!

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UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa · 30/01/2023 23:02

Tell me about your most romantic date ever!

I had hideous upset stomach as a student and my housemate was in the bath. I was too embarrassed to ask her to get out so I poo’d in a Tupperware and buried it in the garden.

What should I consider when choosing a holiday destination?

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35andThriving · 31/01/2023 08:44

What should I consider when choosing a holiday destination?

beautiful, interesting castle with stunning grounds, peacocks, restaurant, land train, maze, grotto, craft room... isn't that enough? Isn't an effing CASTLE enough?

What's the best thing about having kids?

PlaitBilledDuckyPuss · 31/01/2023 11:27

What's the best thing about having kids?

He’s good at corners, with his little brushes.

As well as running him a few times in the week, we’re a good team at the weekends when I tidy and dust one room and leave him to vacuum while I do the next one.

Also have a normal one for the stairs.

His name is Robert.

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How should I complain to my daughter's school about the over-strict uniform policy?

35andThriving · 31/01/2023 12:20

How should I complain to my daughter's school about the over-strict uniform policy?

I just would block their number (after explaining why) you don't need this shit from them!
They are being dickheads!

My neighbour has just been given a lengthy prison sentence. Can you guess what they did?

PlaitBilledDuckyPuss · 31/01/2023 16:45

My neighbour has just been given a lengthy prison sentence. Can you guess what they did?

She is obsessed with washing machines and loves watching them. She literally squeals with excitement when we are loading or unloading it and tries to 'help'.

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What local events are planned down your way for the King's Coronation in May?

35andThriving · 31/01/2023 19:40

What local events are planned down your way for the King's Coronation in May?

I am hoping to see a trout piloting a light aircraft, and a full on Western style shoot out between some field mice and harvest mice.

What's the best thing about owning a pet?