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If Mumsnet existed in the 1970s, what would be posted about?

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Username19781209 · 19/10/2024 20:21

Following on from the 1950s thread which has been the most lovely read as that was the decade my parents grew up im wondering if we could have a 1970s one? This is the decade my parents met and got married and I would love a insight to the way people were thinking.

For me we're going on holiday to the seaside AIBU to let the children ride in the foot well of the car?

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FuzzyPuffling · 19/10/2024 20:30

How will we manage with no electricity and the shop's run out of candles?

Thevelvelletes · 19/10/2024 20:31

My teenager is asking to go to an all night disco,I think the music is called Northern soul should I let them go ?.

Dilbertian · 19/10/2024 20:32

Findus Crispy Pancakes and M&S Fisherman's Pie: AIBU to never cook from scratch again?

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The ideal temperature to warm your husbands slippers on his return from work.

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Thevelvelletes · 19/10/2024 20:37

Dilbertian · 19/10/2024 20:32

Findus Crispy Pancakes and M&S Fisherman's Pie: AIBU to never cook from scratch again?

I didn't get the love for crispy pancakes..they were disgusting..the cheese and ham smelt of sick.

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Who voted this fucking incompetent Labour government in?

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We've put a brick in the toilet cistern to save water. Do we still need to go with the no more than six inches deep in a bath?

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Why does my usual 4oz packet of tea now cost 5p when it was only 11d before decimalisation? Surely it should be 4 and a half p?

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How can I get terry nappies whiter than my neighbours - so they will see them on the washing line and be envious.

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Anyone got a knitting pattern for individually toed rainbow socks?

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Bignanna · 19/10/2024 20:43

I’ve seen a lovely brown and orange patterned carpet, but I’m a bit worried it might clash with my green patterned wallpaper.

Username19781209 · 19/10/2024 20:44

Oooh a findus crispy pancake sandwich with some Tommy K that's took me back!!

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specialkey · 19/10/2024 20:45

Clamfoo · 19/10/2024 20:37

The ideal temperature to warm your husbands slippers on his return from work.

Just fart in them before he comes in the door to get that perfect warming temperature.

Owly11 · 19/10/2024 20:46

Clamfoo · 19/10/2024 20:37

The ideal temperature to warm your husbands slippers on his return from work.

No! Not in the 70s!

SlothOnARope · 19/10/2024 20:46

There's something not right with that Mr Savile AIBU

Itabsolutelyispossible · 19/10/2024 20:47

Why is marital rape still legal in the UK?

School is shut because of the coal strikes, can I take my child to work with me?

Is 4 years old too young for my child to have a latchkey?

My 12 year old wants to watch Dynasty and Dallas but I think it'll be corrupting, AIBU?

Abhannmor · 19/10/2024 20:48

The stranglehold of the unions. New fangled disposable nappies.

Clamfoo · 19/10/2024 20:48

Owly11 · 19/10/2024 20:46

No! Not in the 70s!

How frequently to give him his conjugal rites?

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