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Origin of the phrase

Where does the phrase cock up come from? Is it as rude as it sounds, as it is used so freely?...

Result!

The gas man has been and gone.....no mishap. The plumber did get locked in the little loo because he didn`t notice I had removed the handle. I`m good with a screwdriver though so he`s now having...

dickythecook

Lucky Lucky Me

I, among only a limited number of UK residents, have been chosen to enter the Special Edition Syndicate and also benefit from "Lucky 300" bonus play. I'll get a share of the...

momcj

Go for a relationship again?

I split up from my childs dad over 6 years ago! Im obvioulsy totally over that- been so for a long time, it was wrong for a long time. He was my only serious relationship and i have not had any...

icemaiden

My daughter and partner scream and argue all the time....

and it's driving me mad!!! She is 12 and my partner has been with us since she was 4. We have lived together for 7 years. My daughter is your typically moody hormonal child and she "back...

TWR

What would you do?

If you knew that your number ( Life) was coming to an end?

jab1

recently found out that i have pad ppi on a loan taken out in 2001 with a company called carrington carr which no longer exists. I also found out that they were not registered with the fsc unti 2004...

parkie

Milk prices

Am I missing something here? The dairy farmers are protesting at the price they are selling their milk at but I would have thought that they, as the producers of the products, (sorry cows, you know...

lilacben

Has anyone ever seen an image standing over them at night..........................

My husband, who doesnt believe in ghosts or here after at all. Has told me he turned over in bed the other night and saw a woman standing over me in bed. He didnt know who she was but said it didnt...

dotty.

moron, whi irons a swinsuit!

i very rarely iron anything, maybe the odd work blouse, I've sold an all in one lycra swimsuit on ebay and the buyer has just messaged me to say it is not as described as there is an iron scorch mark...

McMouse

Too hot to go outside

so I'm sitting here with the fan turned to full speed. Maybe a beer will help.

gness

I`m going for a while

My beautiful son-in law has just died. Back when I............x

mrs_overall

Just for a bit of fun

Can you think of a spoof event for the Olympics?

Ric.ror

What are you having for tea?

I cant decide between a greek salad or the other half of the soup I had for lunch

Duncer

I'm angry

.................very angry.

robert551069

Quotes

There is a "Quotes" section under "Phrases and Sayings." I would be interested to read your favourite quotes. Thank you...

gness

Next man-maiming opportunity

British Gas man is coming to fix leaking water pipe in airing cupboard. The chances of him leaving intact are......................???...

nellypope

Can a marriage survive a staycation?

The screams, the cries, the bloodshed, yes my husband has two weeks to witness the terrifying reality that is a stay at home holiday with me and the kids. Will he survive? Will I end up sectioned? Who...

AB Editor

Scenario: Road Trip, Three Kids in the back - How Do you entertain them?

Afternoon, How do you keep three kids "happy" for long, summer road trips? I require some professional advice, and anecdotes please :) I'd also like to hear about failed attempts! TIA....

funnygirl

What has happened to excelsior???

I am waiting to see Denzel!!!!

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