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Old Apr 24th 2012, 11:09 pm
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Originally Posted by rasen78
Was she a shadow of her former self? Would indicate if it was a recent ad or not

http://aka.media.entertainment.sky.c...nch-1111-1.jpg
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Old Apr 24th 2012, 11:55 pm
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Originally Posted by moneypenny20
Wow! No idea, was in a state of confusion No doubt it'll be on again, I'll take a look. What on earth could Iggy Pop advertise? Anti wrinkle cream?
Yeah it's all recent, I was quite shocked at her weight loss. Wasn't expecting that (or her mug on tv over here either).

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Old Apr 25th 2012, 12:26 am
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That's a really significant weight loss. Good for her.
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Old Apr 25th 2012, 8:13 pm
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Originally Posted by moneypenny20
Wow! No idea, was in a state of confusion No doubt it'll be on again, I'll take a look. What on earth could Iggy Pop advertise? Anti wrinkle cream?
Iggy Pop advertises car insurance. I kid you not


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Wow
I always thought she was quite pretty.
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Old Apr 26th 2012, 12:28 am
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Originally Posted by rasen78
Iggy Pop advertises car insurance. I kid you not

http://youtube.com/watch?v=MhBnEV3ElvY
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Old May 4th 2012, 4:40 pm
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The windscreen washing man at the traffic lights wields his squeejee-doodah like a seasoned axe murderer


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Old May 23rd 2012, 8:35 pm
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...You can't find a decent car or motorcycle mechanic. They're all fitters here with near zero problem-solving capability.
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Old May 24th 2012, 6:37 am
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YKYIAW Your ready salted chips/crisps are in a blue packet not a red one
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Old May 24th 2012, 9:10 am
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YKYIAW Your ready salted chips/crisps are in a blue packet not a red one
The same problem with milk. The "lite" variety comes in bottle with a blue label and cap
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Originally Posted by Jan4kids
YKYIAW Your ready salted chips/crisps are in a blue packet not a red one
Did you know that when I googled YKYIAW your post came up!
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Old May 24th 2012, 11:29 am
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Did you know that when I googled YKYIAW your post came up!
OMG! The fame *swoon*
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... when your council rates go DOWN !!
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Originally Posted by paulry
...You can't find a decent car or motorcycle mechanic. They're all fitters here with near zero problem-solving capability.
I'll send you the details of the guy that I use, but the drive to his workshop would be a bitch.
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Old May 25th 2012, 2:57 am
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Originally Posted by Amazulu
I'll send you the details of the guy that I use, but the drive to his workshop would be a bitch.
Especially if the car isn't working properly.
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Old May 25th 2012, 3:11 am
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Originally Posted by moneypenny20
Especially if the car isn't working properly.
That would be a fun drive across the Nullabor
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