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Old Dec 23rd 2005, 12:02 am
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Originally Posted by CaliforniaBride
ffs :scared: now I just feel faint
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Old Dec 23rd 2005, 12:40 am
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Originally Posted by izibear

Oy Rockgurl, I predict that in 3 years' time you too will be wearing festive scrubs!..LOL

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Old Dec 23rd 2005, 1:17 am
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Havent read the whole thread so forgive me if someone has said this. Biggest annoyance for me is the back to work on Boxing Day shite. I plan to eat loads and get pissed watching my Only Fools and Horses DVD's on xmas day. Hopefully monday wont be too rough for me.
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Default Re: Weird US traditions drive me bonkers..

Originally Posted by Wintersong
I'd love to find some decent cream

trader joes heavy creams not bad, it can be whipped and its the nearest to real cream i've tasted
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Old Dec 23rd 2005, 1:46 am
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Originally Posted by Wintersong
Is it just me who has noticed a distinct lack of Christmassy food in the supermarkets? You know the kind of thing - party foods, chipolatas wrapped in bacon, Lebkuchen, cream with different liqueurs, brandy butter etc etc

I find it all distinctly unfestive
You must be going to the wrong stores. I'm sure you can find most of that stuff in a Wholefoods, Trader Joe's or even a Wolrld Market at this time of year.

Don't forget the Christmas crackers!



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Originally Posted by Lizzi
...(festive jumpers etc)...
Otherwise known as 'No Dad' jumpers, (as in 'No Dad, please don't make me wear that)!
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Old Dec 23rd 2005, 11:19 am
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Originally Posted by geordiegirl2
trader joes heavy creams not bad, it can be whipped and its the nearest to real cream i've tasted
If you have problems whipping the stuff they call cream over here try adding a little powdered milk, or even flavoured coffee mate.
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Old Dec 23rd 2005, 2:07 pm
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Originally Posted by NC Penguin
You must be going to the wrong stores. I'm sure you can find most of that stuff in a Wholefoods, Trader Joe's or even a Wolrld Market at this time of year.

Don't forget the Christmas crackers!



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Originally Posted by izibear
Oh goodness, this brings back memories about a high school friend who came from a family of 'huge breasted' birds.

Poor thing was a double D by the time we were all 13. Bet she's had an op by now.

Oy Rockgurl, I predict that in 3 years' time you too will be wearing festive scrubs!..LOL

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Yep, that was me. I was only 17 when I had the operation, so I probably hadn't even finished growing. I dread to think what size they could have got to!!!
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Christmas crackers Found lovely ones in Target this week, six large ones filled with things like torches and different goodies, $14 which isn't too bad considering I've seen $hitty ones before for over twenty.

PartyStar.. let me know if you want a Christmas pud..I made some and if you're willing to fight traffic and drive to collect...it's yours
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Originally Posted by BrandonBrit

PartyStar.. let me know if you want a Christmas pud..I made some and if you're willing to fight traffic and drive to collect...it's yours
Wow! That's really nice. I hope she gets to take you up on it.
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Originally Posted by BrandonBrit
Christmas crackers Found lovely ones in Target this week, six large ones filled with things like torches and different goodies, $14 which isn't too bad considering I've seen $hitty ones before for over twenty.

PartyStar.. let me know if you want a Christmas pud..I made some and if you're willing to fight traffic and drive to collect...it's yours
Oh yeah, I'd love one, I'll give you a call. Ta very much.
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Originally Posted by Partystar
Oh yeah, I'd love one, I'll give you a call. Ta very much.
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Old Dec 23rd 2005, 4:48 pm
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Originally Posted by Celtic_Angel
actually huge titties are gross I had a neighbour have 6 pounds sucked from her tits...she loved her new look.... I was preggers at the time ..it was the only time our tits were the same size ...pmsl

off topic i know but.....
imagine having that job... sucking 6 pounds of tits!
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