Tesco Discussion Chats & Grabbits 11+

RootedNomad

Smart1e wrote: »

Def use your advantage card as you get the points for the free vitamins too..:eek: ... can they give us anymore I wonder??

Don't want to contradict or cause any unnecessary worry but just a word of caution on this. Boots do flag cards in exactly the same way that T's does and can and do revoke them (points included) if they think there has been any "abuse". In the same way I am selective about when I use my clubcard, I would be the same with a Boots AC. I am not at all suggesting that exploiting this glitch is abuse, but if you are having several runs at it you may want to think about whether or not you use your card.

caz2703

Morning all. As luck would have it, karma struck this morning. The Ex and his kid are both ill so the boys are staying put with me today. What's annoying me is that he would like some flexibility so he can see the boys later this week yet dragged me through court so a judge could set in stone when he can see them!!

Thank you all for the kind posts. I know sometimes I take things a bit thick but after being bullied for years and not realising it, I'm hyper-defensive now. So apologies if I offend anyone. I never set out to be some super mum who does it all. I do what I can for the boys and some day they will see the sperm donor for what he is.

Legal aid - I wasn't entitled at the beginning of the court case as I was above the savings limit. A solicitor at Womens Aid had told me not to hide my finances as it could cause issues so I had no choice but to hire the solicitor there and then as I had only a couple of days notice for the summons (lovely ex didn't tell me he was dragging me to court). I did get emergency LA at the end though. Normally they don't allow it mid-case (and it wasn't backdated) but as my solicitor pointed out, all I had to do was sack her then I could hire any solicitor (including her though she never said that outright) and apply for LA so why not cut out the middle mad and just allow the LA from that point. The lovely people that decide approved it so it only cost me £1200 :mad: That's my savings gone.

So I see the Boots glitch is still working :j Will have to drag the boys with me today but I'll see if I can make a day of it for them and get lunch while we're out (I'll go without and get coffee, DS2 can have his baby food so just a cheap sarnie for DS1).

kadison

Thanks for the info Smart1e, I'm going to see if I can get this glitch to work in my local, don't really understand the maths though, can you/someone help me out please?.....:eek:

Dizzy_Ditzy

CookieRaider wrote: »

I bought this book last year and use it a lot, but regarding the donner kebab recipe it is great just like from the takeaway and all the kids eat it also try the burger bit if you buy the book as i make my own know and the kids are always asking if i will MAKE them a McDonalds

The basic curry sauce is simmering away now, and it smells absolutely divine Definitely curry for dinner tonight, just gotta choose which one!

Miss_Laid wrote: »

Is there any chance of having the recipe - these welsh cakes of yours sound absolutely lush!!! will love you for ever :A:A:A

8oz plain flour
3oz sugar
4oz "fat" I use half salted butter and half lard - can use all butter if preferred
½ tsp baking powder
pinch nutmeg
2oz currants
1 egg
splash of milk if needed

Rub the fat and flour together as if making pastry so you get the breadcrumb stage
Chuck rest of dry ingredients in
add the egg to form a soft dough (use milk if too dry)
Roll out on a floured board
cut into circles (I use a drinking glass)
pop onto a heated bakestone for 2-3 mins per side
Use a non stick frying pan instead of a bakestone
Place on a wire rack to cool and sprinkle with sugar


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Thanks Miss L, they look lovely and I'll be trying them at some point when my diet is being kinder to me

caz2703 wrote: »

Morning all. As luck would have it, karma struck this morning. The Ex and his kid are both ill so the boys are staying put with me today. What's annoying me is that he would like some flexibility so he can see the boys later this week yet dragged me through court so a judge could set in stone when he can see them!!

Thank you all for the kind posts. I know sometimes I take things a bit thick but after being bullied for years and not realising it, I'm hyper-defensive now. So apologies if I offend anyone. I never set out to be some super mum who does it all. I do what I can for the boys and some day they will see the sperm donor for what he is.

Legal aid - I wasn't entitled at the beginning of the court case as I was above the savings limit. A solicitor at Womens Aid had told me not to hide my finances as it could cause issues so I had no choice but to hire the solicitor there and then as I had only a couple of days notice for the summons (lovely ex didn't tell me he was dragging me to court). I did get emergency LA at the end though. Normally they don't allow it mid-case (and it wasn't backdated) but as my solicitor pointed out, all I had to do was sack her then I could hire any solicitor (including her though she never said that outright) and apply for LA so why not cut out the middle mad and just allow the LA from that point. The lovely people that decide approved it so it only cost me £1200 :mad: That's my savings gone.

So I see the Boots glitch is still working :j Will have to drag the boys with me today but I'll see if I can make a day of it for them and get lunch while we're out (I'll go without and get coffee, DS2 can have his baby food so just a cheap sarnie for DS1).

Caz, I would also like to add that i think you are an utter star, putting up with everything you have, and being the better person. Your boys are very, very lucky to have you :A

bensonsmum

jumblejack wrote: »

Top tip.

To go with my cake I have made a Haagen das type icecream.
Buy the value 2 litre vanilla icecream from Ts around 90p. When you get home add a very generous glug of Irish cream and half a jar of honey. Whisk together and put back in tub to refreeze. Absolutely delicious!!!!

Now my mouth is really watering - my two favourite things in the world to eat are "coffee cake with coffee buttercream and haagen dazs praline and cream ice cream" if yours is anything like these, can i please move in ??? please!!! please !!!!:):):):):):):)

Smart1e

kadison wrote: »

Thanks for the info Smart1e, I'm going to see if I can get this glitch to work in my local, don't really understand the maths though, can you/someone help me out please?.....:eek:

Kadison the maths doesn't make sense anyway as you will see,

You get 1 free shot per 1 lot of vitamins

Vitamins are 3 for 2 so assuming you buy 3 you get 3 free shots and would pay only for 2 vitamins.

The shots are also coming up on 3 for 2 so assuming you buy 3 vitamins at 79p, 2 are chargeable but you end up with credit of 41p as the extra £1.99 on the "free" 3 for 2 shot comes off.

This is where is gets strange, the same principle works for 6 vits and 6 shots BUT you get 1 extra £1.99 come off so you would get a £2.81 credit for 6 shots and 6 x 79p vits.

Most people haven't been trouted,surprisingly but just make sure your other items cover the negative although it seems that a trout will spot a problem whichever way you give them to be scanned. HO however say that the deal can't be altered instore and they must honour it but I overheard that yesterday with SA on phone. They were lovely about it though no problems at all.
Have fun!

Gemini_Jes

Good morning everyone :D

Jumblejack...your cake sounds delicious, can't wait to see it when cooked, am definitely going to try that recipe...:):) feel free to share more recipes..:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Am also going to give the Boots glitch a go later, no SS tills but am hoping to have a kind assistant...:rotfl: will report back with the results.

Enjoy your day all :D...hoping for good news later from Niki re HC..:):)

sharon-p_2

grumpys1daughter wrote: »

Has anyone in NI found the cheap snowglobes or cuddle me bits have to make a nappy cake up for a pressie and was thinking could maybe use some of those in it thanks xx

I found them in Lurg@n, G1D, prob a bit far for you to travel but they are out there. No sel or scanners instore so I just got one to try and it went through at 27p. Good luck xx

Morning all, havent posted in a few days but have been lurking (seem to have lost my T's mojo atm). Think all the stuff with the kids granda passing last week and DDs distress have caught up with me so been taking it easy trying to avoid a major fibro flare up.

Glad to see the spirit of the thread is back, as Im sure our missing friend would want. So many people I wanted to reply to but brain fog wont let me remember so massive hugs to those in need, thanks to those for recipes and stash piccies (well jealous!!) and heres hoping for a massive glitch soon

Decay_2

Vitamins on 3 for 2 / 79p + 79p + (79p) 0p = £1.58 Free in brackets

Shots on 3 for 2 / £1.99 + £1.99 + (£1.99) £0.00 = £ 3.98

Shots also free / -£1.99 + -£1.99 + -£1.99 = -£5.97

£1.58 + £3.98 = £5.56 - £5.97 = -41p

Bootsalebargains

Not sure if these have been said already still having to try and catch up when I can use tescos wifi.
Just managed to buy 2 packs of dumbo balloons (8in a pack) 9p, binoculars 89p, cup cake mix 50p, hello kitty writing set £1.63, croc bin odours 1p, snow bites 30p