Every Little Inspirational Thought Evokes (Savings)

mimi1234

FloFlo wrote: »

They always had a different system for properties for older people or disabled, no one would have been allocated these under the old system either. The bidding is very difficult for non pc literate older people who still want to be in charge of their lives and decisions.

It appears to be a 'computer says no' operation now and actually speaking to anyone to make sense of the system is difficult.

Aww honey, I totally understand where you are coming from, but all staff in libraries and front facing departments are trained to help people. Also, if folk are not good with pc's, you can do it via the virgin tv remote control, and they also have a dedicated team that can support people with bidding. You can either call this team or they call you once a week to discuss options and bids.

I am sorry you and MIL are having such a hard time of it, but ou must call your Housing Department for your MIL. I am truly sure they will be able to help. The Leeds authority I used to work for was all for customer service and we all went out of our way to help our customers, and there definitely were 2 specialist teams to help the elderly and people will illnesses and disabilities.

PS. The old system sucked. If you knew someone in the allocating department, you could get a 4 bedroomed house without anyone batting an eyelid even if you were just a single person. Now it's all done through processes and audit checks so there is no favouring friends and family and it is all done legitimately.

mhoc

From todays receipt

Tosco cheaper or same price than sada, t on the left, a on the right
1 x Goodfella's Stonebaked Thin Pepperoni Pizza (340g)

£2.00

£1.34

1 x Alberto Balsam Shampoo - Anti-Oxidant Blueberry (4...

£1.00

£1.00

1 x Sally Hansen Acetone Free Nail Polish Remover (200...

£2.00

£2.00

1 x ASDA Blueberries (125g)

£2.00

£1.25

1 x Activia Mango Yogurt (4x125g)

£1.84

£1.84

0.67 x ASDA Bananas by Weight (100g)

£0.46

£0.45

0.21 x ASDA Tomatoes by Weight (100g)

£0.42

£0.41

1 x ASDA Semi Skimmed Milk 2 Pints (1.14L)

£0.89

£0.89

1 x ASDA Shades Softest Ever White Bathroom Tissue - 2...

£1.78

£1.78

1 x Dylon Colour Catcher (24)

£3.00

£1.60

1 x Walkers Meaty Variety (14x25g)

£2.00

£1.74

mhoc

From todays receipt, more expensive on the right is the tesco price, useful if you have conditional spends to use up.

Sada cheaper than Tosco
1 x ASDA Cucumber Portion

£0.40

£0.45

1 x Dove Body Silk Beauty Cream (300ml)

£3.00

£4.99

1 x Wrigley's Extra Sugarfree Gum - Peppermint (25)

£0.92

£0.99

1 x Muller Crunch Corner Variety Yogurt (6x135g)

£2.00

£3.89

1 x Tropicana Trop50 Smooth Orange Juice Drink (1L)

£1.00

£2.28

1 x Wrigley's Extra Sugarfree Gum - Peppermint (25)

£0.92

£0.99

1 x Muller Crunch Corner Variety Yogurt (6x135g)

£2.00

£3.89

gymbo

well, just got a pp in Tosco for 1p!!:rotfl:not what I thought I would get but realised it was the reduced haandwash that messed it up - never mind I did get DTD on the rib eye steak - just need some decent weather now so we can get the bbq out

princessmelody2009

Don't forget free listing on the bay today folks, just remembered myself and finally got around to taking some pics

Imdebtfree

Just go a little bit too enthusiastic with my scorpion saw. my favourite gadget .... but easy to go too far. Forsythia (??) now just a bare stump. Mite be a year or two before it recovers.

midwinter

Was doing the rounds at whoopsie time (as one does ), and whilst in Morrisons went to check the prices of their gallo wines........ the one I was interested in was same price as it is everywhere else, but.....

spotted some a) Peach Bellini 75cl and b) Raspberry and Elderflower Fizz 75cl. Both 4%. Not priced, so asked price, £1.99 each

They came home with me

pippo

FloFlo wrote: »

They always had a different system for properties for older people or disabled, no one would have been allocated these under the old system either. The bidding is very difficult for non pc literate older people who still want to be in charge of their lives and decisions.

It appears to be a 'computer says no' operation now and actually speaking to anyone to make sense of the system is difficult.

As you say, most local authorities have a system for people with disabilities or special needs to assist with bidding and or medical needs. I agree that, unfortunately, just being a bit older, and not PC literate doesn't qualify... You have to admit to there being 'something wrong with you' for special help.
Pip

FloFlo

I have found an item in the 2 for £3 that does not appear on the apg it is the Gillette mach 3 shave close and smooth gel. There are 2 typres the 'close and fresh' does show on msm.

I bought the close and smooth to test it and the multibuy comes off on the receipt but item does not appear at all on apg. Need to find something that gives a good return on the 2 for £3 to go with it.

fairclaire

Good afternoon

Just been shopping. Decided to leave OH with DS1 for a couple of hours to see how he got on. DS1 is on study leave now so he'll be around alot more during the day which is a huge help. All went fine

Thanks David. I found the discos :j:j.

And guess what else I found, Im so excited :j:j a Finest Gammon joint still marked at full price!!!! Very unusual in our store. Paid £16.78....£16.78 refund given without having to ask:D. Thats my first DTD in absolutely ages. Im made up, I am.

£105 womble at As produced nothing