The Mad(ness) that is the Elite. He's gone, but was one of the best :A

TrulyMadly

Westvleteren wrote: »

Morning

Nearing the end of week one of the living out of cupboards - so far 5 NSD and I expect today will make that 6. Total cash spend 23p NSD days are easy as I rarely go out - only go to the supermarkets once or twice a week

On average how often do you lot cross the threshold of any supermarkets in a given week? Think some of the answers might be :eek::rotfl:

Made a batch of soup the other day for freezing and today will probably be making peanut butter.

Morning westie:j

Well done on your NSD's......I think part of it is like dieting......it's just getting in the zone.

I'm making my Christmas cake today. I'm late ....should be making my puddings

Today is stir up Sunday:)

Stir-up Sunday is an informal term in Anglican churches for the last Sunday before the season of Advent.[1] It is one of the essential British Christmas traditions and is said to have been introduced to the Victorians by Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria.[2]

lutzi1

TrulyMadly wrote: »

Oh lutzi.....what a day and a half you had yesterday. Bet you didn't get much sleep:o I hope today brings some positive news for you:A

Thank you sweetheart. :A

lutzi1

Nannylala wrote: »

Good morning :(what did we do before central heating ?Have just woken in what is as my Age Concern portable thermometer tells me is bordering on the Cold and Dangerous:eek: and that I should turn up my heating.Well I have now got my little fan heaters on full and a big bowl of hot porridge and got the plumber coming this afternoon :Thoping he can sort the leak and will be allowed to turn the gas back on.
Now for a catchup and cuppa:coffee: an see how the calender is getting along

Sending you warm thoughts, Nanny, hope it all gets sorted today.x

tweets

QPR10 wrote: »

I missed the calendar details which means you all & Neosi are very lucky I've had way too much Pepsi today & would have volunteered

Not missed it you got til lunchtime if you get a pic to Neosi he's waiting for EMMAP who not been in touch so unless she gets her pic in this morning will miss out. Sorry EMMAP

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Mildred1970 wrote: »

I want some please

Do they sell this in store do you know? Or is it just in the coffee shop?

Me too ,pity no M&S here but I making a special trip down Manchester in December

Busylizzie

WishI'dReadSooner wrote: »

OK I've done my shop and only managed the desserts in Sains as they didn't carry any of the hair stuff & we don't drink.

However for those of you that do I've added a few items.

I spent £23.08 - £20 double up Nectar + a £3 off £20 shop. Had to rush to get a moam bar to go with my whoopsies otherwise would have been less than £23. I spent 8p in hard cash:j
OK I bought 4 Ben & Jerry + 1 magnum =£21 to use the £20 voucher. Got some excellent whoopsies too and had a BM for £9.04 back. Therefore my £10 of Nectar points predoubling turned into a shop that cost me pence for actually about £30 of shopping.
The hair deals could work out even better IF your shop has them!

How to turn your worthless (almost) Nectar points into BM - losing little & buying yourself some treats - for almost free!
I've got a shed load (£130 quid!) of Nectar points & am really disappointed that I can only spend £20 doubled up in 4 categories. Don't drink so that leaves me 3 categories.
Just got to thinking about brand match & wondered if it's possible to get your spend back? It virtually is!
Beauty
Pantene Pro-V Colour Protect 2 Minute Damage Rescue Treatment Masque (200ml)
Asda £4.48 any 2 FOR £4.00(£2.24/£1.00/100ml) £4.49 at Sainsburys Buy 2 for £4.98BM - Don't dye my hair BUT.......
Herbal Essences Dazzling Shine Light Reflecting Intensive Mask (200ml)
Asda £2.50 any 2 FOR £4.00 Sainsburys £4.39 each. Buy 2 for £4.78BM
Herbal Essences Intensive Mask Hello Hydration (200ml)
£2.50 any 2 FOR £4.00(£1.25/£1.00/100ml) Sainsburys £4.39 each. Buy 2 for £4.78BM

TRESemm! Mask Keratin Smooth (300ml)
£3.00(£1.00/100ml) Sainsburys £4.99 BM £1.99

Herbal Essences Bee Strong Leave-in Cream (150ml)
£3.78 any 2 FOR £4.00 Sainsburys £4.39
Herbal Essences Beautiful Ends Protective Intensive Mask (200ml)
£3.80 any 2 FOR £4.00
Loads more to choose from in beauty catagory.
CHAMPAGNE
Lanson Black Label Brut Champagne
(750ml)
Asda £22.00 Sainsburys £33.99 - so get £10 BM
Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial Non Vintage Champagne (750ml)
10% Cashback
Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial Non Vintage Champagne (750ml)
Sains £32.99 (£4.40/100ml) Asda £25 + 10% back MSY --- £7.99BM + £3.29CB

Desserts
Ben & Jerry's Core Karamel Sutra Ice Cream (500ml)
£4.99 £2.49(49.8p/100ml) £2.50 Tesco £4.50 Sainsburys £2 BM on each
Ben & Jerry's Core Blondie Brownie (500ml)
£4.50(90p/100ml)
Ben & Jerry's Core Dough-Ble Whammy Ice Cream (500ml)
Ben & Jerry's Core Peanut Butter Me Up (500ml)
£4.50(90p/100ml)
Wall's My Carte D'Or Caramel Ice Cream (200ml)
Tesco £1.00(50p/100ml) Sains £1.50 50p BM
Del Monte 100% Juice Orange Lollies (3x75ml)
Tesco £1.50(66.7p/100ml) Sains £2.50 £1 BM
Wall's Magnum Infinity Chocolate (or choc/caramel) (3 per pack - 300ml)
Tesco £2.00(66.7p/100ml) Sains £3 £1 BM

Thank you soooooo much for working this all out and posting.

Last night I bought 4 x B&J Karamel Sutra plus Infinity choc & caramel. Cost £21 less £20 nectar double up and got £9.04 BM plus 126 tripled Nectar points :j:j I didn't have a CS unfortunately but well happy with this. My kids love Karamel Sutra but rarely get it and it never lasts very long in this house.

Happy Sunday Everyone

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elliemoo wrote: »

Will we be able to recognise who owns which tootsies or will we have to guess?

locarr wrote: »

Good shout elliemoo...it would be fun to guess who is who!!:D:cool:

You have to be good Elite members and wait and see

house_elf

ChelseaFred wrote: »

EEK! Not sure if already posted but Bombay Pots & S&G not comparing.

2 x ASDA Chosen by You Bombay Potato (400g)£1.90N/A
1 x ASDA Baby New Potatoes with Herbs & Butter (360g)£1.00N/A
2 x Soft & Gentle Sensitive Antiperspirant Deodorant (...£3.80N/a
2 x Soft & Gentle Body Responsive Antiperspirant Deodo...£3.00N/A

ChelseaFred

This happened to me yesterday too! The Bom Pots were destined for the food bank collection at school and the S and G are always useful in a house with 3 teenagers!! Ho hum......great while it lasted

Also got meal deals and wine in Mr T yesterday. Saw a friend and was able to share the wine glitch. She sent her DH back to get 2 more bottles of wine! Also suggested splitting their shopping into £40 lots. They were really pleased with their savings and till spits! 'Sharing is caring' as my students say.

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fairclaire wrote: »

think they were saying you look like Vernon Kay..........you'll have tweets after you

Are you saying Zippy looks like Vernon Kay

Nannylala

lutzi1 wrote: »

Sending you warm thoughts, Nanny, hope it all gets sorted today.x

Thankyou lutzi I think I might need a nice Elite:grouphug: to keep me warm today :)nice quick catchup and looks like the calender will be ready later today:THow kind of Neosi to do this for us ladies and knowing him I am sure he will make a fab job of it :j:j:j