Elite 11+ shopping and chat thread

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diluvsdiscounts wrote: »

I have had a fabulous day at Turbery Woods Owl Sanctuary. I've flown about eight different Owls, two Harris hawks, two kestrels and a red kite, that flew itself and I just watched.
It's been lovely weather, couldn't have been better, it's completely funded by donations so if anyone is near Preston it's well worth a visit.

I live very close to Turbery but would you believe have never visited ....only the garden centre next door !

Snap-ant

I think I'm going to be alright with the IT suitcase
I've done some culling - the heavy Andrews liver salts - I've decanted some into a plastic bag & stuck the label on it - just in case they think I'm smuggling cocaine :eek::eek::eek:
Tops down to 12 & 2 vests, 3 pairs of shorts, 2 cropped trews, 2 swimming costumes, towel, UNO & kitchen sink

Snap-ant

Enterprise_1701C wrote: »

We fly out Wednesday, but staying at Travelodge tomorrow night,

:j:j:j First off - bestest Llovely Madeira ♥ Enjoy

We are staying at Travelodge Thursday night & flying Friday morning...
Must keep swigging my Rescue Remedy interior butterflies.
I found Rescue Remedy chewing gum for the take off & landing :T

Serendipitious

bubbs wrote: »

Where did version come from in your quote?:p

I have no idea but it's gone now :rotfl:

Saversue

Thanks for all your good wishes and thoughts. Sorry to off-load again.

Today didn't go well, out of the 48 Respite Homes in the area, there are only two with any space. Both are far away and neither have good reports. Non of her friends would be able to visit and I am Mum's only family in Liverpool.

Got told I had to accept one of these or Mum would have to get a Social Worker and assessment to be sent home, which is ridiculous as she can't even stand up. Told she would be bed blocking if I didn't decide today and I risked the chance these places would go and nothing would be available
Spoke to Ward Sister who was very sympathetic.

Rang Patient Liaison, who said I could refuse the place, but would not be offered any others and all a Social Worker would do was assess her ability to pay for private care.
Ward Sister rang Care Manager and got told the same story. don't know where else to turn.
Going to ring what sounds like the better of the two homes in the morning and ask if I can visit, to look around. Wish I was able to care for Mum by myself at home, but know that's not possible.

zippydooda

got some ham from the deli again tonight.

it was £2.29 per 100g reduced to 89p per 100g
i said can i have that one please.
how many slices sir? (yes im a sir in there)
all of it
theres quite a bit there still, ill reduce it to 38p per 100g

result, i love waitrose. i know ive said before. but ill never get pre packed ham again. its much more tasty from deli. also when frozen then defrosted. there is no excess water. you would never know it had been home frozen.
i paid £3.50 for almost a kg of ham. full price would have been £21.09
i had to work that out a few times, in case aau is about.

TrulyMadly

LEJC wrote: »

The emails must come out in blocks...I was able to book in the afternoon....it's the first time I have ever been to a BI tasting although been registered with them for a few years.

I remember there were mixed views about what everyone got last year...some were very lucky and even had drinks and large portions...others said it really was sample sizes...guess its just the luck of the draw,but it will be nice to try.

If its happening over the next 4 weeks I hope that they rotate how the emails are sent.or at least the timings so everyone has a fair chance of applying.

We went last year and they were VERY generous ....Elaine will vouch for that. :DWe got plate after plate of food...sharing platters, 3 or 4 different main courses and desserts....it was delicious too. I think the staff enjoy these evenings......lots of nice tips:D

Westvleteren

bubbs wrote: »

10% Student discount coming soon at Morrisons
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/10-student-discount-coming-morrisons-2514191

Reminds me Unidays - discount for students is pretty good when you remember I know NUS cards are popular but you have to pay where as unidays is free, iirc you just sign in using the Uni wifi - job done.

TrulyMadly

Snap-ant wrote: »

I wore a huge mohair jumper which shed & interfered with my soup

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

There's nothing worse:rotfl:

I washed one of these types of jumpers weeks ago in the washing machine and even up until yesterday I was finding bits of fluff on clean washing:o

tweets

bubbs wrote: »

tweets:wave:
You ok?

bubbs :wave:

Yes very well thank you