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  • purpledonkey
    purpledonkey Posts: 6,997 Forumite
    LEJC wrote: »
    I'm looking at flight options as it looks like we might have a few spare days after about the 14th....it also looks like DS might be in a position to join us as he will be between modules after a set of exams....he's currently deciding whether to come with us or come home to look after the cat!

    I have a growing list of things I need to get from various outlet shops and then of course theres visiting all the usual haunts as well...can you believe that we are possibly the only family that ever goes to Florida and never goes near Disney!
    We did it for a few years when everyone was a lot younger but apart from a quick trip down to Disney Springs last year we haven't seen Mickey for years.

    I'm the same, other than seeing family I usually raid Walmart, Target, Hobby Lobby and Michaels. Can't wait to go back!
    'I solemnly swear that I am up to no good'
  • bubbs
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    Serendipitious wrote: »
    Brussel sprout curry - think that's what you call double jeopardy...

    I like the idea of jewelled rice with flecks of green and red.

    Also green and red peppers to garnish the curry, maybe?
    This made me:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
    fernie1 wrote: »
    Afternoon
    Hi bubbs, I've sent you a message, I do apologise but I think I've sent it twice :o

    Hello :D
    Ok will look:D
    Sealed pot challenge number 003 £350 for 2015, 2016 £400 Actual£345, £400 for 2017 Actual £500:T:T £770 for 2018 £1295 for 2019:j:j spc number 22 £1,457Stopped Smoking 22/01/15:D:D::dance::dance:- 5 st 1 1/2lb :dance::dance:
  • bubbs
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    fernie where? i have none here:rotfl:
    Sealed pot challenge number 003 £350 for 2015, 2016 £400 Actual£345, £400 for 2017 Actual £500:T:T £770 for 2018 £1295 for 2019:j:j spc number 22 £1,457Stopped Smoking 22/01/15:D:D::dance::dance:- 5 st 1 1/2lb :dance::dance:
  • mhoc
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    Waitrose have some very nice dark wooden wine box with space for 4 bottles - good solid box for £5 - if you have u&g MOC overage it might help. I am thinking that these might be good if you have a friend who like say New Zealand wine or rjoca you could put in 4 different bottles - twine mystery or sainsburys 25% off or double up wine maybe ....

    The similar very flimsy wicker version in Aldi was much dearer - about £6.99 and I think it only held 2 bottles

    Poundshop today - some very nice jute Christmas bags, a black bauble made out of Christmas words, looks very classy and it would be good as a Christmas goody bag, not too big.
    Also very cute square shortbread tins with 2 packs inside, a good top up gift - look far more expensive than they are.
    I have an obsession with tins :)
    “Create all the happiness you are able to create; remove all the misery you are able to remove. Every day will allow you, --will invite you to add something to the pleasure of others, --or to diminish something of their pains.”
  • bubbs
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    LEJC, Glad you are feeling better x
    Sealed pot challenge number 003 £350 for 2015, 2016 £400 Actual£345, £400 for 2017 Actual £500:T:T £770 for 2018 £1295 for 2019:j:j spc number 22 £1,457Stopped Smoking 22/01/15:D:D::dance::dance:- 5 st 1 1/2lb :dance::dance:
  • bubbs
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    Tinyshoes wrote: »
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    You always find them:T:T hawk eye:p
    Hope you are ok x
    Sealed pot challenge number 003 £350 for 2015, 2016 £400 Actual£345, £400 for 2017 Actual £500:T:T £770 for 2018 £1295 for 2019:j:j spc number 22 £1,457Stopped Smoking 22/01/15:D:D::dance::dance:- 5 st 1 1/2lb :dance::dance:
  • LEJC
    LEJC Posts: 9,618 Forumite
    purpledonkey wrote: »
    I'm the same, other than seeing family I usually raid Walmart, Target, Hobby Lobby and Michaels. Can't wait to go back!

    ...I'm a bit of a publix fan rather than wallmart..i find them just that little bit too big.....I do love a barneys hot chocolate too and there is a lovely independant diner that serves the most wonderful ice cream in a place called Winter haven.
    ...and a sunday treat is the orlando farmers market....
    frugal October...£41.82 of £40 food shopping spend for the 2 of us!

    2017 toiletries challenge 179 out 145 in ...£18.64 spend
  • purpledonkey
    purpledonkey Posts: 6,997 Forumite
    LEJC wrote: »
    ...I'm a bit of a publix fan rather than wallmart..i find them just that little bit too big.....I do love a barneys hot chocolate too and there is a lovely independant diner that serves the most wonderful ice cream in a place called Winter haven.
    ...and a sunday treat is the orlando farmers market....

    I do love a good Publix too, but Walmart has better bakeware and ingredients :) My aunt lives two hours west of Orlando so we usually go to flea markets or Tarpon Springs to look at tourist tat :rotfl:
    'I solemnly swear that I am up to no good'
  • bubbs
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    3 x Large Yankee candles £21.99 each or any 3 for £39.58 (£13.19 each) with code @ Boots
    http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/3-x-large-yankee-candles-21-99-each-any-3-for-39-58-13-19-each-with-code-boots-2547689
    Sealed pot challenge number 003 £350 for 2015, 2016 £400 Actual£345, £400 for 2017 Actual £500:T:T £770 for 2018 £1295 for 2019:j:j spc number 22 £1,457Stopped Smoking 22/01/15:D:D::dance::dance:- 5 st 1 1/2lb :dance::dance:
  • LEJC
    LEJC Posts: 9,618 Forumite
    bubbs wrote: »
    LEJC, Glad you are feeling better x

    Thanks Bubbs...today I really do feel as if I am turning the corner and have felt much more with it than I have for a long time.

    cant seem to get rid of the hacking cough though....the doctor said I need to keep an eye on it but he didnt see the need to repeat x rays yet...but may if it still persists
    frugal October...£41.82 of £40 food shopping spend for the 2 of us!

    2017 toiletries challenge 179 out 145 in ...£18.64 spend
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