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Elite 11+ shopping and chat thread

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  • bubbs
    bubbs Posts: 68,085 Forumite
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    Argos drivers planning a Christmas strike:

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38302410

    Post striking next week too :(
    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:
  • MKS
    MKS Posts: 10,328 Forumite
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    bubbs wrote: »
    Did you keep or refuse? Thats weird though:cool:


    I just watched it:rotfl:

    I've kept it, it was a lip brush that DGD1 wanted anyway.
  • bubbs
    bubbs Posts: 68,085 Forumite
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    Snap-ant wrote: »
    15267933_1224962967572697_1624746710971602842_n.jpg?oh=7797dae47a2d5725dd204794eaf88e9b&oe=58B38661

    Do that every day:rotfl::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:
  • zippydooda
    zippydooda Posts: 16,121 Forumite
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    spud01 wrote: »
    found a womble receipt dated today it has 3 fabreze on it £3 each,3 for £5 on multi apg only shows 2. but they compare at £3 each no decent comparison, can any of you take a look to see if there maybe a glitch to be had please.
    zippydooda wrote: »
    Off to bed now but if not done already I'll look tomorrow evening.
    Can you post the 3 items description together with the barcodes from the receipt.
    Also the description from the apg of the 2 that do appear on the apg. Then the trigger can be worked out.

    ive searched back and not answered. oh well
  • bubbs
    bubbs Posts: 68,085 Forumite
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    MKS wrote: »
    I've kept it, it was a lip brush that DGD1 wanted anyway.

    Ahh ok :D will wait and see what i get:cool:
    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
    bubbs Posts: 68,085 Forumite
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    1x
    TESCO CUCUMBER WHOLE EACH
    - £0.45 n/a n/a n/a
    1x
    O/SPRAY SPKLING WATER C/BERRY 1 LITRE
    - £0.50 † n/a £0.75 n/a
    1x
    O/SPRAY SPKLING BERRY WATER 1 LITRE
    - £0.50 † n/a £0.75 n/a
    1x
    LOOSE CLOSED CUP MUSHROOMS
    0.108kg £0.29 n/a n/a n/a
    1x
    HIPP ORG APPLE, STRAWBERRY & BANANA 100G
    - £1.00 £0.67 £0.80 n/a
    2x
    HIPP ORGANIC APL PEAR & BANANA 4 MTH+ 100G
    - £2.00 £1.34 n/a n/a
    2x
    HIPP ORGANIC PEAR BANANA & KIWI 6 MTH+ 100G
    - £2.00 £1.34 n/a n/a
    1x
    HIPP ORG APL, BANA & R/BERRY B/FAST 6M+ 100G
    - £1.00 £0.67 n/a n/a
    4x
    C&B CREAM OF TOMATO SOUP 400G
    - £3.40 £2.00 n/a n/a
    1x
    T EVERYDAY VALUE STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE 90G
    - £0.30 n/a n/a n/a
    1x
    T.EDAY VAL STRAWBERRY TRIFLE 115G
    - £0.40 n/a n/a n/a
    1x
    TESCO BRITISH PORK CRUMBED HAM 125G
    - £1.50 † n/a n/a n/a
    1x
    TESCO CORNED BEEF 125G
    - £1.50 † n/a n/a n/a
    1x
    TESCO CHOC BISCUIT ASSORTMENT 450G
    - £2.00 n/a n/a n/a
    1x
    TESCO FINEST WYKE EXTRA MATR CHEDDAR 350G
    - £2.00 n/a n/a n/a
    2x
    UP&GO VANILLA BREAKFAST 250ML
    - £2.78 £1.60 n/a n/a
    3x
    UP&GO CHOCOLATE BREAKFAST 250ML
    - £4.17 £2.40 n/a n/a
    Tesco comparable total £16.35 £2.00 £0.00
    Competitor shop total £10.02 £2.30 £0.00
    The difference £6.33 -£0.30 £0.00
    cost less cost more not compara
    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:
  • zagubov
    zagubov Posts: 17,943 Forumite
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    Cool song to start the evening shift off.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDTXljIqxRE
    :beer:
    There is no honour to be had in not knowing a thing that can be known - Danny Baker
  • 3Dogs
    3Dogs Posts: 14,092 Forumite
    Evening Elite :wave: Did my stint at the charity shop this afternoon 1-4 but it was very quiet, so I spent some time putting some decorations up (courtesy of Mr T 2015 from friend who works there)

    SAVVY A v M womble for info

    38 items (34 different) on your receipt qualify for comparison Asda Morrisons
    1x ASDA Extra Special Hand Finished Belgian Chocolate Frosted Yule Log (EACH) £3.00 £3.50
    2x Goodfella's Meat Feast Deep Pan Baked Pizza (414GR) £5.00 £4.00
    1x ASDA Christmas Tree Crumpets (6PK) £1.00 £1.00
    1x ASDA Creamy Coleslaw (300G) £0.64 £0.64
    1x L'Oreal Age Perfect Toner (200ML) £2.50 £2.00
    2x Batchelors Chicken Flavour Super Noodles (100G) £1.62 £1.62
    1x ASDA 16 Gouda Cheese Slices (400G) £2.50 N/A
    1x ASDA Bathroom Cleaning Spray (750ML) £0.95 N/A
    1x ASDA Baker's Selection Chocolate Iced Ring Donuts (4PK) £1.00 £1.00
    1x ASDA Grower's Selection Parsnips (500G) £0.60 £0.60
    0.1x ASDA Grower's Selection Loose Red Onion (order by number of onions or select kg) (PER KG) £0.08 £0.10
    1x Milkybar Desserts (6X60G) £1.00 £1.00
    1x 7up Free (2LT) £1.00 £1.00
    1x ASDA Butcher's Selection Simply Cook Winter Vegetable Chicken Casserole (1.35KG) £5.00 N/A
    1x Weetabix Chocolate (24PK) £2.68 £2.71
    1x ASDA Good & Balanced Vegetable Soup Mix (500G) £1.00 N/A
    1x ASDA Butcher's Selection Reduced Fat Beef Mince (Typically Less Than 12% Fat) (500G) £2.39 £2.87
    1x Anchor Extra Thick Squirty Cream (250G) £1.80 N/A
    1x ASDA Grower's Selection Cucumber (EACH) £0.45 N/A
    1x ASDA Grower's Selection Firm & Juicy Salad Tomatoes (6PK) £0.60 £0.68
    1x ASDA Chocolate Mousses (6X60G) £1.00 £0.77
    1x ASDA 2 in 1 Washing Powder Moonflower & Lavender 30 Washes (1.95KG) £3.00 N/A
    1x Asda SmartPrice ASDA 4 Large Snack Pork Pies (440G) £1.05 £1.05
    1x ASDA Grower's Selection White Potatoes (2.5KG) £1.25 £1.25
    1x ASDA Smartprice Thin Bleach (2L) £0.28 £0.28
    2x Feasters Microwave Hot Dog (140G) £2.00 N/A
    1x Nescafe Azera Espresso Coffee Tin (100G) £3.00 £5.00
    1x ASDA Grower's Selection Seedless Green Grapes (500G) £1.75 N/A
    1x Always Sensitive Night Ultra Sanitary Towels With Wings (10PK) £1.00 £1.55
    2x Heinz Cream of Tomato Soup (400G) £1.60 £1.90
    1x Asda SmartPrice ASDA Garlic Bread Baguette (170G) £0.34 N/A
    1x Galaxy Smooth Milk Chocolate Bar 4 Pack (4X42G) £1.00 £1.50
    1x Smirnoff Premium Vodka (70CL) £10.00 £14.00
    1x Asda SmartPrice ASDA 8 Cheese & Onion Rolls (480G) £1.00 N/A
    1x ASDA Brilliantly Buttery Spread (500G) £0.85 £1.75
    1x Feasters Microwave Cheese Burger (150G) £1.00 N/A
    1x Bisto Gravy Granules (170G) £1.00 £1.00
    1x ASDA Milk Chocolate Digestives (300G) £0.44 N/A
    1x Comfort Fabric Conditioner Intense Sky 38 Washes (570ML) £2.00 £3.65
    1x Dove Deeply Nourishing Body Wash (250ML) £1.00 £1.25
    1x ASDA Thick Breaded Dry Cured Ham Slices (250G) £2.00 N/A
    1x VO5 Nourish My Shine Conditioner (400ML) £1.50 N/A
    1x ASDA The Skin System Large Oval Cotton Wool Pads (100PK) £0.75 £1.00
    1x Dolmio Bolognese Pasta Sauce Chunky Mushroom (750G) £2.00 £2.00
    2x Ambrosia Rice Pudding (400G) £1.00 £1.94
    1x ASDA Smart Price Toilet Roll (12ROLL) £1.98 N/A
    0.12x ASDA Grower's Selection Loose Onion (order by number of onions or select kg) (PER KG) £0.09 £0.08
    2x Coca-Cola Bottle (1.75L) £2.00 N/A
    1x Fairy Clean & Fresh Washing Up Liquid Apple Orchard (520ML) £1.00 £1.27
    1x Napolina Spaghetti (500G) £1.00 £1.00
    1x McVitie's Jaffa Cakes Twin Pack (2X150G) £1.00 £1.00
    Comparison total (compared products only) £54.98 £65.96
    cheaper +£10.98
    :( Mr 3Dogs 3-7-12 :( 3Dogs'Mam 31-3-13 :(
  • pippo
    pippo Posts: 3,891 Forumite
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    bubbs wrote: »
    Do that every day:rotfl::rotfl:
    Well I've had my 15 mins rest and put a ribbon in my hair.....
  • 3Dogs
    3Dogs Posts: 14,092 Forumite
    emerald21 wrote: »
    You really are doing too much you know 3dogs You need to slow down or make yourself even worse.

    I know Emerald and I am trying. I currently work 1-4 on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday but I have said that doing the two days in a row is too much for me as I need recovery time inbetween, so they are trying to get someone for the Saturdays, though I will continue until they find someone

    It's the story of my life though. I think back to when we were heavily involved in golf. I couldn't just play and walk away, so at one time I was Club Secretary, Ladies Captain, and Ladies County Secretary. I played a lot too then my body kept breaking down and telling me to stop, so a break and back in again, but doing the same

    I must learn my limits that my body sets. I have had arthritis since I was about 33, got ill-health retirement end of 1989 due to it. When it improved in late 90's that's when I got into golf but as I say, I go full trottle and it all gets too much

    I have to learn when to say no :o
    :( Mr 3Dogs 3-7-12 :( 3Dogs'Mam 31-3-13 :(
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