Elite 11+ shopping and chat thread part 2½

rose28454

sarahskint wrote: »

i also popped out early to wilko's. I got quite a few bits a 6ft pop up silver tree and a light up multi coloured decoration tree thing original price £50! 10p each plus loads of window stickers, wrapping paper, led canvases which are really nice and some money envelopes for the ungratefuls (the niece and nephew that no matter what you get it isn't good enough) then called at boots to return 2 things bought on Friday but realised someone had nicked stuff and stuck their fingers in, place was ransacked in appearance nothing left there lol

We have a shop called What which is on the lines of Wilko closing next wednesday and we are having Wilko instead. Hoorah!!
On the subject of presents we went for dinner with my 13 year old niece recently. every year she gets hand me down clothes etc for her bday from her aunty who has a teenage daughter but couple of years ago my sister in law told them to stop doing it as she is older now and doesnt want used presents. We all gave her money and little pressies so she could but her own things and right at the end of the meal the uncle ( aunty and cousins mad an excuse not to come ) gave her the present. It was wrapped in used paper and was a Jack Wills make up bag that was used and had her cousins name in Sharpie written on it. She hid her feelings really well . How unkind people are

wendyak

rose28454 wrote: »

We have a shop called What which is on the lines of Wilko closing next wednesday and we are having Wilko instead. Hoorah!!
On the subject of presents we went for dinner with my 13 year old niece recently. every year she gets hand me down clothes etc for her bday from her aunty who has a teenage daughter but couple of years ago my sister in law told them to stop doing it as she is older now and doesnt want used presents. We all gave her money and little pressies so she could but her own things and right at the end of the meal the uncle ( aunty and cousins mad an excuse not to come ) gave her the present. It was wrapped in used paper and was a Jack Wills make up bag that was used and had her cousins name in Sharpie written on it. She hid her feelings really well . How unkind people are

I had a sister in law that did this to my children - but asked for specific gifts for hers.
The children used to look for the written in parts of games and the missing stickers etc.
They were very well off compared to us and after my parents in law passed we fell out as they came around the day after the second bereavement with carrier bags and went through the house looking for jewellery and money

rose28454

wendyak wrote: »

I had a sister in law that did this to my children - but asked for specific gifts for hers.
The children used to look for the written in parts of games and the missing stickers etc.
They were very well off compared to us and after my parents in law passed we fell out as they came around the day after the second bereavement with carrier bags and went through the house looking for jewellery and money

These people have their own very successful business and their 2 teenagers are very spoilt. They are my niece's only cousins on that side and she loves them dearly. However recently the mother was talking to a friend of mine and she said my niece is a pain and her cousins hate spending time with her. If my sister in law, brother and niece knew that they would be very upset. It took all my resolve not to march into their posh paint shop and tear her off a strip. At the meal my niece was admiring my dd's jumper. Although my DD is 34 she is tiny and she had bought it in New Look teen clothes for £6.00. So my sister and I went and bought it for her and she got it yesterday and she was thrilled.
Regarding emptying your in laws house I think my husband's wife might be the same when Mum goes but I intend to take all the jewellery and put it in my sisters safe so it can be fairly shared out.
Better not to give a present at all than give something used!!

mrsmac10

Sarah

well done on your bargains I am going back to poundland for more mugs I saw a nice hamper with 2 mugs , tea bags and shortbread in Morrries It was reduced to £7.00 I am sure I can make similar for under £2.00 but using a cardboard box covered with nice paper

Catch you all laters

davemorton

Tinyshoes wrote: »

Some I've only had one were all your orders in one account DM?

2 different accounts

mrsmac10 wrote: »

Good morning all

Well I am nearly ready to go out : Hoping to catch some last minute bargains

DM I am sailing with Tui , don't think you do that that one DH was visiting friends yesterday as the mother had died in very sad circumstances and the daughter and her family/friends will be on our cruise :rotfl:

Enjoy your day I need to remember to call into Aldi on the way home

I have heard nothing but good things about Thompsons cruises.

ilovetoshop

Sneaking I from work

https://groceries.morrisons.com/webshop/product/Morrisons-British-Pork-Belly-Slices/366629011?from=search&tags=%7C105651&param=pork+belly+slices+&parentContainer=SEARCHpork+belly+slic
Morrison’s pork belly 500g £2.75 or 2 for £2:50

poundsinbucks

Sent my youngster, with flump, last Friday from Brum New Street to Brum Int’l for £1.25 😎. Just checked my Nectar app and have been awarded 2 points by Virgin 🙄. Do I ring Nectar or do the bonus points arrive seperately?

Poundsinbucks x :cool:

Tinyshoes

davemorton wrote: »

2 different accounts


I have heard nothing but good things about Thompsons cruises.

Just this minute had a delivery of a prosecco looking sized box from Adnams

Never did get a dispatch email just the invoice.

Tinyshoes

Thanks Scamps :beer: and Andy CEO

Just hope I get some beer for Mr TS too...

diluvsdiscounts

Tinyshoes wrote: »

Just this minute had a delivery of a prosecco looking sized box from Adnams

Never did get a dispatch email just the invoice.

Well my first package didn't arrive and my second one is due today between 11.10 and 1.10, no sign so far.
I have to be honest if they decided to honour the glitch to gain new customers they're not scoring very high up to now.
Prosecco envy Ts :rotfl: