Elite 11+ shopping and chat thread part 2½

Anon

Dizzy_Ditzy wrote: »

Sainsburys and Asda have agreed a merge deal. That was quick!

They will have been working on it for a long time - just because they have agreed to proceed it does not necessarily mean it will happen. The competition authorities are likely to have something to say about it and shareholders could object - they may also be forced to sell some stores if they are the two main options in an area (like when M took over Safeway)

As they are planning to keep both A and S running, it may be that they are more clearly differentiated, with A refocused to take on Aldi and Lidl? That said, S customers wouldn't put up with higher prices and many customers are now shopping around rather than being loyal to one store. Plenty of S customers go to Aldi and Lidl too.

Interesting times ahead.

Anon

Enterprise_1701C

Good morning all, very breezy one here, but it is always windy once the cherry blossom has been out a while. Not raining yet, but don't think I will be going far on my bike today :eek:

Garden is looking good though, will soon be pulling our first rhubarb. Strange how it seems to be that bit later than a lot of yours though!

marmitelovemehateme

Enterprise_1701C wrote: »

Good morning all, very breezy one here, but it is always windy once the cherry blossom has been out a while. Not raining yet, but don't think I will be going far on my bike today :eek:

Garden is looking good though, will soon be pulling our first rhubarb. Strange how it seems to be that bit later than a lot of yours though!

My Rhubarb stalks are much longer this year.....Probably because it's been so cloudy.....I do have a good crop this year...:D

Snap-ant

Looks like a nice day out there, but according to all the Bingo players who are weather forecasters - we are meant to be having storms this week :eek:

Sunshinemummy

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Anon wrote: »

The Home Secretary has resigned :eek:.

I am not starting a political discussion, as it is not appropriate on here, but am I the only one getting concerned about how many supposedly private letters (with limited circulation) are getting leaked to the press?

Anon

No concerns, I am relieved that they were leaked. She was not honest to Parliament, her civil servants were aware of this (indeed she inferred that they had not made her aware/acted independently). The civil servants were not able to say publicly that she was aware, so they leaked documents to prove this.

michaels wrote: »

Obviously she would not have claimed there were no targets unless that is what she had been briefed during her preparation for the select committee.

What she should have resigned over is knowing that the compliant environment policies were affecting British citizens and not putting in safeguards to protect them.

Totally agree.

Right I need to shift my bottom x

Anon

Free on CoS A Richmond Perfect for Pasta Meatballs, 350g.

The map suggests only the largest superstores have them so check the map before venturing out.

Money off various beers and cider from T too.

HTH

Anon

Sarahdol75

Good morning everyone.

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silvercar

Real life has got in the way of catching up.

Hope all is well.

Freewheeling

Enterprise_1701C wrote: »

Good morning all, very breezy one here, but it is always windy once the cherry blossom has been out a while. Not raining yet, but don't think I will be going far on my bike today :eek:

Garden is looking good though, will soon be pulling our first rhubarb. Strange how it seems to be that bit later than a lot of yours though!

The weather is nice here but it's so cold! I cycled in to work and my fingers were frozen by the time I got here.

I'd been worried that my rhubarb had died over the winter but over the last couple of weeks it's suddenly made an appearance. It'll be a little while before we pull any though I think.