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Miró

I would be in a high risk category of possibly being severely affected if I caught the thing, (lungs compromised), so I'm just being careful rather than going into panic mode.  Honest!  Went into Aldi the other day and they had several huge pallets of loo roll inside the door and I just ignored 'em.  Not stockpiled anything.....

Owain_Moneysaver

Thought I'd picked up an action DVD from Sense for 10p
Unfortunately the DVD inside wasn't the one illustrated. I've actually bought Ministry of Sex 2: Private Members. 
Not the sort of action I'd expected. 
Not sure whether I can take it back and complain. 

dolly84

Miró said:

I would be in a high risk category of possibly being severely affected if I caught the thing, (lungs compromised), so I'm just being careful rather than going into panic mode.  Honest!  Went into Aldi the other day and they had several huge pallets of loo roll inside the door and I just ignored 'em.  Not stockpiled anything.....

It makes sense to be careful if you are high risk and I think we should protect the vulnerable but the response to it is as if it is certain death for healthy people, they are just going too far.

dolly84

Owain_Moneysaver said:

Thought I'd picked up an action DVD from Sense for 10p
Unfortunately the DVD inside wasn't the one illustrated. I've actually bought Ministry of Sex 2: Private Members. 
Not the sort of action I'd expected. 
Not sure whether I can take it back and complain. 

I dare you.

Miró

Owain_Moneysaver said:

Thought I'd picked up an action DVD from Sense for 10p
Unfortunately the DVD inside wasn't the one illustrated. I've actually bought Ministry of Sex 2: Private Members. 
Not the sort of action I'd expected. 
Not sure whether I can take it back and complain. 

 

Felt the need for a walk and some fresh air yesterday so I ended up in the Cancer Research clearance barn.  Spotted a Viyella, 100% wool, knee length, plaid cut on the bias, skirt in shades of moss green/burgundy/camel.  Gorgeous fabric and beautifully lined in heavy satin....looked unworn and priced at £2.  Only problem - it was three sizes too big!!  Wandered about thinking how I could alter it to fit but the thought of rejigging the invisible zip and waistband put me off.      Set off home still thinking about it...lightbulb moment!  Anyhoo...went back and bought it and spent a couple of hours last night whipping off the waistband, removing the zip and unpicking the waist darts.  Sewed new side seams in skirt and lining, a couple of inches in on each side, and then sewed some 1" wide elastic between skirt and lining at the waist to make a hidden stretchy waistband so no need for a zip.  Very pleased with how it has turned out   

Wednesday2000

I got a perfect condition Matalan brown bag today along with some brown high heeled low boot/shoes and three dresses and a scarf. I went to the hospice shop and everything was £2 or £3 there.

DigForVictory

Owain_Moneysaver said:

Thought I'd picked up an action DVD from Sense for 10p
Unfortunately the DVD inside wasn't the one illustrated. I've actually bought Ministry of Sex 2: Private Members. 
Not the sort of action I'd expected. 
Not sure whether I can take it back and complain. 

Double dare you, but not if you’ve any of the twitch conditions.

Has anyone noticed how there’s a severe shortage of humour about? The week’s guest publication is VAT update which I do appreciate is a bit niche. However the tribunal decision para 110 is just wonderful (more paragraphs with bonus giggles) Go on. This indulgence won’t do you harm other than laugh til you ache. May also facilitate opinion response conversations with vegans....

Owain_Moneysaver

DigForVictory said:

Has anyone noticed how there’s a severe shortage of humour about? The week’s guest publication is VAT update which I do appreciate is a bit niche. However the tribunal decision para 110 is just wonderful (more paragraphs with bonus giggles) 

Judges do have a very dry sense of humour. There's a judgement where their Lordships determine that putting eyes on a toy car doesn't make it a teddy bear. 

dolly84

Miro - I have a Viyella skirt in a similar style, mini is midi length and different colours, I love it.  Well done on your alteration.

DFV - oh dear, I'm vegan and I make my own healthy balls.

Popped into a charity shop yesterday and bought two gorgeous handmade Harris Tweed cushion covers with inners, these have an envelope back with a lovely button, one is in jewel tones of purple and green and the other is green and grey.  They were made by an Etsy seller according to the label and were £2.50 each.  I also bought a BN shower curtain for £2.50.

Wednesday2000

dolly84 said:

DFV - oh dear, I'm vegan and I make my own healthy balls.

Popped into a charity shop yesterday and bought two gorgeous handmade Harris Tweed cushion covers with inners, these have an envelope back with a lovely button, one is in jewel tones of purple and green and the other is green and grey.  They were made by an Etsy seller according to the label and were £2.50 each.  I also bought a BN shower curtain for £2.50.

I'm vegan too, lol.

Those cushion covers sound nice. I love jewel tones.