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@SandyShores There is one shop on my regular route (Ripon!) that is dreadful for this. I can never decide if it is a problem with the donated items or if the shop has a problem with the drains. Anyhoo, they try to cover up the smell by using various air freshener type of thingies but that just seems to make matters worse. If I ever go in I have to hold my breath, race around until I turn blue then make a dash for the door and fresh air!
@Cherryfudge Soz!!!
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Thanks @Cherryfudge and @Miró I agree, its definitely worth pushing through - and maybe the yuck factor puts some people off - leaving more bargains for us stronger constitution folk
It makes sense about the steaming, I know our local St Marg's always steamed the clothes before they put them out and they didn't have this.
Patrick Grant, very elegant dresser and also shops in CSs - so we are definitely doing it right."Think of many things, do one"
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LOL, I'm not serious!Miró said:@SandyShores There is one shop on my regular route (Ripon!) that is dreadful for this. I can never decide if it is a problem with the donated items or if the shop has a problem with the drains. Anyhoo, they try to cover up the smell by using various air freshener type of thingies but that just seems to make matters worse. If I ever go in I have to hold my breath, race around until I turn blue then make a dash for the door and fresh air!
@Cherryfudge Soz!!!
I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
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Visited a war zone this afty, otherwise known as Tesco in Thirsk!! Couldn't resist a tour of the chazza shops tho and they were blissfully quiet. Came away with a pair of B/N bright emerald green Moda in Pelle shoes. (I seem to have a 'thing' for weird shoes just now). Paid £4.35 for them, retail price £62.95. Lord knows what I will wear then with!!! Praps an emerald green scarf would be a start or mebbe I could dye them?
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Gorgeous shoes! Stick with the jeans and a white or cream T shirt and you will look fabulous! Or black trousers?Made it to mortgage free but what a muddle that became
In the event the proverbial hits the fan then co-habitees are better stashing their cash than being mortgage free !!10 -
The festive touch of green with an otherwise relatively severe trouser?7
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With black and a matching scarf? Or a dress with a similar green in the pattern?
I had to laugh and share your description of Thirsk Tesco with DH. Nice to have the chazzers to yourself, though. I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
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Going with the chazza thread collective of dark jeans and a jaunty bright green scarf! Many thanks! Did the rounds of Northallerton today, bought a pair of M & S amethyst coloured ankle grazer trousers but such a weird fit they will be re-donated. Northallerton’s Tesco war zone resulted in a platter of veggie sushi and a free carrot for Rudolph!Season’s greetings to all who celebrate in each and every way 🥰11
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