What have you bought lately?

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What have you bought lately? Dec 5, 2023 4:06:20 GMT -5 a_muppet likes this

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Post by jen on Dec 5, 2023 4:06:20 GMT -5

Dec 4, 2023 16:37:20 GMT -5 Popcorn&Candy said:

It looks like I am getting a new boiler this year.

Just in time for Christmas?

I remember one time when I was still at school. We had a council house and the water was heated by a Rayburn (coke fire / cooker). As we were in hard water area the pipes furred up over time and the system started banging, which could get quite frightening as it was loud. That year they started a bit before Christmas and the council said that the cleaning out could not be done before Christmas. As the Rayburn was the only cooker we had dad told them that he would be using it for cooking the Christmas dinner and if the pipes blew then they would. Luckily they came as I could just imagine the racket from the pipes, and if they exploded it would have left a nasty mess.

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What have you bought lately? Dec 6, 2023 9:51:30 GMT -5 a_muppet and jen like this

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Post by Popcorn&Candy on Dec 6, 2023 9:51:30 GMT -5

Dec 5, 2023 4:06:20 GMT -5 jen said:

Just in time for Christmas?

I am really hoping so jen.

I NEED a new boiler. The one I've got is from 1985. It's way too old to use anymore. It needs replacing urgently. I can't do anything without hot water: having a shower/cleaning/etc.

I hope my housing association plays ball.

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What have you bought lately? Dec 7, 2023 4:21:28 GMT -5 a_muppet and kjay like this

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Post by jen on Dec 7, 2023 4:21:28 GMT -5

Yesterday I got my usual midweek shop plus a couple of items, a Christmas present for an auntie.

I was annoyed in Lidl (supermarket) as I was about to buy a tin of coffee at what appeared bargain terms when I noticed that their price, on the label, for 100g was half the price of the actual price. Ok - it happens, but I was less than impressed when the member of staff that I told informed me that he was doing nothing about it as it was not the main price stated, even though he agreed that it was wrong.

Just a reminder to keep a wary eye. From my experience, it happens in all supermarkets but at least in the older established ones they do act when an issue is pointed out to them. As it is misleading it is probably illegal. It would have been useful to have a camera handy so that I could record it and report to trading standards. Perhaps a good reason to have a camera phone?

Thursday gripe over

kjay Moderator Posts: 24,311 Member is Online	What have you bought lately? Dec 7, 2023 6:34:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kjay on Dec 7, 2023 6:34:07 GMT -5 Last night I ordered new sheets for the guest bedroom.
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jen Rare Member Posts: 12,787	What have you bought lately? Dec 9, 2023 8:38:24 GMT -5 kjay likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jen on Dec 9, 2023 8:38:24 GMT -5 Dec 8, 2023 11:26:48 GMT -5 Popcorn&Candy said: Only my TV license bill. Ours came in the post today. As I normally do it online I was surprised but it's due after Christmas so I seldom forget

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jen Rare Member Posts: 12,787	What have you bought lately? Dec 10, 2023 8:34:06 GMT -5 a_muppet and kjay like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jen on Dec 10, 2023 8:34:06 GMT -5 I got my weekly grocery shop today. The only extra I got for Christmas was a bag of dry roasted peanuts

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What have you bought lately? Dec 11, 2023 17:10:51 GMT -5 a_muppet, kjay, and 1 more like this

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Still trying to find really comfortable bras, since my size changed. (Down in the band! Yay!) I think I've got things sorted out and will find out when items arrive. I was able to give a couple extra to my mum that weren't big enough in the cup.

From some bargain pricing, I bought North & South recently (the BBC miniseries, not the 80's Civil War series LOL) and also What We Left Behind (Star Trek documentary) plus Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.

And I've got the Director's Edition of Star Trek: The Motion Picture on the way. Good viewing ahead!

In-person shopping (what's that? LOL) will be done at the dollar stores soon for a few items the kiddos should enjoy unwrapping on Christmas morning.

I have several family presents, too. (I guess that means I wanted to give myself presents and share them with the kids? Hee hee!)

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What have you bought lately? Dec 11, 2023 17:15:07 GMT -5

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Post by a_muppet on Dec 11, 2023 17:15:07 GMT -5

Has anyone ever bought, and built a model car? You know, the little plastic kits with glue and tins of paint.

I thought I might try it, and buy a car that always reminds me of fun times I had when I was young.

Just wondering if I need lots of skill.

I got curious as I advised a friend to buy one for her husband.

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What have you bought lately? Dec 11, 2023 17:16:32 GMT -5 Rebecca Jo likes this

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Post by a_muppet on Dec 11, 2023 17:16:32 GMT -5

Dec 11, 2023 17:10:51 GMT -5 Rebecca Jo said:

Still trying to find really comfortable bras, since my size changed. (Down in the band! Yay!) I think I've got things sorted out and will find out when items arrive. I was able to give a couple extra to my mum that weren't big enough in the cup.

From some bargain pricing, I bought North & South recently (the BBC miniseries, not the 80's Civil War series LOL) and also What We Left Behind (Star Trek documentary) plus Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.

And I've got the Director's Edition of Star Trek: The Motion Picture on the way. Good viewing ahead!

In-person shopping (what's that? LOL) will be done at the dollar stores soon for a few items the kiddos should enjoy unwrapping on Christmas morning.

I have several family presents, too. (I guess that means I wanted to give myself presents and share them with the kids? Hee hee!)

Congrats on that.

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What have you bought lately? Dec 11, 2023 19:16:44 GMT -5 a_muppet likes this

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Dec 11, 2023 17:16:32 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

Congrats on that.

Thanks! I haven't weighed often enough to see a difference on the scale, but the clothes are fitting better. I refuse to go up in clothing sizes just so I can keep eating bread and muffins all day long.

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What have you bought lately? Dec 12, 2023 4:54:36 GMT -5 a_muppet likes this

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Post by jen on Dec 12, 2023 4:54:36 GMT -5

Dec 11, 2023 17:15:07 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

Has anyone ever bought, and built a model car? You know, the little plastic kits with glue and tins of paint.

I thought I might try it, and buy a car that always reminds me of fun times I had when I was young.

Just wondering if I need lots of skill.

I got curious as I advised a friend to buy one for her husband.

It was years ago with me. I was thinking about it yesterday myself when I was watching Bargain Hunt on the TV and a team bought some Airfix models. From what I remember they are just a little fiddly as some of the parts are small. I have not looked at the details of modern ones but the instructions are fairly good, from what I remember. It just helps if you have a good idea of what the finished model looks like as I found that there is always a part whose fit is not obvious.

A car which you once owned and worked on may well be ideal. You could even make a mdel of yourself to put inside

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What have you bought lately? Dec 12, 2023 10:50:50 GMT -5 a_muppet and kjay like this

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I bought some clothes from Walmart. I don't know....I'm thinking about switching what I normally do for time with Mom out shopping at places like CVS, Walmart, and Big Lots...like as an exclusive thing.

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What have you bought lately? Dec 12, 2023 10:52:33 GMT -5

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Dec 12, 2023 10:50:50 GMT -5 bexca_ said:

I bought some clothes from Walmart. I don't know....I'm thinking about switching what I normally do for time with Mom out shopping at places like CVS, Walmart, and Big Lots...like as an exclusive thing.

Those are a nice set of teeth!

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What have you bought lately? Dec 13, 2023 4:37:16 GMT -5 a_muppet, kjay, and 1 more like this

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Dec 12, 2023 17:08:33 GMT -5 kjay said:

Well i did go grocery shopping and after $350 I am well stocked. Just about ready for Christmas.

You have to be careful with those walk in fridges in case you get trapped inside

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What have you bought lately? Dec 13, 2023 6:11:08 GMT -5 a_muppet likes this

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Dec 13, 2023 1:03:58 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

Dec 12, 2023 17:08:33 GMT -5 kjay said:

Well i did go grocery shopping and after $350 I am well stocked. Just about ready for Christmas.

American fridges.

Yes, big and stuffed right now.

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What have you bought lately? Dec 13, 2023 6:13:20 GMT -5 jen likes this

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Dec 13, 2023 4:37:16 GMT -5 jen said:

Dec 12, 2023 17:08:33 GMT -5 kjay said:

Well i did go grocery shopping and after $350 I am well stocked. Just about ready for Christmas.

You have to be careful with those walk in fridges in case you get trapped inside

Well not quite that big. To be honest I might have that capacity. We have our main fridge in the kitchen of course, another almost exactly the same in the garage and a stand alone freezer in the laundry room.

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