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For the first time ever DH & DS went off to do the xmas food shop......I am still laughing...

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Megglevache · 24/12/2012 13:06

...his parting words
"don't look worried Mrs MLV...I got this"

he spent almost £300

he bought amoungst other things
12 pack of kitchen roll
24 luxury toilet rolls- the type that are about 12 tog and will block up our feeble pipes
A partridge
8 different olives
Masses and masses of lemon jelly???
Premier Champagne (he's teetotal) I drink Cava
Popcorn (with sour cream and chives Heresy
the whole biscuit aisle
a farking Heston Blumenthrill cake (£25!!!???)
a crate of festive cheeses
8lb gammon
salmon
bike helmet
fancy bubble bath
posh candles (that smell)

Please share with me tales of bizarre shopping to take off the edge..Grin

PS.. I am still laughing every time I open up the fridge...(which has hardly anything in it)

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LAK11 · 25/12/2012 00:48

This is the best ever thread. MUMSNET CLASSICS, pretty please......
Oi Helen/Rebecca/?.....c'mon, you know you want to, as a very special Christmas present to us all..... ???

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Megglevache · 25/12/2012 00:43

Noooooo casserole . you'd die of boredom

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Casserole · 25/12/2012 00:34

Oh Meggle I have loved this. Please can I come be part of your family? Grin

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Megglevache · 24/12/2012 23:59

Blimey...most of our friends normally just roll their eyes at our escapades.

arf @ making a random man a pillow biting silent chuckler...

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thinkfast · 24/12/2012 23:58

Loving this! Your dh made everyone's Xmas! Enjoy the pheasant tomorrow with a few twiglets and pickles. Yum yum

Snazzyfeelingfestive · 24/12/2012 23:51

I saw a lot of men people like your DH shopping in M&S this morning...

Allalonenow · 24/12/2012 23:48

Well Megg you and your DH have brightened up a dismal Christmas Eve for me, so thank you.
I like his shopping style, so I'm wondering if you would perhaps loan him out?
Hope you have a lovely family Christmas.

Lookingatclaus · 24/12/2012 23:47

Love this thread! You and your family sound so lovely. Dp and I have just read it while waiting for dad to go to sleep and are splitting our sides with laughter, and he is munching on a pillow so he doesn't wake the girls. We'll be round too for some of the prawnless cocktail. Thanks for the laugh. Merry Christmas and lots of blessings to you all.

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Megglevache · 24/12/2012 23:40

Can confirm bike helmet is NOT in the fridge.

Its atop the fridge...

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Megglevache · 24/12/2012 23:39

Oh catpuss Sad
come here next year and let my dh be in charge of the lucky dip?

I'm actually really glad this has raised a smile. Good. XX

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CatPussRoastingOnAnOpenFire · 24/12/2012 23:30

sorry. I'm a bit a lot overtired and hysterical! Grin
I once had a Christmas where the ONLY present I got was a pound shop calculator. which didn't work
I wouldn't mind but the same person, gran gave me an identical pound shop calculator for my birthday! Sad

AngelDog · 24/12/2012 23:26

I was fed up and miserable this evening - but not any more. Thanks, Megglevache. :)

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Megglevache · 24/12/2012 23:22

Catpuss, she will chuffing well LOVE the post it notes. Really.

I think next year I'll be relieved if he goes back to his scratching his balls on the sofa and not doing a thing .....and to think ....Grin

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CatPussRoastingOnAnOpenFire · 24/12/2012 23:04

Know people say this a lot for effect, but I am actually crying over "post it notes"!

NilentSight · 24/12/2012 22:59

Is the bike helmet still in the fridge ? Xmas Shock

StaceymReadyForNumber3 · 24/12/2012 22:50

Oh what a great thread. Your DH is a legend!

Merry Christmas everyone!

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Megglevache · 24/12/2012 22:39

redtoothbrush
yes I have left him home alone

takeaway features heavily.

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Tallgiraffe · 24/12/2012 22:32

DSis and I have just cried with laughter at this. Enjoy your wonderful array of food!

LadyMaryChristmas · 24/12/2012 22:31

Do your children usually eat Camembert and olives? Xmas Grin

RedToothbrush · 24/12/2012 22:28

Meggle, have you ever left your DH home alone for a weekend?

Juustanothermnetter · 24/12/2012 22:28

Amazing! You have a brilliant sense of humour and your dh has tried so hard. I hope you all have a brilliant Christmas tomorrow :)

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Megglevache · 24/12/2012 22:26

arf at hire him out.

I should start a thread on his experimental cookery...

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Megglevache · 24/12/2012 22:25

he buys my dd the most incredible clothes. she does dress like a loony but in a really good way. she's skills.

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MulledwineGless · 24/12/2012 22:24

You can hire him out next year!

RedToothbrush · 24/12/2012 22:21

Well he's certainly given you a christmas to remember thats for sure.

I've been giggling all the way though.

Me and DH await the results of your husband's shopping trip for bargins in the Christmas Sales. I vote we send him to buy your whole family a brand new outfit.

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