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What can I buy from Argos for £4ish to win a bet?

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Shocksandboooos · 23/10/2018 10:40

I have £4 worth of Argos vouchers that run out on Friday.
Dh tried to throw them in the bin this morning, saying that I wouldn’t be able to get anything worth having with them without adding a lot on.
I need to win this bet as I lost the last one and haven’t lived it down.

I thought I’d cracked it when I found a pair of slippers but you have to pay online for TU clothes and the vouchers can’t be used online.
We have a 2 year old so stocking filers are a possibility. Please hit me with your best suggestions so that I can wipe the smug look off dh’s face.

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BlueBug45 · 25/10/2018 20:34

I collected Alfred from Argos earlier. While there were two of his same size brethren on the shelves I didn't see any babies.

The assistant who gave it to me looked as puzzled as my 7 week DD when I showed it to her.

GhoulMythicalMoooaning · 25/10/2018 20:30

Haha brilliant plan but yes loser.

BalaclavaDeadHead · 25/10/2018 20:30

nevermorelenore Kitchen cupboard! He Opens it to get something and there’s Edgar saying hello lol

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Shocksandboooos · 25/10/2018 20:29

Haha. Very good point. balaclava

Getting the bloody light up was tricky with my 5ft nothing but am hoping it will be worth it.

The added bonus is that I can rub it in every time we come in or go out in the dark!

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nevermorelenore · 25/10/2018 20:26

So I was in Sainsbury’s and can confirm they have big ravens for £4 and baby ravens for £2.50! There were loads left so can’t be many MNetters in my area. Here’s a close up of his unimpressed face.

Anyway, I got Edgar home and put him on a shelf in the living room and went to wash up. DH came home and I heard him yell ‘Jesus Christ!’ Apparently he thought a bird had flown into the house and it scared the shit out of him. So the £4 was well worth it!

I am planning to hide him in other places to see if I can get another scare. The bathroom? Under the duvet?

What can I buy from Argos for £4ish to win a bet?

BalaclavaDeadHead · 25/10/2018 20:25

But make sure it says ‘loser’ and not ‘looser’ 😂 or he may think the door handle needs fixing or something haha

BalaclavaDeadHead · 25/10/2018 20:24

Picture when you do it! I’m going to have to buy a damn Raven now too!! 😂

legocardsagain · 25/10/2018 20:13

Love it! Please take pics for us!!

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Shocksandboooos · 25/10/2018 20:10

So... the plan.

I am going to see some friends this weekend and won’t be home when dh gets home from work at 8pmish.

Our street is very dark. Last year I bought a battery operated security light with a sensor. DH was supposed to put it up (because he is taller than me) but it never happened. I have been nagging since the nights got darker this year but he still hasn’t gotten around to it. Can you see where I am going with this?

So, the light will be positioned so that it senses him as he comes through the gate and will go off to create a spotlight on Minerva the raven standing proudly cellotaped to the door handle. Above her will be the recept for the batteries with ‘Looser’ written on it.

My wonderful equally nuts neighbour is going to keep an eye out for dh getting home and will let me know so that I can WhatsApp a video of me doing my ‘in your face’ dance to him.

This has all gotten ridiculously out of hand.

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Shelvesoutofbooks · 25/10/2018 16:36

Wow how did I not notice there were 8 pages to this thread

Shelvesoutofbooks · 25/10/2018 16:36

Mugs!!!

VittysCardigan · 25/10/2018 16:35

I have sourced a santa hat for Roland in preparation for the festive season.

Storm4star · 25/10/2018 16:27

Nooo, I can't review. Will have to be a question instead.

Storm4star · 25/10/2018 16:24

Reviews! Yes. That's so funny. I'm going to write one now.

OP, so happy you got your raven!

ilovetocook · 25/10/2018 14:52

I've just reserved a raven 😃 I can collect him tomorrow.

ACurlyWurly · 25/10/2018 14:45

Can we all ask questions about the raven on Argos? a flood or MN questions and reviews....standing by for someone to ask if it comes with a bonnet.

dontticklethetoad · 25/10/2018 14:32

@Tyneteas I don't think a blog has ever made me laugh like that

TheHobbitMum · 25/10/2018 14:27

I have my Raven reserved

Reginald the Raven will join Gary the Goblin and Graham the Gargoyle who are my year round friends on display. They each get dressed up for the different seasons/events

BarbaraofSevillle · 25/10/2018 14:13

all tea spoons eventually grow up into big spoons

Do they then leave home, hence explaining disapperance of said teaspoons?

I also need a raven as it could probably used to play a cruel trick on the cats. I think I will put it on the outside windowsill of their favourite window that they sit by to watch the wildlife and plan which ones they will kill next.

The sight of a seemingly fearless raven staring at them unmovingly for hours at a time could freak them out somewhat and exact appropriate revenge for all the ones they have killed and I've had to clean the remnants out of the carpet.

SoupDragon · 25/10/2018 14:12

Next year, Argos are going to over stock Ravens and have loads left over!

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Shocksandboooos · 25/10/2018 14:00

Definately need to find some better eyes.

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grumpymummy72 · 25/10/2018 13:57

Welcome to Jeremy. So called as Corbyn is Middle English for small raven, apparently. Hopefully won't take out my frustration about his namesake's views on women and the Jewish community out on the poor bird.

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Shocksandboooos · 25/10/2018 13:46

I have a raven, I have a raven!

The man in the shop looked at me like this when I went to collect it so I think that Argos are wondering wtf. Although it may have been the look of unbridled joy on my face that caused it.

I have realised quickly that my raven is in fact female so needs a different name. I am contemplating
Morgana,
Lilith (belonging to the night),
Zelda (dark battle)
Or Nyx

Here she is perched proudly in dd’s knee in the pram while we were shopping.

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Storm4star · 25/10/2018 12:58

@Fredathetortoise

No, no, no, don't give us more things to buy!

I note it says:
Legend has it that if the six ravens ever leave the Tower of London, the Tower and the kingdom will fall.

Clearly this now needs to rewritten to say:
Legend has it that if the ravens ever leave the homes of MNers, the kingdom will fall.

OwlinaTree · 25/10/2018 12:45

Maybe we should purchase the capes and have a photoshoot with our Argos beauties 🦅

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