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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. Grin

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VittysCardigan · 23/10/2018 20:57

And i will name him Dun. Dun Raven

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VittysCardigan · 23/10/2018 20:51

I want a raven! Might have to change my halloween costume in order to incorporate it.

soupforbrains · 23/10/2018 20:45

Damn I was too late getting out of work so I wasn't able to pick Mortimer up today dammit.

Tomorrow it is.

Also kudos for John C Raven you little fucking genius!

OhFlipMama · 23/10/2018 20:34

I was going to suggest Christmas cards!

PrincessHairyMclary · 23/10/2018 20:25

Those creepy houses on rightmove that always pop up on MN and we get weirded out by the owners random collection of clowns or odd ornaments tucked in the corner....this is how it starts!

50 people looking at the raven, 66 bought in the last 24 hrs.

TriciaMcMillan · 23/10/2018 20:23

Raven ordered. Likely to call him Steve. That's generally what we call things in our house.

AintNobodyHereButUsChickens · 23/10/2018 20:09

I feel like I really need a raven in my life.

SoupDragon · 23/10/2018 20:06

John C.Raven

😂😂

CarryOnScreamingValenta · 23/10/2018 20:04

@AndBabyMakes3

I'll look forward to the emergence of 427 table spoons from a hidden cocoon!

JeSuisPrest · 23/10/2018 19:53

My raven shall be henceforth known as...John C.Raven Grin

AndBabyMakes3 · 23/10/2018 19:44

@CarryOnScreamingValenta all tea spoons eventually grow up into big spoons......

CrazyDaisy2018 · 23/10/2018 19:43

Now look what you've all done to my Facebook posts!

What can I buy from Argos for £4ish to win a bet?
LampShadeHeid · 23/10/2018 19:35

Grin I feel like I should have bought shares in raven decorations!

BertieBotts · 23/10/2018 19:29

The owl story has just reminded me that DSis and I when we were teenagers once cut out a picture of Alan Titchmarsh from a TV magazine and proceeded to blutac his face around the house in order to surprise the other. We did this for about two years until eventually we lost him. One of my boyfriends even got in on the act and every time he found him he'd announce "Alan."

SoupDragon · 23/10/2018 19:28

I showed DH. He said “that’s not a raven, the proportions are all wrong. That’s a pigeon spray painted black.”

It's the wrong shape for a pigeon. I could prove it by fetching a plastic pigeon from my Magic Garage of Crap but I won't embarrass myself by admitting I own one...

BlueBug45 · 23/10/2018 19:23

@Catsandbootsandbootsandcats Thanks you have given me an idea so I need to pick up mine tomorrow...

Catsandbootsandbootsandcats · 23/10/2018 19:18

I have named my raven Balthazar Edgar Raven.

When I was picking him up the lady behind the checkout was holding a pack of batteries so I was suspicious that the OP was also there! 

The cat keeps eyeing Balthazar. 

BehemothPullsThePeasantsPlough · 23/10/2018 19:14

I showed DH. He said “that’s not a raven, the proportions are all wrong. That’s a pigeon spray painted black.”

So it looks as if we will not be getting an Argos raven at Casa Behemoth this year Sad

BertieBotts · 23/10/2018 19:10

"And Laura and I were all “CHICKEN DOWN! CLEAN-UP IN AISLE 3” but he didn’t laugh."

:o :o :o

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Shocksandboooos · 23/10/2018 19:08

Colin is majestic!

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BertieBotts · 23/10/2018 19:07

Grin It's going to become the secret sign of a MNer, like the MN scarf. When you go to another mum's house for a playdate and you spot a raven standing unobtrusively in the corner of the room. You'll spot it and give the mum a knowing glance.

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Shocksandboooos · 23/10/2018 19:06

No think lampshade should be contacting them and asking for a cut if the profits.

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SoupDragon · 23/10/2018 19:05

Meet Colin. I have rescued him from the garage.

What can I buy from Argos for £4ish to win a bet?
Rachie1986 · 23/10/2018 18:50

78 others looking at this item right now!
Still available in my area..