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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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whippetwoman · 26/10/2018 22:55

Got my raven today. Met up with DP in Sainsbury’s and was holding said raven. He looked at it and said “you know that raven is £4 don’t you”. Turns out he already knew about the ravens as he had seriously considered buying one the day before and ruled it as being too expensive. I soon put him right. Also, had to get the lady to help as the self scanner didn’t recognise my raven. She was highly amused putting it through. And then, I kid you not, walking down the street, a lady said “I like your raven” and she ADMIRED it.
It’s been a great day today.

CharlotteUnaNatalieThompson · 26/10/2018 22:48

Good choice! Not tempted by Angwusnasomtaqa? 😂

OwlinaTree · 26/10/2018 22:47

I am quite drunk btw

OwlinaTree · 26/10/2018 22:46

After looking at that link I'm going for Branwen

OwlinaTree · 26/10/2018 22:44

I like Raven the raven. I met a little girl called Haven the other day. Maybe go with that?

CharlotteUnaNatalieThompson · 26/10/2018 22:44

So I've actually officially lost the plot. I just googled 'good name for a raven' and found this:

www.20000-names.com/animal_crow_names_raven_names.htm

Merle will be joining our family tomorrow 😂😂😂

OwlinaTree · 26/10/2018 22:43

I think mine is female too.

CharlotteUnaNatalieThompson · 26/10/2018 22:39

Haven't decided on the name yet. But mines definitely female as I'm pretty outnumbered in my house. Maybe Raven the raven?

BeBesideTheSea · 26/10/2018 22:38

I am such a sheep. Edgar is now sitting on the porch windowsill peering out at callers!

CharlotteUnaNatalieThompson · 26/10/2018 22:38

So I started off on this thread a couple of days ago, sniggering quietly to myself at the chat but thinking you'd all lost the plot with the ravens.

I've just reserved mine 😂😂😂 #sheep

OwlinaTree · 26/10/2018 22:33

Oh I've just seen lonely's raven is Ronald.

Hummm. Maybe Jordan or Bridget?

OwlinaTree · 26/10/2018 22:19

I'm collecting mine tomorrow. Not sure on a name, thinking Ronald if no one else has that. Might take him to the pub tomorrow night...

Takeyourfaceoff · 26/10/2018 21:56

I’ve just told dd we’ll be nipping in past Argos tomorrow to collect our as yet un-named raven. I wonder how long it will take dh to notice him/her.

lovewatchingrainfall · 26/10/2018 21:27

Omg I have been loving this thread and laughing the whole time. I am so tempted to buy a raven and call him Colin. Hmmm actually popping to Argos and Sainsbury's tomorrow shall have a look.

ThanosSavedMe · 26/10/2018 20:21

So how did it go?

CravingRaven · 26/10/2018 20:08

So I may have seen these at Matalan and thought they could be good for keeping Ravens toes warm at Christmas time as they are only small....

www.matalan.co.uk/product/detail/s2696112_c000/christmas-short-red

Chocnibbles · 26/10/2018 18:44

I managed to resist for a few days but i have now reserved my raven so i need help with a name

LonelyOversharer · 26/10/2018 18:25

Ok, so someone on It Takes Two (or possibly even Zoe Ball) is a mumsnetter. Zoe basically has a raven sitting on her shoulder! Bravo.

I purchased two micro pumpkins to sit by Ronald on the mantle shelf. I was going to give him glittery stick on diamonte eyes, but googly all the way now!

RavenLG · 26/10/2018 14:53

You're all bonkers and I bloody love it! Debating if I can get a namesake Raven delivered (broken ankle so pretty much housebound)

soupforbrains · 26/10/2018 14:46

Caw! Trick or Treat

What can I buy from Argos for £4ish to win a bet?
legocardsagain · 26/10/2018 14:31

I voted for batteries and was skeptical about the crow. I went out to get cake the essentials and look who flew in to my basket! I'd like you all to meet Russell...

What can I buy from Argos for £4ish to win a bet?
Mamadothehump · 26/10/2018 14:19

Op, I want to come and live near you and your fabulous neighbour! Best thread ever!!!

soupforbrains · 26/10/2018 14:19

@Storm4star I share my office with 6 people Grin

thankfully they're already aware I'm mad so they just thought it was funny rather than calling in the men in white coats. I made one of my colleagues hold the phone in place Grin Grin

I have other colours of eyes for other seasonal occasions too but I felt red worked best for Halloween? (other options are yellow green and blue)

CravingRaven · 26/10/2018 14:15

Shocks your neighbour sounds amazing.

Storm4star · 26/10/2018 14:14

I like pic 2. A good size and makes Mort look as though he is slightly looking down on others in a superior fashion!