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I had the best afternoon I’ve had in ages - sitting in Sainsburys carpark :)

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Bladed · 17/08/2022 19:08

I’m not sure what that says about me (that I’m a cheap date?!) But I really did.

My friend cancelled on me so I had a couple of spare hours. Decided to do a food shop but couldn’t face it when I got there, so just bought some water and some crisps, sat in the car and read my book.

I mean I probably won’t make it a regular thing but who knew Sainsburys carpark could give such joy!

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ColinRobinsonsfamiliar · 17/08/2022 19:10

Oh my that sounds bloody divine op.

Glad you enjoyed it, these little pieces of paradise are few and far between.

Lottapianos · 17/08/2022 19:12

How lovely. Peace and quiet and snacks - heaven. And all the more lovely for being unexpected ☺️

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Bladed · 17/08/2022 19:15

:). As you say - look for the joy! (Or maybe you’d say easily pleased!)

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ShirleyJackson · 17/08/2022 19:15

You wouldn’t catch me doing that you totally would

Supersee · 17/08/2022 19:20

I read on another thread that a poster says to her family she's away to do the food shop but has actually done a click and collect so uses the extra time to sit in the car park with a coffee and book. Genius!

Oblomov22 · 17/08/2022 19:22

I know exactly what you mean!

Bigchezemakeme · 17/08/2022 19:23

could you not find some nice green to sit and enjoy - park or something?

TheMadGardener · 17/08/2022 19:25

I did the same thing this morning! Went to my favourite bakery, bought a breakfast roll and a latte, drove up on the nearby moors and found a parking spot with no tourists in it, sat in the car and sipped my coffee while listening to an audiobook and contemplating the sheep. It was great. Then I went back to my house which was full of teenage girls.

flowerycurtain · 17/08/2022 19:26

I had an Aldi shop last night and May or may not have stopped in a lay-by to eat 3 magnums and Mumsnet. (pMt evening in my defence)!!!

AdInfinitum12 · 17/08/2022 19:26

Hopefully you weren't there more than 2 hours? I think anything over that and you end up with a parking fine. Sainsbury's have a two hour max limit.

bumbledeedum · 17/08/2022 19:27

Supersee · 17/08/2022 19:20

I read on another thread that a poster says to her family she's away to do the food shop but has actually done a click and collect so uses the extra time to sit in the car park with a coffee and book. Genius!

This is genius. How has this never occurred to me?!

JamesMartinsWaistcoat · 17/08/2022 19:28

I would bloody love this. Except I'd swap the book for people-watching Grin

Willowthewispy · 17/08/2022 19:29

That sounds glorious. The other day I got my hair appointment mixed up and arrived really early. So I took myself to a cafe for some freshly made coffee and sourdough toast with scrambled eggs and smoked salmon. Honestly it felt like winning the euros. I sat people watching and mums netting....... bliss!

Lolreally · 17/08/2022 19:29

I can't concentrate on a book in a car park as im too busy having a nosey at everyone.

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Bladed · 17/08/2022 19:30

Bigchezemakeme · 17/08/2022 19:23

could you not find some nice green to sit and enjoy - park or something?

I was in one of those moods where I was feeling self conscious and anti social so my car felt like a haven!

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haveiever · 17/08/2022 19:30

sounds lush!

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Bladed · 17/08/2022 19:31

Supersee · 17/08/2022 19:20

I read on another thread that a poster says to her family she's away to do the food shop but has actually done a click and collect so uses the extra time to sit in the car park with a coffee and book. Genius!

This is forward planning on another level - inspired!

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shazzybazzy34 · 17/08/2022 19:32

I'm gonna do that soon! What a good idea! Peace!

Wateringthegarden · 17/08/2022 19:32

I did the same thing in sainsbos carpark on Tuesday.

Read my phone and ate my lunch.

Sometimes I have a little sleep too.

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Bladed · 17/08/2022 19:33

flowerycurtain · 17/08/2022 19:26

I had an Aldi shop last night and May or may not have stopped in a lay-by to eat 3 magnums and Mumsnet. (pMt evening in my defence)!!!

No defence needed, this is perfectly acceptable, maybe even aspirational, behaviour :).

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Bladed · 17/08/2022 19:35

Wateringthegarden · 17/08/2022 19:32

I did the same thing in sainsbos carpark on Tuesday.

Read my phone and ate my lunch.

Sometimes I have a little sleep too.

It’d be funny if we were in the same branch of Sainsburys.

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SpringRainbow · 17/08/2022 19:36

This just sounds like utter bliss!

Itsmemaggie · 17/08/2022 19:37

I may or may not be sitting in my car in the home bargains car park scrolling my phone this very minute.

EnjoyingTheSilence · 17/08/2022 19:38

That was my goto when the school were younger. A bit of piece and quiet!!

TeddyTed · 17/08/2022 19:41

Totally get it op. I have a day to myself next Wednesday (first one for ages) - I might tell DH, who has to work, I’m off to the gym but secretly I’m going to get a McDonald’s to eat in the car 😀