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I went to Aldi today and I bought...

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ConorMcGregorsChin · 13/08/2019 20:45

It's Tuesday night. Brexit and other awful stuff dominates the news. Cheer me up please and tell me what you have bought from the aisle of randomness.

I went in today for Bread and Milk. And came out with a glue gun and a pair of swimming goggles (Damn you, DD)

I'm of a certain age. I remember the Victoria Wood sketch where she said if you can't get me a raspberry yoghurt, get me something else. So her friend got her a meat and potato pie...

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Gem89415 · 13/08/2019 21:08

I'm a manager at Aldi and 'Specialbuys' /aisles of shite are my job 😂😂 I spend so much money when I'm getting it ready to put out or when things get reduced and I NEED them 🙈

ConorMcGregorsChin · 13/08/2019 21:09

@TipsyToasty that's exactly me!
Where's my milk...?

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galvantula · 13/08/2019 21:10

Went for icing sugar.

Bought a mini burger press (not sure why tbh), a slime kit and a book for DS and a load of the nice chocolate with the mini bars inside..

Sorrysorrysosorry · 13/08/2019 21:11

RedForShort

Grin

went to Aldi today for Bread and Milk, and came out with:
a glue gun
a pair of swimming goggles (Damn you, DD)
a dinghy
a packet of lentil crisps
garden furniture
an aromatherapy diffuser
a blowtorch
a massive brown dog bed for our very small dog
a pair of hiking boots
A pillow shaped like a Paw Patrol dog
A box of make your own mermaid slime
A pirate kite
a sliding mitre saw

And a new pet bed....

ConorMcGregorsChin · 13/08/2019 21:12

@Gem89415 it must be so hard to resist the bargains.
I used to work in a place where I easily spent my wages!

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thelikelylass · 13/08/2019 21:13

sorrysorrysorry, I would sleep in that pet bed!
very good RedForShort !

and GEM89415, when are the copper pans coming back, eh?eh?

galvantula · 13/08/2019 21:14

went to Aldi today for Bread and Milk, and came out with:
a glue gun
a pair of swimming goggles (Damn you, DD)
a dinghy
a packet of lentil crisps
garden furniture
an aromatherapy diffuser
a blowtorch
a massive brown dog bed for our very small dog
a pair of hiking boots
A pillow shaped like a Paw Patrol dog
A box of make your own mermaid slime
A pirate kite
a sliding mitre saw
a new pet bed
A mini burger press
A slime kit and a book

And...

StillANobdie · 13/08/2019 21:16

A tool set. I thought it looked useful, until DP told me it was a bit niche (i.e. a set of wrench things intended for plumbers).

deste · 13/08/2019 21:17

I bought my niece today from Aldi, a wetsuit. I went in for biscuits but to be fair I did say I would get her one.

ifIwerenotanandroid · 13/08/2019 21:17

I only go to Lidl to browse the middle aisle. I once bought DH a heated car seat that was 2/3 off. He threw it away.

Got my best ever mixing bowls there: perfectly designed, set of 3 for £4. I love them & if I ever saw them again I'd buy a set each for everyone I know.

thelikelylass · 13/08/2019 21:19

and may I ask what in god's name is 'mermaid slime'?

edwinbear · 13/08/2019 21:19

Went for cheap beer.

Came out with a hall shoe rack Grin

ranoutofquinoaandprosecco · 13/08/2019 21:19

Wine, spaghetti, garlic bread ...... 2 large bubble wands - Barbie and Lion King! Blush

Justajot · 13/08/2019 21:20

went to Aldi today for Bread and Milk, and came out with:
a glue gun
a pair of swimming goggles (Damn you, DD)
a dinghy
a packet of lentil crisps
garden furniture
an aromatherapy diffuser
a blowtorch
a massive brown dog bed for our very small dog
a pair of hiking boots
A pillow shaped like a Paw Patrol dog
A box of make your own mermaid slime
A pirate kite
a sliding mitre saw
a new pet bed
A mini burger press
A slime kit and a book
A set of felt-tips for each DD that I didn't realise were permanent markers until they'd coloured themselves in.

Frogshoe · 13/08/2019 21:20

A bought a glue gun, two tie dye kits and a jar of marshmallow fluff

ConorMcGregorsChin · 13/08/2019 21:21

Well clearly it's not just me

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Sorrysorrysosorry · 13/08/2019 21:21

C,mon people, play the game....

went to Aldi today for Bread and Milk, and came out with:
a glue gun
a pair of swimming goggles (Damn you, DD)
a dinghy
a packet of lentil crisps
garden furniture
an aromatherapy diffuser
a blowtorch
a massive brown dog bed for our very small dog
a pair of hiking boots
A pillow shaped like a Paw Patrol dog
A box of make your own mermaid slime
A pirate kite
a sliding mitre saw
a new pet bed
A mini burger press
A slime kit and a book

And...

Oneborneverydecade · 13/08/2019 21:21

Went in yesterday for a weekly shop (whilst on holiday in France) and came out with a cuddly banana we've since named Eric

minisoksmakehardwork · 13/08/2019 21:22

went to Aldi today for Bread and Milk, and came out with:
a glue gun
a pair of swimming goggles (Damn you, DD)
a dinghy
a packet of lentil crisps
garden furniture
an aromatherapy diffuser
a blowtorch
a massive brown dog bed for our very small dog
a pair of hiking boots
A pillow shaped like a Paw Patrol dog
A box of make your own mermaid slime
A pirate kite
a sliding mitre saw
a new pet bed
A mini burger press
A slime kit and a book
A tool set
A wet suit
A heated car seat
Some mixing bowls
A shoe rack
And 3 more kites (to add to the 2 I had already bought 😆)

MrsFezziwig · 13/08/2019 21:22

I went to Lidl for cashew nuts and came out with a hairdryer and a set of two chopping boards (it probably goes without saying that I already have these items at home) Confused

fuzzyduck1 · 13/08/2019 21:23

Hanging bird feeder in the shape of a mushroom but almost came out with a blow up canoe

Jebuschristchocolatebar · 13/08/2019 21:23

Husband went up for milk and came back with milk (good man) a fresh pizza base, Buffalo mozzarella and some slug pellets

PositiveVibez · 13/08/2019 21:23

went to Aldi today for Bread and Milk, and came out with:
a glue gun
a pair of swimming goggles (Damn you, DD)
a dinghy
a packet of lentil crisps
garden furniture
an aromatherapy diffuser
a blowtorch
a massive brown dog bed for our very small dog
a pair of hiking boots
A pillow shaped like a Paw Patrol dog
A box of make your own mermaid slime
A pirate kite
a sliding mitre saw
a new pet bed
A mini burger press
A slime kit and a book

And...

A meat mincer with big plans of making my own sausages......... never gonna happen.....

AliceLutherNeeMorgan · 13/08/2019 21:23

Twenty-four “farmhouse style” yoghurts (the ones in glass jars). They.are really good yoghurts but WTF do I do with all the jars?!

I need some sort of craft project...

AnastasiaVonBeaverhausen · 13/08/2019 21:25

Went in for milk.
Came out with a TV Shock