Thread 18 - gin at tea time or tears before bedtime

[Reastie]

Argghhhh, I’m so sorry, I hope I haven’t lost you all! I was keeping a beady eye then got distracted trying to work out how to forward plan a Zoom call for work and invite someone, which should only take a few minutes but I’m incompetent and it took me far too long .

@CarrotVan I hope it was the former!

please post any bargain info IN BOLD to make it easier to scroll through the thread.

To make things bold you:
Put a star each side of what you want to make bold like this but without the space between the star and the writing *

Just a reminder you can watch the thread by clicking on ‘watch this thread’ at the top of the first message. It’s much easier for everyone than so many place marking every time which can use up a fair chunk of each thread to scroll through

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Here’s Barbarara’s instructions from last year on doing clicky links:

Open double square brackets
No space
Paste link
Space
Name of link
No space
Close double square brackets

Like this
[[www.amazingbargains.com bargain ]] but with no space after/before the brackets.
If I do it again without the extra spaces only the word bargain will appear in blue

For more links etc see message 2

If any link doesn’t work or you want to add something please let me know by @ing me

Thanks @Reastie, was beginning to worry I’d lose you all. My credit card wouldn’t be bothered but I would.
If anyone is needing some festive fun it’s the virtual unveiling of the Fenwicks window tonight.

@Reastie the gin didn’t arrive but I did have other gin instead

Thank you about the Fenwicks window reminder Iggy off to check it out.

@ lifeinahamsterwheel (can't tag as your comment was in the last thread) - thanks for the next oodie review, I was hoping someone would post about them. Do you mind telling me how tall your DD is? Trying to work out what size to go for...

@ScoobySnacker - DS1 just received a birthday present via Wicked Uncle and it came beautifully wrapped with a pre-paid thankyou card to send back to the gifters (SIL & BIL) so I would recommend from the recipient pov.

@Gurufloof - DH has a 33-34 inside leg and can only get away with the "long" trousers from MW, if they are not specifically marked as long, they are half mast on him. He's 6ft1" so not "tall" tall

Thanks Restie.

If anyone has a Matalan discount code I would really appreciate it. Have filled my basket with £50 worth of stuff and hopefully that’s me finished with my list! Thanks!

@TheRealMrsJamieFraser how lovely of you to post this but please don't worry! Do you still need a Stackers code or are you sorted now?

@Chocolateteabag thank you, a couple more places to add to my list, I end up finding items, then having to google the company, read all the reviews, try to work out whether they are fake!!
You end up going around in circles 🥴

It's much nicer if people can recommend stores.

Zalando have lots of coverse discounted and if you sign up to there newsletter you get £10 off a £60 spend.

@TheRealMrsJamieFraser that was a reply to you about converse.

@IggyAce thank you for the reminder about the Fenwick's window, it's been Christmas tradition for years to go and see it in Newcastle, it's my 'its not officially Christmas until...' thing and I'm incredibly sad that I won't get to do it this year!

Thanks for the new thread @Reastie . I'm struggling to keep up this year.

Does anyone use Kate Somerville. She has an offer buy 3 products to get 20% off. Expensive but lovely to split for gifts.

Kate somerville

Thanks @Chocolateteabag

@TheLastStarfighter I have a real Oodie and have had no trouble with static at all. I wear it daily, and love it! All of my children want one now too, they regularly try and get in it with me!

Thanks @Reastie for another thread.

Any recommendations and/or bargains for mini fridges for teen DS?

Thanks Reastie desperately seeking 20% off code for Schuh or Office if anyone has one spare

A few threads ago, someone linked some really pretty gin glasses that I think were painted with flowers and bugs. I didn't need them at the time but my toddler smashed my favourite gin glass last week so I wanted to add them to my Christmas list. I've looked but can't remember what thread they were in.

Annuals for £2.99 in aldi if anyone is looking for sticking fillers.

Or even stocking fillers

Thanks @1stTimeMama

@Junobug

A few threads ago, someone linked some really pretty gin glasses that I think were painted with flowers and bugs. I didn't need them at the time but my toddler smashed my favourite gin glass last week so I wanted to add them to my Christmas list. I've looked but can't remember what thread they were in.

I've just bought a really nice gin glass by Sunny by Sue. was cheaper on Amazon than buying direct

@Junobug

A few threads ago, someone linked some really pretty gin glasses that I think were painted with flowers and bugs. I didn't need them at the time but my toddler smashed my favourite gin glass last week so I wanted to add them to my Christmas list. I've looked but can't remember what thread they were in.

I have these

And I also have them in wine glasses as well they are very delicate but so, so nice

@Howmanysleepsnow haha! I nearly did the same!! It still kills me that thread 12 still has 39 more spaces to fill.

Thank you for the new thread reastie

Argh, thought I was nearly done but then realised that I need to order from JD Sports!
I don't suppose anyone has a code do they?
It would be very much appreciated.

@Junobug search Amazon for "busy bees" glass