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Thread 18 - gin at tea time or tears before bedtime

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Reastie · 08/11/2020 17:05

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 Blush .

@CarrotVan I hope it was the former!

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Sunshineskies · 11/11/2020 16:18

@SpamIAm Philip Jones jewellery had 50% off recently, I think the promo code was NEXT50 but it was on their site anyway. It might still be on. Haven’t received my order yet but they looked lovely on the site and were a great price.

HoHoHolyMackerel · 11/11/2020 16:24

Is all alcohol included in the sainsburys double up? Thinking I could use it for gin

SpamIAm · 11/11/2020 16:27

Thank you for all the necklace suggestions :) having a look now! Although wondering about getting her that busy bees tumbler (but then I suppose she needs something to go in it as well).

SpamIAm · 11/11/2020 16:33

This is the necklace I'd ordered if anyone has seen similar.

Thread 18 - gin at tea time or tears before bedtime
NoWordForFluffy · 11/11/2020 16:38

@HoHoHolyMackerel, you can't buy spirits, sadly. It's TTD wine (inc sparkling and champagne), sherry and port. Strictly TTD only too.

Raindancer411 · 11/11/2020 16:43

Looking for a good deal on a present for a 7 month old around the £15-20 mark

sorryiasked · 11/11/2020 16:46

@SpamIAm is this any good?

CompleteBarstool · 11/11/2020 16:51

@PinkDaydreams and @GingerFoxInAT0phat .... thanks both for the feedback about the storm glass things. They don't sound worth bothering about do they. Shame as they looked quite interesting

lolarabbit · 11/11/2020 16:54

@OrigamiPenguinArmy I seem to remember someone recommending Ulster Weavers for kitchen linens a few threads back.

IggyAce · 11/11/2020 16:59

Day of deliveries today my vodaphone pop corn arrived, it looks amazing and will be used for our first Christmas movie night. Also received my bargains from Mountain Warehouse.

LzzyHale · 11/11/2020 16:59

@OrigamiPenguinArmy

Has anyone got any good recommendations for a matching apron and oven glove set? It doesn’t need to be a bargain, just good quality. It’s one of the few things my mum has asked for.
Fortnum and Mason sell both
LifeInAHamsterWheel · 11/11/2020 17:12

@Restlessinthenorth thanks!

@Kittywampus I'd prefer to get them from a UK retailer or pref. Amazon as I have prime so can get free delivery. I'd be wary of buying from Wish/Ali Express etc given the lead times for delivery which can be awful even without covid!

IggyAce · 11/11/2020 17:13

@SpamIAm fatface have this one.

PeggyMoo · 11/11/2020 17:14

@OrigamiPenguinArmy I have a Cath Kidston apron and they do some matching oven gloves as well.

SpamIAm · 11/11/2020 17:19

Thanks @sorryiasked and @IggyAce ☺️

Blizy · 11/11/2020 17:22

I remember a while back there were posts about a coffee site. Maybe Patrick and something? Can someone please point me in the right direction?

Madonnawiththebigboobies · 11/11/2020 17:28

*@blitzy paddy and scott . * I didn't order the coffee packs however I did get the coffee bags for the price if the postage and they are lovely imo . Like a french press coffee without the french press .

InDreamland · 11/11/2020 17:29

@Blizy was it Paddy and Scotts? paddyandscotts.shop

Madonnawiththebigboobies · 11/11/2020 17:29

*oops blizy no t

MrsDoctorDear · 11/11/2020 17:33

This thread moves so fast!

@InDreamland
Are the "original" ones on sale now then different to the old ones? If they're original I'd have thought they'd not change them

I read somewhere that they had sold the GHD brand to China so assume that's why the standards dropped. They were nothing at all like my previous GHDs. I've had the original brown ones, the purple patterned ones with a free travel hairdryer. That hairdryer is going strong after 10+ years!

HoHoHolyMackerel · 11/11/2020 17:36

Thanks @NoWordForFluffy some vino it is then!

Blizy · 11/11/2020 17:36

That's the one, you guys are fab thank you!

MrsDoctorDear · 11/11/2020 17:41

@ASkyPaintedGold

I'm not sure if anyone has already mentioned this:

One Hundred Stars are offering three RHS gowns for £175, a saving of £50
onehundredstars.co.uk

I know, it's very much on the pricy side, but...they are so gorgeous! So, if you wanted one for yourself and a couple for presents, it would be a good deal. (Or, if you wanted three for yourself of course...) I love their stuff and have a burgeoning collection of their kimonos, so I'm trying to sit on my hands to stop myself ordering!

@ASkyPaintedGold. I have 6 dressing gownsBlush All mine are from Within Reason they always have 10% off and sometimes 20%. I've never paid full price for one.
TheLastStarfighter · 11/11/2020 17:44

@Fuckingfuckssake you are an evil genius!!! (In a good way Wink). Typo stuff now ordered and the extra unwanted items will be returned.

InDreamland · 11/11/2020 17:48

@MrsDoctorDear it's these ones. Have they changed? My current ones that are really old are pink, they were some special edition ones and came with a roll case that doubles up as a heat pad.

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