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Thread 22 - the one with mad sheep disease

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Reastie · 22/11/2020 21:10

Thanks to @friskybivalves for the title

I think we might actually make it to 25 threads!!

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Like this
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bettyskitchen · 24/11/2020 10:34

@WetEcho Selfridges have 20% off at the moment with the code SELFCCE

NotEnoughTime · 24/11/2020 10:40

GoblinDaughter Lily's kitchen have some beautifully festive Christmas crackers and treats for dogs. They have 20% off at the moment.

Can't help with your FIL though-sorry!

AintOverUntilTheCatLadySings · 24/11/2020 10:45

I'm looking for a variety of beers - beers of the world, different beers etc.

Does anyone have any suggestions please? Or if you have a referral code feel free to PM me.

I did beer52 last year and it never showed up!

WhatYouTalkinBout · 24/11/2020 10:48

For those looking for the new Xbox they will be available online at currys at 1pm today

www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.mirror.co.uk/tech/xbox-series-x-currys-selling-23057890.amp

DumplingsAndStew · 24/11/2020 10:48

Artists...
My arty teenager has just text asking me to pop to Lidl and buy her this set of watercolour pencils for £9.99 as she is currently using a set that her art teacher bought. Apparently they are really comfortable to use and great at blending.

www.lidl.co.uk/en/p/arts-crafts/crelando-watercolour-pencils/p37423

This is a teenager that never asks for anything!

Carrotcakeforbreakfast · 24/11/2020 10:50

Amazon have the basic original Fitbit down to £38. Was on dd list so I'm pleased with that.
They have it in Sangria and Black.

Also they have the echo show 5 for £40 which I grabbed for my parents thinking it was the same as mine which is the 8.
Wishing I had held out for the 8 now bet they reduce it even further.

tentative3 · 24/11/2020 10:54

@AintOverUntilTheCatLadySings I have used Beer Hawk this year for Belgian beers, service was good.

My Doisy and Dam order arrived this morning, inside is a code for 20% off with TREATYOURSELF20

livingthegoodlife · 24/11/2020 10:59

Phew Switch bought at Tesco this morning. Just need bargainous games now.

Also hunting for Sylvanian furniture. And dog gifts.

Also for sister who has bought first ever house. It's a do-er up-er. Ideas?

Hotel Chocolat order arrived! I've split it. I'm going to wrap one for me and hide under tree - sad or what 😂

ClaraLane · 24/11/2020 11:00

@TheLastStarfighter I’ve got some marshmallow toppers that I bought for a friend who no longer needs them - happy to post them to you!

Tearsofthemushroom · 24/11/2020 11:01

Thanks for all of the brilliant tips on here. My DS is 14 and suddenly interested in clothes. However, it is a real struggle to find things that fit as he is 5ft 6 but thin as a rake. Can anyone suggest some good mid-price brands that might work?

ClaraLane · 24/11/2020 11:02

@GoblinDaughter Massive pork pie? That’s what I suggested for my dickhead FIL but I was shouted down by DH so I’ve told him he can sort it 🤷🏼‍♀️

MostIneptThatEverStepped · 24/11/2020 11:05

Isawitfirst has 60% off everything with SAVE60.

www.isawitfirst.com/collections/make-up

They have some nice satin pyjamas for £14-17 with the discount.

Lots of little things like nail polish for £4 too.

InDreamland · 24/11/2020 11:10

@Choconuts thanks, sounds like mine will arrive soon fingers crossed.

@yafilthyanimalandahappynewyear ah okay, I'm sure it'll be just as good as last year. I'm looking forward to it arriving.

@Givealittlebit is the Christmas selection the one with 5 smaller boxes? I ordered that too. Arrived a couple of weeks ago and I love it. Will be perfect stocking filler gifts.

Lellyo · 24/11/2020 11:14

@goblindaughter how about the Parry and Scott coffee hamper?

Martinisarebetterdirty · 24/11/2020 11:14

@WetEcho There is a VW at Bicester village - they are doing boutique personal shopping phone calls so worth giving them a call. Details on Bicester’s webpage.

Iggi999 · 24/11/2020 11:15

@WhatYouTalkinBout thanks for the Xbox tip, I will let you know if I'm successful!
(Bet I get one and he changes his mind again Grin)

Threeoleary · 24/11/2020 11:19

It's not much but every little helps. Grin

Thread 22 - the one with mad sheep disease
IveGotALovelyBunchOfCoconuts · 24/11/2020 11:22

@GoblinDaughter make your DH buy for you FIL - his problem, not yours! I used to get so angry when my DH would constantly shoot down my ideas for his dad, so I finally told him that it was up to him to sort it out and haven't looked back!

TakeMeToYourLiar · 24/11/2020 11:23

@ToastandJamandTea

Can anyone recomend a quite difficult wooden puzzle box for dh please? He has just asked for one out of the blue Confused
I have a tardis shaped one, if that's his thing, I think it's from Etsy
Haveyoubrushedyourteeth · 24/11/2020 11:29

Apparently Sainsbury's have their 25% off clothes starting tomorrow.

WetEcho · 24/11/2020 11:32

Thank you @villamariavintrapp @bettyskitchen @Martinisarebetterdirty I am off to check those out now

Scbchl · 24/11/2020 11:33

@Tearsofthemushroom would xs men not fit or even boys size in his age. Is it designer stuff he wants? My 16 year old has asked me to buy her boyfriend a marshall artist jumper and he also likes fred Perry and Ralph Lauren polo shirts.

Cluckycluck · 24/11/2020 11:38

@AintOverUntilTheCatLadySings try beerwulf. We use them frequently as we have on of the sub machines and their service is always great

AintOverUntilTheCatLadySings · 24/11/2020 11:43

@Cluckycluck and @tentative3 - massive thank yous for those.

LifeInAHamsterWheel · 24/11/2020 11:54

Are the FitBits likely to go down anymore in price now? Need to buy 2 but afraid that waiting will mean I'll either end up paying full price or they'll be out of stock!!

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