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Thread 23 - the one where the shops are actually open again

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Reastie · 26/11/2020 18:33

It’s nearly December, Father Christmas is busy putting the final touches to his toys on the workshop and we are busy elves preparing for a somewhat different Christmas this year.

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GoblinDaughter · 27/11/2020 15:00

@IggyAce

Omg I just watched a video of the shitting flamingo it is even more hideous in action. A totally useless thing that will provide 5 minutes of fun before it’s tossed aside.
Looks good doesn’t it! Really looking forward to spending 33 quid on the damn thing!
YouWantToDoWhatInAPyrexDish · 27/11/2020 15:04

@GoblinDaughter

Would your DD notice/mind if the shitting flamingo was secondhand? There’s a few on eBay and says in great condition (as a pp said, probably played with for 5mins and then discarded). There’s also some new ones going a little cheaper.

LikeSilver · 27/11/2020 15:10

FRIDAYPASTA for £10 off and a free cocktail at Pasta Evangelists, today only.

nocutsnobuttsnococonuts · 27/11/2020 15:11

I haven't had the pleasure of watching the shitting flamingo video! However my dd has decided boppi the twerking llama needs a friend so has asked for the other colour variation. 😂

unfortunateevents · 27/11/2020 15:11

@WisestIsShe sorry if someone already responded re good toiletries but I have just ordered some stuff from Kiehls for DH and they are 25% off with code BLACKFRIDAY. Sadly however after holding on the phone for about 30 mins they confirmed that they are not sending items out in their gorgeous gift boxes as they don't do that online.

JingleCatJingle · 27/11/2020 15:16

@Lovemusic33 Qwertee are doing Insanitee , you have to buy 6-8 t-shirts for cheap postage though.

Brashopper · 27/11/2020 15:31

@flumposie, I’ve just had the same email from Aldi.

When I read the first two lines:
“ Thank you for your order of the Stainless Steel Hot Chocolate Maker, unfortunately due to a system error on our behalf, we are unable to send you the...”

I thought I was out of luck.

The next two lines were better.
“ ... colour you have ordered. However, so that you can still enjoy delicious hot chocolates, we will be sending you the Copper Hot Chocolate Maker instead.”

Hot chocolateS, though! Do they think it’s not just for me?!

Scout2016 · 27/11/2020 15:37

@SomethingInTheWaySheCooks Thanks for recommendation. I've just ordered a pair of all over floral boots. For me. With Christmas money I haven't been given yet.

SomethingInTheWaySheCooks · 27/11/2020 15:42

@Scout2016 I hope you like them. I’m hoping I’ll have my dd’s when she grows out of them!

flumposie · 27/11/2020 15:45

@Brashopper I wanted the copper one but it was sold out so I'm quite happy. Grin

yafilthyanimalandahappynewyear · 27/11/2020 15:47

Thank you @Ktay, I've just followed that link and bought my fourteen year old two of those boxes for her birthday in January - free delivery too!

DaisyChops · 27/11/2020 15:57

My shitting flamingo has been lost in transit from amazon!! I felt sorry for the unfortunate soul who receives my parcel in error 😂

TheSilentStars · 27/11/2020 16:00

Oh lordy, I thought shitting flamingo was a polite way of saying fucksake not a proper shitting shitting flamingo Grin

I am knackered. Not left the house but have ginormous Debenhams order sorted, pyjamas, coats and other non festive but cheap and will bulk out present pile stuff. DD is still dithering over which coat so haven't quite clicked order yet. Sports gear from Decathlon done, Curly Girl shampoo from Look Fantastic.

I am almost done. Waiting on posh choc deals though. Amazon baskets full to the brim to be edited as a last thing.

Rubyroo73 · 27/11/2020 16:01

@Ktay
thank you for the scrawlrbox link - 3 ordered!

buckeejit · 27/11/2020 16:05

£180 Eufy robot heading this way!

Black Friday has been so disappointing.

Dh woke me at 6am with an alarm going off to buy a limited run of whisky. I then bought a bottle for him as there was still a few left at 7am. Various other purchases that I'm unsure of.

Tonight will make a list of what I have & need for all the presents! Still waiting on the massive hotel chocolat order from QVC to split. Wish it would hurry up! Will also need to make a list of what's due to arrive or I could easily miss something. 😬

SomethingInTheWaySheCooks · 27/11/2020 16:05

I can’t check out at Very. It seems to be crashing. Also ordered some things from Curry’s and just had an order saying the order will be delayed - no details of how long, just longer...

ItWasTheBestOfTimes · 27/11/2020 16:06

Barbie dreamhouse down to £180 on Amazon.

Brashopper · 27/11/2020 16:09

@flumposie, I think the copper one is more attractive. As it sold out more quickly probably most people thought that too - unless fewer were in stock.

Stainless steel fits in better with my kitchen colours, though. Perhaps I’ll have to put it away between uses. My black Lavazza milk frother from last year’s bargain threads stays on the work surface all the time, as it’s used at least once daily.

NoWordForFluffy · 27/11/2020 16:10

[quote ClaraTheImpossibleGirl]@WisestIsShe I think a lot of people bought the aeropress from Neighbourhood Coffee - down to £30 with a free bag of coffee for Black Friday.

Tu Clothing has some Black Friday discounts here

No idea where our orders have got to then @Chunkychipsohyeah! Although I would be slightly less miffed if Rocket & Rose actually responded to their emails Hmm[/quote]
I believe you may get two free bags of coffee from Neighbourhood Coffee as you get one anyway with the Aeropress and then there's a free one for Black Friday too.

SpamIAm · 27/11/2020 16:10

Cheeky potential savings...

Just added two items to my amazon basket with one of those "15% off when you buy this item as well". Applied the voucher. Then realised that the second item wasn't suitable so removed it, but it's still let me check out with the 15% discount.

NoWordForFluffy · 27/11/2020 16:11

Oh, and it's £28, not £30. It's the Go that's £30.

Howmanysleepsnow · 27/11/2020 16:12

Does anyone know of a way to transfer vhs tapes to a computer without a vhs player? DF has asked for a 2nd hand vhs player and a gadget to transfer videos to his computer. I ordered the gadget but I can’t find a working vhs player for sale! Are there any alternatives (he doesn’t want to send tapes away for someone to do it for him)?

MummaPI · 27/11/2020 16:13

I haven't found the Lavazza milk frother in any of the black Friday deals which is very annoying. Has anyone else?

mummyof2boys30 · 27/11/2020 16:18

Can anyone recommend a plasma ball. Thanks

Iggi999 · 27/11/2020 16:31

Was so happy to find an xbox game ds wants for much less on the xbox store - it won't process (any) payment and I am so stressed!