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Thread 24 -the one with a shitting flamingo

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Reastie · 29/11/2020 21:02

Thanks @GoblinDaughter for the title

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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FizzyPink · 02/12/2020 15:02

I can’t believe the problems I’m having with the white company. My parcel went missing and it turned out it had been dumped on the doorstep of a random empty house on our street where it sat in the rain for two days before I managed to locate it!
Then I opened it to discover they hadn’t included the body wash I ordered but instead sent a room spray. When I complained and asked them to send the body wash they asked me to post the room spray back to them!!

Thedarknightsaredrawingin · 02/12/2020 15:14

@Turnedouttoes that’s poor. They have yet to dispatch two of my orders (last Tuesday and Friday). Unfortunately only way to get my candle fix as Glasgow store doesn’t reopen until the 11th at the earliest.

SparklingLime · 02/12/2020 15:19

@GoblinDaughter

“Can’t get additional poo!!!!!!!” Has ended me! I KNOW it’s awful, I resent every penny I’ll be spending on the damn thing but it’s literally all she’s been going on about, it’s her most wanted toy.
Worry not! Someone else said that you can recycle the poo...
handmademitlove · 02/12/2020 15:37

My dd has asked for a reed diffuser that smells like my Christmas decoration(!) - I think cinnamon / orange type smell maybe? Any ideas anyone? A bit tricky when I can't get to the shops to smell them so recommendations appreciated!

FizzyPink · 02/12/2020 15:48

@handmademitlove funnily enough the room spray the white company mistakenly sent me smells exactly like that and is the winter one. I’m pretty sure they also have a diffuser in that scent

SomethingInTheWaySheCooks · 02/12/2020 15:55

Oh well, re Curry’s at least it wasn’t a massive purchase. I will continue to try and get a refund. We have a store local to us so I will go in! Thanks for all the feedback.

girlsyearapart · 02/12/2020 15:59

Dd would like a facemask maker. Every search I make shows online shops only and all of them deliver after Xmas
Help !

livingthegoodlife · 02/12/2020 16:00

@GoblinDaughter I've pm you!

TheCrow · 02/12/2020 16:05

@girlsyearapart I know I definitely saw something like that in a shop recently, could have been home bargains possibly

TheCrow · 02/12/2020 16:06

@girlsyearapart although to clarify, which type of face mask would she like to make? 😂

JaneyJimplin · 02/12/2020 16:15

I've possibly cocked up. Ds1 main present was meant to be an x rocker gaming chair, ds2 an 10.2in ipad. It never occurred to me that these things might be in short supply!!

I have trawled all the usual websites. On a whim earlier, I checked Costco and managed to get the ipad today, although I won't celebrate till it's delivered. Gaming chair - no luck.
Any suggestions for somewhere niche that might have some?

WineandDine · 02/12/2020 16:17

I’m a bit late to the party with Turtle Doves. Would they be suitable for keeping hands warm on the freezing cold school run? I suffer with a bit of Raynards and get sore fingers even with super thick gloves.
I’m going to ask DH for a pair, are there any deals about or have I missed the boat?

MydeamonsanOstrich · 02/12/2020 16:24

@JaneyJimplin

I've possibly cocked up. Ds1 main present was meant to be an x rocker gaming chair, ds2 an 10.2in ipad. It never occurred to me that these things might be in short supply!!

I have trawled all the usual websites. On a whim earlier, I checked Costco and managed to get the ipad today, although I won't celebrate till it's delivered. Gaming chair - no luck.
Any suggestions for somewhere niche that might have some?

I saw gaming chairs in TK Maxx today. Didn't look closely so no idea about make or price unfortunately But worth a look if you're near one.
ritzbiscuits · 02/12/2020 16:28

@JaneyJimplin RU Comfy do gaming bean bag style chairs. Might not be exactly what you're looking for but I've been really pleased with our giant beanbags from there.

ritzbiscuits · 02/12/2020 16:29

@JaneyJimplin Sorry wrong link, RU Comfy Gaming Bean Bags

GoblinDaughter · 02/12/2020 16:31

Abort search!!! One shitting flamingo procured at rrp!! Thank you so much @livingthegoodlife Flowers This thread is amazing, I wish you all an amazing Christmas!

JaneyJimplin · 02/12/2020 16:34

@MydeamonsanOstrich thanks, I'll visit mine tomorrow and hope for the best!

Thanks @ritzbiscuits they look great but it needs to double as a desk chair for homework etc.

Fuckingfuckssake · 02/12/2020 16:35

I'd like to add that my beautiful gingerbread mug huggers arrived today courtesy of @Daisy829, posted at her own time and expense, I'm feeling all warm and fuzzy.

Jedstre · 02/12/2020 16:38

@JaneyJimplin

I've possibly cocked up. Ds1 main present was meant to be an x rocker gaming chair, ds2 an 10.2in ipad. It never occurred to me that these things might be in short supply!!

I have trawled all the usual websites. On a whim earlier, I checked Costco and managed to get the ipad today, although I won't celebrate till it's delivered. Gaming chair - no luck.
Any suggestions for somewhere niche that might have some?

@JaneyJimplin I did a bit of research on gaming chairs and Brazen came up as a uk company with decent reviews and not massively expensive. I ordered one from Amazon.
Jedstre · 02/12/2020 16:39

I’m also still after gaming desk recommendations if anyone has any? The one that is fairly inexpensive and fits the bill from Argos is out of stock

livingthegoodlife · 02/12/2020 16:42

Grin feeling christmassy!

OrigamiPenguinArmy · 02/12/2020 16:47

@GoblinDaughter

“Can’t get additional poo!!!!!!!” Has ended me! I KNOW it’s awful, I resent every penny I’ll be spending on the damn thing but it’s literally all she’s been going on about, it’s her most wanted toy.
I’ve only seen the ads (and frankly that was enough to make me glad my DD is too old for it) but the poo looks to me like that magic never gets wet sand stuff.
CompleteBarstool · 02/12/2020 16:47

Does anyone know how long TopMan are taking to deliver at the moment?

(order placed on Sat before the announcement that they're going into administration )

unkindnessofravens · 02/12/2020 16:48

@Jedstre Robert Dyas had gaming desks that looked similar to the ones Argos had when I was looking for gaming desks last month.

girlsyearapart · 02/12/2020 16:50

@TheCrow it’s one like this sort of thing. No home bargains near me I don’t think ..

Thread 24 -the one with a shitting flamingo