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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.

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

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Like this
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TheLastStarfighter · 04/12/2020 17:55

Thanks @BeaLola but I decided to restrain myself Smile

WhereTheresAHill · 04/12/2020 17:55

@22Giraffes I refreshed every so often (every 10/15 mins) this afternoon and got on within an hour, then I was 115th in the queue and it took about 30 mins to get through. It’s only open 11-7 so might be good to get on there just before 11am

Maddie2802 · 04/12/2020 18:18

Does anyone have an ASOS discount code please? 😁

TheSilentStars · 04/12/2020 18:18

Gah.
In amidst the 9 parcels that arrived (bemused, though he should know better, courier propping them on his van) was posh shampoo etc for DD from Look Fantastic completely broken and ruined. Posh shampoo everywhere. I sent them pics of the broken bottles and gloop yesterday straightaway and today they've asked for photos. Hmm

My heated throw has arrived.

My IKEA wrapping paper has now been on the road for weeks and new ETA is next Thursday. I need to start wrapping! (It's becoming difficult to hide the boxes!)

EverybodyKeepCool · 04/12/2020 18:25

Coming up in Aldi
3d skyline jigsaws £9.99
jigsaws based on retro movies in a vhs case £6.99
squishmallows flip a mallows £4.99

GoblinDaughter · 04/12/2020 18:26

@STARE2016 It was rapesco, I have a baby blue one and it is a thing of beauty, life changing!

kulaexchange · 04/12/2020 18:26

[quote Riverhouse]@WeAreTheWeirdosMister how about putting some of the money together and buying a projector they'll all get use out of. We got one from Amazon for around £80, don't know what came over me as I normally wouldn't buy something like that, but we've loved it over lockdown watching movies on it all together. We just project it on to the wall, so no fancy screens or anything.

Or buy subscription to things like Spotify/Netflix/Disney+[/quote]
I've always been put off buying a projector in case it doesn't work. Yours sounds promising, do you have a link to the one you bought?

Anneofgreengables1 · 04/12/2020 18:26

@Chocoholicmumma

Anyone who was able to get the AirPods or Switch in Aldi’s Black Friday have you received anything yet?
Yes I receive my airpods on the sunday , Very quick
Mumto3thatsme · 04/12/2020 18:36

Just had an email from menkind saying they have desks and gaming chairs in stock, thought might be useful if anyone’s still looking

Chocoholicmumma · 04/12/2020 18:39

Thanks for all the replies about the Aldi AirPods. Has anyone has a switch delivered from them yet? I’m wondering if this is what’s holding up my order as it’s not even been dispatched yet Hmm I’m not holding out much hope it will actually arrive now after hearing others had orders delivered days ago Sad

Fuckingfuckssake · 04/12/2020 18:51

@STARE2016

Can someone please remind me which of the tape dispensers got rave reviews on here last year? Mine has just had a slight accident so I'm in the market for a new one!
It was the Rapesco tape dispenser.
chocolatepudandchocolatesauce · 04/12/2020 18:53

Silly question I know but do you buy the chocolate and then Cadbury send it free or is the chocolate free too?

STARE2016 · 04/12/2020 18:55

@GoblinDaughter & @Fuckingfuckssake thank you both! Off to buy one now Smile

MaudHatter · 04/12/2020 19:00

Can I ask you all if there’s a code for toys for a pound website atm . % off with a ?? spend or one for free delivery . How long does delivery take ? Tia

suneetime · 04/12/2020 19:05

@Chocoholicmumma

Thanks for all the replies about the Aldi AirPods. Has anyone has a switch delivered from them yet? I’m wondering if this is what’s holding up my order as it’s not even been dispatched yet Hmm I’m not holding out much hope it will actually arrive now after hearing others had orders delivered days ago Sad
I ordered AirPods and an iPhone and haven’t received either yet. Had a dispatch email yesterday but Hermes not tracking it yet. Keeping my fingers crossed it all arrives though.
sorryiasked · 04/12/2020 19:07

snapcircuits that you can use with Lego on lightening deals now

Thread 24 -the one with a shitting flamingo
WhereTheresAHill · 04/12/2020 19:09

@chocolatepudandchocolatesauce it’s totally free! You get through to a person on video chat, they ask for the name and address which you type whilst you watch them write it on the envelope, then they ask which bar you’d like (I think it was original, Oreo, caramel, winter wonderland or fruit and nut) and they pick it off the shelf behind and pop it in the envelope and into a sack for posting!

Famousthehero · 04/12/2020 19:36

what mummy makes cookbook 50% off on amazon for £7.49

This is the lowest I remember it going. This would be an ace present for somebody with a weaning baby, her food is lovely

Thread 24 -the one with a shitting flamingo
Christmasmcchristmasface · 04/12/2020 19:42

@Clevererthanyou 🙈 I’ve just bought stocking fillers from NTS just so I can have the cow 🐮

truthlemon · 04/12/2020 19:50

@Elizabethtailor How about the DK Encyclopedia of Dogs here

purplepandas · 04/12/2020 20:16

MAGIC15 for 15% off at Not on the High Street for £50 plus

I had some great help re a present for my husband. Someone suggested a fisheye lens for his Nikon D5100. They seem mega bucks. Does anyone know anything about these? Was thinking more 30/40 quid, second hand is fine but even that I think might be delusional on my part.

chocolatepudandchocolatesauce · 04/12/2020 20:28

@WhereTheresAHill wow that's fantastic! Thanks. I've registered. Will tell my sisters to do the same. Is it limited to one per person or can I keep queueing and send loads to all my friends?

Anydreamwilldo12 · 04/12/2020 20:30

@Christmasmcchristmasface I have scoured all the pages to try to find something to buy to get that cow and I'm so disappointed that there's absolutely nothing I want or need on there. I was even tempted to buy for someone I never buy for just to get it. No doubt I will revisit just in case I missed something😀

Christmasmcchristmasface · 04/12/2020 20:58

Aww @Anydreamwilldo12 I have one son who is a big David walliams fan so went for a wallet and stationery set, a Harry Potter art set for another and an erasable pen and matching note book for my sister

CompleteBarstool · 04/12/2020 20:58

Where can I buy some pyjama bottoms online
for 16yo DS (probably a small in mens sizes) that won't cost an arm and a leg with P&P.

I realised that he needs some as we are at the ILs for Christmas.

I thought Boohoo Man would be good as free p&p but all they have left are the plus sizes.

I'm aware that a lot of places seem to be taking forever to deliver too.