OneGuyFromBarlick

Stanley wrote: ↑24 Oct 2022, 02:23 I wouldn't have said 4 years Ian! Doesn't time race by!

Indeed, 4th annual go in the scanner on Wednesday, back at base. Been in that one about six times now including during my stay, good job I don't have a phobia like some folk.

Fabulous models Peter.

25% off wine in Sainsbury's on 6 bottles or more. We bought 12 bottles ( around the £6 mark), and with the discount plus a money off coupon they cost just over £42. That should keep me happy for a day or two!
We went to Colne for our flu jabs since did a few jobs while we were out.

That's a good deal, I remember they did similar on 6 bottles of Cava a few years ago. It's certainly worth waiting for the bargains

Yes, we aren't regular Sainsbury's shoppers but fill up with fuel there so Col always has coupons to use in store if he spends over £50. Luckily they are valid for alcohol!

We aren't either but sometimes there's a deal that's too good to miss.

The lack of shaving gel in Aldi and Lidl. A reduction in the strength of the anticoagulants mean I can return to wet shaving. I gave the pack of razors and gel to my offspring as I 'couldn't be trusted not to use them'.
My new razors are on the way from Wilkinson Sword but, so far, I've been unable to find any shaving gel, I might have to resort to Sainsbury's.
Other good news is my usual shoe supplier will be stocking size 14 again from February, hurrah!
They were a family run business who retired, they were bought out and trade under the same name.

"Other good news is my usual shoe supplier will be stocking size 14 again from February, hurrah!"

That reminded me of these two. They managed in a size 9, size 14 would have been heaven for them!

This little beastie will make you smile!...
`Chester Zoo: Rare rhino calf birth caught on camera' LINK

I notice that my resident groundhog "Yosemite Sam" must be getting ready for Winter.
He's been in the back garden guzzling any acorns he can find and is now carting huge mouthfuls of dried leaves down his burrow.

Different sizes but both cute!

550g Greek Yoghurt, Spaghetti, Parmesan Cheese, Marmite, Porridge Oats, 2 x Butter, 3 x bags various Thick Cut Crisps, 1 x Ltr Olive Oil, 1 x bag Cat Litter - Less than £19.00 for the lot at Aldi.

Co-Op - 2 x boxes Cat Food - £29.50

I raed that most of the illegal immigrants/ asylum seekers currently making the dangerous channel dinghy crossing are in fact Albanian young men. I also read that in fact Albania is a 'safe' country and we can readily go there on holiday - courtesy of Saga.

Seems it's true Albanian Holidays

I'm sure Ms Braverman is across it all.

Ian, how many meals are there in the 2 boxes of Cat Food?

David. I heard a report about the increase in the number of direct flights from Albania to the UK. There must be some well-heeled migrants! But come to think, cheaper than people smugglers. They reckoned the key was the visa-free travel in the EU but I can't see how that works.....

Cathy wrote: ↑28 Oct 2022, 21:52 Ian, how many meals are there in the 2 boxes of Cat Food?

40 sachets in each so 80 in total. 1 x adult cat = 3 - 4 sachets a day so 2 - 3 weeks worth. £10.00 per week.

It's not the price of the cat food it's just that it cost a lot more than the general groceries shop.

This fellow would only eat from a freshly opened tin of cat food. Fussy devil.

Yes, ours changes it's mind often about what it likes which is the nature of cats. They say you never own a cat, they own you, good job, someone has to pay the vet bills.

Our Primrose is definitely a Prima Donna.

I always found with Jack that best steak mince and good biscuit was cheaper than dog food and far better for him.
Vets bills.... Now there's a thought. Another expense I no longer have.

See THIS CNN report that Bolsanaro has lost his bid for re-election in Brazil. Question now is whether Bolsonaro does a Trump and refuses to accept the result.

I hope they have a long station to match!...
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Stanley wrote: ↑31 Oct 2022, 05:07 See THIS CNN report that Bolsanaro has lost his bid for re-election in Brazil. Question now is whether Bolsonaro does a Trump and refuses to accept the result.

He's already trying and saying the voting system was rigged. Where have we heard that before?

No one has any money but there looks to be hundreds of pounds spent decorating houses for Halloween. Strange.

Ah, but they've got credit, Kev. It's a strange thing, credit. You are offered it but as soon as you receive it a demon turns it into debt!

One thing I have noticed is that there seem to be less fireworks as we near November 5th. Expensive things are fireworks!

Apparently Barlick Coop was broken into last night. Not sure what was taken.