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Post by JennyWrenn on Dec 28, 2009 8:00:12 GMT
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 28, 2009 8:45:26 GMT
I got the boys some new clothes in the Next sale and myself some new boots fron Schuh. I also got a new kettle as our old one had begun to boil itself whenever it felt like it which was a bit worrying. I also got a few bits and bobs from the Lakeland sale. Oh, I got a runner for the hall from the Next sale too. The best bit is that I got it all on-line. i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/smiley.gif |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Dec 28, 2009 8:50:13 GMT
On Line - didnt know you could
I checked John lewis website b 4 I set off to see what they had in the sale and saw "my" coat was in it and there were just 4 in stock - sizes 16, 14 and two 12
I got early to John Lewis but hardly anyone there and then on way home saw the huuuuuuuuuge queues to get into M & S at Handforth Dean
Glad didnt join it ;D
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Post by farmersboy on Dec 28, 2009 8:53:40 GMT
You had a struggle to get into your coat then Jen,nothing bigger than 16 ;D
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 28, 2009 8:57:31 GMT
I like the on-line sales - no parking hassel and no queues. Sometimes the site slows down especially when Next first starts its sale. White Stuff is the same - weight of users I guess.
I like the sound of your new coat Jen - my sister got herself a pink coat in the Boden sale.
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Post by JennyWrenn on Dec 28, 2009 9:06:32 GMT
Just googled my coat and noticed Alexandra Burke wore similar coat to a function last week - a brave colour I thought only for Warrior Women  And I got one of the smaller sizes FB  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2009 9:41:36 GMT
Havn't even thought about it yet, to be honest. We're after a new telly so I'll be looking online this week before the VAT goes back up to 17½% on 1 Jan !
FA x
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Post by Tig on Dec 28, 2009 10:09:09 GMT
I am not going to buy anything in the sales, I am not going to buy anything in the sales, I am not ..... Willpower is weak, but if I don't go into town I won't buy anything - and apart from seeds & plants I don't shop online  x Tig |
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 28, 2009 10:18:33 GMT
You could always just have a little peek Tig ;D |
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 28, 2009 10:48:18 GMT
I did really well in NEXT sale, bought tons of clothes for the Grandchildren and some gifts for friends who've recently had new babies. Saved an absolute fortune and went at the right time so there was'nt much of a que. Went to M&S sale yesterday, hey ho you should have seen the amount of clothes that people were buying, whole new wardrobes from the looks of things. I bought myself a new pair of glove shoes for work, half price and badly needed, got all 4 grandchildren some more clothes. (Can't have them running out of new things to wear  ) |
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 28, 2009 16:55:35 GMT
I just got a new iron and a new toaster in the Sainsburys sale. Our toaster gave up the ghost this morning and the iron was on its last legs as Bonnie had got tangled in the cord and pulled it off the ironing board - luckily it missed her and my feet. Got free next day delivery too.
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Post by maggy on Dec 28, 2009 16:59:56 GMT
I spent a small fortune in Next before Christmas for my Children and Grand-children  so Im staying away as I know I will be very upset at the prices the things are now. |
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Post by Dutchy on Dec 28, 2009 18:31:34 GMT
Sales start in January out here. |
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 28, 2009 18:32:23 GMT
They used to here as well Dutchy - now every store wants to be first |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Dec 28, 2009 20:49:00 GMT
They used to be called The January Sales |
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 28, 2009 21:49:55 GMT
I ordered the toaster and iron about 4p.m. this afternoon and I've just had an email to say they've been dispatched - should be here tomorrow. Why can't all companies do deliveries like that? |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Dec 29, 2009 6:23:21 GMT
Do you have to stay in all day Jasmine for the delivery or do they give an approx time
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 29, 2009 9:14:18 GMT
No Jen, most of the delivery companies know us and will sign for us and our postie does too - otherwise we would have to trek miles to 'local' depots or they have to come out again which I guess they don't want to do. I was surprised when things started being left but I'm very pleased they do it.
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Post by Tig on Dec 29, 2009 13:44:57 GMT
I've been to do a bit of grocery shopping this morning, and managed to bag two fleece tops and some green corduroy jeans - £12 the lot  x Tig |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Dec 29, 2009 19:01:49 GMT
A delivery had been left for me too ;D
Went to B & Q as they had an extra 15% off everything today and bought an oven and hob
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 29, 2009 19:09:57 GMT
If there's somewhere safe to leave things that I don't see a problem with it. The lady who does home courier for Next and Boden leaves things in the shed with a little note through the door and I leave returns in the shed and she puts the receipt sticker on the tumble dryer. It works very well ;D
You did well with your oven and hob and you beat the VAT raise Jen.
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Post by JennyWrenn on Dec 29, 2009 19:13:00 GMT
Oh yes of course the VAT increase Didnt I do well <preen> |
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 29, 2009 19:18:40 GMT
 Can't find a pat on the back smiley ;D
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 29, 2009 22:13:06 GMT
You guys reminded me that the VAT will be going up again so I went onto amazon and managed to get a twin DVD player for Jenny's girls to watch in the car. I've been thinking of buying it for ages and the one I chose got good reviews.  Well done on getting your oven before the increase JW. Jasmine, that's a great system you have with your postie. |
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 30, 2009 11:27:35 GMT
What a great idea LG - they will get hours of fun out of that and their Mum and Dad will have lots of quiet journeys interspersed with being bellowed at because of the headphones and the girls not knowing how loudly they are talking ;D
We had a people carrier with a built in dvd system which the boys really enjoyed.
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 30, 2009 14:20:28 GMT
The thing that clinched it for me is that Ruth has them in the range rover for her boys and she says they're great for long journeys. Jenny's journey to me is over 4 hours and she's been up and down so much this year with everything that's been happening. A little treat to say thanks to them and I know Hannah in particular will love it. |
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 30, 2009 15:02:54 GMT
I know she will. What a lovely thank you present LG I got my Lakeland parcel today - they were quick too. It was like Christmas again unpacking the goodies that I ordered. |
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Post by Ladygardener on Jan 1, 2010 6:23:46 GMT
Oh how exciting Jasmine. |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Jan 1, 2010 6:50:05 GMT
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Post by Ladygardener on Jan 1, 2010 11:30:51 GMT
They'll be lovely on your tree next year JW. |
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so Im staying away as I know I will be very upset at the prices the things are now. 
