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Does anyone else on here understand what all of these 'Black Friday in July' and 'Payday Deals Flash Discounts' are all about online today? I've come across several Sites quoting these reasons for having a 24 Hour Sale and have managed to save myself quite a bit of money on some essential household buys - but I do wish that I could work them out in advance on my Calendar instead of often finding them out completely by accident ... and after I've already bought a few things this week that I could easily have waited a week or two more on and then saved even more money on them by buying them all in the Sales today as well.
Just another way of trying to get people to spend their money as soon as they've got it, in my cynical view. On a par with 'manager's special', 'last chance to buy', 'clearance' and so on that you see in stores.
Have you managed to get a party hat on your dad yet? :)
theDuke wrote: "I once knew a guy who named his cat Pilchard..."Did he also have a digger called Scoop and a crane called Lofty, by any chance?
Grizzlygrump wrote: "Just another way of trying to get people to spend their money as soon as they've got it, in my cynical view. On a par with 'manager's special', 'last chance to buy', 'clearance' and so on that you ..."Ohhh, I get that ... it's just if I knew a week or so in advance then I could potentially save so much more by waiting for the Websites I often use to have such Sales.
I nearly bought several rather expensive (but SO worth every last penny and then-some) bits of Bedding off 'Soak & Sleep' just the other day for the new Bed that we have just bought for the Spare Bedroom - but I was so tired and it was getting far too late in the day and so I decided to leave them in my Basket and come back to them in a day or two.
4 of the 8 items were on offer at between 10 to 15% off but it was still going to cost me an eye-watering amount all the same. However, I went back to my Basket today and found all 8 of my Items were now showing up as 10 to 15% off and their total cost allowed me to claim an extra 25% off because today is 'Black Friday in July' ... !
Needless to say I bought them all as quickly as I could before they ran out of stock - which everything that I have bought now is.
I vaguely remember coming across 'Black Friday in July' for the first time last year and so I'm wondering which day it might be next year? ... is it always on the last Friday in July? ... Hmmm, I shall have to go Google it now - LOL!!!
Grizzlygrump wrote: "Have you managed to get a party hat on your dad yet? :)"Are you volunteering?! ... Well Done! and Good Luck!!! ;o>
... it was nice knowing you! ...
With the last Friday of the month being payday for a lot of people, I reckon that's a fairly safe guess.
As for putting a party hat on your dad, I'll add that to my 'to do' list, right underneath getting that new collar onto Phoebe. Even though she is sluggish in this heat, I still haven't managed to get the job done yet! :)
As for putting a party hat on your dad, I'll add that to my 'to do' list, right underneath getting that new collar onto Phoebe. Even though she is sluggish in this heat, I still haven't managed to get the job done yet! :)
Awww the poor little purry Poppet! It's more than hot enough already wearing an unremovable Fur Coat in this terrible heat without your Dad suddenly deciding it's time to start chasing you all around the House whilst waving a new Collar! ;oO
And it won't be going on a To Do List?It'll be going on a Bucket List if you go anywhere near my Dad with a Party Hat! ;oO
suzysunshine7 wrote: "Awww the poor little purry Poppet!
It's more than hot enough already wearing an unremovable Fur Coat in this terrible heat without your Dad suddenly deciding it's time to start chasing you all ar..."
I'm too hot and bothered to be doing the chasing, never mind Phoebe!
We have an unspoken truce at the moment until things have cooled down :)
It's more than hot enough already wearing an unremovable Fur Coat in this terrible heat without your Dad suddenly deciding it's time to start chasing you all ar..."
I'm too hot and bothered to be doing the chasing, never mind Phoebe!
We have an unspoken truce at the moment until things have cooled down :)
Make sure she agrees to give you a Head Start by her counting to 20 first ;o>
suzysunshine7 wrote: "Make sure she agrees to give you a Head Start by her counting to 20 first ;o>"
One, two ,three, paw .... :)
One, two ,three, paw .... :)
LOL!!! ;o> ... then all bets are off and it's time to run like Hell!
Mrs Grizzly is such a scatterbrain at times;
On Tuesday, when I got home from work, I noticed her car was parked at an angle to the kerb (not on the pavement) so when I got indoors I asked her if she had parked her car or just abandoned it. She said that she had parked in a hurry and was just about to go out and straighten it up, as soon as she found her car keys.
Looking back out of the window, I noticed that her car wasn't even locked (mirrors not folded in) and made comment on this too. Mrs Grizzly never said a word, instead rushing out of the house - it turned out that, having been out in the morning, she had come back home and left her car not only unlocked, but with the keys in the ignition for about seven hours! On top of that, she had also been out again with her son in his car, and still not realised what she had done until I tried teasing her about her parking!
We must live in a nice area :)
On Tuesday, when I got home from work, I noticed her car was parked at an angle to the kerb (not on the pavement) so when I got indoors I asked her if she had parked her car or just abandoned it. She said that she had parked in a hurry and was just about to go out and straighten it up, as soon as she found her car keys.
Looking back out of the window, I noticed that her car wasn't even locked (mirrors not folded in) and made comment on this too. Mrs Grizzly never said a word, instead rushing out of the house - it turned out that, having been out in the morning, she had come back home and left her car not only unlocked, but with the keys in the ignition for about seven hours! On top of that, she had also been out again with her son in his car, and still not realised what she had done until I tried teasing her about her parking!
We must live in a nice area :)
Enjoy him for long as you can Suzy, whatever mood he's in....my old man would be 77 this year, but instead i'll commemorating the 21st anniverary of his passing, next Thursday. :(
suzysunshine7 wrote: "Dad keeps on moaning that he only wants some Beans on Toast for Tea?!! ;oOHe WILL be having his favourite Chinese Takeaway which WILL be followed up by a choice of either Waitrose Tarte Aux Fruit..."
Mmmm..beans on toast! Tis odd..but i thinking of doing that tonight..with a couple fried eggys on top, a splash or two of Wocester sauce..and a liberal dusting of cracked black pepper, to top it off...yum!
suzysunshine7 wrote: "Does anyone else on here understand what all of these 'Black Friday in July' and 'Payday Deals Flash Discounts' are all about online today? I've come across several Sites quoting these reasons fo..."
Ignore Amazon....they're killing the retail business everywhere. I've stopped buying from them. I saw on the business news last night, that Amazon were disappointed that they didn't reach their predicted quarterly profit margin target.....and yet...they still gained 20% over the previous quarter! That's 2 billion squids in their bank account...for 3 months 'work'! F&@k me sideways!
Who does that today??!! Only bloody Amazon!
Amazon is soo powerful now..they can actually afford to mass dump stock on their site, at dirt cheap prices..and kill off their competitors for good....they're that capable now. Something needs to be done to halt their plans to wipe out the global retail industry for good...they can do it, if nobody stops them.
And the only reason they didn't reach their target, tis cos of the heavy investment they've been putting in for this guaranteed one day delivery service for Prime members.
Have we..as consumers....become so impatient..that we can't even be able to wait a couple of days for an item to arrive?
This world is going to the dogs. At this rate, we'll want an item at our doorstep, before we've even thought of wanting to buy it!
It's SO very sad, isn't it Duke? My Dad has never been a particularly happy man and he doesn't ever seem appreciate just how incredibly lucky and blessed he is to still be here and with family who still care about and take care of him. He's been pretty 'orrible to me and my Mum all day long - but nevertheless we have still gone all out to give him a proper and a happy Birthday all the same.
Never has two VERY VERY large Port & Lemons been SO badly needed by two worn-down and worn-out women as the ones that we are sat enjoying drinking out here on the Patio right now while Grumpy is sat indoors snoring loudly in front of the TV! - LOL!!! ;o>
For you and for your Mum ... X ! X x x
Gordon wrote: "theDuke wrote: "I once knew a guy who named his cat Pilchard..."Did he also have a digger called Scoop and a crane called Lofty, by any chance?"
Nup..but he did have an old Land Rover, that he called it Mud-Humper!
Grizzlygrump wrote: "Mrs Grizzly is such a scatterbrain at times;On Tuesday, when I got home from work, I noticed her car was parked at an angle to the kerb (not on the pavement) so when I got indoors I asked her if s..."
Dad was 'playing' around inside the new Car-that-has-never-been-driven yesterday morning - and I've ended up in spending the best part of almost three hours today in mopping and cleaning up all of the Water inside it ... because he left the Sun Roof wide open afterwards and it has rained heavily several times since then!
suzysunshine7 wrote: "It's SO very sad, isn't it Duke? My Dad has never been a particularly happy man and he doesn't ever seem appreciate just how incredibly lucky and blessed he is to still be here and with family wh..."
Tis a shame he's like that..i wonder why?
I try these days, to be more optimistic as i get older. In the past...i did use to pick faults with myself & over analyse my short-comings, as the once ever self critictising pesimist that i was, that i wasted my youth on.
These days...i've more or less accepted that i am what i am, not perfect by any measure & perhaps that i'm not destined to follow the typical path in life, that most tend to; i'll never be a dad..and probably won't ever get married..so be it.
But i do try to appreciate what i do have..while i've still got it! :)
It all felt very weird for us for a while after his major Stroke - his whole personality changed and he became really loving and caring and so full of gratitude just to be alive. The slightest thing would suddenly cause him to get overwhelmed and over-emotional and burst into tears ... but over that year the Brain Damage became more and more obvious and he gradually turned back in on himself again and he is now even more challenging and miserable than he ever was before.Some things and some people improve with age and life-changing near-death experiences ... and some don't. My Dad has sadly gone from a glass half-full to a completely empty glass kind of a person - despite me and my Mum constantly making sure that his glass is always kept filled to the top at all times.
He's had a really great Birthday despite all his best efforts to opt out of it all - LOL!!! ;o>
I never got on with my dad. He was in India with the RAF from 1942 (I was 2) till 1945 so missed my formative years - walking, talking, starting school. I think he always resented not being there which was understandable. I think this happened with a lot of children at that time. It was great when my sister was born in '46 - I was the opposite of jealous, just delighted to have his attention diverted!I always felt sorry for my mum who was usually on my side in all the rows but couldn't be seen to be disloyal to my dad. My sis at 6 years younger usually didn't know what was going on but she's told me since that she never forgave my dad for the way he treated me.
Anyway after never a day's illness in his life, as soon as he retired he developed very high blood pressure and started having TIAs (mini strokes) which had the effect of making him almost mellow and he started hugging people which I found really hard to cope with!
He died aged 76 , not that old really. My mum made it to 96.
It's raining, it's pouring
The temperatures are falling ...at last!!
For the first time in a fortnight, the temperature upstairs in our house has fallen below 30 degrees.
The temperatures are falling ...at last!!
For the first time in a fortnight, the temperature upstairs in our house has fallen below 30 degrees.
Only 15° here and absolutely piddling down. Warning of disruptions (to what?) due to rain till midday tomorrow.
From heavy dry stiflingly hot heatwave to heavy torrential rains and gentle breezes ... blissfully cool ;o> ... Ohhh and also Flood Alerts being issued all over Stockport and a few frantic folk getting themselves ready man the Lifeboats here ... "Where's my WaterWings?!! - Women and Children first!"... ;oO
Tiddling it down here and cooled considerably since Thursday, which is a blessing really cos I don't do heat very well. Most of the family gone down South to Foe's part of the world but someone had to stay to keep an eye on mother and feed the zoo etc. Going outta me mind if I'm to be honest... nowt new there tho.
Yer dad sounds a bit like me Suze - pessimistic - and I don't even got brain damage as an excuse... at least I think not. : ) I bet he appreciates what you do for him but maybe struggles when it comes to expressing it?
Blastronaut Mk2 wrote: "Tiddling it down here and cooled considerably since yesterday, which is a blessing really cos I don't do heat very well..."I've had all of the Windows throughout the House open since 8am this morning ... but I've just had to close most of them because I'm suddenly starting to feel the shivery chill of the damp weather! - LOL!!! ;o>
"Going outta me mind if I'm to be honest... nowt new there tho."
Oooh? - don'tcha dare! ;o> ... try making yourself a plan to keep your Mind as well as your Body focussed and 'busy' until the family get back. Maybe have a go at that list of small odd jobs that you've always meant to get done when you've got a minute? - or just enjoy some time out by relaxing and listening to Music or watching a Box Set or some Catch-Up TV? ... they'll all soon be back home again ;o>
And if that doesn't work? ... then you can always come over here and help me finish painting the Spare Bedroom! - LOL!!!
Did manage to get the lawn done yesterday and it was still quite warm then... was shaking my head from sweat every 20 secs or so, like a pooch with earache! Horrible!! Yes I shall search for a silver lining - reckon it might be time for LOUD music. : )
That was extremely brave of you! - yesterday was pretty much almost unbearable what with the heavy Heat and the very high Pollen count. My poor Mum was really suffering thanks to the Pollen - wheezing and choking all day long. It even had me sneezing a fair few times as well and I'm not usually affected by anything during the Summer months.
HEY YOU?!! ... with the LOUD music!!! ... TURN IT UP! - I still can't hear it!!!;o>
There is just something special, and gloriously delightful, and also ever-so-slightly rather naughty too about sitting out on the Patio at 6am watching and listening to the Garden and the rest of the neighbourhood wake up and come to life whilst eating a large piece of leftover Birthday Cake for Breakfast ;o>And it turns out that my favourite Squirrel is also rather partial to Cake as well ;o>
At 6 o'clock this morning it was absolutely tipping down here, so I had my breakfast indoors :)
Since breakfast, I have cooked four individual cottage pies and three pots of mash, which are now cool enough to be frozen (except for two cottage pies which are in the oven). While they were cooling, I've been and done some shopping in drizzly Wisbech :)
Since breakfast, I have cooked four individual cottage pies and three pots of mash, which are now cool enough to be frozen (except for two cottage pies which are in the oven). While they were cooling, I've been and done some shopping in drizzly Wisbech :)
I heard Drizzly Wisbech could be the next Ed Sheeran...
Grizzlygrump wrote: "At 6 o'clock this morning it was absolutely tipping down here, so I had my breakfast indoors :)Since breakfast, I have cooked four individual cottage pies and three pots of mash ..."
It was only just spitting down here at around 6am and so wonderfully cool and refreshing with it. I opened up the French Windows to air the House and sat just outside, under the Table & Chair Set Umbrella all by myself, as the Girls weren't interested in joining me and had already toddled off back to their Beds for a lovely long lie-in ;o>
I'll put my Freezer Meal Order in with you tomorrow ... do you do Lasagne as well?
Lez wrote: "I heard Drizzly Wisbech could be the next Ed Sheeran..."HA HA HA HA HA!!! ;o>
No freezer orders tomorrow - I reckon I'll be kicking off the working week tonight with a fifteen hour shift, which is why I've been sorting out some stuff for meals today, and will be trusting Mrs Grizzly to cook fish and chips for dinner tomorrow :)
I anticipate flames, black acrid smoke, and a lot of swearing!... followed by a drive down to the local Chippy for a Takeaway ;o>
I don't half get some wacky and weird Recommendation Emails off Amazon these days! ;oOYesterday, apparently all based entirely on my last Amazon Order for some Buscopan and Wheat-free Dog Treats, I was offered ...
Lollipop - Smart Baby Monitor (in Pistachio)
Professional Compost Bag 80L - for all potting needs
JustIngredients Essentials Dried French Tarragon - 1 kg
480ml Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle / Thermal Flask with Leakproof Cap
Adjustable Finger Ring Sizer - UK and US Sizes Measure Gauge
Aeromax Jr. Astronaut Helmet with Sounds & Retractable Visor (White or Orange)
Alkove Hayes Solid Wood Coffee Table with Lift-Up Table Top (Wild Oak)
and a large selection of very bloody and gory Horror Film DVDs!
And today, I was offered ...
Ravensburger My First Puzzle - On the Farm with Oink, Moo, Cluck & Baa (2, 3, 4 & 5pc) Jigsaw Puzzles
SodaStream 60 Litre Spare Gas Cylinder for Sparkling Water Maker
Carabiner Clip Hooks x5 for Camping
Whelping Collars for Newborn Puppies & Kittens - Double Velvet Pack of 15
Philips Hue Smart Wireless Dimmer Switch
Louisville Slugger 2019 Solo Speed 619-13 USA Baseball Bat
and a Coghlan's Bear Bell with Magnetic Silencer ... to scare off Bears when out walking!
;oO ... ! ? ! ? ! ? ! ... :o>
As if I don't already always wear my 'Coghlan's Bear Bell with Magnetic Silencer' to go to the Dentists or to get my Hair Cut! ;o>
suzysunshine7 wrote: "As if I don't already always wear my 'Coghlan's Bear Bell with Magnetic Silencer' to go to the Dentists or to get my Hair Cut! ;o>"
Never leave home without mine.
Recommended ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ :)
Never leave home without mine.
Recommended ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ :)
I must admit I'm still finding my 'Ravensburger My First Puzzle - On the Farm with Oink, Moo, Cluck & Baa 2 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle' to be ever such a challenge though! ;oOI think I'd better hold off on rushing to order myself the 3, 4 & 5 Piece for now!
suzysunshine7 wrote: "I must admit I'm still finding my 'Ravensburger My First Puzzle - On the Farm with Oink, Moo, Cluck & Baa 2 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle' to be ever such a challenge though! ;oO
I think I'd better hold off..."
May I suggest raising the visor on your Aeromax Jr. Astronaut Helmet so you can see what you are doing?
I think I'd better hold off..."
May I suggest raising the visor on your Aeromax Jr. Astronaut Helmet so you can see what you are doing?
Ahhh? - you're right! - that's better! ... but I have still got one Puzzle Piece in one Hand and another Puzzle Piece in the other Hand ... Hmmm?!!
Can you imagine being charged at by a ferocious Grizzly Bear and just calmly standing your ground whilst waving a big yellow Bell on a piece of String and yelling "Ohhh yes! - be afraid, be VERY afraid! - for I have a Bear Bell with a Magnetic Silencer and I bet you're scared now, aren't you?!!" ;oOI think I'd be far better off carrying the Louisville Slugger Baseball Bat! ... or maybe trying to get him more interested in whipping up a very quick and easy Smoked Salmon Tagliatelle using some of the JustIngredients Essentials Dried French Tarragon?!! ;o>
suzysunshine7 wrote: "Can you imagine being charged at by a ferocious Grizzly Bear..."Actually you probably can! - being as you live with Mrs Grizzly! - LOL!!! ;o>
One of our Neighbours has just had to walk 3 miles home from work as the Floods around Stockport are so bad now that he had no choice but to abandon his Car on higher ground and walk it. All of the Trains are either delayed or cancelled - and a lot of side and main Roads including some parts of the Bypasses and the nearby Motorways are closed. Apparently we have had half a month's worth of rain fall in the last 24 hours and it's still showing no signs of stopping any time soon.
My niece lives in Kingsmead, Northwich, so I expect she could be affected.
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He WILL be having his favourite Chinese Takeaway which WILL be followed up by a choice of either Waitrose Tarte Aux Fruits, Farmhouse Fare Sticky Toffee Pudding, Bramley Apple Pie or Ginger Cake - served with Waitrose Cornish Ice Cream and/or Birds Custard!
And there WILL also be lit Candles and Sparklers decorating his Dessert!!! ;o>