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kircubbin2000 Sat 06-Nov-21 14:08:00

Just back from Lidl where I usually save quite a lot. I got a shock this time as I spent £60 after losing track of my list. The culprits were prosecco, a plant,big toilet roll pack and some unnecessary biscuits and dear honey.
This is only for one person but it seemed a lot.

nadateturbe Sat 06-Nov-21 22:30:44

I haven't a clue what I spend on a monthly basis. Although I wouldn't buy anything that I consider too expensive.

FarNorth Sat 06-Nov-21 22:26:23

Perhaps there is no bad grammar and Grannylyn was mistaken.

kircubbin2000 Sat 06-Nov-21 22:23:22

I've reread the thread twice and still haven't spotted the mistake.Has anyone found it?

MerylStreep Sat 06-Nov-21 22:10:24

FarNorth

grannylyn65

Am I the only one to get annoyed at bad grammar ?

If you mean on this thread then, Yes probably you are the only one.

(Shouldn't it be 'annoyed by'?)

Looks like you scored an own goal there, grannylyn.
Glass houses and all that.

FarNorth Sat 06-Nov-21 22:05:20

Thank you grannynannywanny. grin

FarNorth Sat 06-Nov-21 21:59:08

grannylyn65

Am I the only one to get annoyed at bad grammar ?

If you mean on this thread then, Yes probably you are the only one.

(Shouldn't it be 'annoyed by'?)

Hellogirl1 Sat 06-Nov-21 21:53:37

Between £40 and £60 depending on if anything expensive needs replacing. And if they don`t have the usual cat litter, only the ones that cost 4 times as much.

Calistemon Sat 06-Nov-21 21:32:29

grannylyn65

Am I the only one to get annoyed at bad grammar ?

I'm avidly searching the thread for bad grammer
I cant of missed it surely, I mostly notice it but dont usually comment because thats very bad manners

TerriT Sat 06-Nov-21 21:22:28

I agree about comments on bad spelling and grammar. I have a cousin who was a typical doted on mother’s boy, still lives in the family home at 75 and is always quick to let all know of his dislike of bad spelling and grammar. I see those who need to announce this as those with a strong sense of their own importance! If I want to be marked on my spelling and grammar , I will ask!!

CanadianGran Sat 06-Nov-21 20:59:12

When I convert to pounds, I run about average 90 a week, not so far off of the average here. I'm quite generous with our food budget, getting what we like to eat and not really sticking to a budget.

My husband has an expensive cheese habit, and I admit to buying out of season fruit.

As for the grammar grannylyn, I appreciate the conversational style of comments without having to worry about formal writing style.

BBbevan Sat 06-Nov-21 20:33:52

I have a Sainsburys delivery every 10 days and spend £100- £140 each time. Very empty cupboards by day 9 but we don't have to buy many bits in between.

muse Sat 06-Nov-21 20:22:09

I do a weekly online Sainsbury shop for nearly 80% of what we need, which include drinks and household items and spend on average £70. I then do a top up twice a week whilst we do a doctor's visit. No more than £15 each visit.

Calistemon Sat 06-Nov-21 20:20:28

SueDonim

Calistemon

DH went for a top-up shop this morning and said "they've got some lovely orchids for a fiver".
I asked him if he'd bought one or two and he said "No, did you want me to?"

Well, yes .....

I’m still hankering for the pneumatic drill my Dh didn’t buy me in Aldi. grin

?

He's always doing this.
Some wives moan about what their husbands spend when they go shopping, I moan about what he doesn't spend!

muse Sat 06-Nov-21 20:15:36

AviaParva

grannylyn65

Am I the only one to get annoyed at bad grammar ?

No, doesn’t bother me either. Nor does lack of punctuation, which can also affect meaning.
Did you forget your question mark?
Sorry ……..that is mean of me. But maybe you can see my point?

Well said AviaParva. I seen these ill mannered comments mentioned before. They are potentially hurtful.

SueDonim Sat 06-Nov-21 20:08:44

Calistemon

DH went for a top-up shop this morning and said "they've got some lovely orchids for a fiver".
I asked him if he'd bought one or two and he said "No, did you want me to?"

Well, yes .....

I’m still hankering for the pneumatic drill my Dh didn’t buy me in Aldi. grin

AviaParva Sat 06-Nov-21 19:39:53

grannylyn65

Am I the only one to get annoyed at bad grammar ?

No, doesn’t bother me either. Nor does lack of punctuation, which can also affect meaning.
Did you forget your question mark?
Sorry ……..that is mean of me. But maybe you can see my point?

Calistemon Sat 06-Nov-21 19:36:36

lemongrove

Don’t send him again Calistemon....who knows what he may not buy next time!?

I won't, he's always doing this!!

Perhaps he thinks I spend too much (I don't!)

Ladyleftfieldlover Sat 06-Nov-21 19:33:27

We spend between £80 and £100 each week. There are generally no top-ups as I keep a close eye on what we have. Things have gone up. Even carrots have gone up to 65 p from 50 p in just a few weeks. I just try not to look! Some things I won’t economise on such as meat and eggs.

janeainsworth Sat 06-Nov-21 19:21:20

Thank you for the link grannynannywanny. grin
I’m not going to disclose what I spend on anything!

kircubbin2000 Sat 06-Nov-21 19:11:08

grannylyn65

Am I the only one to get annoyed at bad grammar ?

Where is the bad grammar?

Chewbacca Sat 06-Nov-21 18:57:47

Am I the only one to get annoyed at bad grammar

Possibly not but most people are too polite and well mannered to mention it.

grannylyn65 Sat 06-Nov-21 18:56:43

Absolutely not you are 100% right I grovel with desperation

Jaxjacky Sat 06-Nov-21 18:48:16

Weekly supermarket delivery for two, about £60, top up during the week, about £15.

SuzieHi Sat 06-Nov-21 18:45:13

It is not kind to mention grammar mistakes on here. The gran who made the mistake will be upset and may not want to post again.

Shandy57 Sat 06-Nov-21 18:39:05

I've noticed that all food has increased in price, I'm going to start checking out the yellow stickered times at Morrisons. My dog's special treat biscuits at PAH have gone up from £2.79 to £3.19 this week.