My health

I didn't know it was £45. That makes it worse because I was already flummoxed and couldn't wait to get out of the shop. I wouldn't mind, I've hardly spent anything in nearly 5 weeks.
I know it was only £1 but it was the chap's cunning attitude.

About the contact less limit - yes, it increased to £45 on April 1st, but retailers need to have updated their card machines to accept it, smaller outlets may not have done that yet.

I know calendargirl my own fault I always get taken for a mug, and so the worthlessness thoughts kick in, Thing is he’s getting daughters deliveries and community deliveries, I didn’t know this but have spotted the deliveries on a couple of occasion when biking down my street. Money up front If people want something, not that I have ever asked anyone to get me anything though or asked to borrow anything from anyone oh god rant rant I’m grumpy today.

Guineagirl

I would have been really annoyed not to get paid. Some folk have such a nerve!

Yes, I thought the £45 limit came in on April 1st. My bank, Barclays, informed me of this.
Maybe not all banks brought it in straightaway?

Shopping has become really difficult whether you go to the shops or try to get an online delivery.
I used to have an online delivery from Tesco before the lockdown. Now I can't get one, but my neighbours, who weren't Customers before have had a delivery every week.
I am very disillusioned with Tesco as other shops have prioritised over 70's with health problems.
Sorry for the rant.

Ellenv I think the limit for card is now £45.

I know plus it’s the when will it end, the virus itself and the food shop. I feel like my lip has had Botox too sore for lipstick too.

I hope you feel better soon Guinea I think this situation is affecting us all as it's so strange.

Sorry you were ripped off Ellan how horrible that a simple thing like shopping has become such a worry.

I waited outside our local M&S Foodhall two metres apart for ten minutes or so to get in which wasn't bad, we all cleaned our trolley or basket handles and then were allowed in a few at a time. Although I wasn't long it hardly seemed worth it for the few items I bought. I may try a small local Sainsburys next Saturday to see what it's like.

Roll on normality, whatever that'll be.

Well I've just been fleeced ! My own fault as there was a bit of a queue at the corner shop.
I needed milk and cat food but saw crumpets and remembered butter ( no Lurpak ) a few more bits went into my basket while I was at it to stop me nipping out all the time then got to the till whizzed my debit card over the machine and it was £1.93 over the £30 so I fumbled in my purse and knew that I'd handed over 2x£ coins and 2x50p's so he took it and said " that'll do ".

Only £1 but it was the way it was done and because a queue had built up, I got out smartish and people were tutting. Folk are losing their patience so be warned ! It's panic that's setting in with them as they were initially waiting outside creating because the shop was full, masks and all

I'm off to Asda next week ! Do or die, can't be any worse than an overcrowded corner shop and its ratty customers.

So sorry for how you feel. Flowers