I did an on the spur of the moment visit to Aldi last night. At 7.30pm there were only a handful of people in there. It reminded me of the lockdown nightmare, when I used to go at 9pm, one hour before they shut. it is so much easier to get around the shop without having to dodge the dawdling oap's having a mini conference about which loaf of bread to buy. This is a joke for the sensitive souls who are itching to attack me. 👸👾👿 One person one trolley seems a good idea to me.
I handed over £71.58 in cash. They always ask, cash or card. I reply, always cash, it has to be cash. She nodded in agreement. There are self serve tills in there, but I don't use them.
So what did I buy? I won't do a full list, that would be boring. I browsed the alcoholic beverages and as it's Christmas I fancy a bottle of Port. £7.79 was the most expensive item on my till receipt. Chuck in a four pack of pear cider for £2.25, and that's the total of my Christmas tipples. I drink hardly any alcohol these days. My body just doesn't like it. One can of cider lasts three days, even then I get a fuzzy headache. Best to avoid it I think.
I needed some seeds and nuts to add to my porridge. Walnuts £1.75. Chia seeds £1.39. Pumpkin seeds £1.59.
A few other must have items. Three pouches of stir fry sauces 55p each. 6 eggs, I now get extra large free range. 4 baking potatoes 79p. 7 pack bananas 88p. Avocado twin pack £1.49. Mangetout 95p. Ready to wok noodles 85p. Carrots 8p. Baby spinach 99p. Scones luxury £1.59. Egg custard tarts 4 pack £1.25. Salted butter £1.89. Dips 99p. Seeded loaf 85p.
There were a few naughties as well. Walnut cake. Ice cream mini sticks. Hand cooked crisps. Strawberry yogurt. The cats have treats for Christmas, can't leave them out.
That's it, I won't need to go now until after Christmas, or even after New Year if I can stretch it out.
Now I need breakfast. Heating is on, cats are inside. Thanks for popping in.
Toodle pip. ilona
Hi Ilona, just wishing you a healthy and creative new year. Been absent from blogging for a while and do keep trying to get back and I'm sure I will in the end.
ReplyDeleteStill reading all your posts and of course keeping up with 'other' things. Lots of love. Briony
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Hello Briony. That's a nice surprise to hear from you. I keep looking to see if you have kick started your blog. I miss your sewing posts. I hope you have a nice Christmas, maybe see your family. Yes, keep up with things. Eyes wide open, no surprises. Lots of love.
DeleteSounds like you are ready for Christmas at your house with the sweet cats. Cold and snowy here in West Virginia today. Stay warm and your favorite time, New. Year, is coming up soon.
ReplyDeleteHello Tammy. I have no sense of urgency and leave everything till the last minute. I don't do anything differently at Christmas. My tree with flashing lights sits in the corner of the room every day of the year. I switch it on at the plug every night. I will be happy if we don't have any snow here.
DeleteSounds like a perfect Christmas to me. We’re going to my Dad’s to keep him company otherwise he’d be alone. I’m not looking forward to the long drive on the A17 - you’ll probably know this road well from your lorry driving days. I’m hoping for settled weather and no snow or strong winds.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a perfect Christmas shop to me, except my naughtiest would have been cheese based…to eat with the port.
ReplyDeleteI did buy one small truckle, to go with the other five in my fridge. Cheese and crackers with a glass of Port sounds about right to me.
DeleteSounds like a good shop you did Ilona I stocked up on sprouts and parsnips that were 15 pence from Aldi today I do love ke veggie soup.im going to follow a vegan diet next year I followed it very well last year but missed cheese and if I have cheese I eat too much of it so it best not to have it for me.luckily I like most plant based food now keep warm and cosy with those adorable catsxx
ReplyDeleteHello Jo. I got the cheap carrots for 8p but was too late for the other cheap veg offers. Never mind, I buy whatever I need and to hell with the cost. I am leaning towards vegan every day, but cheese is my downfall. I tried veggie cheese once, it was not nice. Warm and cosy in my house. The cats don't want to go outside.
DeleteIt is good to have all you need stacked away and not have to run around for more, gives you more time for doing all you like
ReplyDeleteHave a very happy Christmas probably enjoying a drink or two with your friend, thank you for sharing your life with us we enjoy going on adventures with you especially when we don’t have to rug up and battle cold winds
Marie in Horsham Australia
Hello Marie. Good to hear from you. Running around for things I have forgotten is something I don't do. I don't have a big stock of food, but there is always a meal there from the packets and tins, and what I have in the freezer. I wish you and your family a Happy Christmas.
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