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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

... go to lidl. I need dishwasher stuff, tomatoes and a newspaper.

We all know I'm going to come back with far more than that. So what do we reckon? A set of steak knives? A 12 year old malt? What's going on in the middle of lidl atm? Are you a fan? Is it beneath you to shop there?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

One of those scratching poles for the cats.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

They sell some wonderful gadgets

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Is it Lidl who do those chocolate brownies to die for!?

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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon

Ah I miss the days of browsing the middle aisle....

Loads of stuff I never knew I needed.

Today I predict you'll end up with duct tape.... just because you can never have too much!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Is it Lidl who do those chocolate brownies to die for!?"

More than likely, no sweet tooth here so never pay much attention to that aisle. I'll take a look tho...

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Ah I miss the days of browsing the middle aisle....

Loads of stuff I never knew I needed.

Today I predict you'll end up with duct tape.... just because you can never have too much!"

Very true. An essential accessory for any first date.

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By *urora1912Woman
over a year ago

Norfolk East anglia

I've never been in one

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

Oooooooo lovely.

Please purchase for me :-

6 large eggs

An England Rugby ball

A fully extendable ladder

Tin of seagull beaks

Six sanding discs

And a loaf.......

Thanks x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"One of those scratching poles for the cats.

I wish I was allowed to keep a cat in this flat. I could let her out the back window to patrol the shop roofs.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Is it Lidl who do those chocolate brownies to die for!?

More than likely, no sweet tooth here so never pay much attention to that aisle. I'll take a look tho..."

Oooh thank you. Do pick one up for me

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"They sell some wonderful gadgets

I bought a credit card sized phone battery thing that did one full charge of your phone in emergencies. Was broken hearted when I lost it. Gotta love the gadget cabinet.

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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon

"Ah I miss the days of browsing the middle aisle....

Loads of stuff I never knew I needed.

Today I predict you'll end up with duct tape.... just because you can never have too much!

Very true. An essential accessory for any first date. "

Absolutely. I'm assuming you have the tarpaulin?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Oooooooo lovely.

Please purchase for me :-

6 large eggs

An England Rugby ball

A fully extendable ladder

Tin of seagull beaks

Six sanding discs

And a loaf.......

Thanks x

Cob, stick or bloomer?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Make some noodles

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Ah I miss the days of browsing the middle aisle....

Loads of stuff I never knew I needed.

Today I predict you'll end up with duct tape.... just because you can never have too much!

Very true. An essential accessory for any first date.

Absolutely. I'm assuming you have the tarpaulin?"

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Make some noodles "

They sell naked noodles. I think that's basically pot noodle for the middle classes tho...

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"Oooooooo lovely.

Please purchase for me :-

6 large eggs

An England Rugby ball

A fully extendable ladder

Tin of seagull beaks

Six sanding discs

And a loaf.......

Thanks x

Cob, stick or bloomer?"

Wholemeal dear heart.... wholemeal

Stoneground if you can find it.

cob today I feel.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Oooooooo lovely.

Please purchase for me :-

6 large eggs

An England Rugby ball

A fully extendable ladder

Tin of seagull beaks

Six sanding discs

And a loaf.......

Thanks x

Cob, stick or bloomer?

Wholemeal dear heart.... wholemeal

Stoneground if you can find it.

cob today I feel."

For you, Granny, anything.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I usually come back with garden tools, of various varieties, George Foreman grills and nose and ear hair trimmers

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I usually come back with garden tools, of various varieties, George Foreman grills and nose and ear hair trimmers

A veteran. I salute you sir.

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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon

"I usually come back with garden tools, of various varieties, George Foreman grills and nose and ear hair trimmers

No duct tape? You're a bad Lidl shopper Doc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm torn with my views on Lidl tbh, I don't like Lidl in principle, they don't tend to look after their suppliers and price competition is overrated and imo everyone in the chain of a healthy business should benefit equally. Plus you always end up spending more than you need to just because of the shear bargainicity of the place (yes, a new made up word I know). However, they do sell some great tasty shiz and they cut through some of our branding snobbery bollocks and the low prices make a difference to some folk who are really struggling. I guess personally I try to avoid them but I respect and understand why a lot of folk shop there

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I usually come back with garden tools, of various varieties, George Foreman grills and nose and ear hair trimmers

A veteran. I salute you sir."

Unfortunately our local handled social distancing so badly during the pandemic I chose the safer option of a Tesco Xtra Superstore while the madness is upon us.

But I’ll be back for the low GI loaves, bloody gorgeous things they are and reducing my bill by about 50 % even with more nose and ear hair trimmers.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm torn with my views on Lidl tbh, I don't like Lidl in principle, they don't tend to look after their suppliers and price competition is overrated and imo everyone in the chain of a healthy business should benefit equally. Plus you always end up spending more than you need to just because of the shear bargainicity of the place (yes, a new made up word I know). However, they do sell some great tasty shiz and they cut through some of our branding snobbery bollocks and the low prices make a difference to some folk who are really struggling. I guess personally I try to avoid them but I respect and understand why a lot of folk shop there

Bargainicity is a brilliant word. I shall be using it from now on.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"... go to lidl. I need dishwasher stuff, tomatoes and a newspaper.

I’m expecting you to find a two person canoe, a generator and a leaf blower.

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By *wist my nipplesCouple
over a year ago

North East Scotland, mostly

Damn, I clicked on this thread fully expecting the OP to continue "... to lose control, and I think I like it!"

I was so excited.

Mrs kf x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've never been in one

Me neither - well not in the UK.

When I lived in Berlin I went all the time and always came out with random yet awesome things I didn't know I needed

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Damn, I clicked on this thread fully expecting the OP to continue "... to lose control, and I think I like it!"

I was so excited.

Mrs kf x"

Most amusing post of the thread award goes to...

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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon

You're leaving us in suspenders OP

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I've never been in one

I missed this post sorry. You haven't lived. 50% off your grcery bill and weird random shit you didn't know you needed. It's an erratically stocked Tescos manned by 4 staff at a time.

Kinda like a boot fair in a budgen.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I've never been in one

Me neither - well not in the UK.

When I lived in Berlin I went all the time and always came out with random yet awesome things I didn't know I needed

Well bow you must go in one cause I want to know if the German ones are better.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"You're leaving us in suspenders OP

Alright I'm getting there. So demamding...

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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon

"You're leaving us in suspenders OP

Alright I'm getting there. So demamding...

It's one of my finest qualities

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By *orraine999Woman
over a year ago

Somewhere

A large bag of Maltesers please.

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By *estcountryDadBodMan
over a year ago

Exeter

A set of ratcheted flexi head spanners please

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Oooooooo lovely.

Please purchase for me :-

6 large eggs

An England Rugby ball

A fully extendable ladder

Tin of seagull beaks

Six sanding discs

And a loaf.......

Thanks x

Got good and bad news Granny, no rugby ball, but the rotary tools are back in stock heavily.

The ladder is in, 3 tier £60, dunno if that's a bargain I have never bought a ladder before.

I asked the lady about the seagull beaks she said get the assorted Petrel as it's basically the same with a slightly nuttier taste.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"A set of ratcheted flexi head spanners please "

They are in stock... gotta love thr middle of lidl

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"... go to lidl. I need dishwasher stuff, tomatoes and a newspaper.

So, got my essentials, plus a fillet steak and a bottle of bourbon. However my choice purchase in lidl atm is the box of 8 mini cans of tonic water for £1.99. If you live alone like me you're always throwing away leftover tonic thats gone flat. Bought two boxes. Obvs.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"A large bag of Maltesers please.

Dammit Lorraine I'm back and having a cuppa. May go again tomorrow. I'll give you a heads up.

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

Can you get me a Backscratcher and a new Alarm Clock please

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

I have no patience for long queues so avoid mine.

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By *orraine999Woman
over a year ago

Somewhere

"A large bag of Maltesers please.

Dammit Lorraine I'm back and having a cuppa. May go again tomorrow. I'll give you a heads up."

Thanks. I’ll hold off making that cheesecake until then

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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon

"... go to lidl. I need dishwasher stuff, tomatoes and a newspaper.

Genius. And a coiled bath mat I hope.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I have no patience for long queues so avoid mine."

I find post lunch pre school rush or after 7 at night and you've little to no queues. For Christ's sake never go at the weekend. Shudders*

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"... go to lidl. I need dishwasher stuff, tomatoes and a newspaper.

Genius. And a coiled bath mat I hope."

One of the achingly sad things about my life is I haven't had a bath in years. Only a shower room.

Sobs*

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Can you get me a Backscratcher and a new Alarm Clock please

No can do, how about some thermal tights and a dust sheet?

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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon

"... go to lidl. I need dishwasher stuff, tomatoes and a newspaper.

Genius. And a coiled bath mat I hope.

One of the achingly sad things about my life is I haven't had a bath in years. Only a shower room.

Sobs*

I have a bath. You may borrow it if you like. But it's in my house, so not really practical for one a week....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can't be trusted in Lidl

Shopping bill £4.50

Bakery bill £37.00

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I can't be trusted in Lidl

Shopping bill £4.50

Bakery bill £37.00"

But it's so damn tasty

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"... go to lidl. I need dishwasher stuff, tomatoes and a newspaper.

Genius. And a coiled bath mat I hope.

One of the achingly sad things about my life is I haven't had a bath in years. Only a shower room.

Sobs*

I have a bath. You may borrow it if you like. But it's in my house, so not really practical for one a week....

It's the thought that counts.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've gone to little before to get milk and bread and come back with a toilet seat, electric fan and a fluffy blanket.

I love the middle of lidl

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I've gone to little before to get milk and bread and come back with a toilet seat, electric fan and a fluffy blanket.

I love the middle of lidl

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By *lowhands7Man
over a year ago

South Leicestershire (willing to travel)

Go for a run

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By *riar BelisseWoman
over a year ago

Delightful Bliss

Its generally a regular Friday experience to do the weekly lidl middle aisles shop, with a few of their Nutella doughnuts as well

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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon

"... go to lidl. I need dishwasher stuff, tomatoes and a newspaper.

Genius. And a coiled bath mat I hope.

One of the achingly sad things about my life is I haven't had a bath in years. Only a shower room.

Sobs*

I have a bath. You may borrow it if you like. But it's in my house, so not really practical for one a week....

It's the thought that counts."

I'm always thoughtful.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've never been in one

Me neither - well not in the UK.

When I lived in Berlin I went all the time and always came out with random yet awesome things I didn't know I needed

Well bow you must go in one cause I want to know if the German ones are better. "

The nearest one is miles away from me

The German ones were massive and awesome - I bought a tent from the middle aisle once along with the whole bakery

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've never been in one

Me neither - well not in the UK.

When I lived in Berlin I went all the time and always came out with random yet awesome things I didn't know I needed

Well bow you must go in one cause I want to know if the German ones are better.

The nearest one is miles away from me

The German ones were massive and awesome - I bought a tent from the middle aisle once along with the whole bakery

I got a bit addicted to the chocolate yoghurt in Kaisers when I was a Berlin regular

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

I prefer Aldi because I love their Jo Malone look-a-like candles

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The middle isle of lidl... one of gods greatest gifts. Once bought a generator and a kids paddling pool whilst doing the weekly shop.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've never been in one

Me neither - well not in the UK.

When I lived in Berlin I went all the time and always came out with random yet awesome things I didn't know I needed

Well bow you must go in one cause I want to know if the German ones are better.

The nearest one is miles away from me

The German ones were massive and awesome - I bought a tent from the middle aisle once along with the whole bakery

I got a bit addicted to the chocolate yoghurt in Kaisers when I was a Berlin regular

I saw Kaisers but never went in , they also do chocolate yoghurt in German Aldi

I really need Baked goods now - I blame you Bussy

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By *eigh guyMan
over a year ago

wigan

Pastel de nata , those Portuguese custards at entrance , and then a bright yellow wind break for beach

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Pastel de nata , those Portuguese custards at entrance , and then a bright yellow wind break for beach "

Is that what those little yellow beauties are called? Even I was tempted by them. Would need a coffee to go with.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Pastel de nata , those Portuguese custards at entrance , and then a bright yellow wind break for beach

Is that what those little yellow beauties are called? Even I was tempted by them. Would need a coffee to go with."

Don't ever try them

Unless you want to be weaned off them because they're so addictive!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I prefer Aldi because I love their Jo Malone look-a-like candles

I've seen you mention these. There's an Aldi nearby, but that one has the spirits locked in a glass cabinet and trying to find a member of staff to open it frustrates me.

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By *orthern StarsCouple
over a year ago

Durham

I would shop there but our nearest store is about 11 miles away so it's just not practical

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I would shop there but our nearest store is about 11 miles away so it's just not practical

This is sad...

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Pastel de nata , those Portuguese custards at entrance , and then a bright yellow wind break for beach

Is that what those little yellow beauties are called? Even I was tempted by them. Would need a coffee to go with.

Don't ever try them

Unless you want to be weaned off them because they're so addictive!"

I'm banking on my lack of sweet tooth to not get too addicted. The bread rolls though, with some of that french style rolled garlic creamy cheese thing. Name escapes me.

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By *he Mac LassWoman
over a year ago

Hefty Hideaway

I’ve scheduled a Lidl trip tomorrow.

They are stocking those Super Bowl snack helmets for this weeks middle aisle hoo hah.

Apparently my daughter NEEDS one

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I’ve scheduled a Lidl trip tomorrow.

They are stocking those Super Bowl snack helmets for this weeks middle aisle hoo hah.

Apparently my daughter NEEDS one

I did not see these today! I feel cheated, even though I definitely don't want one.

I hooe they're in yours.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"... go to lidl. I need dishwasher stuff, tomatoes and a newspaper.

I do most of my food shopping at Lidl - they have just won best supermarket 2020 award.

I just did a big shop there this afternoon and bought a thermal vest and a sports back brace for help when I do some decorating soon.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Oooooooo lovely.

Please purchase for me :-

6 large eggs

An England Rugby ball

A fully extendable ladder

Tin of seagull beaks

Six sanding discs

And a loaf.......

Thanks x

Cob, stick or bloomer?

Wholemeal dear heart.... wholemeal

Stoneground if you can find it.

cob today I feel."

They do a great whole meal sour dough in the fresh bread section that’s lovely and crusty and so much cheaper than most other supermarkets.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've never been in one

Me neither - well not in the UK.

When I lived in Berlin I went all the time and always came out with random yet awesome things I didn't know I needed

Well bow you must go in one cause I want to know if the German ones are better. "

My daughter sometimes goes to German y to teach English and she says they have remained the same as when they started - like garages with shelves. I go to my local ones in France when I am there and they are lovely updated ones like here.

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London

What did you buy me, Cat?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don’t know A moon, maybe a can of de-icer?

I rarely shop so it’s a bit of an educated guess.

I just couldn’t bare to deny my wife of her social life by insisting on going myself these days.

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By *wist my nipplesCouple
over a year ago

North East Scotland, mostly

"Damn, I clicked on this thread fully expecting the OP to continue "... to lose control, and I think I like it!"

I was so excited.

Mrs kf x

Most amusing post of the thread award goes to..."

Aw shucks

I was feeling frivolous. No Lidl near me

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Damn, I clicked on this thread fully expecting the OP to continue "... to lose control, and I think I like it!"

I was so excited.

Mrs kf x

Most amusing post of the thread award goes to...

Aw shucks

I was feeling frivolous. No Lidl near me

That's a shame. Your post made me laugh tho.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"What did you buy me, Cat?

Alas, I could only carry so much and Granny got her order in first. It was a big-un.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I've never been in one

Me neither - well not in the UK.

When I lived in Berlin I went all the time and always came out with random yet awesome things I didn't know I needed

Well bow you must go in one cause I want to know if the German ones are better.

A garage sounds fine to me. I'm not there for luxurious surroundings. The ovens in mine have had the chimes changed to a little melody.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've never been in one

Me neither - well not in the UK.

When I lived in Berlin I went all the time and always came out with random yet awesome things I didn't know I needed

Well bow you must go in one cause I want to know if the German ones are better.

A garage sounds fine to me. I'm not there for luxurious surroundings. The ovens in mine have had the chimes changed to a little melody."

I normally go after lunch as not so many people there then so ovens have all finished. I do like their sourdough bread and pain raisins though and keep those in the freezer so I can have one for breakfast sometimes - a little consolation for not being able to go to France for the last year almost

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By *iger4uWoman
over a year ago

In my happy place

"... go to lidl. I need dishwasher stuff, tomatoes and a newspaper.

Tray of 12 in Lidl. Carton of 8 in Aldi.

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By *elle xWoman
over a year ago

Doire Theas

A waffle maker

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By *he Mac LassWoman
over a year ago

Hefty Hideaway

"I’ve scheduled a Lidl trip tomorrow.

They are stocking those Super Bowl snack helmets for this weeks middle aisle hoo hah.

Apparently my daughter NEEDS one

I did not see these today! I feel cheated, even though I definitely don't want one.

I hooe they're in yours. "

I got one. £20 bloody quid. The things I do for my baby! It does look pretty cool and will get her through her first SuperBowl I’m sure.

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