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

Will you face the wrath of the forum by daring to declare the odd non-essential items you have bought during your essential shopping trip?

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

I normally go to Aldi but thought I'd go to B&M.

So along with my coffee I got compost

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By *lohamoraWoman
over a year ago

Kettering

Chocolate, eyelashes, bikini and shorts first two essential for my well being second two because I didn’t have any and it’s hot but still not essential

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By *oneyjule65Couple
over a year ago

Halifax

Yeah...ok....wine, lottery, vape stuff...

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


"Chocolate, eyelashes, bikini and shorts first two essential for my well being second two because I didn’t have any and it’s hot but still not essential "

I read that as chocolate eyelashes (bet they're not waterproof).

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

Wine, Easter Eggs, Hanging baskets

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

Wine, gin, wine and gin

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By *riendly older leggy wifeCouple
over a year ago

london

2 bottles of baileys

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By *oneyjule65Couple
over a year ago

Halifax

They might be classed as non essential to some....but they are essential to us on here..n

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


"Wine, Easter Eggs, Hanging baskets "

Must admit, at a £1 I couldn't resist a choc orange

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

hair dye

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By *oneyjule65Couple
over a year ago

Halifax


"2 bottles of baileys"

Over ice?

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

Bought Easter eggs, a greeting card (no stamps!) and summer clothes/sandals for my daughter. Actually the clothes were kinda essential, otherwise I'd either have to have a naked 3yo out playing in the garden, or one wearing jumpers and long trousers in hot weather. I'm wondering about buying her new shoes when she needs them? I guessed the sandal size but that's a bit different to properly fitted closed shoes......

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By *ik MMan
over a year ago

Lancashire

My monthly Home Bargains shop is due next week - I’ll buy Irn Bru and ironing water...as I have done for the last 10 years. As far as I’m concerned they’re essentials in my home.

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

a dog

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By *riendly older leggy wifeCouple
over a year ago

london

Always with ice

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By *bi HaiveMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset


"a dog"

You win.

Game over.

I was gonna say a giant fuck off ostrich egg sized easter egg......but you just can't compete with a dog.

A

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


"a dog"

Winner

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


"a dog

You win.

Game over.

I was gonna say a giant fuck off ostrich egg sized easter egg......but you just can't compete with a dog.

A"

Hahaha I cant mention mine it's illegal to some

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


"Bought Easter eggs, a greeting card (no stamps!) and summer clothes/sandals for my daughter. Actually the clothes were kinda essential, otherwise I'd either have to have a naked 3yo out playing in the garden, or one wearing jumpers and long trousers in hot weather. I'm wondering about buying her new shoes when she needs them? I guessed the sandal size but that's a bit different to properly fitted closed shoes...... "

I had a wire break through a bra, that's the second one in recent times... A bra is essential, help.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"Bought Easter eggs, a greeting card (no stamps!) and summer clothes/sandals for my daughter. Actually the clothes were kinda essential, otherwise I'd either have to have a naked 3yo out playing in the garden, or one wearing jumpers and long trousers in hot weather. I'm wondering about buying her new shoes when she needs them? I guessed the sandal size but that's a bit different to properly fitted closed shoes......

I had a wire break through a bra, that's the second one in recent times... A bra is essential, help. "

I'd agree, without mine, someone's eye would be out, pronto

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


"a dog

You win.

Game over.

I was gonna say a giant fuck off ostrich egg sized easter egg......but you just can't compete with a dog.

A"

You can't take an Easter egg for exercise either

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

Cheesecake

Chocolate

Some new underwear

Hair dye

Booze

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


"a dog

You win.

Game over.

I was gonna say a giant fuck off ostrich egg sized easter egg......but you just can't compete with a dog.

A

Hahaha I cant mention mine it's illegal to some "

Oh come on, please

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By *bi HaiveMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset


"a dog

You win.

Game over.

I was gonna say a giant fuck off ostrich egg sized easter egg......but you just can't compete with a dog.

A

You can't take an Easter egg for exercise either "

True.

But neither can you stick a dog in a fridge, hit it with a large spoon...and eat it.

A

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


"a dog

You win.

Game over.

I was gonna say a giant fuck off ostrich egg sized easter egg......but you just can't compete with a dog.

A

You can't take an Easter egg for exercise either "

but an easter egg dont shit and piss on your floor when it forgets about the puppy pad!

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


"a dog

You win.

Game over.

I was gonna say a giant fuck off ostrich egg sized easter egg......but you just can't compete with a dog.

A

You can't take an Easter egg for exercise either

True.

But neither can you stick a dog in a fridge, hit it with a large spoon...and eat it.

A"

You're possibly right there

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

we've been really bad , surrounded by shops and garden centres that are are open - greenhouse, swing-ball, stone Buddha , champagne - that’s just tonight

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

Lottery scratchcards

Beer

Wine

New beard trimmer

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

I think I missed the memo where we're only allowed to buy essential items?! They can't enforce that. It's fucking nuts. If I have to go out to get my shopping because there's no way I'm able to get a delivery slot, then I'm making the most of it and buying all the non essentials.

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By *reya73Woman
over a year ago

Whitley Bay

I did a non essential ESSENTIAL trip round to my parents house to get change for the tooth fairy business. I had no cash in the house and my daughter pulled her wobbly tooth out.

They left it on the gate post and I loved driving the empty roads at night once she was asleep. I think any police officer stopping me would have let it go for sure

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


"I think I missed the memo where we're only allowed to buy essential items?! They can't enforce that. It's fucking nuts. If I have to go out to get my shopping because there's no way I'm able to get a delivery slot, then I'm making the most of it and buying all the non essentials. "

I'm not having a miserable lock down

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

Beard trimmer and lots of alcohol free beers.

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


"a dog"

So jealous of this

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


"we've been really bad , surrounded by shops and garden centres that are are open - greenhouse, swing-ball, stone Buddha , champagne - that’s just tonight "

I'd love to have enough money to have champagne as essential

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough

Ale, Ale, ale

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

Beard trimmers and dye seem popular

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


"Beard trimmers and dye seem popular "

Arguably essential after reading this

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


"Beard trimmers and dye seem popular

Arguably essential after reading this"

Absolutely essential! Just because we can't go out doesn't mean we want to let ourselves go... and I'm certainly not looking like crazy cat lady for anything!!

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


"I think I missed the memo where we're only allowed to buy essential items?! They can't enforce that. It's fucking nuts. If I have to go out to get my shopping because there's no way I'm able to get a delivery slot, then I'm making the most of it and buying all the non essentials. "

I think that was a general consensus on that other non-essentials thread - just make the most of your shopping trip.

I was cheesed off to find plants were half price the previous week

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


"Beard trimmers and dye seem popular

Arguably essential after reading this

Absolutely essential! Just because we can't go out doesn't mean we want to let ourselves go... and I'm certainly not looking like crazy cat lady for anything!!"

You trim your beard?

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

Chocolate

Crisps

Soda

Actually I'd class soda as pretty essential for me - if I don't drink at least a can a day I get horrendous migraine headaches because of caffeine withdrawal.

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


"I think I missed the memo where we're only allowed to buy essential items?! They can't enforce that. It's fucking nuts. If I have to go out to get my shopping because there's no way I'm able to get a delivery slot, then I'm making the most of it and buying all the non essentials.

I think that was a general consensus on that other non-essentials thread - just make the most of your shopping trip.

I was cheesed off to find plants were half price the previous week "

Oh I don't read every forum thread. Apologies if I repeated something. Must be terribly boring for the regulars.

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


"Beard trimmers and dye seem popular

Arguably essential after reading this

Absolutely essential! Just because we can't go out doesn't mean we want to let ourselves go... and I'm certainly not looking like crazy cat lady for anything!!

You trim your beard? "

Of course. You should try it

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By *umpsMan
over a year ago

city

Condoms .. I've a feeling that they are going to run out when lockdown ends.

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By *iger4uWoman
over a year ago

In my happy place

Gin

Sunchair for my mum

Geraniums

Compost

Solar lights

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

My mum told me about 75% off easter eggs at Tesco, so I made a trip solely for one baileys egg. I bought booze whilst there.

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

all loved up

Easter eggs... garden furniture.. DVDs.. car cleaning stuff.. paint.. books.. amazon echo.. and will be getting hair dye tmw x

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By *ustKeepSwinging999Couple
over a year ago

Basingstoke

Large white chocolate Lindt bunny and some compost!

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


"Beard trimmers and dye seem popular

Arguably essential after reading this

Absolutely essential! Just because we can't go out doesn't mean we want to let ourselves go... and I'm certainly not looking like crazy cat lady for anything!!"

Lmao. It’s true although I have contemplated not shaving the beard and going full hagrid

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By *.pjm101Man
over a year ago

Northampton

Concrete

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough


"Concrete"

Now that's hardcore!

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Chocolate and some beer for others. It's totally fine and acceptable to travel to shop for luxury items, according to police guidelines.

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By *rFunBoyMan
over a year ago

Longridge

Three bags of Compost (and a pint of milk in case I am stopped on the way home).

The compost is essential for the strawberry plants!!

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By *uicy jonesMan
over a year ago

near a big hill in s/ shropshire NOT in

Trainers , from Nike . Com

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

I bought baby clothes for my nieces baby due in June, she was struggling to get some sizes. For me , I bought hair dye and foundation

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

Chocolate spread

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

Paint , Paint brushes , varnish , lawn mower

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


"Will you face the wrath of the forum by daring to declare the odd non-essential items you have bought during your essential shopping trip? "

Whatever the fcuk I want while I'm in a shop irrespective of what anyone anywhere may think of it

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By *ixieandfairyCouple
over a year ago

St Helier


"Bought Easter eggs, a greeting card (no stamps!) and summer clothes/sandals for my daughter. Actually the clothes were kinda essential, otherwise I'd either have to have a naked 3yo out playing in the garden, or one wearing jumpers and long trousers in hot weather. I'm wondering about buying her new shoes when she needs them? I guessed the sandal size but that's a bit different to properly fitted closed shoes......

I had a wire break through a bra, that's the second one in recent times... A bra is essential, help. "

No! One of the pleasures of staying home is not having to wear a bra! Imho

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


"I think I missed the memo where we're only allowed to buy essential items?! They can't enforce that. It's fucking nuts. If I have to go out to get my shopping because there's no way I'm able to get a delivery slot, then I'm making the most of it and buying all the non essentials.

I think that was a general consensus on that other non-essentials thread - just make the most of your shopping trip.

I was cheesed off to find plants were half price the previous week

Oh I don't read every forum thread. Apologies if I repeated something. Must be terribly boring for the regulars. "

no it was just a FYI

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


"Beard trimmers and dye seem popular

Arguably essential after reading this

Absolutely essential! Just because we can't go out doesn't mean we want to let ourselves go... and I'm certainly not looking like crazy cat lady for anything!!

You trim your beard?

Of course. You should try it "

I'm OK with the tweezers for now

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


"Paint , Paint brushes , varnish , lawn mower "

Nail varnish?

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

Plants and pots and compost I am homeschooling and it’s all about learning and having fun .

Mrs spice

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By *estivalMan
over a year ago

borehamwood

the tesco up the road is one of there superstores so everything under one roof so u cant really say non essential.if u walking round the shop and they sell something thats a bit of a luxuary why nit sling it in ya trolley? not like your visiting several different stores

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


"the tesco up the road is one of there superstores so everything under one roof so u cant really say non essential.if u walking round the shop and they sell something thats a bit of a luxuary why nit sling it in ya trolley? not like your visiting several different stores"

You CAN still claim items are non-essential, but I believe that, providing items are bought during your essential shopping trip, if they're available and you want them, purchase them. Look at it that you're doing your bit for the economy .

The measures are more about decreasing "footfall", but the govt cannot really change their stance on "essential" items as some people will make separate trips for the items (I'm allowed kind of thing) and footfall will be on the increase.

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By *eddy and legsCouple
over a year ago

the wetlands


"the tesco up the road is one of there superstores so everything under one roof so u cant really say non essential.if u walking round the shop and they sell something thats a bit of a luxuary why nit sling it in ya trolley? not like your visiting several different stores

You CAN still claim items are non-essential, but I believe that, providing items are bought during your essential shopping trip, if they're available and you want them, purchase them. Look at it that you're doing your bit for the economy .

The measures are more about decreasing "footfall", but the govt cannot really change their stance on "essential" items as some people will make separate trips for the items (I'm allowed kind of thing) and footfall will be on the increase. "

You can only leave home if you have a reasonable excuse

Essential and non essential goods are not regulations

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


"the tesco up the road is one of there superstores so everything under one roof so u cant really say non essential.if u walking round the shop and they sell something thats a bit of a luxuary why nit sling it in ya trolley? not like your visiting several different stores

You CAN still claim items are non-essential, but I believe that, providing items are bought during your essential shopping trip, if they're available and you want them, purchase them. Look at it that you're doing your bit for the economy .

The measures are more about decreasing "footfall", but the govt cannot really change their stance on "essential" items as some people will make separate trips for the items (I'm allowed kind of thing) and footfall will be on the increase.

You can only leave home if you have a reasonable excuse

Essential and non essential goods are not regulations"

Not yet. However other countries either do have these regulations, OR over zealous cops (as we reportedly have had), OR the press are simply sensationalising actual contexts of police and shoppers.

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

Prosecco. Nail varnish. (Gels/extensions came off weeks ago so nails were rotten) Charcoal for a Braai (just me and OH at this Braai may I add)

Haven't brought any clothes etc. Shaved my head so no hair products either.

I think most people are being sensible at this time

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