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Title: Things I couldn't skimp on...
Post by: omegod on 29 January 2009, 15:26:17
Given the economic crisis!!!

I have been pondering what things I couldn't bear to economise on and will list as follows:

Socks

Tomato sauce (HEINZ)

bacon

bog roll

bread(Warburton toastie)

undies

Whisky ( Jameson )

What about the rest of you?

Title: Re: Things I couldn't skimp on...
Post by: nick v6 on 29 January 2009, 15:40:50
petrol
and nappies for my 2 boys
Title: Re: Things I couldn't skimp on...
Post by: markey mark on 29 January 2009, 15:44:05
benson and hegdes
lurpak butter
vx oil  :D
john smiths smooth
allinsons wholemeal bread
heinz beans
trainers  :y
Title: Re: Things I couldn't skimp on...
Post by: HolyCount on 29 January 2009, 15:46:17
Basically anything for the little count   ( that sounds bad -- read carefully !!!  Why did it have to be "Count" ?? !! )

Anyway -- I honestly would give up anything to make sure he was provided for (sorry to say, including the miggy)
Title: Re: Things I couldn't skimp on...
Post by: Omega man 2 on 29 January 2009, 15:48:15
The black stuff

Quarter pounders

Anything to do with the car (a point I have proved many times) :D
Title: Re: Things I couldn't skimp on...
Post by: chrisl_1960 on 29 January 2009, 16:46:10
Beer

English breakfast

Pizza


Title: Re: Things I couldn't skimp on...
Post by: jjleonard on 29 January 2009, 16:48:12
petrol

tyres

saving plan for G/F's engagement ring.  :o
Title: Re: Things I couldn't skimp on...
Post by: bob.dent on 29 January 2009, 16:48:44
Beer
Ciggies
Omega
Petrol

 :y
Title: Re: Things I couldn't skimp on...
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 29 January 2009, 16:56:00
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Given the economic crisis!!!

I have been pondering what things I couldn't bear to economise on and will list as follows:

Socks

Tomato sauce (HEINZ)

bacon

bog roll

bread(Warburton toastie)

undies

Whisky ( Jameson )

What about the rest of you?



Newspaper. ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: Things I couldn't skimp on...
Post by: markey mark on 29 January 2009, 17:08:25
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Given the economic crisis!!!

I have been pondering what things I couldn't bear to economise on and will list as follows:

Socks

Tomato sauce (HEINZ)

bacon

bog roll

bread(Warburton toastie)

undies

Whisky ( Jameson )

What about the rest of you?



Newspaper. ;D ;D :y

never  :-? :-?
Title: Re: Things I couldn't skimp on...
Post by: HolyCount on 29 January 2009, 17:18:39
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Given the economic crisis!!!

I have been pondering what things I couldn't bear to economise on and will list as follows:

Socks

Tomato sauce (HEINZ)

bacon

bog roll

bread(Warburton toastie)

undies

Whisky ( Jameson )

What about the rest of you?



Newspaper. ;D ;D :y

'Bout all most of them are good for .... alwqys thought fish and chips tasted better in newspaper too
Title: Re: Things I couldn't skimp on...
Post by: stuart30 on 29 January 2009, 18:54:56
Poker.

Tesco finest yogurts.

Amber leaf (mind you that comes in at half shop price  ;D)

Fresh uncut granary bread from the Bakers.

Tesco finest Lincolnshire sausages.

And ofcourse anything my boys need... ;)
Title: Re: Things I couldn't skimp on...
Post by: Iain on 29 January 2009, 19:42:35
Ach bugger the current markets!!

Compromise nowt,Blow it all and die with a smile on your face!!
 :y :y ;D ;D
Title: Re: Things I couldn't skimp on...
Post by: hotel21 on 29 January 2009, 19:43:35
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Ach bugger the current markets!!

Compromise nowt,Blow it all and die with a smile on your face!!
 :y :y ;D ;D


Aye, theres nae pooches in a shrood, laddie!!   ;D
Title: Re: Things I couldn't skimp on...
Post by: Jay w on 29 January 2009, 19:45:21
LPG.

Pasta

Smoked Cheese

Stella

Mobile phone

Internet


Title: Re: Things I couldn't skimp on...
Post by: Andy B on 29 January 2009, 20:22:09
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heinz beans  .....

 [smiley=thumbup.gif] helps to keep me in work! [smiley=thumbup.gif]
Title: Re: Things I couldn't skimp on...
Post by: Iain on 29 January 2009, 20:54:21
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Aye, theres nae pooches in a shrood, laddie!!  

  :-/ :-/ :-? :-? ;D

As a weegie im not 100% sure of the translation of that saying mate

You know what a mean an aw that by the way man!!

??? ;D
Title: Re: Things I couldn't skimp on...
Post by: Martin_1962 on 29 January 2009, 21:07:49
Meat
Breakfast Cereal
Electronics
Fruit

For clothes I use exclusive brands like George and F&F ;D
Title: Re: Things I couldn't skimp on...
Post by: hotel21 on 29 January 2009, 21:13:38
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Aye, theres nae pooches in a shrood, laddie!!  

  :-/ :-/ :-? :-? ;D

As a weegie im not 100% sure of the translation of that saying mate

You know what a mean an aw that by the way man!!

??? ;D

Means, when you are laid out in your faux oak/pine/beach (chipboard) box with plastic/brass lookalike handles courtesy of your local caring sharing Coop, there is no need for pockets for your wallet in the linen shroud within which you find yourself, for the time being, encased....   ;)