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Oh the dubious pleasures of grocery shopping with Himself...

He drops me as close to the door as possible...mind you, I tend to pile on the agony of having to walk further than five yards 'cos he's hopeless at parking, so goes right to the very end of the car-park where no-one ever leaves their car...then it's feckin miles to trudge back to the main entrance.

I never entirely trust a trolley that's just sort of standing there...probably has a wobbly wheel and the last person to use it has stalked off in a huff and not bothered about collecting their euro...so I ferret about in the depths of pockets for my coin and take a trolley that's been firmly put back in its proper place...

Toss a half-eaten bread roll and someone else's list into the next trolley waiting in the queue...turn round to find a smallish woman glaring at me...so I beam at her and she looks alarmed and picks up a basket instead.

Loads of offers today...two cartons of those little oranges that I call Satsuma's, except I don't think they are actually...two for € 1...enormous Banana's...six of those and anything else on that stand also € 1...so I sorted through the 'nanas and found some small ones and picked a Pineapple for my 'any other item'.

By the time I'd reached the Cabbages I was wondering where Himself had got to...

He didn't appear until I was debating the bread...sliced Granary...easy for toast...or Soda bread which I love and Himself hates.

He was pushing a trolley laden with dog biscuits and a tin of Golden Syrup...for his morning porridge. And a bin bag. What do you have in the bin bag? Asif asked if I'd like Cabbage leaves for the Donkeys...O.K. How does Asif know we have donkeys? Haven't a clue, said Himself...

That really nice lady was listening to all this...she is a woman of size and she has a small husband called John, who talks to all the girls doing the shelf-filling...think it's the only time he gets a word in actually. 'Never mind how he knows' she said...take them and be thankful'...so I said we were indeed thankful. I had to tell her 'cos Himself didn't hear what she said...with him being deaf in one ear and not likely to admit it anytime soon.

She said Toodle-Pip and sailed past to look at the cakes...

Himself said he'd pay for the stuff he had and would come back to give me a hand...

Which he did, once I'd reached the detergents and had almost finished.

Now I do have to say the check-out is grand...the girls and women are pleasant and friendly and don't give a hoot when I'm awful slow...if Himself isn't there then they'll either help me pack themselves or ask someone who isn't otherwise busy.

But I have to remind Himself constantly what to put together...glass jars dumped anyoldhow in the bottom of a bag with frozen peas on top is not a good idea...especially if you then add a loaf of bread...on top of the peas.

That's nagging actually...when I whip the peas out and putter about the jars banging together and suddenly find a packet of horribly expensive biscuits.

But no matter how often I might grumble, he does put everything away once we're home again...

And he's alright really.

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sassy59

I am now smiling Vashti and picturing the scene. Xxx 😄😄😊

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knitter

I remember trailing circles of Golden Syrup on my porridge too...now I like the crunch of brown sugar instead..

I felt as if I was in the supermarket with you...thanks for the description

in reply to knitter

Yes, golden syrup on porridge - a childhood breakfast. We used to like the porridge very hot so the syrup melted quickly and covered a greater area. Nowadays I have my porridge oats every morning just as it is, made with a drop of milk and water. I still love it.

I love your tales. You really do paint a great picture with your words. More please:-)

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A1J1S Try doing what I did in the first few weeks of being a member. Go to Vashti profile then read all of her old posts, you will not need to read a book for a couple of weeks, they are brilliant.

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Thankyou Clematis5932. Vashti makes even what to most is a mundane trip to the shops sound like a true adventure and hilarious to boot!

I get most of my shopping done online now as I am car free, but I can still have fun even doing that - yes honestly! I let three supermarkets compete for my business. My daughter says Mum are you preparing for a siege? Habit - can't get through to my brain that I am not feeding 20-30 guests.

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"Car free"- I like that, it sounds so much more positive than"I don't drive".

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Hello Magpuss,

heh heh....I don't like motor cars, never have, never wanted to drive one. I use the bus if I have to go any distance.

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romfty

Nice episode at the supermarket................. we used 10 pence pieces instead of euros?.

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Azure_Sky in reply to romfty

It is a pound coin now!

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redted

I would love to follow the pair of you around the Supermarket, bet I would be smiling all day. Lol I love syrup on my porridge too,but have started to have vanilla yogurt so lovely.

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grannyjan

Ha Ha great tale. My daughter shops with me now (20) and she goes mad if I try to help her pack. She has been doing it for a couple of years now and is very OCD about it :-) jan x

Ah I was at the supermarket with you there.... x

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DozyDormouse

I envy your trips. It's not the same having it delivered in boxes full of stuff someone else has chosen. I now find that I only buy packets, tins and frozen from supermarket and send Mr Dozy to butchers. Never get those just fancy one items.

Take care

Dozy x 🐀 😊

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Azure_Sky

My husband insists on doing the packing. Then sometimes he unpacks, others he leaves it for me to do.

I like to pack things according to their destination. Saves time at the other end.

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maggiemay347

Vashti I love reading your stories, they can be quite comical. I have a big grin on my face reading this one. Nice to start the day with a smile. So can I have more please. xx Maggie

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Azure_Sky

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amnihami

Oh that's so funny. I was in the supermarket with you as well!

When I wasn't able to get out my other half did it all. Drive there and back shopping done, in an hour

Only problem is that if you can't eat he doesn't buy it! Except kitchen rolls!

Keep well

Ann ☺

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