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I've noticed the large rises in my weekly Asda shop too. Not so much per item, although I do notice the odd 20p to sometimes over a pound increase on some items, but it's more noticable on my total weekly shop. I make a monthly menu and follow that, it stops me overspending on unnecessary things and prevents a lot of food waste. My Gran taught me that way, and I've always done it, it works too. Having said that though, I still buy the same food that I normally do, I won't compromise on the quality of food I buy, and buy British wherever possible. Avril

Yes, it does come as a bit of a shock doesn't It?🤯 On the plus side though, I find it gives me the much needed occasional boost and keeps me young at heart. Have fun😉 Avril

Much better Bro. Hyacinth would be proud to serve that at her candlelight supper.😁 I like tinned spaghetti on toast too. We sometimes have it for lunch though, not breakfast. That's always weetabix and blueberries. Sis

Eerrmm 🤔.............. no! 😁 Sis

Kalos is right Jane, tomorrow you will be classed as an ex-smoker. Message to you from Frank. 'Vaping is the best decision I've ever made. Except to marry Av that is' (He has to say that as I'm typing this for him) 'I've been smoking since I was 14, and I never thought I would ever stop smoking cigarettes, but it was so easy that I never felt the need to have another, ever. I was getting the nicotine I needed from the vape, but non of the bad stuff that was making me ill. I honestly began to feel a difference within the first week, and could get upstairs without being out of breath. Yes I was that bad. I felt more relaxed knowing that I could have a 'toot' as I call it, as and when without having to worry about my health, the cost, and Av nagging me about it, that I found I didn't need it as often as I did. As a result the nicotine strength of the juice has naturally reduced and I dont feel the need to 'toot' as often. Good luck to you Jane. He doesn't smell like an old ashtray, and he can't stand the smell of cigarettes anymore either. Good luck from me too.x Avril

My maths teacher always called me Avril Angers, and it did too. Avril

Only if their tea was frozen😁 Avril

I remember seeing the name Randy Thom, sound director I think he was, on the credits of a film we had watched. Avril

The answer should have been skiing. She was very good and surprisingly the commentators said her name regularly without a titter. It's our unique British sense of humour I suppose. We have Bottom's and the German's have Chmelar's.😁 Avril

Emily Moore (also true) Avril

Probably not Ray, and it isn't something that I or many others on here would ever do. There will always be those who are never, nor ever will be satisfied, and love nothing more than complain and whinge just for the sake of it. On the forums they are entitled to air their grievances regardless, and I simply ignore them and scroll past. Avril

I'm slow this morning Phil, that's only just registered.🤣 Avril

Groundhog day here in my small corner of Sth Yorks. A heavy frost clear skies, sunshine and a very nippy -3c. No snow thank heavens, I hate the stuff. Take care. Avril

I do, but I'd completely forgotten about that. Bernard Cribbens was so funny. Charlie Drake was another. Hello my darlings.😄 Sis

I think your councillor must be a member of this forum. You said exactly the same thing. Avril

Why would a Homepride flour grader want to inspect a hole in the road bro?🤔 😁😉 Sis

We have the Marlbro Man to thank🤠 Avril

Or knowing you need a wee and wondering how much longer you can hang on before getting out of the cosy bed. Avril

I hope he waits until the weather warms up a bit or he could be out of work sooner than he expected😇 By 'eck, it's parky out there this morning, -3c here at the moment. It looks pretty though with a blue sky and the sun glttering on the frost. Take care if you're out and about and wrap up well. Avril

We didn't go to any of the islands. We went to Hua Hin, Rayong and of course Bangkok, but Northern Thailand was our regular destination. Beautiful people in a beautiful part of Thailand, and yes, very humid, but we loved it. Avril

Thailand is a favourite place of ours, and have visited many times. Which areas did you visit? Avril

Don't worry about that Jane. We're all behind you on this so report every day if you want to. We''ll support and encourage you as often as you need us. One thing I forgot to mention is, that Frank has never felt any withdrawl symptoms whatsoever and moved on to vaping without a problem, and for a 50+ years, 20 a day smoker that's saying something. Avril

@Beckett I have been reading all the good advice given to about stopping smoking, and it is good advice, so I'll add a lttle of my own. What works for one doesn't necessarily work for another. Some can be more more addicted than others, or have a will power strong enough to quit unaided. I don't want to presume here Jane, but considering what you have been saying about your recent health, then I think it would be wiser to take the easier and more gentle approach to quitting. Frank had tried to stop smoking a few times over the years, but had bad mood swings and failed. He tried many ways, just stopping dead, one after each meal, reducing the amount of cigarettes, chewing gum, and failed every time, so he stopped trying until he started vaping, and it's working for him. Research well, choose the right way that will suit you and you'll do it. Avril

I have no idea John. Different brands regulate the nicotine content in different ways. Wih the brand Frank and Lisa use, the content strength is measured in mg. The most important thing though is that the nicotine strength they use, however it's measured, keeps decreasing as they go and eventually they get to 0mg or 0%. Good luck to your Granddaughter John. Avril

I'm sorry I didn't make it very clear I should have said started vaping, not stopped. They are still both vaping, but their health has much improved. The best way to do it not to regulate the amount you vape but the nicotine content in the liquid. The strength ranges are 18 mg, 12mg, 6mg, 3mg and 0mg. Lisa began at 12mg and is now down to 3mg. Frank, who had been smoking cigarettes for 50+ years, began at strength 18mg and is now down to 6mg. Don't use the fancy flavours, just British tobacco flavour. It's easier than reducing the number of cigarettes you smoke, it fools the mind if you know what I mean. Research it on the NHS website, that's what I did, it's the safest, easiest and most stress free way to stop smoking. It's not an overnight cure, but if it's working on my ''I'll never stop smoking'' husband then it must be good. Give it a try Jane, you've nothing to lose but everything to gain. Best of luck.x Avril