Tag Archives: observations

Windy, windy, windy

Posted on March 24, 2026 by pensitivity101

I hope these past few days of sunshine have not been our Summer. As I look out of the lounge window,  the wind is picking up, strong and relentless. The gates are locked but rattling, and Hubby has made sure … Continue reading →

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Today is Friday 27th February

Posted on February 27, 2026 by pensitivity101

It is a miserable day. Luckily we were up early enough for Hubby to take Maya for her first walk before the weather turned really nasty, but he didn’t get further than the front lawn before his knee gave out … Continue reading →

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Mini Rant: shopping 21st October

Posted on October 21, 2025 by pensitivity101

For a few weeks, I have been unable to get the breaded cod portions that we like. They were available from Lidl at £3.39 for ages, then went up to £3.59 but that was OK as everything else was going … Continue reading →

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To pay, or not to pay

Posted on May 20, 2025 by pensitivity101

That is the question. Depending on whether it is bills, food or luxuries, sometime I feel I am being backed into a corner and have little, if any, choice.

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Shock of the day 29th April

Posted on April 29, 2025 by pensitivity101

I heard on the radio today that food inflation is up to 2.8% from 2.6% in March, and that food prices are the highest they’ve been in 11 months.  This ties in with practically every time I shop, whatever I … Continue reading →

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Shopping observations 14th April

Posted on April 15, 2025 by pensitivity101

I did some extra shopping yesterday and noticed quite a few hefty increases. I shop mainly in Lidl and Tesco now and manage to keep within my budget as a rule. The cheese Hubby and I like had gone up … Continue reading →

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And so it starts………………….

Posted on January 11, 2025 by pensitivity101

Here we are, just over a week into the New Year and prices are on the rise. We decided to have a field trip today because the car needed a run as we haven’t gone far since last Tuesday (can’t … Continue reading →

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Today is Sunday 25th August

Posted on August 25, 2024 by pensitivity101

The day started off bright and sunny so we did a washload and got it out on the line to dry. After doing the housework and Hubby getting yet another shih tzu out of Maya, we decided to walk up … Continue reading →

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To Freeze or not To Freeze

Posted on April 18, 2024 by pensitivity101

I, like many others, shop on a budget and try to get the best value for money. We have a small freezer so I am limited as to how much I can buy, but one drawer is for meat, mainly … Continue reading →

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Want cheap veg for Christmas?

Posted on December 20, 2023 by pensitivity101

We went shopping in one of the larger towns today as I wanted a few little bits and pieces for Christmas Day. The schools are breaking up late this year, the 22nd, so the weekend is going to be manic … Continue reading →

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