Friday, July 15, 2022

In a quarry in a quandary

Went back to B&Q to get more stones for the arbour. When I got there I discovered that what I had feared had happened. 

I'd chosen the stones primarily because they were the cheapest - much cheaper  - but that was because there weren't many bags left when I bought mine. So of course when I returned for more they'd all gone.

Tried another place and found something similar and, while not as cheap, still not too expensive. As I said, I wanted two bags, and herein lies my dilemma.

They were on special offer: buy three get one free. 

Ooh, shall I do that?
But you don't need three, let alone four.
No, but it's on offer.
But you only need two.
I could probably find a use for them. One day. And it's cheaper.
No, it's not. Three still cost more than two.

I continued to argue with myself for a good few moments and finally opted for two. And drove home regretting it. I should have bought three.

But my fitness teachers would have been impressed with the ease with which I gaily threw each 25 kg bag into the boot of Mini. (For 'gaily threw' read 'groaned and threw'.)

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My thorough hearing test scheduled for today has been cancelled, like they cancelled my first two appointments for the preliminary test. I think this earologist might be the unhealthiest man in the world. (Assuming he's been ill each time.)

So I'm working on my new novel. When I'm not getting a drink, messaging children, or blogging that is. When the man said you need to treat your writing like a pro he did mean procrastinate a lot, didn't he?





6 comments:

Debra She Who Seeks said...

You did the right thing by only buying 2 more bags. Why have extra stuff to store? I hope this comment comes through and stays. Blogger seems to be eating my comments lately.

pam nash said...

I don't know ..... I'd have probably bought the "3 get 1 free". The others will come in handy, at least in my experience.

Cop Car said...

I agree with Debra in your having done well with 2 bags. That does not mean that I wouldn't have followed Pam's lead, of course.

I don't know about your exercise people, but I am impressed. I console myself that you are much, much younger than am I - lol. I used to be able to handle 27 kg, but I'm down to 20 kg.

Polly said...

I agree with Debra too. These offers are tempting, but it's just more clutter.

Boud said...

It's hard to buy just the amount you need when there's a tempting offer. For extra material you'd be tripping over untill you find a use for it. If you ever do!.

Cop Car said...

Boud reminds me of when I was younger. If the fabric I was buying had only one or two more yards on the bolt, I was apt to tell the sales clerk, "Just give me the rest." even though it would not be at a bargain price. I've heard of situational ethics. Perhaps this is situational need?