Sue

spider69 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > With regard to the subsitions are the replaced > goods more expensive or cheaper. > > Would make a great deal of difference to the cost > of a shop Well, obviously I'm very grateful to be getting a delivery at all under the circumstances, so I'm not quibbling too much about most of the substitutions. However where they have substituted a smaller size for a larger one, for example, it does work out relatively more expensive, although in absolute terms it may be "cheaper". They do have some policy about this, but I haven't properly read what it is. I think they give you tokens towards your next shop (which obviously then ties you in to buying from them again). What I'm most concerned about is that if I had known before that items weren't available, I would have had time to look at choosing something else, or more of something else (if allowed). But the cut-off time for changing your order is 11pm the night before, and the email with the very very long list of things unavailable was sent at 8.13am this morning. I do obviously realise that they may not have known before - but surely surely some if not most of these they must have known wouldn't be available??? However, I need to cut them some (a lot of) slack as clearly they are doing the best they can under very difficult circumstances, and again, I am grateful for what I am getting .... Also as Ilona said, you are allowed one order a week (if I'd known, I wouldn't have ordered so much. But then again, there might be even less available next week .....). Weird times, eh.

Hmmm. Just had a very long list emailed from Sainsbury's. Much of what I ordered is either not available (chickpeas, lentils, fish, yoghurt) or they are making ridiculous substitions (sun dried tomato paste instead of tahini??? WTF?!) Why is it on their website if it isn't available? Looks like we will be getting a load of ale, but not much to eat :))

IlonaM Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Sue Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > > > What I stupidly didn't ask was how frequently I > > would be able to order, so consequently my > order > > is quite large, to be on the safe side ..... > > Hi Sue, I'm on the disabled priority list for > Sainsburys deliveries and the email I got said one > order per week (not that I want to order more!). > You might be similar. Oh, just seen this! I've ordered far far too much then, however not sure if will last me/us for the "at least three months" scenario :(

fishbiscuits Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I did notice a very bright "thing" in the sky last > night... it appeared close to the moon. Same > thing? > I'm pretty sure that was Venus. There was a lovely crescent moon, as well :)

I've posted this on another thread, but it's deffo worth posting here as well. Do watch if you haven't seen it (you have to wait a bit and then click on "skip the ads". Cooking with Paris :))

DulwichFox Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Thank you siousxiesue > > I do have some latex gloves (powdeless) for > cooking. And normal gloves. > You are in good company then, Foxy. Paris Hilton wears gloves for cooking. Sliving gloves :)) But then she also wears dark glasses while cooking, and carries a dog. Hopefully you don't :)) This is one of the funniest videos I have ever seen (hope the link works!): ETA: Just checked and it does, but you have to wait a little while and then skip the ads before Cooking with Paris starts. Trust me, it's worth the wait :))

yorksgirl Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > You can't register by ringing the Sainsbury's > number any longer. > > All they are doing now is checking the government > list ("extremely vulnerable" and over 70) against > their existing customer database. > > If you haven't already been included in the > government list, the only way to get on it now is > to apply here - > https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus-extremely-vulnerabl > e . > > Someone from NHS 111 should then (eventually) call > you and they will decide whether there are > sufficient medical grounds to add you. It seems > there is quite a delay though, e.g. people who > applied on Monday this week have not yet heard > anything. I never had a call from 111. My GP surgery emailed me a letter in case I needed it to get a delivery, but when I told Sainsbury's that I had registered on the government site, they didn't ask at that point for any proof (though I presume at some stage they will get the list with my details on). When I phoned Sainsbury's this morning, they had already got me on some list or other, presumably from when I phoned on Friday, as they offered me a choice of several slots tomorrow or Wednesday (frankly I would have taken anything!) What I stupidly didn't ask was how frequently I would be able to order, so consequently my order is quite large, to be on the safe side .....

IlonaM Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Glad you're up and running Sue!!! Thanks for your help :)

Also see this thread re Sainsbury's deliveries: /forum/read.php?32,2107344

DulwichFox Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Went to M&S this morning 10.30 Was well stocked > (No Flour) > > Only one checkout open.. 10 - 12 in queue. > > Got to checkout and when I went to pay , > Contactless payment not working. > Everyone had to tap in PIN using key pad. > > Real risk of cross contamination. > > Am I just being Finicky.. ??? > No. Not finicky. That's bad. Did the staff realise the problem? You could try using a latex glove then disposing of it? Or putting a tissue between your finger and the key pad and then disposing of the tissue? Or (assuming you were able to get some) using that hand sanitiser gel on the relevant numbers on the key pad before you used it?

A heads up - I don't know if this is just for people registered as at very high risk, but I phoned Sainsbury's this morning (they had told me on Friday to phone today as there would be deliveries made available) and miraculously I was allocated a delivery slot and have an order coming tomorrow !!!! Massive relief !!!! I was told that they are delivering in this area tomorrow, so if you are in that category (or even if you aren't) you might want to try. I did double check with my GP first that I was eligible. The delivery slot didn't come up when I logged in - I had to phone them again - so I'm not quite sure how the system works. The number I phoned was 0800 052 5500. I got through very quickly both times, and both people I spoke to were extremely helpful. Good luck everybody! ETA: I was able to order most things I wanted, although some things were restricted in the number you could have, however whether they will all actually arrive is another matter .... but I was able to get things like bar soap and eggs (no longer on plant based diet :( )

Beat96uk, that sounds horrendous. Thanks for sharing, and hope you make a full recovery xx

seenbeen Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Sue Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > I don't think you can blame a jump in deaths on > > builders travelling to work! > > Are you for real... Yes. What do you mean? I'm suggesting there are many other factors involved than builders travelling to work. Unless you have statistics to prove otherwise? I'm not saying they should be doing this. I have already criticised builders talking in close proximity, in a previous post on here. I'm just not convinced they can be solely blamed for a jump in deaths. Many people have posted on here about runners passing too close, and people not keeping their distance in shops, for example.

DulwichBorn&Bred Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > That is terrible that both numbers are useless :( I had a long chat with somebody on one of the numbers this morning. I only had to wait twenty minutes, which I didn't think was bad under the circumstances. I had already registered under the government scheme (via the link from Sainsbury's website). I was told to phone again on Monday, when I think they are making more delivery slots available for customers at high risk.

Dulwich Handy, sending you and your loved ones love, and best wishes for a full recovery x

dbboy Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I've never heard of freezing hens or duck eggs. You don't freeze them in the shell :)

Applespider Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > The text message that went out to 88m mobile > phones was probably quicker and safer than a > leaflet drop. > 95% of adults own a mobile which feels like a > pretty robust comms strategy. If they'd had > leaflets printed it would probably be out of date > by the time they got delivered. > That's true, I'd forgotten about the text message. And I take the point about things being out of date, and also texting being safer (though the posties are out anyway delivering other things). Though they didn't send anything out by text until telling people they MUST stay at home. They didn't send a text during the time they were ADVISING people not to go to pubs, etc..

I don't think you can blame a jump in deaths on builders travelling to work!

I think there will be a huge peak in deaths when the effects of all those people cramming onto beaches and parks are felt, plus of all the people who thought it was a great idea to go to pubs on the last evening before they had to close. Quite why the government initially thought "guidance" would work is a mystery to me. Though irritating (I'm very annoyed by it too) I'm not sure that one or two people getting a bit too close to each other at work will make a huge difference in the great scheme of things. But partly I think this is a result of an extremely poor public health campaign by the government. There has still been nothing delivered house to house spelling out exactly what people have to do (and why) to keep themselves and others safe. Not everybody watches TV/listens to the radio/uses social media (and in the case of the latter, there is a lot of fake news going about, anyway)

Thanks, Ilona! I went on Sainsbury's website yesterday and the advice was to register for the government's list of vulnerable people and then that list would be passed on to Sainsbury's. There was a link to the place to sign up to the government link. However there is a quite restricted number of reasons, which do not include age or most disabilities, and you have to give your NHS number. I am not clear how this is going to work. I think a belt and braces approach would be to do both, assuming you meet one of the government's criteria for registering. I think there are going to be major problems with food supply soon, despite government reassurances, so probably best to register ASAP. ETA: Phoned that number, but they basically said to try again on Monday when more delivery slots would be available. I had to wait 20 minutes to speak to someone, which was a lot less than I expected.

Peckhamgatecrasher Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I rather think bats are personae non gratae at the > moment! :)) :)) :))

You've seen butterflies??? I did see a tiny moth in the garden today :)

:))

IlonaM Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Yes, the renewed community spirit is a great > positive to come out of this. Agreed. Plus, lack of plane noise. Plus, some "creative" cooking using what's left in the cupboards ......

Really glad it's sorted, what a worrying situation.