Confess if you're guilty of this!

I don't even bother to make a list any more. I look upon it as a mind-sharpening exercise, remembering what I need. Hence, at the moment I am lacking supplies of milk, baking powder, vinegar and I can't remember what else! I do,however, have enough tea bags, loo blue, stock cubes and marmalade to supply the whole neighbourhood. Afraid my best intentions are usually sidetracked by spending too much time looking for new reading matter and assorted bargains in the local charity shops before getting down to the serious business of shopping.

I am pretty good at sticking to my list but my OH is a sucker for all the BOGOFs and bargains. It is usually stuff we will use but our cupboards are groaning under the weight and we have to store some of the goods in the garage.

When I remember to actually take my list,I do usually get everything on it plus one or two little extras.By the time I've finished though,the list is a crumpled,illegible mess.

I always take a list, but sometimes I think I've got everything on it, then get home without bread or some other necessary item. It's more likely to be my friend who puts extras in the trolley.

I went to buy fish bought a car. I did buy the fish.
But yes the ever disappearing list?

Dh once went out to buy a new suit and came back with hostess trolley!

Obieone - a starting point is a great idea for reducing guilt. I keep my list on my phone but still overspend. Worst extravagance? Went to buy a bookcase and came back with a suite and laminate flooring. The bills, the bills! Reminded me not to do that again, though to be fair the floor's still there and the suite lasted more than 10 years inspite of grandchildren and pets!

Exactly! What happens to the list as soon as we go into the shop!? It's one of life's mysteries...

I remember Mum saying that Dad went out to buy some lino, and came back having ordered a three piece suite.

I'm guilty. I nowadays consider my shopping list as the starting point!

Indiana ?????

Sorry, phoenix there's no 5th Amendment left, I've used it all up

I put my list in my trousers pocket. I KNOW I did. And, of course, when I went to retrieve it at the supermarket, it wasn't there. I searched thoroughly, took my phone out and turned the pocket inside out. No list. Absolutely, unequivocally, categorically NOT THERE.

When I got home (admittedly with nearly everything that had been on the list), I put my hand in the same pocket AND THERE WAS THE LIST. Where had it been all the while I was in the shop? And how did it manage to sneak back in my pocket without me seeing?

I wouldn't mind so much if I actually purchased what was on the list; but between car and shop it always magically disappears

Is that all?
I went into M&S for a bottle of milk and came out with a new settee and armchair ?
--and I forgot the milk--?

Guilty! Go into the local Co-op to spend a couple of pounds and end up minus £20.

Can I plead the 5th Amendment, please, even though I'm not American?