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Batteries ! Don't forget them :))

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Rambling

Rambling Report 21 Dec 2009 15:30

Can't remember who posted a reminder last year , but I thought I would do so... for all those toys and gadgets that have 'batteries not included' in the small print where I forget to look lol..

Rose

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StrayKitten

StrayKitten Report 21 Dec 2009 15:34

aw dont..................
i wrapped all littlemans pressies n forgot to note down the batteries, so i hav had to just go buy £20 worth if all sizes haha x

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Julia

Julia Report 21 Dec 2009 15:34

I second this entirely . Nothing worse for the little ones.
Was going to post something similar myself, but you beat me to it Rose.LOLOL
Julia in Derbyshire

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Muffyxx

Muffyxx Report 21 Dec 2009 15:40

I bought a selection of all sizes at the pound shop last week but there have been years when xmas morning involved driving around looking for an open garage and paying a small fortune for them.

Very good reminder xx

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Rambling

Rambling Report 21 Dec 2009 15:42

~~~~~ Julia and Muffy :)

I speak from experience lol...last Christmas I had to walk to the garage , fortunately just down the road, and buy batteries for a robot :)

xx

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Rambling

Rambling Report 21 Dec 2009 15:43

Sorry Stray! missed you there ! could you look online at toys you've got for battery sizes?

xx

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Rambling

Rambling Report 21 Dec 2009 16:18

Merry Christmas Barbra :))

xx

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StrayKitten

StrayKitten Report 21 Dec 2009 16:21

haha good idea rose, ut id be there all week lol
i think iv got it covered haha, if not ill be switchign batteries from one toy to another haha

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TheLadyInRed

TheLadyInRed Report 21 Dec 2009 16:29

But no-one's going to take them out of the smoke detectors are they?

Rambling

Rambling Report 21 Dec 2009 16:33

very good point Julie May :) best to check those too , what with tree lights and candles etc..

xx

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StrayKitten

StrayKitten Report 21 Dec 2009 16:38

no defo not! lol, ill jst swtch em from toys if i have to lol
failign tht i no grandad n nan went n bought loads to as a back up xx

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StrayKitten

StrayKitten Report 21 Dec 2009 16:38

edited as added twice x

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