Today was a further evolution of Mr T's four item basic essentials list - whereas a few week's ago it was simply "potatoes, butter, sliced brown bread and cheddar cheese" - he now helpfully includes his preferred brand names or quantity on the piece of paper which makes the short trip around his local Tesco even more efficient and less taxing when it comes to any decision making in the aisles. As always, Mr T was very grateful when I returned with his bag of treasure and I happily left with "same time next week then?" ringing in my ears.