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loopylou Wed 04-Nov-15 18:18:19

I'm guilty of going out to buy teabags but came home with a new car.
DH was not amused because he thought I was incapable of choosing sensibly (he meant not just going by colour grin), miserable grumpy old man.

apricot Wed 04-Nov-15 18:10:25

Teetime was the laptop instead of the freezer or as well as the freezer?

Indinana Wed 04-Nov-15 18:00:10

stillhere that made me laugh out loud! grin

shysal Wed 04-Nov-15 17:53:36

I once took my car in for service and came away having ordered a brand new one.

stillhere Wed 04-Nov-15 17:46:59

I went to an architectural auction 10 years ago, the first auction I had been to for years, just to see what was there.

I came home with a rabbit, a hutch, a bale of hay, a 10 kilo bag of carrots, 10 caulis, 40 terracotta flowerpots, a long tin bath, 5 metal watering cans and a serious auction habit.

I am no longer allowed to attend one unless accompanied by a responsible adult.

J52 Wed 04-Nov-15 17:44:24

DH went out for a loaf and came back with a TV. My late father was staying with us and was shocked. He always researched large purchases for months before parting with his cash!

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granniefinn Wed 04-Nov-15 17:34:56

I told my DH I wanted to go back to work 25 years ago I went to see my sister for a week when I came back he said I got you a job he had bought a shop I nearly died I had never worked in a shop before I think I have got the hang of it know

Bellanonna Wed 04-Nov-15 17:25:49

Well, that sounds sensible to me, Indinana. !

Indinana Wed 04-Nov-15 17:18:39

My father went out (many many years ago) to buy a plug and came back with a big six foot long radiogram. My mum hated it, said it was like a coffin. (It wasn't, she was just annoyed at him spending all that money grin)

When I go out Christmas shopping, I nearly always end up spending the money on myself instead blush

Anne58 Wed 04-Nov-15 17:03:59

Thank goodness it wasn't a hostess kitty !

Marmight Wed 04-Nov-15 17:03:30

Back in the summer I went to M&S for some knickers and came back with an armchair for my bedroom - well, it was in the sale and they didn't have my size in knickers.....

kittylester Wed 04-Nov-15 17:02:43

Over 30 years ago DH went out to buy a suit and came back with a hostess trolley!

harrigran Wed 04-Nov-15 16:57:34

I have friends who visited a Scottish island and bought a house, hasten to add they weren't looking for one, just saw it and fell in love.

MiniMouse Wed 04-Nov-15 16:17:29

There's a pattern emerging here ..... grin

Elrel Wed 04-Nov-15 16:09:36

Years ago I went to a sale for a freezer and bought a lovely apricot leather jacket!

ninathenana Wed 04-Nov-15 16:09:20

I think your DH wins that one Mini grin

Charleygirl Wed 04-Nov-15 16:06:34

Another who should be locked up!

MiniMouse Wed 04-Nov-15 15:57:24

My OH went out to buy the paper and bought a car shock

Charleygirl Wed 04-Nov-15 15:50:38

Teetime you should not be allowed out with any more money than your weekly pocket money!

Teetime Wed 04-Nov-15 15:24:21

a freezer and came back with a new laptop.smile