Post Christmas shopping spree?

I need to buy a new microwave as the current one started sparking over Christmas where the plastic coating inside the oven had come off revealing the metal beneath it.

We had intended to buy some carpet for our house in France, but as I slipped on a wet floor just before Christmas and hurt my back and DH has developed tendonitis in his left wrist that purchase has been delayed until we are both fit enough to handle large pieces of carpet in and out of the car and up a staircase.

grannylyn65 Sorry, I don't have an old one, lol, I have used my phone up to now but want some time away from constant phone calls so bought a camera. I got mine on e bay, take a look, some really nice ones on there and not too much as I can't afford much.

No shopping, I feel overshopped.
But I did get my Christmas cards at 75% off on Christmas eve.

Not me, but I did take my DD out this afternoon to get a hand blender, just a short drive to a retail park and then back home again. I have such painful feet that I cannot go out strolling around the shops these days. It's all I can do to get round Sainsbury's to do a weekly shop. I'm now sitting with my feet up and they are throbbing, a reaction to all the time I've spent on them over the last few days, in the kitchen mostly. I'm just not used to it, so I shall need a day or two to recover

hi Ruby, I managed to blow my camera up
and trip all the fuses, so can I have yr old one?!!!!?

Iam64 Thank you. Yes, hoping to use it on my trots out with the doggie, nature shots mostly apart from millions of her too, no doubt.

I just wanted some time now where I can turn my phone off and be free. I managed for most of my life without being tied 24/7 to a phone line and I do think it is important to give the old grey cells a rest from being contactable all the time. Re: other thread about friends calling every night. Turn the phone off, put the boots on and go out and well, I just about manage to get to a small park, sit on a bench and have a breather. Bliss.

I hope those who enjoy shopping do so very happily and the rest of you put your feet up and enjoy the break.

Nooooo !! am with those of us who have anxiety problems cant stand crowds and shops, not only that havent got an money left.

No, I have no intention of going to the sales. I might stock up on wrapping paper if I go to the supermarket but that's all.

Back to work tomorrow ?

Bought new laptop today. Not many left in stock in pc world or curry. My Hudl is on its way out so it was sort of "essential"!

I have done some food shopping as we are having the family for New Year's Day dinner. I bought a couple of wee items for my grandchild. As for full scale shopping , no. I cannot stand the crowds,will wait till it quietens down and then spend any Christmas vouchers I have.

I suffer from acute anxiety and the business gets too much for me at times.

I have Debenham's and Next vouchers to spend! An evening spent online shopping methinks.

Am going to drag grandsons into town today, luring them with the promise of lunch at Five Guys who do the most delicious fries imaginable. Will not buy anything though.

No, won't be doing any shopping for a while yet. This has been the most exhausting Christmas i can remember (i must be getting old!) and all i want to do is chill! I might feel differently by the weekend!

Bought some half price gift sets in Boots ( other shops are open).? Great for standby presents and stocking the bathroom cupboard. Also bought some dresses online on Christmas Eve in a 'Boxing Day' sale.

Yes, again on line. Ordered a Morphy Richard Soupmaker that was half-price and bought a Juice Box Bluetooth speaker in Sainsburys yesterday, at almost half price.

Rubylady - your new camera sounds like an 'essential' shop, hope you enjoy it over the coming months

No. I just don't get it, I'm shopped out, having had my life dominated by shopping for gifts then food for the Christmas period. I enjoy the busy build up to Christmas and choose gifts with care. It's great to have the house full of family and friends but come boxing day, it's the big walk, the huge over indulgence of all that lovely food in the fridge and relaxing.
We did go into Manchester yesterday to an exhibition but the idea of going into shops had no appeal whatsoever.
I'm sure these comments won't put a downer on those who are still enthusiastically buying stuff.

A White Stuff dress on line as I had a voucher to use but no I don't like crowds so no shopping for me off to golf today.

Yes, I had a wander round the shops in Chester yesterday. I bought some half price bargains and am pleased with them. Today I am going to Liverpool with one of my daughters for another go at the sales. We are going to try out a Lebanese restaurant for lunch. This could curtail the shopping a bit!

Oh! And also new tablet ours won't charge any more.

New pair of black ankle boots on line.