nicki9 Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 OK - I'm officially broke, and the cause, this forum! We were at an outdoor and caravan show today and DH and kids had gone to nosey round the boats. I was left holding their crocs and thought I'd look at some of the stalls around the edge. Lo and behold MBT's. So with 10 mins to waste I had to try some on, and then obviously, they were really comfy, and £140 later DH has told me not to look at this site, as he says it's a bad influence! Please don't recommend anything else! Perhaps health (or wallet) warnings should be issued first!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I would never let a forum influence what I buy. I have avoided looking at the MBTs thread (I know a shop near me that sells them). Your best bet is not to read ANY threads that start with 'look at this', 'guess what I bought', 'this is fantastic' etc, because once you've looked, it's too late. I blame the Mods, myself. They should put a stop to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 why dont you try the: "dont buy anything new for a year" you can start now!! I have bought somethings, but only when I can fully justify them. I want some MBTs but these will be my school shoes (I am a teacher - not a student ) spoke to Kev about them, he wants some too ( kev - more than one pair of shoes ) but you are right, it is easy to get carrie away when everyone makes everything so tempting cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I convinced one of the blokes at work to get some - his posture was appalling. If you do them up and walk in them properly, then they are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygal Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 well I'm safe from spending cos I don;t know what MBTs are You know, its the same as advertising; if you don't watch the ads, you don't know what you're "supposed" to be buying send your credit cards down here- I'll cut them up for you.....promise! *mutter, now where did I put my Vogue magazine?* edit- correction- send them UP here- I notice you're in Somerset!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I dunno what MBT's are either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicki9 Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 MBT's were mentioned a few days ago, from Pengy I think. They are specially designed shoes to improve posture and exercise muscles. I'd love some to wear to school, but I'm not sure how they'd look with a suit, even the black ones? I'd always thought that my most expensive shoes would eventually be something dressy, not trainers, but they are much more practical, and at least they'll get lots of wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygal Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 omg- they are shoes?!!! In my ignorance I thought maybe they were some sort of corset!! (splutter splutter!!) I'm going back to the 19th century, I am SO out of touch!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I thought everyone reaslised that if I was talking about it, it was bound to be shoes . I have now got 8 pairs of shoes in the charity bag (that means I need at least 2 pairs of shoes to replace them ) feel very proud of myself cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 OK - I'm officially broke, and the cause, this forum! We were at an outdoor and caravan show today and DH and kids had gone to nosey round the boats. I was left holding their crocs and thought I'd look at some of the stalls around the edge. Lo and behold MBT's. So with 10 mins to waste I had to try some on, and then obviously, they were really comfy, and £140 later DH has told me not to look at this site, as he says it's a bad influence! Please don't recommend anything else! Perhaps health (or wallet) warnings should be issued first!!! :idea: Perhaps we should have a special forum section for endorsements of exciting and innovative gadgets, articles of clothing etc. It could carry a health warning, and if it was in it's own section, those of us who are skint would know not to click on it and be led into temptation. I was observing a couple of yummy mummies out walking yesterday, both wearing identical trainery looking footwear. My friend said....look at those two...why are they walking as if they have both legs through one knicker hole....and I was able to bang on about MTB's at length....the things you pick up on this forum.......without requiring antibiotics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 send your cards this way nicki.........i can shred them..........i'm very good at shredding things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicki9 Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 Ooh shredders - don't get me started on them, i love them - nearly as much as laminators! So sad I know! but strangely therapeutic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I'll cut them up and I can be trusted to not spend. I don't own a credit card, dangerous things. I don't think I've bought any of the omlet fads either (though not always by not wanting) the only exception is a kenwood chef which I'm still watching on ebay but I wanted one way before omlet days. I've not been able to spen now that I'm so well trained I reckon if we suddenly came into money I would really struggle to treat myself as I have to justify everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I was observing a couple of yummy mummies out walking yesterday, both wearing identical trainery looking footwear. My friend said....look at those two...why are they walking as if they have both legs through one knicker hole....and I was able to bang on about MTB's at length....the things you pick up on this forum.......without requiring antibiotics. Pity you didn't post this earlier then Egluntine - that's enough to put anyone off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Things I have bought because of this forum - Crocs - about 25 pairs (not all mine) Egg Skelter Tub Trugs Orange plastic bag hen Big garden wobbly hen ornament Yankee candles - at leat 40 Newspaper bags Recycled fabric bags Oh, & I will also be getting a Roomba at some point And a slow cooker And probabaly a steam cleaner too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Oh dear - I'm sorry I've been wearing mine at school all week - alternating them when I went down to the staffroom as they did look a little odd with skirts and at the moment I@ve only got one pair of trousers. I've also just come back from a walk around the gardens at Hyde Hall in them. My back hasn't hurt once this week and I feel my posture is better. I hope my bum is getting toned too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Actually I'll take back that apology it wasn't really my fault Your OH left you near SHOPS (well the equivelent) whilst he looked at BOATS. Good job it was you that had the credit card and not him! It also serves him right for leaving you alone there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Things I have bought because of this forum - Crocs - about 25 pairs (not all mine) 5 pairs....one pair "borrowed" by my daughter...never to be seen again Egg Skelter Ditto Tub Trugs Ditto x4 Orange plastic bag hen No Big garden wobbly hen ornament No Yankee candles - at leat 40 Ditto Newspaper bags Not yet but intend to. Recycled fabric bags Yes, From Snowy....x2 Oh, & I will also be getting a Roomba at some point Got one And a slow cooker Already had one And probabaly a steam cleaner too. Got one....guilty of starting that particular craze. Don't forget Remoskas Bread makers Panini makers Sonic Scrubbers There must be loads more too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I don't have one of Snowy's bags yet. Just waiting for something perfect in purple to appear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I think you should all look at Enjo cloths.......... I love mine........ Don't worry, they're only sold via party plan............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I forgot my Thunderpants The best knickers in the world & I have the forum to thank for those too Panini makers eh? I missed that one,but do love a Panini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 [Panini makers eh? I missed that one,but do love a Panini Apparently they are fab for grilling bacon. Much better than a George Formby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicki9 Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 You're quite right it is DH's fault, I like that line of thought. They are really comfy shoes though, I wore them all day today and I can really feel my muscles pulling, but they are dead comfy to walk in. It's actually really good to have recommendations for all these things, at least it's not a random purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...