Alis girls Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I used to love shopping in my 20's clothes, stuff for the home. Now I'm 54 I am finding I seem to get in a mess either setting off alarms or causing a long queue. I got home from a well known store to find a T shirt which I had got for OH had security tag on and I hadnt been bleeped on way out. When I took it back for removal I set alarms off. The self service tills always malfunction on me and today OH had slung a Auto trader type paper in trolley - could I find bar code - nah - so assumed it was a freebie so slung it back in trolley as a queue was forming watching me trying to scan the unscannable . When I asked him he looked worried and he found it in the middle of first page - WHY? what a silly place to put a bar code. Guard was looking at us so I rushed off to pay for it feeling guilty as hell. Another time my steak I had bought set off alarm. I do an on line shop for ES at uni but he eats his stuff quickly - I want food to last a few days so prefer to rummage for the longest dates etc. I feel so sorry for the elderly must be a nightmare for them. I am sure I'm not the only old broad finding it all a bit stressful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I share your pain! I was never a keen shopper to start with but nowadays at 51 (and three quarters) its all getting a bit much. I put it down to too much choice.... That said, I adore charity shops, E Bay, boot sales and anywhere else similar where its relaxed and you don't have to wait in line for ages before battling with technology Once or twice a year I head 30 mins up the motorway to have a wander round Bicester Village but I always get there when they open so that I can be on my way home an hour later as it starts to fill up. Not that I ever buy much....usually Christmas shopping at L'Ocitanne and Cath Kidston with the occasional foray into Kipling to goggle at the prices (too used to buying mine on E Bay!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 Glad its not just me. Everywhere is noisey and in your face. I am only 54 what will I be like in 10 years time. AAAAAAahhhhhhhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlina Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Not been in a shop (other than the corner shop once every few weeks) for years Can't be doing with the crowds, ridiculously expensive car parking (some charge more than the minimum wage!!! ) and general hassle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Another shopping evader here! I don't object to the food shop at Aldi, as it's not a big store, has limited choice and I get there early to avoid the rush. I do like to pick my own fruit and veg and meat, and see if there are any bargains. Otherwise, work clothes come from ebay (at a phenomenal saving on the prices when new), dog-walking clothes come from an outdoor shop that's never crowded. I keep meaning to drive to Cheshire Oaks just to see what's there, but have never quite got round to it - only been here four years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Loathe shopping - always have! I do like to see clothes before I buy though and if I can't see a colour/style I want I'm out just as fast as I went in - faster if someone asks if they can help! "Just looking thank you" is usually over my shoulder as I bolt for the door! Food shopping is the equivalent of an Olympic feat. Hate that too - and when they change the aisles around I get really grumpy. On the other hand I can spend hours in quilt shops and one in Andover usually sees me sitting down and chatting with the ladies over a coffee - now that's great shopping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 I keep meaning to drive to Cheshire Oaks just to see what's there, but have never quite got round to it - only been here four years! In my experience, I wouldn't bother! We have been there a few times, we have family who live nearby, and it is horrible, but then I am not a shopper, hate crowds etc, so maybe I am biased. My OH loves shopping but even he didn't like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 We spent the whole day yesterday in the massive Florida Mall. I'm a crazy chicken lady get me out of here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I don't like it either. I very rarely go on a shopping expedition, in fact I can't remember the last time I did! I don't mind having a quick poke around our little town but find large towns/ cities too stressful. I find myself getting grumpy and impatient and hate trudging behind crowds of people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Can't stand it. I enjoy supermarket shopping now that we're shopping mostly for ourselves and I can browse through food I used to not even notice. Don't laugh ...cos we is so posh now.....we call the essentials we get from Sainsbury 'chore shopping' and then we go to M&S for what we've named our 'theme park shopping'. I'm sure the novelty will wear off soon. The kids are all outraged that we're not experiencing Empty Nest Syndrome yet!! I mostly shop online. I hate overheated shops. My favourite shopping is Christmas Markets. That makes me very happy - although that could be the Glühwein. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 In Spain and purchased 2 T shirts for the boys. After that every shop I went in I bleeped in don't know if it was my underworld bra or something else the T shirt tags had been removed so wasn't them. Wasn't arrested so that's something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 After that every shop I went in I bleeped in don't know if it was my underworld bra or something else Another shopping hater here too. I've been a dedicated follower of second hand clothing for years, started with jumble sales and car boots, now mainly charity shops. I have no idea how much clothes cost in proper shops, the only time I go into Brum is to get free undies with my vouchers from my cashback credit card (haven't paid for underwear in donkey's years ) With me it was always the lack of cash available,I started my working life as a solicitor's office junior, but delivering letters in the centre of Brum meant I used to get great bargains in the sales of any shops I got to cut through As I had to do this at speed I soon learnt to spot the types of fabrics I preferred to wear from a distance or just by running my hand down the rail. Browsing in clothes shops was never a pleasure and now I just don't like the lighting, music, other shoppers etc. Just did a round up of my purchases for the last month and have had some amazing items from the chazzas, last one being a Crew clothing navy and pink elbow length sleeve t shirt for 50p. I was shocked when I found out how much their t shirts are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted August 3, 2016 Author Share Posted August 3, 2016 Blimey this predicted text is awful. Should say under wired. Sadly I am not well upholstered up top. I wish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Yup, run my hand over the fabrics and some of those are so horrible that I recoil instantly! I can wear viscose and cotton but anything else makes me a bit too electrically charged! I seem to zap even when I'm clothed in natural fibres, so MMF is taboo. Haven't tried plugging the iron into my armpit yet - I don't think I can maintain it long enough. Have some horrid memories of Brentford Nylons - particularly sheets that my mum used to get. They may have been hard wearing but it certainly gave a different meaning to sheet lightning at night. And the crimplene clothes - yuk! Yet they are still putting this dreadful stuff out there. Saw an interesting dress in Harrods when we were looking for prom dresses. It hung badly, was marked at over £3000 but it was MMF! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 I'm not the greatest shopper either, but I'm only 23! When I mentioned various things about it to my driving instructor he described me as, 'such a man'! Basically I like shopping if I know exactly what I want and which shop would have it and then I can go and look at the physical items. However it really annoys me when I know what I want, but nowhere sells it/it doesn't exist. I much prefer shopping in store compared to online, as I enjoy seeing the product for myself and get a feel for it, and then I don't have to wait around for things to be delivered either-somewhat problematic when you are at work 5/6 days a week, and live in a flat which doesn't have anywhere to put post. What I also get frustrated by is how most shops don't carry my size in things, eg size 8 clothes, which usually sell out first, and larger sized shoes, which if they are made stores don't generally have them physically in stock. This means I have no other choice but to buy online, often paying postage, to then try, and return, and most people don't do free returns, meaning you're stung on both accounts. Grr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted August 15, 2016 Author Share Posted August 15, 2016 Its not just petite sizes - I can rarely find a 14 in things I like - adverage UK woman is a larger so unless you are a size 22 no joy. seems to be large amounts of 10's - maybe we should swap shops uberglu. i dont recall ever being a size 8 - I went from child to size 12 now 14 after 2 kids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Leia Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Never ceases to amaze us just how many people we know regard shopping as a "leisure activity" Sorry, life's too short for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 OH has had a long weekend off to spend some time with boys and I during the school hols. Today we went to Swindon as the boys all wanted to go to the railway museum. Having discovered the true meaning of the term 'bored to tears' at the York Railway Museum some 20 years ago I decided that nothing had changed so I walked round the outlet centre whilst the chaps indulged in grease and steam; the only thing that made the whole souless experience bearable was the pick and mix in the Lindt shop ES wanted some polo shirts so I did venture into the S&M (as its known in our house ) outlet and bought a couple of Blue Harbour ones and grabbed a short cotton nightie - which I really did need - from the rail as I passed by. Also managed Craghoppers for a pair of navy walking style trousers purely to replace my beloved, ancient and comfy pair which fell apart a couple of weeks ago. There were crowds of people (on a MONDAY!?) with bags and bags of shopping.....even having lunch there in order to allow more time for more mooching round shops Not for me ......(just in case you hadn't guessed ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted August 15, 2016 Author Share Posted August 15, 2016 Yes done the London underground museum and RAF and cant stop yawning. I feel your pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Don't like shopping but love steam museums and really want to go to the London Transport museum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Its not just petite sizes - I can rarely find a 14 in things I like - adverage UK woman is a larger so unless you are a size 22 no joy. seems to be large amounts of 10's - maybe we should swap shops uberglu. i dont recall ever being a size 8 - I went from child to size 12 now 14 after 2 kids Haha, I'm not exactly petite, just slight, and relatively tall, being 5' 8" or thereabouts. The main problem is I have shoulders, but a small bust, a definite waist but actually have hip bones-the number of times I've pulled on trousers where they fit perfectly on the legs, but never do up. Don't get me started on shopping for shoes, being a borderline 8/9 is a pain, as apparently I can only buy very boring, old fashioned shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
