“Whatever will they think of next?” used to be a regular refrain of my mother’s when something new came on the market for consumers to purchase. I remember extolling the virtues of a freezer in an attempt to persuade her to get one “What would I want that for?” she asked “I‘ve managed all this time without one, I don’t see the point in changing now”
Love it - much the same am I and my mother would probably roll in her grave if she knew the sometimes pointless things I’ve bought. The worst ( or best ) was four swimming costumes from Sea Fancy . Forgetting to read the small print I didn’t know you could not return . Hey ho - for first time ever , all four fitted . To return two, came to no avail . They said I could have a percentage of another order ! ‘Give one to a friend ‘ was the next option . So I did . The other three? Well they are great . I probably won’t need another - ever. Gone are my fashion days . ‘Buy classic and comfortable, mend and alter, “ my mother’s words resonate after 27 years.
As for the rubbish treatments and devices to solve nails and bunions - another story. Her words ring true again. ‘ Dry between your toes every time; why are you buying those ridiculous’ granny shoes with heels ?’ Of course we never did listen back then !
Thanks for your response Ruth. Yep, no matter how much advice our mums gave us, we never did listen - as our kids don’t listen to us🤣. Glad to hear I’m not the only one who makes internet purchase mistakes!
Love it - much the same am I and my mother would probably roll in her grave if she knew the sometimes pointless things I’ve bought. The worst ( or best ) was four swimming costumes from Sea Fancy . Forgetting to read the small print I didn’t know you could not return . Hey ho - for first time ever , all four fitted . To return two, came to no avail . They said I could have a percentage of another order ! ‘Give one to a friend ‘ was the next option . So I did . The other three? Well they are great . I probably won’t need another - ever. Gone are my fashion days . ‘Buy classic and comfortable, mend and alter, “ my mother’s words resonate after 27 years.
As for the rubbish treatments and devices to solve nails and bunions - another story. Her words ring true again. ‘ Dry between your toes every time; why are you buying those ridiculous’ granny shoes with heels ?’ Of course we never did listen back then !
Thanks for your response Ruth. Yep, no matter how much advice our mums gave us, we never did listen - as our kids don’t listen to us🤣. Glad to hear I’m not the only one who makes internet purchase mistakes!