Silly whoahmen; when we get that blank look on our faces and start muttering "Yes, Dear, whatever you say dear." repeatedly it means we're actually thinking about something entirely unrelated to whatever it is you are saying. This is autopilot mode for men and is a defense mechanism. Eileen has the right idea; park us in a coffee shop or other harmless venue where we'll most likely stay out of trouble while you silly females are shopping. However, if there is a sporting goods store within 9 statute miles of said safe venue Frankie has taken to handcuffing me to the table so that I don't wander. Most of those tables are too heavy to drag along behind me.

Hey! I'm a woman! Always right :o)

I am sure they will leap on and disagree, but personally I think you're right :)

Must be a man thing and universal eh? :o)

all sounds very familiar :)

And easier on the stress levels... I have already learnt when shopping with Brian, it is much better to find a nice coffee shop for him to be dropped off and collected from after!

Oh I know what you mean OH works such difficult hours it's just easier for me to do stuff cos by the time he's finished everywhere would be shut!

Lol!! Karen I actually bought an iron and board for his house last weekend... I'm sure he will be very grateful for me doing his errands as you say and it's easier for me because I'm in town where as he works in the middle of nowhere.. just off the motor way close to Cribbs Causeway..

ok it seems he will have to find another way to express his gratitude.... does he do ironing? ;)

Lol... um he cooks breakfast occasionally, and has cooked tea once??? when I was ill... he stands in the kitchen and keeps me company while I do it!

Lol, well I think you should subtly let him know how wet and windy it was when you went on HIS errands, I hope he is suitably grateful and at least cooks the dinner (he does do cooking doesn't he? OH used to but seems to have forgotten how)

Not even slightly! I did note my wet excursion was all for a particular man in my life and not actually for me... my god I sound married!!! Help me!!!!!

oh not quite the enjoyable meander I had envisaged then! It's sunny here you see :) hope you are warmer now and dryer!

Enjoy? Hmm.. a rather soaked semi drowned rat here! I only went out because I had to go to HMV to get Brian a DVD, and put his suit in for dry cleaning, and get something nice for tea tonight for the pair of us...

Oh I'd like to come and brave a shopping centre (without the aid of kids of course) Enjoy your wander luv Karen x

I'm going to brave the town centre and go have a gander at the new shopping centre that has just launched phase one of opening
( I must be mad!!!! ). I will probably need a very very stiff drink when I've finished!

Lol, my worry exactly Eileen, I'm working on the basis that four glasses of baileys may be the problem :) enjoy your lunch!

Lunch time.. I'm hungry! Tis a bit early for Baileys though...
Oh hope your tummy is from yesterdays helpings of Bailey's and not the projectile pressies Chay was giving you!

Mmmm, now is it lunchtime yet, and is that a suitable time for alcohol? Mind you don't think baleys is a good plan as my tummy feels a little unsettled myself :(

Anne has a very good point there!!