10 bunches of flowers

The late Mr.G only ever gave me, I think, about 5 'bouquets' in 38 years of marriage and 3 of those were on prompting after our 3 children were born! At the time I felt somewhat put out like you Jess as they were mostly of the Filling Station variety and not a lot of thought had gone into it. It's a man thing . However, he did make the effort and what would I give now for a bunch of droopy yellow chrysanths!

I was sent flowers by DS2 in January and they were terrible. As they were ordered from USA I knew they would cost a fortune. MY DS who was here at the time photographed them and sent it to the florist (or whoever sent them). they were most upset and were happy we told them. I was sent new flowers the next day and they were lovely.
Might be a good idea to do that, who knows they too, might be upset about this.

jess its when you think someone has taken advantage of them isnt it and charged a fortune for poor quality, and then the petals fall off within 10 mins.
But bless him he was trying to surprise you and its the thought that counts, hope you have made up

Gally Your post made the hairs on arms stand up.

I can't believe this thread. Since DH had a stroke he's been unable to buy me even a box of chocs without help from DD. I'd love a bunch of flowers, even if they were from the garage and looking a bit wilted.

Count your blessings, JessM and anyone else who whinges because their bloody flowers are not perfect.

merlot sorry, we do tend to have a go at DH, but your right we should count our blessings.

A bit harsh Merlot, my earlier point was that the annoyance was that OHs DSs, whoever had sent flowers, probably at some expense and with a desire to please, were 'ripped off' by the particular florists/suppliers.
Jess warm as toast at the races (down filled gilet) But my OH, DS, Tegan and her SO were frozen!

My post was not about being ripped off, Oldgreymare and I consider it to be realistic, not harsh. How can anyone who has just received TEN bunches of flowers be upset with the person who sent them because they are not 'specially nice'.

You weren't harsh merlot

Well that was my conundrum merlot - sometimes strong emotions jump out at you unawares - it is a strange feeling, you should be pleased but this quite strong upset and angry feeling pops up out of nowhere instead. It's usually not about the obvious is it. The reasons for such strong reactions are not necessarily logical.
I think in my case it was background anxiety about unnecessary spending when he has just resigned from a well paid job, and is going to be a penniless student for 12 months so he can change back to a more interesting, but much less well paid career.
Did not mean to upset anyone. And no offence taken.

Merlot.... properly awake now! Sorry if I upset you..... I got really fed up just before M/Day when I saw a teenage lad (with a 'minder') buying a last-minute bouquet. Granted they were reduced but they were still far too expensive and some of the blooms were past their best.
Many of the major stores added a bit of pink wrap (and £2) to plants and called them gifts for Mum!
Jess is right about strong emotions creeping out, I would add tiredness as a cause too.

Good morning JessM I received that offer from Wiggly Wigglers this morning. 10 bunches of flowers for £20 instead of £50. I still think you should have taken a photograph of them and sent it to them with a complaint.

I do think some florists try to pull the wool over their customers eyes. A mutual friend wanted to send flowers to my brothers funeral but didn't know where to send them. She had them sent to me and they were so obviously intended for a new baby girl that I couldn't really take them. Months later the friend told me she had requested dark red roses. I think if you get lots of bouquets Then one dodgy bunch can be dismissed but if you rarely get them and you're worried about finance then I can see the point.my DD is wonderful with flowers but she sticks to Waitrose or M&S.

I just look up Wiggly Wigglers to see what the store is like. I saw Goat Socks! I'm I crazy or isn't that funny? I just had to chuckle and it made me realize I haven't laughed in a long time!(dealing with a bad back)It's not fair you guys get bombarded with American stuff and we hardly get any idea about your lives.

I bought some plants. Red campions and white campions.

I did wonder about the Goat socks, but it just a trade name.

And they are made of goat wool. So goat socks as opposed to sheep socks, or petrol/oil socks (nylon, etc), or cotton socks, or silk socks. Cashmere socks are goat socks too of course. I'm going to call my woollen socks sheep socks from now on

I'm going to call mine ' Human skin' my feet are so painful I can't bear any restriction

Neither can I, so I make 'em loose. Socks don't need to be restrictive.

Those Wiggly Wigglers white campions are pretty but vigorous j08 and quite BIG. Bloom for a long time and nice on a summer evening.
Their worms are fantastic.

Sheep socks

I have to wear tights and shoes at the tribunals, but at home nothing! (On my feet!)
One tribunal member does not wear any shoes or socks. He has no arms or hands and does everything with his feet!
He had an extremely high IQ. At least one degree. I think he speaks 7 languages fluently. I have known him for years . He is mayor of a Devon town. I can never remember if its Honiton or Crediton.
His name is Frank. (Not Hunter)

It's Crediton Galen.

Wigglys have done quite well out of Gransnet today with their bit of free advertising!

Thought it was! He is really a hell of a character and I love sitting with him!
Do you know him?
I was at uni at the same time at Birmingham. He was always surrounded by women

As long as nobody sends you white chrysanths, at least in France! (Funerals only!)
The worst presents ever have to be the rod and reel which my ex bought the girls when they were about 12 and 10. They had to be used together and you can guess who used them. No wonder he is ex.