I hate shopping

Almost certainly, OGM.

Anno I had the same thought! We would have to include other venues (mustn't advertise) but what about the ones that rhyme with Hettys, Porchester, Bits, or any venue of your choosing!
The thought of GNs raising a cup of the old Rosie Lee all at the same time seems quite appealing. Do you think it might cause the earth to move?

Ariadne how are you finding the shopping now you're in Devon? Morrisons is already a pain, and as for the new layout........

I love a mooch around the shops. Sometimes you need to see things in 'real life' and not a photo. Nothing beats discovering something that you didn't know you needed! However, I do a lot of online shopping to save time.

Ah, then you would need to have a cream tea at home, ana.

Goodness knows how many miles some of us would have to travel to get to it, though....

Now if we all went to our nearest branch of Harvey Nicks for afternoon tea at the same time on the same day, we could send psychic vibes around the country...or am I just nuts? No, don't answer that.

I wish my OH could see your post,Absentgrana. He thinks I'm the only woman on the planet who hates shopping. I have been known to leave a trolley in the supermarket when I've seen the queue.
I'm very lucky that he does all the cooking, so therefore, all the shopping.

OGM and I are referring to the Bristol branch of Harvey-Nicks.-Might be a long way for Ariadne and others!

Afternoon tea at Harvey Nicks sounds very inviting indeed,Mr.G. is under the impression he has stood outside shops waiting for me for 30 of the 40ish years that I have known him,he must be mistaken I am sure it is more than that.
I have done most of my shopping this year on line at least you know something is in stock before you get your hopes set on a particular gift,as soon as the parcel arrives I wrap it and tag it so not a big amount to do all at once in Christmas week.

Right! A non-shopping trip to Harvey Nicks..... any more takers?
Do we brave the pre-Christmas rush? I'm sure we could find a quiet time of day when shoppers are dormant!

Morning, Maniac! Can I come too?

Yes OGM I would be up for a non-shopping trip to Harvey Nicks

OGM that sounds like the ideal shopping trip. I was thinking about going to the Christmas markets today in Manchester but it's far too wet an miserable. Went last year and didn't buy much - stollen, which I eventually ate, to the detriment of my waistline - but enjoyed the sights and smells of continental Christmas. GD took my arm and guided me round - didn't half make me feel elderly.

That was aimed at Barrow and Maniac..... sorry!

If you both don't mind a rush thro' Harvey Nicks, looking neither left nor right, until you reach the top floor, how about tea and scones?????? ( and maybe a prosecco while we wait for the tea to brew!)
Jeni too.

Notso That reminds me, we have real reindeer parading through the town today too. I'd better go and shower.

I dread trailing round shops with anyone else. If I go shopping it needs to be on my own agenda. Sounds selfish but it's a matter of keeping my sanity. If I go with GD, it's also a serious matter of my bank balance.

Barrow.I also hate shopping.Maybe we could have a non-shopping trip to Bristol sometime soon.

I wish, jeni! Nice to go and look but actually buying from them is a rare event.

Oh lovely - but pain in the wallet area..........................

Peruvian connection Bags?

Have returned very cold & wet from a real shop. I bought some lovely Christmas decorations and saw Father Christmas's real reindeers ...... and you don't get to see them shopping online!

I too can come out, I hate shopping, unless in a foreign country when it is a good way of getting a feel for how people live and has novelty value.

On the rare, very rare times I visit a shopping mall, the moment my feet are placed on the marble effect floor they immediately begin to ache, I feel hot and sticky and just cant wait to get outside and get some fresh air.

True, lily, but I hate surf shopping as well! Have found a few online shops that tend to have the kind of things I want, and I just go back to them.