Bought anything new in the last week?

I've also had "red shoes, no knickers" shouted after me, rosesarered!

In Yorkshire, we used to say ' red hat, no knickers'

Well,It's understandableAna ( no pants in hospital) because if you did, it would make struggling onto a bedpan all the more difficult!
I also think that Nankate is confusing you with an Essex girl ( fur coat, no Knickers.) Joke! All you Essex girls, chill.

Phew, I was beginning to think I must be some sort of deviant, Lona!

I don't wear knickers in hospital either Ana, I hate wearing them in bed!

No. A nightie or pyjamas and no knickers.

A fur coat would be much too hot!

Ana do you wear a fur coat and no knickers in hospital ?

Westie where did you get the permanent poppy from please ?

Following a little weight loss I've been trying to smarten up my wardrobe, too many years of baggy clothes. This week I bought a smart black jacket , still to arrive, a permanent poppy brooch and 2 new nighties. Trying to curb shopping in preparation for DGC's Christmas.

Thanks for your suggestions stillhere and loopylou - I will look in JL for some nice thick opaque tights.

I've bought DGD's and DGS toys for Christmas, but I must remember not to buy too many, their parents have warned me already no more please!!!!!! When ever I go out with an intention to treat myself I can never see anything I like.

Bought a new hot water bottle last week when we went shopping as the old one looked a bit perished around the top. And if my feet are too cold I just can't get to sleep! DH said he's fed up with me using him as the hot water bottle!!
Apart from that I bought a new showerproof rainmac in BHS. Our BHS will be closing in January I understand, so I always have a good look round each time I'm in there. And it had 20% off to, so I considered it a bargain.

I always do, Ana, ever since there was a fire alarm at the hospital shortly after the birth of my DD. We mothers were feeling very smug because we were all having to wear knickers (for pads), so feeling far warmer than most around us - it was January and in the snow!

Yes, definitely JL opaque tights cangran. I've been wearing the say ones for 4 winters now and apart from mending a small hole in one toe, they're going strong. I chuck them in the washing machine and tumble dryer too.

They are velvety soft, lovely!

Am I the only one who doesn't wear knickers in hospital? (When in bed, I mean...?)

cangran they are lovely and soft. I can no longer afford Wolford ones, but John Lewis and M&S do some pretty good ones for half the price. You can buy them in varying thicknesses, I think the thicker the better.

A 4 pack of pretty M&S knickers, for a friend in hospital. You can't have too many pairs of pants in hospital. This afternoon I'm off to do my volunteer stint in the charity shop, so who knows what treasures I will find that I can't live without.

roses I'm still here I am intending to make some purchases tomorrow

DH bought me a beautiful downtown type hat in powder blue that I had been admiring in a pretty shop window. He presented me my surprise in an amazing box. I tried it on and looked like a flower pot man. We both said at same time, "it's going back" ha!!!!
It was such a lovely surprise.

Lucky me. Im off to Cuba very soon. I bought 2 cotton dresses. A Windsmore one from BHS at £6.50 and another from Sainsbury's for £5.
Cheap enough for me to leave behind in Cuba.

I think I remember gransnetters recommending opaque tights but can't find the thread. Were they John Lewis own brand? Another make? A particular type/weight? I'm 5'2" but with fairly long legs and really hate tights that creep down at the waist, droop under the crotch, go baggy or get twisted. I'd like some nice soft velvety black ones that don't do any of the above!

Depends where you buy them . Leggings can be a bit like thickish tights with no feet in, but you can buy really thick ones which are more like trousers, with lots of Lycra they are really comfortable and stretchy . Also jeggings which are like jeans / leggings usually have pockets on but are just pull on and again really comfortable and look good with oversize sweaters/ tunics over the top and boots. Uniqglo are my favourite as they are great quality and don't go baggy but you can buy them most places.

I have never had leggings or jeggings, whatever they are. They seem very popular with Gransnetters. Are they just like tights but without feet in them ? I am a bit confused

Grandson wants a new onsie for his birthday next week. He took a fancy to a wolf suit (like Max) because it had a tail. None left in his size on M and S website so disappointed. The nearest big Mark's stone however had loads . So pleased. Very soft. Two years since he had a tiger but it's a bit small now.

Not so many onesies this year......Kindle changing to slightly rude word...always best to check.

They are wonderful, but I have worn through the soles of mine. I had a winter bootee pair, and a summer ballerina pair. Both have expired this year and both have gone up hugely in price. I don't feel I can justify it any longer, but originally bought them because I wore two pairs of cheap ones out before a month was up. I went through the soles and my toes wore through!