Post-lockdown impulse purchases are definitely a thing.

[JesusInTheCabbageVan]

Anyone else? You know where you're so excited to be OUT and actually buying stuff that you make some questionable choices?

Yesterday I went out to a little outdoor market thing. The very first stall in the row had 'alternative' scented candles with flavours like gun smoke and car tyres. I bought myself a Wet Grass, which smelled great at the time (in my excitement) but now I just can't work out how I feel about it. It was not cheap. Then I bought a foot high remote control Dalek, which remains a good decision.

Who else has found themselves getting carried away?

YES!! I went into Primark for my (usual) stock up of cheap sunglasses (you know....as I'm always losing/sitting on them) and came out with a new jumper, a raincoat (that I don't need) and three new pairs of socks . And I hate Primark!!

Her name is Ruby but we have a foal due soon so will put Dalek on the maybe list for names 😂

I bought a piano yesterday. I have no idea where I'm going to put it!

I bought a car! Just taken a new job which isn’t working from home so needed wheels (it’s a banger though so I can’t get too excited about it 😂)

60 quid on a bottle of perfume that I’ve never even smelled just because someone said on here that it smelt nice.

A £250 replica of a cardi worn by Marilyn Monroe, because of a thread on here about cardies.

I should stay off here.

I wonder weather the problem with the candles is that they interact / mingle with the smell of your home (that you yourself can’t smell, but visitors can), a bit like how perfume smells a bit different on each person depending on their skin.

Anyway, the dalek and pony are amazing! I’ve been very dull and only bought a jumper, albeit a fancy merino one I can ill afford.

The dalek is really irresponsible.
I know this thread is supposed to be "lighthearted" but I can't believe I'm the first poster to point this out.

Yes, they look very cute when they're a foot tall. But it won't stay a foot tall for long!
Will you still want it when its massive and trying to exterminate the cat? Or will you flush it down the loo?
Rescues are PACKED and the sewers are overrun thanks to Greedy irresponsible back yard dalek farmers and naive impulse buyers like yourself.

A dalek is for life, not just for lockdown.
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@SquishySquirmy

The dalek is really irresponsible. I know this thread is supposed to be "lighthearted" but I can't believe I'm the first poster to point this out.

Yes, they look very cute when they're a foot tall. But it won't stay a foot tall for long!
Will you still want it when its massive and trying to exterminate the cat? Or will you flush it down the loo?
Rescues are PACKED and the sewers are overrun thanks to Greedy irresponsible back yard dalek farmers and naive impulse buyers like yourself.

A dalek is for life, not just for lockdown.
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You're so right. As if there weren't enough things to worry about without semi feral daleks roaming the streets because idiots can't own up to their responsibility.

You should at least have tried to adopt from Daleks Trust, where they never put a still circling dalek down.

LunaNorth what was the perfume?

@Mrsfrumble Santal 33.

It hasn’t turned up yet, and I just know I’ll hate it

@LunaNorth I bought a sample because of the same thread, it’s lovely!

@SquishySquirmy @TooManyAnimals94 and @Cushionsnotpillows

I don't think you're being fair. I had no idea when I bought the Dalek that I would need to go back to work after the weekend. Also it needs to roll in circles a lot more than I anticipated, and I don't think that Dr Who gives an accurate picture of its exercise and extermination needs. Last night DS tried to resist it and it nearly exterminated him. I have consulted a behaviorist but she was too expensive and I don't have any Dalek walkers in my area. I do feel I've tried everything here, so I don't know why you're being so snippy 😟

Thank you for my new username

I'm waiting for payday then I'm going to go WILD in TKMaxx. Its been a shit six months and I am absolutely rabid for it!

I've booked a lot of AirBnBs

@SemiFeralDalek you're welcome I don't know if TKMaxx will have much that fits your body shape (warty cylinder with sink plunger) but the death ray will certainly help with queuing.

I've been out, spent on a few random bits in tiger, paperchase and the works. I'm not yet out the mindset that I'm allowed just to browse, so I always pick up something....as if to justify I definitely went for something specific... another notebook is REALLY essential.

But I'm double spending too...I've not yet gone off my amazon habit.

[quote Hexinthecity]@LunaNorth I bought a sample because of the same thread, it’s lovely![/quote]
That’s good to hear - on two counts.

Thank goodness I’m not the only one 🐑

Scotland non-essential retail opens up today. My stationery addiction is about to get a massive hit.

I have been looking at ads for kayaks...
I'm about to move house, there are more important purchases..

Well, if you're moving close to a river, a kayak is obviously an essential purchase! It would be rude not to.

This thread has made me laugh so much, thank you!

What's the Marilyn cardi??

Lost
Yep near rivers and even better, near the sea...

@lolacola77

What's the Marilyn cardi??

This...

The perfume arrived...I don’t love it. I mean, it’s okay...