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One utterly unnecessary thing you really want.

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SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 19/09/2023 15:41

Mine is a tiara - not necessarily an expensive one - costume jewellery really - but I would never have an occasion to wear one, and as I have a face like a homely potato, I’d look ridiculous in one. But I still get that little yearning, if I see one on FB or Etsy.

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JennyForeigner · 22/09/2023 19:19

A proper cheese dish, to keep my cheese deliciously stinky and out of the fridge but not actually covered in flies.

I bought a fabulous one on Vinted this week. But it's massive, so now I want my kitchen work-top back😃

Sgtmajormummy · 22/09/2023 19:27

I want a talking parrot. They seem like real characters.

Maireas · 22/09/2023 19:39

I used to have a neighbour who had a mynah bird who wolf whistled most convincingly!

IWanderedLonely · 22/09/2023 21:04

So many choices!
Imaginary = super efficient metabolism
Real life = a live-in cleaner.

RJnomore1 · 22/09/2023 22:05

Marylou2 · 22/09/2023 18:46

I'd like a sister. I've always wanted one. I'm 55, so it won't be happening.

I’ve always wanted one too. I’m 47, we may have a solution here?

Curlygirl06 · 22/09/2023 22:16

I want a ride on mower. We don't have a lawn but that's not the point.

Alltheyearround · 22/09/2023 22:45

A smoky grey cat
A fluffy tabby persian type cat
A Siamese cat
A Dalmation (long standing - must be cat friendly)
Yet more eye shadows - they remind me of boxes of paint
A house with a library
Writing desk

QS90 · 22/09/2023 23:12

A pair of Triumph Doc Martens with the nice ribbon laces, in every colour they come in.

All the dolls in Tesco's toy section, every time I go in (still!).

KMA2023 · 22/09/2023 23:55

Two black cats
Whitefriars drunken builder vase in tangerine
Indoor salt water pool
Normal width feet

totallyfedup · 23/09/2023 00:56

Camper van
small holding so I could open an animal rescue (this is my ultimate dream)
a new body (as this one is broken and causes me constant pain)

nearlywinteragain · 23/09/2023 01:02

I've just made an application to a Siamese cat rescue group to adopt a cat and I mostly blame this thread!
I've realized I'm nearing 50 and why am I getting a second dog when really a Siamese cat is my heart's wish.
So the application has gone in before I become too logical again and go for second best.

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 23/09/2023 01:09

nearlywinteragain · 23/09/2023 01:02

I've just made an application to a Siamese cat rescue group to adopt a cat and I mostly blame this thread!
I've realized I'm nearing 50 and why am I getting a second dog when really a Siamese cat is my heart's wish.
So the application has gone in before I become too logical again and go for second best.

You know you can withdraw the application and get two black cats and probably still have change left for a bottle of decent wine ?

They all look the same in the dark Grin

nearlywinteragain · 23/09/2023 01:11
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70isaLimitNotaTarget · 23/09/2023 01:18

https://www.qvcuk.com/Cooks-Essentials-Chocolate-Fondue-Maker.product.817881.html?sc=SRCH

I want this , it's only £14.50 +p&p

But as DD keeps reminding me :
I have no room fir it (even thiugh its only 0.6l)
Double Dipping is vulgar
I don't (well rarely ) ear chocolate

Damn her common sense getting in the way Wink

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LittleBrownJug · 23/09/2023 01:29

nearlywinteragain · 19/09/2023 16:27

A Siamese cat

Yes! But a Birman for me.

I’ve always adopted cats, lovely plain old moggies. I don’t think I could morally spend £££ on a pedigree when there are so many unwanted cats in the world needing homes. But I really fucking want one.

LittleBrownJug · 23/09/2023 01:32

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 23/09/2023 01:09

You know you can withdraw the application and get two black cats and probably still have change left for a bottle of decent wine ?

They all look the same in the dark Grin

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Ha! I have a black cat … & it’s not the same 😐.

I am so delighted this thread has led to you applying to adopt a Siamese cat @nearlywinteragain

searches for Birman adoption centres

nearlywinteragain · 23/09/2023 01:47

Honestly I'm ridiculously excited, though I do need to tell DH at some point, he is still expecting dog no2.
Obviously I don't actually have any cat yet but I'm thankful for this thread giving me a nudge.

LittleBrownJug · 23/09/2023 02:58

I’m ridiculously excited for you too @nearlywinteragain If you actually do get one you’ll have to start a thread and TELL US ALL ABOUT IT. Cat tax and all that.

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 23/09/2023 09:34

Ha! I have a black cat … & it’s not the same 😐.

If you stare at them long enough you can convince yourself there's a hint of Siamese in there . Our two ( jet black M/F) try to tell us they've got 'genes'
(He's vocal , got a chiseled face and bony hindquarters . She's .....well she just Rules)

Their Mum might've walked past an Oriental Cat in a garden, that's as close as they got Grin

Chilliandbanana · 23/09/2023 09:41

I want an Ooni pizza oven.

Nepmarthiturn · 23/09/2023 09:47

I want this:

www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk/celestial-armillaries-all-sizes.htm

CurryandSnuggle · 23/09/2023 09:50

Some really expensive designer ball gown style dresses. I rarely go out and when I do it’s a pub or something lol so I have absolutely no use for a ball gown! But wow would I feel a million dollars, and I could swoosh it to my hearts content 😍

FannyFifer · 23/09/2023 09:51

I would like a personalised number plate, even have the one I want picked out.