Never felt so sad

[8squared]

Had to pop out to Warrington today to collect a birthday present for my lad.

While driving round something in the corner of my eye caught my attention it was an industrial building with a black and red sign that read... Axminster.

A quick mention to the mrs was returned by her saying call in for a minute if you want... Of course I had to assure myself I'd heard correctly which I had so off I went.

Had a chat with the deputy manager about table saws before realising it must of been many more minutes than I was allowed to stay so with a deep sadness inside I left...

Making sure to grab a Christmas wish list... I mean store catalogue on the way out.

 

[DiscoStu]

I'm very fortunate because my closest store is Basingstoke and next door to that is Hobby Craft so MrsStu can go to Hobby Craft while I go to Axminster. There seems to be a competition as to who can spend the longest in their chosen store! It is quite funny though as she'll spend £30 and think she's spent a lot! Obviously I don't tell her how much I've spent but if she spies a Festool logo then she has a reasonable idea!

 

[Random Orbital Bob]

Are you men or mice?

 

[david123]

Squeak

 

[Random Orbital Bob]

 

[Benchwayze]

Are you men or mice?

Seconded! =D> :mrgreen:

 

[dickm]

Probably mouse, but nearest Axy is 250 miles anyway............

 

[Jonzjob]

My nearest is just a click away 8) 8) 8) and even with the postage of your 5 beer tokens for up to 2 1/4 lbs it's still as close as close as can be :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

[8squared]

I'm afraid I'm a mouse.

 

[Doug B]

Are you men or mice?

Well I do like cheese :-k

 

[Jonzjob]

A senior moment there and I forgot to answer the question??

I happen to be the boss in our house and I have the complete permission of SWMBO to say so :?

 

[Benchwayze]

I must be lucky. The Missus says it's one trouser leg apiece!
Mind you there was a time when I had to have efficient 'radar' in place! :lol:

 

[Claymore]

according to her who must be obeyed I am neither.......she did say I am part rodent though and keeps singing Rat Rapping for some reason lol

 

[Jonzjob]

Sounds a bit like the old James Kagney saying

"YOU DIRTY MOUSE"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtOMHH_v0Qg

 

[ChrisR]

Glad to say, I don’t live within driving distance from Axminster Tools, otherwise the will power would be severely tested. And the credit card would flex that much, it would probably break. :shock:

Take care.

Chris R.

 

[MickCheese]

I live very close to Axminster in high wycombe. It's not a good thing. Pop in for some glue, exit having spent a fortune. No will power, that's my issue.

Mick

 

[DiscoStu]

I have to say that actually my wife really doesn't care what I spend on what. Not once in our marriage has she ever complained about the amount I spend on anything. If I spend excessive amounts of Festool kit to the point where we couldn't afford to buy food then she might say something but as long as we have enough to do the basics then she's very chilled out about the rest. She hardly ever spends money on herself.

 

[whiskywill]

I have to say that actually my wife really doesn't care what I spend on what. Not once in our marriage has she ever complained about the amount I spend on anything. If I spend excessive amounts of Festool kit to the point where we couldn't afford to buy food then she might say something but as long as we have enough to do the basics then she's very chilled out about the rest. She hardly ever spends money on herself.

Are we married to the same woman?

 

[Benchwayze]

I live very close to Axminster in high wycombe. It's not a good thing. Pop in for some glue, exit having spent a fortune. No will power, that's my issue.

Mick

It's 'won't-power' you need Mick... 'I Won't buy that, or that, or that!'

 

[Newbie_Neil]

I've had the 'misfortune' to visit all of the Axminster stores, apart from Basingstoke.

Also, I get my Axi invoices by email. It means that SWMBO doesn't get to see what I've been buying from their web store. :lol: :lol: