Expensive trip to Ikea

katekelly
katekelly Member Posts: 975
edited 4. Oct 2010, 15:58 in Community Chit-chat archive
Oh my life I know that when I go to Ikea I have to keep a rein on spending but this was amazing. I am trying to work out how 2 boxes, some serviettes and plastic bags (oh and mustn't forget the meatballs!) cost nearly £800.00.

Let me explain; I went over to Ikea for a few things ( well as patriotic as I am I am getting weary of the Ryder Cup) left Hubby with the telly, youngest on the laptop and uber-cool Ellie doing an essay. We (eldest daughter and myself) had a nice little trip over as we knew what we were looking for and when I got in the golf was still on but Hubby was looking a bit sheepish. "You alright?" I asked full of wifely concern, "I've just bought a motorbike on Ebay" he blurted out. "Whhhhaaaaatttt?" "Well you knew I was looking for one" "But I didn't know you were serious". So as I see it I have two choices - put and shut up or find out my old leathers, dust them off and lose three stone!! Thought myself a bit old to be a Biker Chick again but if you can't beat 'em ...... The thing I find hard (and Tchekev will understand where I am coming from) my Hubby is a scooterist (see my thread on tattoos!). Oh well nowt as queer as folk especially ones who are going through their mid - life crisis!!

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  • lupin15
    lupin15 Member Posts: 2,182
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Grew up with Bikes ...my dad use to ride and he use to pick me up from school. I use to love it. My youngest lad has a bike only one fall up to now (17 years old). Knows it all and would not wear the proper trousers. Well after his fall and he split his knee open, got an infection etc...he does now.
    Have a blast mind you pick a nice dry sunny day to go out. Ahhh the wind face...love it
  • katekelly
    katekelly Member Posts: 975
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    babycham wrote:
    katekelly wrote:
    Oh my life I know that when I go to Ikea I have to keep a rein on spending but this was amazing. I am trying to work out how 2 boxes, some serviettes and plastic bags (oh and mustn't forget the meatballs!) cost nearly £800.00.

    Let me explain; I went over to Ikea for a few things ( well as patriotic as I am I am getting weary of the Ryder Cup) left Hubby with the telly, youngest on the laptop and uber-cool Ellie doing an essay. We (eldest daughter and myself) had a nice little trip over as we knew what we were looking for and when I got in the golf was still on but Hubby was looking a bit sheepish. "You alright?" I asked full of wifely concern, "I've just bought a motorbike on Ebay" he blurted out. "Whhhhaaaaatttt?" "Well you knew I was looking for one" "But I didn't know you were serious". So as I see it I have two choices - put and shut up or find out my old leathers, dust them off and lose three stone!! Thought myself a bit old to be a Biker Chick again but if you can't beat 'em ...... The thing I find hard (and Tchekev will understand where I am coming from) my Hubby is a scooterist (see my thread on tattoos!). Oh well nowt as queer as folk especially ones who are going through their mid - life crisis!!
    Lucky girl....sadly i couldnt get my leg over at the moment got a biker jacket though enjoy .xxB/Cham

    Yes that's what I'm worried about too!! I've always been a bit of a short a**e so used to have to 'climb' on the back of bikes... Don't think I'll stand a chance now!!
  • katekelly
    katekelly Member Posts: 975
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    lupin15 wrote:
    Grew up with Bikes ...my dad use to ride and he use to pick me up from school. I use to love it. My youngest lad has a bike only one fall up to now (17 years old). Knows it all and would not wear the proper trousers. Well after his fall and he split his knee open, got an infection etc...he does now.
    Have a blast mind you pick a nice dry sunny day to go out. Ahhh the wind face...love it
    Yes Lupin I was the same as you my Dad was an ex bike racer so grew up with the small of Castrol R. Used to think it was great if Dad picked me up on the Norton. Goodness only knows what he'd think if he knewI married a scooter-boy!! I truly believe when my time is up he'll be at the pearly gates on the bike and saying "C'mon girl get on!"
  • lupin15
    lupin15 Member Posts: 2,182
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Ahh go for it. get a box to stand on so you can get your leg over (the bike that is).
  • mellman01
    mellman01 Member Posts: 5,306
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    BC your a biker chic well I never did I'm impressed, so what bike u got then??, blade Ninja Hyabusah or whatever it's called basically it's a rocket with handle bars.
  • lupin15
    lupin15 Member Posts: 2,182
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Now that's an idea, what didn't you buy that you wanted???
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I m not surprised Kate. Quite a few of the local scooterists buy a bike in the end(faster and more reliable I'm told). When 2 of my scooterist friends got married recently half the guests were Hells Angels! Turns out he is a prospective member of one of the H.A clubs and they came to support him at his wedding.The other half of the guests were mods or scooterists. Everybody got on well I am pleased to report.
    I have the problem of OH always buying more scooters. He's never satisfied with the ones he's got and keeps adding to the collection.The word Ebay is a scarey word in my house.

    Elizabeth
    Never be bullied into silence.
    Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
    Accept no ones definition of your life

    Define yourself........

    Harvey Fierstein
  • lululu
    lululu Member Posts: 486
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Now in my late 50's I keep looking at bikes and saying 'when I retire' my last bike was a Honda 250 twin Dream I I am not sure I would have the b**** these days the roads are so much busier but I can still keep saying 'someday'!
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,087
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh Kate

    Dust 'em off girl and get on the back - give it a go :)

    as for loosing weight - dont think that is necessary at all :? :shock:

    LOve

    Toni xx

    Mind you I also support Pixy - you spend a bit extra in revenge :wink:

    Love

    Toni xx
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Toni, Kate may have the same prob as me.I cannot physically sit on the seat anymore due to hip mobility-or rather lack of it.
    My days as a passenger are out the window at the moment.
    Is it the same for you Kate?

    E x
    Never be bullied into silence.
    Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
    Accept no ones definition of your life

    Define yourself........

    Harvey Fierstein
  • katekelly
    katekelly Member Posts: 975
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    tkachev wrote:
    Toni, Kate may have the same prob as me.I cannot physically sit on the seat anymore due to hip mobility-or rather lack of it.
    My days as a passenger are out the window at the moment.
    Is it the same for you Kate?

    E x
    Sadly I think I might need a block and tackle to get my leg over :oops: :oops: :oops: and the seat looks rather narrow as well!! Thoughts of somewhere to park your bike come to mind!! :oops: :oops:
  • tonesp
    tonesp Member Posts: 844
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Get your **** in that saddle girl Love the open road Take it over to Europe where you can still enjoy open roads :mrgreen:
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    never been biker chick type of girl lol feet firmly on the floor my way of going lol. glad my oh not into them val
    val

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