Jon Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I would agree with all of that, Mr Lax. Generally speaking, you get what you pay for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted October 26, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted October 26, 2012 You see, for me, it's very important to look good, so it's anyhting but wasted money. It's money well spent, even though I do feel a bit guilty when spending decent money on clothes. Whereas spending money on books (I don't), gadget's (also a no no), musical instruments (no), for me, would be a HUGE waste. CDs/Music - yes, and Beers/booze - yes. I'll spend on those. But spending on clothing comes high up the priority list. I also these days have to spend money on our daughter, which means spending on all of the above has to be cut back anyway .... Oh, I understand all the above. People just have different priorities and likes. But I'd quite like to see a poll on it, because I'd rather assumed that your view was the norm, and mine an eccentric quirk. Some of the posts in this thread would suggest otherwise, which slightly surprised me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted October 26, 2012 Moderator Share Posted October 26, 2012 I wouldn't rule out that this is one of those topics where lads will tell you they don't care grunt grunt roar etc so as to appear nonchalant whereas in reality they're very particular shoppers. So they're secretly vain. I have my suspicions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 No cover up here, I am obsessively particular when it comes to clothes. How something fits tends to sit right at the top of my list of priorities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Berlusconi sentenced to 4 years for tax evasion/fraud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted October 26, 2012 Moderator Share Posted October 26, 2012 No cover up here, I am obsessively particular when it comes to clothes. How something fits tends to sit right at the top of my list of priorities. No what I mean is the cover-up is those claiming they never shop or spend 5 seconds doing so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC_Hitz Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 In Turkey clothes shopping is great (I myself hate the past time) but it seems everyone's on your wavelength. For example there is a shop called Mavi Jeans (like a Burton menswear). You walk in, ask for jeans, they then look for your size and hand them to you. Whilst they search for you they give you a glass of tea. You try them on then, if they are too long they pin the jeans up and tell you to come back in an hour where they've tailored them for your leg size. Shopping process takes less than 10 mins. In the hour wait, i'll take my book to Starbucks and relax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Berlusconi sentenced to 4 years for tax evasion/fraud. Hearing that he might not actually do time. If he does go to prison that'll be one hell of a leaving party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Hearing that he might not actually do time. If he does go to prison that'll be one hell of a leaving party. Yep, disappointing. I gather there are two levels of appeal before the verdict becomes final by which time the prosecution may be out of time because of their statute of limitations. And he's too old for gaol, apparently. Edited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Ive discovered the joy of charity shops as a source of clothes/ gifts. So cheap and simple and all in one store! Will go to other stores as and when they're closing and have 90% off sales! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted October 26, 2012 Moderator Share Posted October 26, 2012 It would be nice if the answer to the question "So what's Silvio Berlusconi doing these days" was "Time". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC_Hitz Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Ive discovered the joy of charity shops as a source of clothes/ gifts. So cheap and simple and all in one store! Will go to other stores as and when they're closing and have 90% off sales! Got many a deal in a charity shop. I remember buying my 1990 Germany away top in a BHF on Kings Heath high street a few moons ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legov Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Yep, disappointing. I gather there are two levels of appeal before the verdict becomes final by which time the prosecution may be out of time because of their statute of limitations. And he's too old for gaol, apparently. Edited. Too old for prison? Wtf? Have always struck me as an unscrupulous guy, how did he get elected thrice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC_Hitz Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Too old for prison? Wtf? Have always struck me as an unscrupulous guy, how did he get elected thrice? Many people got nice new suitcases... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeyVillan Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 It's important to me to feel as if I look respectable, so I do quite 'like' clothes in that respect. But I find buying them a minefield, if I don't get good value for money I feel guilty about spending too much money, but my budget for clothing isn't huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Too old for prison? Wtf? It seems that unless over 70s are deemed a particular public menace they don't actually get put away. Have always struck me as an unscrupulous guy, how did he get elected thrice? I'm not sure how Mr Blair managed to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Hope brumerican and I see you guys tomorrow at the game. Rob is always expected of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Hope brumerican and I see you guys tomorrow at the game. Rob is always expected of course. I'm a sucka for punishment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Just drove past a pub on my way to Villa Park that has runruckyrun's avatar on it ... Guess I know where his local pub is now :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islingtonclaret Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Just drove past a pub on my way to Villa Park that has runruckyrun's avatar on it ... Guess I know where his local pub is now :-) Forgive me if I'm wrong, but isn't his avatar a Warwickshire bear? If so, there should be plenty of those around.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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