My Mum's.....

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 19 Apr 2006, 11:17

Got a new suite!!!

She is 70 and I can't believe how excited she is, or can I?

Nowadays a new suite is not the huge deal that it used to be, is it? However, she called me yesterday and I had to hightail it up there for a deek. Its from Reid's. My mum swears they are the best in the business, even although she has not bought a new suite for about 15 years and the one that she is now offering me is her second hand parker knoll. Anyway she is happy as the proverbial pig. (it is a dark oak leather)

Pal of Porty · Post by **Pal of Porty** » 19 Apr 2006, 12:42

Yes, I can remember when getting a new suite was a major deal - as kids we were never allowed to sit on it until the novelty had worn off.

Rex_Mundi · Post by **Rex_Mundi** » 19 Apr 2006, 17:32

Pal of Porty wrote:Yes, I can remember when getting a new suite was a major deal - as kids we were never allowed to sit on it until the novelty had worn off.

I can remember when getting a new suite was a major deal - as kids we were never allowed to sit on it until the novelty was wiped off.

Terribly sorry about that, Mrs Mundi must have filled my glass with gin.

Rex_Mundi · Post by **Rex_Mundi** » 19 Apr 2006, 17:33

â€œFor oft, when on my couch I lie

In vacant or in pensive mood,

They flash upon that inward eye

Which is the bliss of solitude;

And then my heart with pleasure fills,

And dances with the daffodils.â€

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 19 Apr 2006, 22:18

We never had a 'suite' - we had a couch and two chairs. Not always matching. And one contained my Dad

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 20 Apr 2006, 09:43

You make a valid point. I just realised my mum hasn't got a suite, she has a sofa and a chair. Think I will be tactful and not mention it.