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Category: Ramblings | Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 2:12 pm

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Yesterday my mother had to go Christmas shopping. I hate shopping in all forms, especially in December. People seem to leave their manners at home, and sort of throw themselves into the shops, hair on end, teeth bared, fists flying, elbows sharpened, and they're all equipped with either steel-capped shoes or very hard heels!

Some shoppers are in rather poor health, but my! do they use their shopping carts to their advantage. My hips, back and legs are full of bruises because of those people who sneak up from behind and suddenly ram the cart into me, full speed.

I much prefer the ones who throw themselves in front of me to snatch the last marzipan pig just as I reach for it. At least I can dive to avoid them. And I am humble with admiration for those who have managed to perfect their slide moves to such an extent that they take off at the beginning of the shelves and just pick stuff down quickly as they race smoothly by.

As for the people with prams, some of them have elevated the exercise "pram slalom" to a fine art. They avoid merchandise displays and other prams with a hair's width, but alas, not my poor toes. And mother kept going, no end in sight.

So when I had had enough, I stood myself in front of a lovely display, and spent a lot of time admiring it from all angles, camera in hand. Then I started photographing it. That at least provoked a reaction, and she finally managed to pick out the last few items she needed so we could go home. Phew!

Here's the display I photographed, by the way. They're all Wanda orchids, and they cost close to NOK 500,- each. That's something like £50,- or $72,-. I didn't buy one, but at least I've got the photos:




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toni wrote on Thu Dec 11, 2008 2:30 pm:

Wow, sounds like you had such a wonderful time on the shopping journey. Can't wait to do it again next year can you?

And you are almost as colorful as the holiday decorations.:)

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Biita wrote on Thu Dec 11, 2008 6:10 pm:

And thats why i shop online,,lol. Glad you survived Droopy, but i do know what you mean with the crowd and their lose of manners.

Well you can look at it this way about the bruising, maybe it will turn green by christmas. Just add red sweater and your good to go! ;)

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Droopy wrote on Thu Dec 11, 2008 6:32 pm:

You bunch of funnies, you! *lol* and *lol* again. Since I'm pretty in purple now, I guess I'll be golden come Christmas. I'll hang myself on our tree and pretend I'm an ornament.

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glendann wrote on Thu Dec 11, 2008 7:55 pm:

I know what you mean .I like going to super WalMart late at night .They are open 24 hrs.and not many people out .

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Frank wrote on Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:26 pm:

I agree with your views Droopy and would like to subscribe to your newsletter :)

It's online shopping all the way for me!

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eileen wrote on Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:38 pm:

Oh I'm soooo glad I'm not the only Grinch at Christmas!! I abhore shopping at the best of times but absolutely detest it at Christmas too. I'm glad you had your camera with you though as those orchids are a sheer delight Droopy.

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Sjoerd wrote on Fri Dec 12, 2008 12:23 am:

Good grief, Droopy! I am alarmed. I know about the shopping frenzy that takes place at certain times of year. It is really amazing and seems to bring out the worst in people.
This account of yours really is a bit shocking though. I don't know what to make of that now polychromic body of yours. I like the one about placing yourself in the tree. cackle...What a thought. Oh dear me! It sounds like you were assaulted from all sides.
Well, I hope that you will soon heal. You may have to buy yourself a whole new suit for the holiday season---you know, to matchj those colourful spots here and there. ;-)

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Flowir wrote on Fri Dec 12, 2008 1:08 am:

Yikes.....I see people are universally RUDE. I avoid the stores around this time. Everyone is looking for the 'last one' of everything. I have a few things to shop for and then I am done. I do so try to avoid the 'big' stores. I don't power shop and I end up getting trounced. If I can get a parking spot without it being 'stolen' then I am half-way there.

Have a happy everything.

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Flowir wrote on Fri Dec 12, 2008 1:09 am:

The orchids are beautiful!

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Droopy wrote on Fri Dec 12, 2008 8:25 am:

*lol* Thank you for your supportive words. I have to go back out once more, and I think I'll wear a full padded outfit. Nobody will find it strange to see somebody shopping in a ski suit will they?

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Netty wrote on Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:01 pm:

I hate shopping too Droopy.
Now those Orchids are just gorgeous!

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Jewell _2009 wrote on Sat Dec 20, 2008 1:33 am:

The pictures of those orchids are delicious. I have never seen any quite like those..that photo would have made my shopping trip!

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gardengater wrote on Mon Dec 22, 2008 5:37 pm:

I like shopping at times when others are in bed, early in AM or late in PM. Glad you survived, Droopy. What a lovely photo you took, though. I always hope that people will return to normal shortly after Christmas.

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Palm Tree wrote on Wed Feb 11, 2009 9:35 am:

I am with on on this hatred of shopping.
Those Vandas are lovely.
THe padded outfit reminds me of the Michilin man. Hehehehe.

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Norsknurse wrote on Sat May 16, 2009 4:55 am:

Can you tell me where in the states can I find the plant:
Ranunculus Aconitifolius?
Thanks, Linda

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Norsknurse wrote on Sat May 16, 2009 5:05 am:

I found your blog when I was looking up plants I saw in Norway and now I see that you like the same ones that I like, and you live in Norway. I got such a kick out of that when I read your profile. I have tried find hvitveis over here and the ranunculus aconitifolius as well. Visited an arborarium outside of Bergen and can';t get my hands on them over here.

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