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(AnnaNova (http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_562749.html?menu=news.quirkies)) -- A West Midlands man is embarrassed after the front of his house collapsed to display a lifesize Elvis model.
It was one of the only things to survive undamaged when a 20-ton dustbin lorry rolled down a hill into Colin Campbell's detached house.
Mr Campbell says he tried to hide the model in a bedroom after buying it on impulse for £100 and then regretting it. "It was a bit of an impulse buy."
"I had hidden him away in one of the bedrooms, hoping that no one would ever see it again. Now he seems to be standing at the front of the house. Elvis lives, again."
We've all done it. bought that over the top something and then regretted it. What are some of your impulse purchases? did you dare take it back, or is it hidden in a closet somewhere?
Jennafer
04-09-02, 04:30PM
I don't think I have anything really bad, but I did buy some jeans the other day, and got them home and hate them. So, they're going back for cash or exchange. :)
Jennafer
04-10-02, 06:18AM
The shoes I bought don't fit right also. My left foot is bigger than the right and I didn't try that one on. Oh, what can I do? I'm a crazy shopper. :rolleyes: That's cool though, I could use some cash and I didn't like them that much anyway.
Jennafer
04-10-02, 06:27AM
Well, actually the left boob. Oh, nevermind. ;)
My latest car was pure impulse... and cough syrop. I was home sick one day and had nothing in the apartment to eat. When I opened my mail I got a flyer inviting me for food and drinks at the Car Dealership two blocks down. I felt like crap, but was hungry so I went. Of course they desend upon you like flies the minute you hit the room. I kept saying that I was just looking but one guy was really persistant, saying he had the perfect car for me. When he showed me the car it just clicked. My last car was purchased when my previous one died on the dealer's doorstep. We took it for a spin and I said that I was interested. They took me into the interegation room and started spewing out these numbers. I said that I wasn't that interested and got up to leave. The guy kept going back and forth to his boss and cutting the number. I finally told him that I wasn't paying a penny over what my car payments were now and that I wanted a 5 year plan. The next thing I know the boss is in the door. I walked out with a car and some very unhappy dealers.
:D :cheesy:
My last impulse purchase was a person? (She preferred the term "whore")
Probably a year and a half ago? Not sure.
Anyway ... I was on the road about 4 weeks by then and remember being REALLY lonely/bored. Was sitting at the hotel bar, (soo, not like me) and after we met (in the MEN'S Room), we ate dinner ... I seduced her with some money, went back to my room.
We layed on the bed, talked all night.
YAY!
PMS ... I need to see a DR about my depression. THAT will solve everything!
Daughtie knows EVERYthing about me. I keep no secrets (even though I try). Besides ... she thinks these forums are "way boring and why don't you go out more".
She is on restriction for the rest of her life. Me too, we will stay home and play chess.
She is better than me at chess.
You have older daughters, please send advice!
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