"Sheldon" > wrote in message
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>
> zxcvbob wrote:
> > Sheldon wrote:
> > > LadyJane wrote:


> > >> **Mum's been bitching and moaning about her stove for some months.**
> > >> This week I was shopping (with Mum in tow) for a new dishwasher.
> > >> **She saw a stove she liked... but couldn't - at this point in time -
> > >> afford.**

Whilst on the surface it some might see her actions as awkward, I'm betting
LadyJane gets very high marks from Mum on this purchase simply based on her
opening statements! ( comments within ** above!


I don't see any problem at all and think your a great caring
daughter........but then again, I *like* surprises :-)

KW

> > >
> > > I would have waited for an occassion, my mom's birthday, Mother's Day,
> > > etc., then take her shopping... more likely I'd giver her a gift
> > > certificate... I feel it's important for a parent to be made to feel
in
> > > control of their destiny... what's your next surprise, registerintg
her
> > > into the nursing home... well that's how such acts make parents feel.
> > >
> > > And that's my story and I'm sticking to it.
> > >
> > > Sheldon
> > >
> >
> >
> > I hate to say this, but I actually agree with Sheldon -- at least to a
> > point. Major purchases (especially durable ones that will be around for
> > years) should not be made on behalf of someone without letting them in
> > on it.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Anyway, she did title the thread correctly... a bit of Sigmond going on
> there.
>
> Sheldon
>