Melba's Jammin' wrote on 12 Oct 2006 in rec.food.cooking

> In article >,
> 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.
>
>
> > 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.
> >
> > Best regards,
> > Bob
>
> Looks to me like Mum knew what she wanted and LadyJane made it happen.
> I think it's a great surprise. Can't wait to hear how long before
> Mum notices! LOL!

What if mum noticed and clammed up to suprise the surpriser?