Monday, February 6, 2012

title pic Stand by your man…

Posted by dulwichmum on Mon 12 January 2009

Last week, I was contacted by a journalist who claimed to be researching a piece on City wives and how they are casting their previously powerful Master of the Universe husbands on the scrapheap, now that the iceberg has struck. I would like to announce that despite the wild claims in the tabloid press, the services of Fiona Shackleton will not be required in this part of SE21. I adore my darling man, and will continue to worship him, despite our current financial difficulties (sniff).

Yes, James may be feeling a little bruised, his team depleted and bonus non-existent, but his troop at home is still cheering him on. At least I have my memories (sob).

So yes, the new year jaunt to Sandy Lane has been canceled, and it looks as though we will not be skiing this spring half term, there are so many reasons why we will not be holidaying abroad this coming year, but we have so much to be grateful for (sigh). I cannot claim that we will not feel pain, in fact, I personally went shopping to Morrisons in Peckham at the weekend and was shocked to find so many of my school gate compatriots had done the same (OHMYGOD!!!). I spied my best friend Vashi darting behind a display of Hovis Best of Both bread, in an effort to conceal herself, and calmly informed there that there is safety in numbers. We shall embark from Dulwich to shop in a convoy from now on.

Did you know that it is possible to purchase four wigs for just ten pounds in Rye Lane? Despite my “Stand by your man” mantra, I shall not be purchasing a Dolly wig any time soon. I think that next week we shall try Tesco in Beckenham, Peckham is not for everyone…

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Comments: 7 Comments to Read

  • Kelly said,

    Morrisons? Surely not?!! You do know that particular store hails from [whispers] the North of England….and I don’t just mean Luton, I mean the real North. Perhaps you’d be safer in Beckenham!!

  • Nunhead Mum of One said,

    I’d steer clear of Argos then lovely girl!

  • northcote rut said,

    Dear Dulwich Mum,
    I stumbled across your blog this morning and what do you know? I didn’t get any work done today as I had to catch up. AND I kept humming “Stand By Your Man” therefore driving my co-workers mad…
    Your blog is hilarious and you are brilliant – or was it the other way round?

  • nappy valley girl said,

    It must be catching – I ventured to Rye Lane myself recently for the first time going to a birthday party at Peckham Pulse and saw that very wig shop!

    Perhaps wigs will replace expensive highlights in these cash-strapped times?

  • menopausaloldbag (MOB) said,

    You just wait until this recession really bites and you have to take your Waitrose ‘bags for life’ down to Aldi, Lidl and Netto – Tesco will seem like Fortnum and Mason’s after an Olympic dash around those hellholes. Best wear a disguise just in case.

  • dulwichmum said,

    Oh Kelly Sweetie,

    Are you sure? OHMYGOD! Please don’t tell anyone…

    Perfect Nunhead Mum of One,

    Thanks for the warning darling friend, I shall avoid it like the plague!

    Kind Northcote Rut,

    Mwah. May I offer you a glass of Chablis?

    Oh Nappy Valley Girl,

    You see? I never lie. If I had to cut back on my highlights, I don’t know how I would survive (gasp).Can I top that glass up for you?

    Lovely MOB,

    I just hope I can sleep tonight after that grim warning. I have been completely traumatised (sob).

  • rose howe said,

    Hi I am a Dulwich mum too! I hear from Ingrid Beasley at the DPG that you are the Hedda Hopper of Dulwich and hope you could post a bitchy comment about my eco centric life. I have a small collection of very sexy hemp clothing from Kathmandu. I now have a proper website and warehousing distribution etc. but no customers!! If you want to look sexy for your man and would like me to send you a rock dress/nitie, give me a mention you will received some very sexy hempsilk panties and a hot nitie too!! Please, give me a mention, my clothes are cheap and they give work to a poor community in Kathmandu!!! Look forward to hearing from you.
    Rose x

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