Page 1 of 3

Germany leads the way

PostPosted: Sat Nov 01, 2003 12:30 pm
by ozzy72
The innovative Germans have once again shown the rest of the world the way forward.

Women in Hamburg who want to shop without dragging along grumbling male partners can leave them at the nation's first kindergarten for men. This adult daycare centre has plenty of amenities to keep the big boys occupied.
The living-room-sized space at one end of the Nox bar in central Hamburg looks like it has been perfectly equipped as a children's daycare centre. There are comic books spread out on tables, comfortable couches, a remote-controlled car, plastic toys and even a playpen of sorts with a construction set. It is only when you catch a glance at the copies of Penthouse and Playboy scattered about that you realise this is not your average kids' area.
In fact, children aren't allowed here; women aren't, either. The Nox bar has set aside this room for men only. More precisely, for men who have no desire to tag along with their wives or girlfriends while they look for skirts, scarves and handbags in the designer boutiques.
Women wanting a few hours of Saturday shopping in peace can drop off their partners at the M

Re: Germany leads the way

PostPosted: Sat Nov 01, 2003 12:42 pm
by Iroquois
I heard about this on the news a while back. Man daycare.  ::) Why doesn't the guy just stay home to begin with?

Re: Germany leads the way

PostPosted: Sat Nov 01, 2003 12:51 pm
by Hagar
LOL I can't see this idea catching on here. Just leave me in the nearest music/software/electronics/book shop or a pub & I'm happy for as long as you like. ;D

Re: Germany leads the way

PostPosted: Sat Nov 01, 2003 12:58 pm
by BFMF
Why doesn't the guy just stay home to begin with?


My thoughts exactly ::)

Re: Germany leads the way

PostPosted: Sat Nov 01, 2003 1:01 pm
by Hagar
Why doesn't the guy just stay home to begin with?

My thoughts exactly  

You guys are obviously unattached. That's not part of the deal. ;)

Re: Germany leads the way

PostPosted: Sat Nov 01, 2003 1:14 pm
by Wing Nut
I want to go!  I want the RC car.  ;D

Re: Germany leads the way

PostPosted: Sat Nov 01, 2003 1:39 pm
by BFMF
You guys are obviously unattached. That's not part of the deal. ;)


Part of what deal?

Re: Germany leads the way

PostPosted: Sat Nov 01, 2003 1:49 pm
by Hagar
Part of what deal?

It's known as a family shopping trip. She goes - you go or she gets in a huff & won't speak to you (or do anything else) for a week. She might need your wallet (pocketbook) too. :D

Pippin. In my experience the big slob with the muscles always gets the car. Either that or he broke it before you turned up. Note that there is only one really good toy which everyone wants.  ;D

Re: Germany leads the way

PostPosted: Sat Nov 01, 2003 3:08 pm
by Fozzer
It's known as a family shopping trip. She goes - you go or she gets in a huff & won't speak to you (or do anything else) for a week. She might need your wallet (pocketbook) too. :D



Distant memories... ::)...!
Hagar. You and I have obviously been there before, done it and never want to do it again...ever... ;D...!
Peace and tranquility reigneth... 8)...!
LOL...LOL...LOL...!

Cheers mate... ;D...!
Paul.
(England).

P.S. I love shopping, but it's always on MY terms... ;D...!
(On my own).... ;)...!
LOL...!

Re: Germany leads the way

PostPosted: Sat Nov 01, 2003 3:25 pm
by Hagar
Distant memories... ::)...!
Hagar. You and I have obviously been there before, done it and never want to do it again...ever... ;D...!
Peace and tranquility reigneth... 8)...!
LOL...LOL...LOL...!

Cheers mate... ;D...!
Paul.
(England).

P.S. I love shopping, but it's always on MY terms... ;D...!
(On my own).... ;)...!
LOL...!

LOL Been there - got the T-shirt. Unlike some people around here I'm a quick learner & only did it the once. I know when I'm well off. ;)

Re: Germany leads the way

PostPosted: Sat Nov 01, 2003 3:26 pm
by Sock
I wouldn't mind that at all!  Drinks, food, reading material, and non-stop sports on the toop!  And childerns toys!  My kinda place. ;D

Sock

Re: Germany leads the way

PostPosted: Sat Nov 01, 2003 3:37 pm
by Hagar
[quote]I wouldn't mind that at all!

Re: Germany leads the way

PostPosted: Sat Nov 01, 2003 3:57 pm
by Fozzer
Hagar...
Do you realise that you and me I, have been on this Forum, un-disturbed, since early this morning... 8)...!
No-one to say, "Right, after you have finished painting the small bedroom, putting that shelf up again, cleaning the toilet basin, (after you), I am going to select a new settee, carpet, and bathroom suite, (using your money), during which time I will leave you in the mens kindergarten at ASDA, to amuse your tiny self..".... >:(...!

Flippin' bleedin Norah....these youngsters don't know what's coming their way... :o...!

LOL...LOL...LOL...!

Cheers mate... ;D...!
Paul.
(England).

PostPosted: Sat Nov 01, 2003 4:33 pm
by Hagar
Hagar...
Do you realise that you and me I, have been on this Forum, un-disturbed, since early this morning... 8)...!

Cheers mate... ;D...!
Paul.
(England).

Curses - I've been rumbled.........! Thinks........ how do I get out of this one?

Re: Germany leads the way

PostPosted: Sat Nov 01, 2003 4:45 pm
by Iroquois
It's known as a family shopping trip. She goes - you go or she gets in a huff & won't speak to you (or do anything else) for a week. She might need your wallet (pocketbook) too. :D

I guess my family is weired then. My mom preferes to go shopping by herself or with her friends. We usually only go shopping as a family at Christmas time.