Teamedup Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 Has anyone ever heard of them here? I have asked friends and they haven't, the nearest thing they suggested was Tupperware, which I explained was probably not quite the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letrangere Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 Tupperware, which I explained was probably not quite the same thing.But not that dissimilar. I mean, someone comes into your house with some things to sell, you invite all your friends round and everyone is encouraged to buy. I've never been to one but may I be so bold as to suggest that many French women don't have the hang ups about such things as some British women (still?) do. Or am I getting them confused with Italian women, who certainly don't??? M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamedup Posted May 8, 2005 Author Share Posted May 8, 2005 Oh I agree entirely that there are many similarities with Tupperware parties. I've never been to an Anne Summers party either and I'm not quite sure how such a thing would go down here.In general conversations, which have turned to that aspect of life, several french men have said that a french man should be sufficient for any woman's needs. And this may well be the case. Me, being of a faithful nature, haven't felt any temptation or compulsion to check this idea out.So that is why I am asking if anyone knows if such parties exist here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letrangere Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 several french men have said that a french man should be sufficient for any woman's needsOnly one man? A couple of my French girl friends would certainly say more please, citing the old argument, "what's good for the goose is good for the gander"! M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamedup Posted May 8, 2005 Author Share Posted May 8, 2005 Ah yes just one, it is the arrogant tone with which it is said that amuses me no end. At that point I always have trouble not laughing, but I do smile wickedly, I'd love to say sweetly, but I give a naughty smile and always say, why not, my english man is quite sufficient for me. And that tends to put a halt to the conversation really. ps must add female friends never look so convinced though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 I can't remember the name of the company but we just got a catalogue for that lorry shop that shows up once a month on a Sunday, and that had lots of Ladies' Aids to Personal Satisfaction and Fulfilment in it. Even promised discretion when you went up to collect your goodies. Also rude DVDs and pump things for Increasing Gentlemen's Self-Esteem...Not the same as a party, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miki Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 "..............Also rude DVDs and pump things for Increasing Gentlemen's Self-Esteem. Not the same as a party, though"Oh I don't know Dick, add a few pints of ESB, a couple of women of the night and it might be a very nice party Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamedup Posted May 8, 2005 Author Share Posted May 8, 2005 We don't take flyers anymore so haven't had any 'pub' for these wagons for years now. My how these wagons have changed then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 TU - then perhaps you should reconsider your policy on flyers?Miki - at my age a few pints of ESB would do nothing at all for the Gentleman's Self-Esteem... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miki Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 [quote]TU - then perhaps you should reconsider your policy on flyers?Miki - at my age a few pints of ESB would do nothing at all for the Gentleman's Self-Esteem...[/quote]Not in practice Dick but with the old ESB, the "theory" is that you are Kevin Costner !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 Yes, but the practice is that you are Stephen Fry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miki Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 [quote]Yes, but the practice is that you are Stephen Fry...[/quote]Bluddy hell Dick, Stephen Fry you say.....Mmmm, I shall keep away from some of the pubs I have staggered out of then, never know who I've been "chatting" with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 I was, of course m'lud, referring to his statement that he preferred a nice cup of tea to sex. Come to think of it Boy George said the same thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 So... err... can I manipulate the logic here to my advantage???? As I don't drink tea at all, can I claim to be a stud???? In the interests of research... if any Ladies find this an interesting paradigm and want to put it to the test...... (Hey I wonder if I can get a research grant.....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 Are you claiming to be Gifted in that area or simply Talented? If so, contact me at the office and I'll see what I can do - we've never sponsored any research in that area (yet). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamedup Posted May 8, 2005 Author Share Posted May 8, 2005 ROFL, but the question is, has any bloke ever asked for a grant to do such research? Anyway they all say that, why do you think S.Fry got the twinings tea ad. I bet they were thinking, my this man must really love tea if he prefers it to sex. Just the bloke to advertise all day long tea. DS I'll stick with not getting my flyers thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaligoBay Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 [quote]I can't remember the name of the company but we just got a catalogue for that lorry shop that shows up once a month on a Sunday, and that had lots of Ladies' Aids to Personal Satisfaction and Fulfilme...[/quote]Dick, do you mean in France?The only things that turn up in our village are the tool wagon and travelling circuses.I lie, sometimes there's the mattress lorry.I got invited to a Just France "party" a couple of weeks ago, and I've been to a French Tupperware party too. And if any lady can get her personal satisfaction from Tupperware, bloomin good luck to her, that's wot I say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 Yes, in France (and only in France?). I have found the catalogue. The company is CataVana and they sell amazing goodies, quite apart from le kit vibro-masseur (10 pièces €37.50, piles fournies) and the Eros Patch, (idéal en cas de baisse de vigeur) there is le super érectronic (€29.95, avec vibreur réglable), a 'chien lanterne', a cute doggy thing (37cm, resin synthétique) which barks - there is a charming picture with speech bubble - when anyone walks past, luminous pebbles so that you won't lose your path in the dark (I kid you not), a doll which you use to keep your paper napkins on the table (chic), and solar powered light-up garden gnomes. Oh, and binoculars with a built-in digital camera. Hours of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaligoBay Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 Well, I'm very envious, it's a sort of cross between Betterware and Ann Summers, what more could a girl want! Maybe just as well they don't come here, I'd probably buy out their entire stock, luminous pebbles and all. And you think I'm joking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miki Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 "........and solar powered light-up garden gnomes"Look again Dick, the latest versions have the gnomes actually passing wind and vibrating, bluddy clever them French (from China) Aren't the electronic nose clippers just amazing as well ? These lorries are just the most exciting of things, they should charge an entrance fee and let folks walk around inside to see all the marvels that are just not lifelike enough in a little book. The very sight of the ladders alone, are enough to make me want to get on a roof and re-tile immediately...............What power these travelling trucks have on the folks in France. I have seen families arrive with tables and hampers and make a day of it all. Many still there well after the truck has long since left to enthral other expectant villages.Tupperware and whether they have other uses for the lady of the house is something I shall have to ask Tina about, her being an agent many moons ago. I can't recall any specialities but she ordered several magical salad spinners over the years ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 I once got a free nose-hair trimmer with a set of beard clippers, and like a fool I tried it out. Ever had nose-stubble? Blowing my nose was agony for about a fortnight...And the gnomes vibrate as well? The mind boggles... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loopy Lou Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 Oh I love you lot. I've got tears of laughter pouring down my cheeks. I'm getting lots of odd looks in the office........ Almost makes Monday working worthwhile, but I'd so much rather be in France trying out these interesting Tupperware variations.LoopyKeep up the good work of keeping me cheerful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letrangere Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 The company is CataVana And to think I used to find some of the stuff in Scotts of Stowe amusing. Don't suppose this outfit has a website? I know one or two strange people who'd love a vibrating gnome for Christmas. And someone please put me out of my misery and remind me what a garden gnome is in French? It's driving me crazy trying to remember... M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miki Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 [quote]The company is CataVana And to think I used to find some of the stuff in Scotts of Stowe amusing. Don't suppose this outfit has a website? I know one or two strange people who'd love a vibrating ...[/quote]Strange Margaret, really? ! Tina thought all the French women had them !Nain is the word you want and I unfortunately should know ! Some years ago in the south, I thought I would put some runner beans in the garden, so went out to the local graden centre bought a packet of haricot vert "nain". Quite a while later all the sods had climbed, was barely half a foot up the poles. Our neighbour took great delight in saying that he asked our wife what the wigwam affair was in the garden and why had we put dwarf beans in the ground underneath the wigwam !!So that was how we first run in to the name of "Nain" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 They do indeed have a website, Margaret, - http://catavana.frAnd Lou - if your office is broadminded - have a look at http://catavana.fr/categories.php?categorie=50307and enlarge the pictures (Just realised what I said there. Sorry.) The Woofing Lantern Dog is at http://catavana.fr/produit.php?kta=C0502&ref=15141 and the luminous pebbles at http://catavana.fr/produit.php?kta=C0502&ref=01400Enjoy!(post edited by admin to make links clickable - we want our fun too ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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