I went to Ikea today, which is a rare experience for me, I wanted to look at their kitchens and get an idea of colour schemes. It was a bit of a mistake really, if I didn't enjoy going in the past then today I definitely disliked it. First thing, I went during the weekend when it's packed, and they have a kind of route that you are supposed to follow to see all the store, so it ends up being like a cattle market, being crowded with everyone else while they all walk along this set route. And any way, what makes them think that people want to see everything? I find the store totally bewildering, it's like semi arranged chaos, and it was a real effort me to find the departments that I was interested in. And when I finally got the kitchens, it was just a collection of weird chaotic stuff in funny color schemes and strange names. Then I tried to find the lighting section, and ended up walking round the whole store about three times. Getting there was only half the battle, because I had the ordeal of finding my way out again. I just resigned myself to the set trudge around the circuit with everyone else. I don't want to go there again. Mind you, I might pop back when it's quiet to pick up a couple of halogen bulbs for £1.99 and a pack of 10 AAA batteries for £1.99 ....... :) :)