Okay, first let me say this: I could have handled this better. I completely realize that venting my spleen to underlings was not the best course of action available to me. HOWEVER… I still don’t think I was wrong to […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
For some strange reason they seem to roll up the sidewalks around noon on Saturdays–I guess there’s not a whole lot of tourist traffic? Walking into the Little Big Store was just, wow, floor to ceiling STUFF! And it was […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Attempts at justification aside, I didn’t buy the basket. But I still want one. And before I paint an unfair picture of the Winery, it’s a nice little store with a tasting bar as well as the retail area and […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This trip so easily could have been called ‘Shopping My Way Through Central America.’ Seriously, the only way I was under the customs allowances is because Todd took responsibility for some of my booze (well, you’re only allowed 2L per […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
It took me 15 minutes to purchase 9 pairs of shoes and various accessories. After brunch it took us an hour or more and 3 stores to find one pair of shoes for Todd. So take that, stereotypes, lol! Actually, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Oh those tempting vendors! They are ruthless! Though, really, this guy was very sweet about things and was fun to chat with, so I didn’t mind him tempting me with decks. I brought both of them home, by the way, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The official hotel for the meet-up was the Tropicana, one of the older hotels on the Strip but comfortable enough. People were scattered all over the place, though, with some taking advantage of timeshares, nearby family or just other hotels. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I loved that dress, it was very Gone with the Wind. Thankfully I did get all but the small deposit back on it. Now, at the time I wasn’t really aware of this, but there is actual etiquette on what […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
It seems like they put the Christmas stuff out earlier each year, doesn’t it? From a business standpoint I can certainly understand the need to get the cash-cow merchandise onto shelves and through the doors as early as possible, but […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
And I don’t care what that song says, “a traffic jam when you’re already late” is NOT irony. Unfortunate? Sure. Murphy’s Law at work? Absolutely! Ironic? Nope. And black flies on Chardonnay? Don’t drink next to a dumpster, kay? I […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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