When the goin' gets tough - the tough go shopping!

Hi R
I had had enough of it today, after a social drought due to G being away, so I did what women do - "When the goin' gets tough, the tough go shopping." I still had some credit on a gift card, and I received some vouchers by email for special discounts so I set off to redeem my bargains.

 I looked around for a garment which would make a difference to our Europe trip, and still work seasonally now, and found a casual multi-functional khaki top which could work with or without a layer underneath. It takes ages to choose, as you know, as I returned to try it on again, and decided to go for it. Then collected a jeans belt I had selected in order to pay for the two together.


Nothing worked - you had to purchase to the value of $75 in order to get a $20 dollar discount; I had printed off a few vouchers, so thought I was in front. But no.   You have to read the copious small print - what it boiled down to was there were a few dull Myer only brands to which this applied, but the top I had chosen was excluded, as were all of the other decent brands. Then because the belt cost less than $75 I didn't get any discount there either. I felt in "why bother with voucher mode" but since I now wanted the Khaki top, and the belt, and had spent hours choosing them, I bought them at original price.


They got me!  All part of the game.  But I have to say they won't next time.
Clara


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Come away with me to Noosaville

Hi R

'A picture paints a thousand words'........ 

Noosaville lies next to Noosa Sound and Munna Point, along the Noosa River. (Sunshine Coast, Queensland).  It has its own distinct village character while being close to essential modern conveniences, restaurants, cafés, motels and resorts.


Enjoy a picnic in the foreshore parklands or take a dip in the cool Noosa River. With its long stretch of walkways, the parkland is a popular destination for leisure or fitness. From early morning when the rowers glide along the river and the rainbow lorikeets greet the day, to sunset when the colourful sailing boats return to their moorings and the cafés begin to fill, Noosaville has a relaxed charm.

We enjoyed all of the above plus the extreme beauty of Noosa's fabulous coastline. Usually G provides a balance re shopping, but with Gail's  expertise and encouraging words, "Great for travel etc",  I shopped till I dropped.
Clara


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Shop Till You Drop!

Hi R
Off for the weekend - G plays Masters Squash while I do Sans Squash and Apre Squash. Sans Squash happens on Saturday where I Shop Till I Drop - 'Sex and the City' has nothing on me when I am let loose in a new town, whether it be a city or a funny little country town with shops with names like Fossies and Cut Price Basement.

Actually, there is more of a focus on craft in the country and sometimes I stumble across a Niddy Noddy look alike. Tomorrow, however, my special Mother to Be and I will meet up at a nearby mall to do some window shopping for baby stuff which is very exciting.

On Sunday, I do some supporting of the master squash player, coming in for the kill so to speak since by then it's time for the last deciding match.

Apre Squash is similar to Apre Ski - where I dress up, often sporting a new item of clothing bought that day, to attend the Dinner Dance usually held at the local RSL or Bowling Club. And a dinner dance it is with the emphasis on Dance rather than dinner (which tends to be rather ordinary for a lover of intense flavours). Everyone, like everyone, except those who have injuries from the day's play and since 'Masters' is code for 'Oldies' there tend tobe a few limps and elastic bandages ankles etc. The local Rock and Roll band is amazed at the enthusiasm with which these 'Masters' dance the night away, and a few 'friendships' are cemented in the process.

Wish you were here to join in the fun

C