Power Shopping 101

Well, I have proven that I haven't lost my knack for shopping! Irene and I headed back to San Marcos to the Prime Outlet Mall about 11:00. Made a couple of 'finds' at the Pottery Barn Outlet, but the rest of the stores there were a bit 'upscale' for us. No bargains to be found. There was a Neiman Marcus "Last Call" Clearance shop that we decided to wander through, but found that even at 75% percent off, it was too rich for our blood.

BUT, we had spotted a Marshall's and a Ross For Less as we drove to the malls, so we decided to leave the outlet malls and head over there. Found their Halloween decor marked 75% off and we had a ball! Irene spent just a bit over $5 and I spent all of $12 - and you would have thought we struck gold! Made us late for meeting the guys for lunch, but we were so 'hyped' we drug the guys back so we could do more shopping to make sure we hadn't missed anything!

Even though they were tired from their golf game, I think the guys rather enjoyed meandering through Marshall's. Roger and I have been looking for a bedspread - and just not finding a thing. Most everything these days are comforters and bed skirts - and that just isn't us. As I was wondering down the 'decorator pillow aisle', I spotted a pillow that 'spoke' to me. Irene (the decorating 'guru') overheard us talking. By the time we left the store, I had purchased two pillows (still no bedspread) but now I have my 'color scheme' - and a good idea of just what we are looking for now! All of this for a room that still has only one wall painted - and no carpet as of yet! But I can sure picture it in my head. Thanks, Irene!

Headed back to the condo, stopping by the trailer on the way to 'unload' our finds. Real Italian pizza for supper and we finally loaded up our stuff and said our goodbyes about 9:00. Spent last night in the trailer so we can get an early start this morning. Headed to Dallas to park our trailer and we'll be at the Dallas/Fort Worth airport by 7:00 a.m. Friday morning. We always enjoy the convention, but this year we almost wish we were back in OKC working on our house.