Retail Therapy

I'm down and out from exchange, lift and lipo guess its time for some quality time on Nordstrom.com for me these next couple days :-)

Great thread! Bought myself 2 bunches of yellow daffodils and a new jacket today! In the past I probably would have passed up the flowers rationalizing that I didn't really need them. Well, today I needed them!

Dulcigirl,

I had to look up bench grinder...what are you making?

That is so cool. You definitely have an interesting passion. How did you find the bicycle? Retail therapy has many facets like flea markets and garage sales that become harder with BC. I think retail therapy is underated and misunderstood.

Just lost a friend to lung cancer. She managed to get to a phone and went 'shopping' the week before she died. She had 4 sisters. Her packages arrived while they were gathered at her home. She had the biggest smile when she announced her shopping trip and the sisters had the best laughs every time the doorbell rang.

I love this thread because it talks about kindness, comfort and passions...not what I expected.

Does an 1896 bike have that big front wheel?

The first bike I fixed up was an 1899 that I won on Ebay. The 1896 I'm working on I found online in a round-about way. And as soon as I finish that one I need to fix the next one which is also turn of the century...and Ebay again. All three of these are Ladies Safety bikes...similar in style to modern cruisers I guess. But I have ridden a highwheel once and it was glorious. I would LOVE to find one of those some day.

Valentine's Day is my exchange date...so I'm thinking if the PS gives me a little extra that should cover DH's gift.



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(Just kidding!!!!!)

kaza, you are a genius.

Ladies, I have been craving a Vitamix forever.  You are going to push me over the edge!  Don't do it... don't push me..

Since I have this new lump (partial mx 2008) and am now thrown into testing (mammo u/s last week MRI next week then BS blah blah blah) I have bought:

delicious caudalie body oil from sephora

and also sephora -- black and purple thick crayon eyeliner

have put blue streaks in my hair -- hairdresser says they are classy -- btw I am 42

and I've also bought a bunch of 'supersoft' tees and leggings from gap -- I highly recommend these, don't know if I can wear anything else now

and I bought my partner two new work outfits

and I bought two new fluffy ridiculous cozy blankets from brookstone, and cozy socks from there as well.

This may not seem too bad, but for me it's a wild spending spree!

oh, and more caudalie.  Have been kicked into early menopause.  Splashed out on excellent moisturizer.

Adding this to my favorites immediately.  Please don't push me to get a Vitamix!  

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I bet it is great!  Don't give me recipes!!!

bobogirl - Our Costco had the VitaMix on demo last week....lots of yummy samples.....you should check it out! Just sayin'.....  (Off to make a smoothie now...)

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Which reminds me... we just got back from the Home Show at the Fairgrounds...where all the vendors gather in the Spring for all things home and garden.

We walked for THREE HOURS!!! The only thing I bought was an antique watering can for $5....just what I need..I already have a collection...

But the cool thing is at the VitaMix demo booth, I stopped and pointed out the special spatulas to DH. When the demonstrator found out that I already had a VitaMix, plus had recently bought three extra containers, and used my machine at least three times a day, he just gave me the spatula and said thanks!

Hi Ladies....sorry I have not been posting lately....too cold in Toronto to be out and about

hitting the stores, BUT yesterday we had sort of spring like weather so took myself off

and had a pedi...plus I bought a beautiful pair of knee high leather boots (Fry) they were $400 on sale for $200 ...soft soft leather. I also bought a sweater to through over jeans

Wool and silk...so soft $120 on sale for $50.....oh it's dangerous to let me lose on the streets.....lol. AND spring and summer are just beginning....think I'll ask my DH to lock me up..lol

Wow Scottie haven't heard of Frye boots in years , Which shop had them on sale?  Malls in my area were darn busy yesterday. Went out with DD. She is setting up her apt. Found a rug at ABC Carpet then went over to Century 21 to just browse and see what was new. Got a pair of Ray Ban Wayfares with a multicolor frame for myself. Then DD treated me to lunch at Whole Foods. I all a very good for me both shopping, outside weather and emotional weather

Scottie:

Thank goodness for your spree!  I have been waiting and waiting for an update.  And a pedi!  I was just contemplating getting one.  A blue one.  What color is yours?

NYCc, your afternoon sounds so nice.  Love lunch at W Foods.  And cycling shorts!  Dulci, I love spinning.  And it has nothing to do with boobs.  Looking forward to hearing cycling adventures!!

I'm pretty sure Frye boots are big here even though I'm not a boot wearer, except next winter I am paying retail (read that as I don't much care what price) a nice pair of black short heeled dress boots.  Mega shoe retailer Designer Shoe Warehouse didn't even have a pair I liked.  Likes run more to guy styled dress boots.

Anyone bought a purse lately?  I have a prob. 10 year old black leather shoulder strap I like but am so tired of it.  Anyone ever bought a Madi Claire bag off one of the HSNs?  They looked good and reasonable for a leather bag.  Where do you buy one these days?  Ross used to have good ones but I'm not paying a princely sum for fake leather.  Black/brown not choosy.  Not a gal who changes purses daily.  Will occas. carry straw one for church but change right back.

I have always alternated between black and brown leather purses. After my diagnosis I started using lively, colorful Vera Bradley bags. Fun, fun, fun!!!