Shops For Fun

Plans

2008-03-08T23:21:16Z

We are very seriously considering buying some type of home in Arizona, and becoming your typical snow birds when we retire. There's a couple of reasons that we're leaning towards doing this. One, we're both sick and damn tired of these Canadian winters, and two, the price of real estate in Phoenix right now is really appealing! I'll just have to make sure and find some good travel deals when we decide to go down to look.

Back Trouble

2008-03-08T23:17:44Z

Since the weather is finally turning somewhat spring-like, I've been taking the dogs for a walk as soon as I get home from school. We don't go far yet, but I'm fat and out of shape, so cut me some slack! BUT I get such back spasms just from going on a short walk, that it's ridiculous. I have to stop, and stretch it out just to be able to finish. I truly have inherited my mother's lousy back. Thankyouverymuchmother! A new furniture store is opening in the town I work in, and I'm going to go to their grand opening sale and see if they have a massage chair that feels like it could help!

Huh?

2008-03-02T19:42:40Z

I have to get my ass in gear! Geeze! I've gotten into such a bad habit of just wasting my whole weekend doing nothing! Then I go back to work, and the house is blech, and it's so stupid! Like right now, I'm sitting on my bed, doing my paid assignments, including one about used cisco??!! and watching the "Real Housewives of Orange County". We're going out to dinner, and then to the Oilers game, so I best start busting my buns.

Home Theater Room

2008-03-02T19:30:27Z

Jay and Sarah are going to be listing their 2 condos for sale right away, and tentatively will be moving to the farm, May 1. They've already been scoping out possible sites to build their house on, as they don't want to be in the same yard that the folks are on. They have a good idea of what they want in terms of a house, but the one thing they know that they are going to have is a home theater room. With surround sound, theater seats, and popcorn machines. They're going to put it to great use, as they are movie fanatics, and there is not a lot of night life out on the farm!

New Phone

2008-03-01T23:24:58Z

I just purchased this new phone off EBay. I'm really excited to get it! It was rated as one of the top 5 phones. I loved my Treo, but I hated the pictures it took. When it died, I replaced it with a KRZR, but I really miss the QWERTY keyboard! Hopefully this will be a really nice compromise! I'll post more when it arrives.

Red Wine

2008-02-25T01:00:29Z

Ever since we got married (nearly 30 years ago), when and if, we drink wine, we always enjoyed a glass of white wine. Lately however, actually, ever since Sarah's wedding, hubby has discovered a real love for red wine. One thing I don't own are some nice red wine glasses. I have some very cheap ones, but I'd like to get some nice Riedel wine glasses.

Maybe a Watch?

2008-02-25T00:53:52Z

I turn 50, 2 months from yesterday. Obviously, I am thinking long and hard about what I want to "request" from hubby for my birthday! I want to make sure I make a good choice for a suggestion. Initially I asked for a DSL camera. Then, the more I thought about it, the more I thought that I'd probably never take the time to learn to use it properly! But... it would be nice if and when we ever have grandchildren. I have also had my eye on gold watches, as all mine are broken...if you can imagine!

Want a Membership?

2008-02-17T23:04:17Z

I've been seeing a lot of ads on TV, and especially on the shopping channel for directbuy. It's a members only show room, where you can go and buy at wholesale prices, anything and everything you need to refurbish your house. Everything from light fixtures, tile, flooring, cupboards and counter tops to furniture. The price savings are said to be amazing! I think if we ever renovate, I'm going to look into getting a membership!

WFT?

2008-02-17T23:00:48Z

I'm doing some browsing for hubby. He wants me to find the best price on some HDMI cables. Interesting since I don't even know what they are, what they're used for, what they look like, or where I can find them, I best get surfing! You never know what you're going to find out or learn, while surfing the net!

Moving Day

2008-02-17T22:51:48Z

I've been surfing around, looking at Coaster furniture and miscellaneous furniture sites, because Ben and Jess are moving to Kelowna in just over a month. They have been warned that it may cost a small fortune to rent a truck to move their furniture down there. Since the furniture is all quite used, they're trying to decide if it's going to be worth the expense. Hubby will look into the cost of renting a big truck.

Franchise

2008-02-10T19:23:27Z

Over the years, we have discussed owning our own business. We've never been quite sure what type of a business we would go into, but we used to like the idea of being our own bosses, and building something from the ground up. We even looked into business funding, but inevitably decided against it, as it just seemed like it would be too much of a time commitment with raising a family.

Wow!

2008-02-10T19:09:10Z

I never knew you could get custom grilles for your vehicle, but apparently you can! I looked up my vehicle, and the custom grille for it, is gorgeous! You can check out what's available for your car, like this billet grille. I just think they're super sharp, and would really give your vehicle a unique look!

Laptop Heaven

2008-02-10T18:56:53Z

We don't have a desktop computer anymore. We each have a laptop and a mobile router now. We love it!! Hubby can sit in his "man chair" and do work from the office in front of his big screen TV with the fire blazing and a puppy or two at his feet. I can relax up on my bed and work on my websites, or surf and answer emails. Quite the life!

Good Retirement Gig

2008-02-04T01:10:19Z

A lady I worked with for about 10 years retired several years ago when she was 52. Since then, she's been acting as an online futures broker. Buying and selling stocks. She makes a far better income now, working in her jammies than she did before she retired. Good for her, I say!

This Close

2008-02-04T01:05:50Z

We came "this" close to making Las Vegas hotel reservations. We had talked quite a bit about going to Vegas for my 50th birthday. Thought that would be as good an excuse as anything to get away. After further discussion, we decided we'd hold out for a winter vacation to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary instead! After this winter, it makes perfect sense to get away to a warm spot next winter!