Despite efforts to the contrary, we did not end up at the same hotel as Yoles and thank God for that. Her hotel was a tad on the sketchy side. I mean nothing says high class like a sign taped to the wall encouraging you to turn off the air conditioner if you're planning on using the hair dryer. Also the exposed wiring, zip-tied together and running the length of the hallway was a nice touch.
Oh the Outlet Mall, can I tell you how much I loved it? I actually wasn't expecting much since it is a lot of higher end stores, but I always manage to stumble upon something good. I got way cute and way cheap track pants and t-shirt for Abby from Roots. Also scored some Christmas and/or birthday presents at deeply discounted prices. A quick stop into La Vie en Rose had me walking out with two bras and two pairs of undies for a mere $26. Oh yes, you did read that right. And not boring white either, try lime green and soft pink. Very nice.
At some point in the day I decided Maya needed a pair of crocs. Operating on assurance from the shoe store lady that crocs in a size 4/5 did indeed exist, Mike, Yoles and I traipsed in and out of every gift shop in the falls trying to find a pair. They were not to be had. So instead I picked up a mauve pair in size 6/7 which we could have bought at the first store we were in. For the record they are big on Maya's little bricks, but she can still wear them now and there's lots and lots of growing room. And the best part, Maya LOVES them.
Our room rocked. Mostly because we had this...
We are such rock stars that we soaked in it and watched HGTV. Oh yeah, we know how to par-tay. Oh did I mention that Yoli's room only got 5 channels, one of which was our local station from home.
We also hit up the Hershey store for fudge (me) and chocolate covered strawberries (Yoli). Oh and I should mention that eating chocolate covered strawberries on the street will likely result in dripping strawberry juice down your shirt. It may also make you put your head between a Mountie's legs.
Oh we walked and walked and walked some more. All so we could stuff ourselves at Tony Roma's and not feel guilty about all the fudge I was going to eat later.
We planned on killing half and hour in the Clifton Hill arcade until the fireworks started, but what can I tell you, that skeeball is damn addicting.
Heading back to our rooms for the evening, we were stopped at a red light when we heard a huge crash. The cop across the intersection from us was attempting to make a left hand turn, instead he jumped the median and took out the road sign, knocking it into our lane of traffic. Even though the light was now green for us the whole intersection came to a complete standstill for several moments. I can only imagine how embarrassed that cop was.
The entire two days was just so much fun that we're planning on doing it again next year! Can't wait!!
full photographic evidence here
5 comments:
So. Much. Fun. And look at you picking up Christmas presents--exactly what I would've done! We seem to have more in common with each passing blog post....
Have a lovely Sunday :)
girl, you are making me drool! those BIG smiles tell the story so well. and that GIANT jacuzzi thing - whoa!
Sounds awesome! AS has participated in a competitive skee ball league in the past, so I KNOW how addictive that game can be!!
Michelle, do you have a gift box too? A place to put all these off season purchases? How about a folder where you keep track of what's in the gift box and a place to write down any ideas for future purchases, you know so you can watch for a great deal? Or is that just me :)
Bello, yes that tub was a great indulgence.
Laurel, I never knew such a thing existed, but I could be into that.
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