Busy Week......and Vacation Time!
This past week I've been busy getting things done and seeing people so I can get up to Caseville for awhile before I start work.
Last Tuesday I finally got over to my daughter-in-law's house. Of course, there had to be a glitch. The battery was dead in my car when I went to start it! So I transferred all the gifts to hubby's car and took his. First time I've been there but it was easy enough to find. I stayed a couple hours and then headed back home before the snow came and hubby could get up to Sears to buy a new battery.
I took Keno to the vet for his annual check-up and he passed with flying colors. But I am so sick of these damn vets charging an arm and a leg for everything. A fecal test use to be around $20 or so. I was charged almost $40 this time!! I'm leaving their poop home next time and check it myself!!...LOL
So I got this 30% off coupon for Kohl's and they are having all these great sales anyway, so I've been shopping there quite a bit buying this and that...getting really good deals with the coupon on top of the sale price. The main thing I've been looking for is a winter purse. OMG, why oh why is it so damn difficult to find a purse that has all the functions I want?? I want a somewhat big purse, with an opening on the outside of the purse to put my car keys, a zipper pocket inside, a pocket inside to put my cell phone, a zipper across the whole top....I don't want all my junk hanging open...and most important of all above all else, A LONG ENOUGH STRAP so I can put it over my shoulder comfortably with my winter coat on. I don't want one of these damn purses with a little handle/strap that I have to carry my purse on the crook of my arm. That reminds me so much of my mother! Plus, we carry so much more in our purses than our mothers did. We have more than just a wallet and a hanky! My arm starts aching when I have it on my arm. I want it over my shoulder with my arms and hands free. Plus, I want one strap..not two..and certainly not those new types where the handles are rounded. They don't hug your shoulder and slip off too easily. So why is that so difficult?? Who the hell designs purses anyway?? Some man probably....then they stick a woman's name on the brand.
I finally decided on a taupe color one that matches my coat. I had to compromise on a few things. Outside smaller zipper pockets are on the side of the purse instead of in front. No zipper across the top, but there is a flap that closes so at least it's closed up. I love the handle though. It's one of those braided types that aren't slippery and don't slip off your shoulder. Not 100% happy with it but I like it and it'll do.
The color looks nice with my knockaround winter coat, but doesn't look so well with my nicer cloth black coat that I will be wearing sometimes to work. So I went to the consignment store and bought a cheaper black one that is simple, smaller, good handle, zipper across the top for work days. I just throw a few basics in for work....wallet, keys, hand cream...and that's about it.
Of course, hubby doesn't understand the need for a new purse. He asks me "what's wrong with the one you're using?" The one I'm using is a small December/Holiday type purse I use temporary. It only holds a handful of my things. So he asks me "well, what's wrong with the blue one you were using before?" Uhhhh, cause it's BLUE and my coat is taupe....doesn't match. I was using the blue one before I had to wear my winter coat....goes with jeans and jean jackets, etc. Now I'm wearing a BROWN COAT! Good Lord....
So now I'm all set to head up to Caseville for a couple weeks. I'll leave tomorrow. I got my jeep loaded with stuff I have to take. I'll be back home by the 31st. And I'll be busy there. I have an Eagles meeting, Bingo on Wednesdays, Saturday nights at the Eagles, a birthday get together at the Eagles, seeing friends, etc.
I am so anxious to get up there and have some relaxation time!
Last Tuesday I finally got over to my daughter-in-law's house. Of course, there had to be a glitch. The battery was dead in my car when I went to start it! So I transferred all the gifts to hubby's car and took his. First time I've been there but it was easy enough to find. I stayed a couple hours and then headed back home before the snow came and hubby could get up to Sears to buy a new battery.
I took Keno to the vet for his annual check-up and he passed with flying colors. But I am so sick of these damn vets charging an arm and a leg for everything. A fecal test use to be around $20 or so. I was charged almost $40 this time!! I'm leaving their poop home next time and check it myself!!...LOL
So I got this 30% off coupon for Kohl's and they are having all these great sales anyway, so I've been shopping there quite a bit buying this and that...getting really good deals with the coupon on top of the sale price. The main thing I've been looking for is a winter purse. OMG, why oh why is it so damn difficult to find a purse that has all the functions I want?? I want a somewhat big purse, with an opening on the outside of the purse to put my car keys, a zipper pocket inside, a pocket inside to put my cell phone, a zipper across the whole top....I don't want all my junk hanging open...and most important of all above all else, A LONG ENOUGH STRAP so I can put it over my shoulder comfortably with my winter coat on. I don't want one of these damn purses with a little handle/strap that I have to carry my purse on the crook of my arm. That reminds me so much of my mother! Plus, we carry so much more in our purses than our mothers did. We have more than just a wallet and a hanky! My arm starts aching when I have it on my arm. I want it over my shoulder with my arms and hands free. Plus, I want one strap..not two..and certainly not those new types where the handles are rounded. They don't hug your shoulder and slip off too easily. So why is that so difficult?? Who the hell designs purses anyway?? Some man probably....then they stick a woman's name on the brand.
I finally decided on a taupe color one that matches my coat. I had to compromise on a few things. Outside smaller zipper pockets are on the side of the purse instead of in front. No zipper across the top, but there is a flap that closes so at least it's closed up. I love the handle though. It's one of those braided types that aren't slippery and don't slip off your shoulder. Not 100% happy with it but I like it and it'll do.
The color looks nice with my knockaround winter coat, but doesn't look so well with my nicer cloth black coat that I will be wearing sometimes to work. So I went to the consignment store and bought a cheaper black one that is simple, smaller, good handle, zipper across the top for work days. I just throw a few basics in for work....wallet, keys, hand cream...and that's about it.
Of course, hubby doesn't understand the need for a new purse. He asks me "what's wrong with the one you're using?" The one I'm using is a small December/Holiday type purse I use temporary. It only holds a handful of my things. So he asks me "well, what's wrong with the blue one you were using before?" Uhhhh, cause it's BLUE and my coat is taupe....doesn't match. I was using the blue one before I had to wear my winter coat....goes with jeans and jean jackets, etc. Now I'm wearing a BROWN COAT! Good Lord....
So now I'm all set to head up to Caseville for a couple weeks. I'll leave tomorrow. I got my jeep loaded with stuff I have to take. I'll be back home by the 31st. And I'll be busy there. I have an Eagles meeting, Bingo on Wednesdays, Saturday nights at the Eagles, a birthday get together at the Eagles, seeing friends, etc.
I am so anxious to get up there and have some relaxation time!
posted by Diane @ 3:41 PM
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