I have nothing good. But in the vein of "I'm bored, and this is a follow on to a topic people loved to hate," I have a throwback to my LLBean cost post last year that went on forever. In brief, one of my approximately 8 LLBean coats/jackets was a wool 3/4 length coat that I really like, but that the lining shredded on much earlier than I expect from LLBean items. Anyway, it sparked great controversy at the time, with some on the side of "their warranty is there for a reason, use it" and others on the side of "buy a fucking coat."
It wasn't until this week that I did anything about it at all. Since I haven't found a coat I like as much, I took it to a tailor to find out how much it'd be to replace the lining. $120 in material alone, plus workmanship that would probably take it up around $200. Brutal. Even the tailor told me to replace rather than repair.
I'd settle for camel if the coat was perfect, but I really prefer the material of my current brown tweed. Black is out because it's too high maintenance lint rolling my dogs' fluff off. Even my plum pea coat is too high maintenance with lint rolling, and it's shorter.
This is the coat, from last year's Christmas card photo. Anybody seen something like it?
This is also probably lame, but I get really jealous when I hear other women announce their pregnancies. Not all women, but some women. And I don't even know them. I think it's more that I am jealous that they have what I once had but it was taken away from me.
Sorry, I feel like a one trick pony lately with these types of posts. Feel free to ignore me.
I called in sick to work using a "sick kid" as an excuse. But really I just wanted to stay home and clean, plus I'm exhausted from the past couple of weeks. Life has been nonstop.
I have 6 packages of clothes to return to various stores, plus a pair of boots and a coffee mug. I've been ordering way too much clothing lately. My closet is overflowing. That didn't stop me from ordering another ~$100 worth of stuff from Gap this morning. 50% off!
I'm gearing up to spend $5,400 this weekend for a vacation for February. I'm partially justifying the cost by saying that DH and I spent less than $1,000 for vacations and trips for all of 2014. This has been a busy year and I feel like we're due for a good one.
Post by hopenotlost on Nov 21, 2014 11:30:48 GMT -5
I justify my overspending on Christmas and birthday presents for the girls because my MIL sucks and somehow more presents makes me feel like my girls will not remember her.
It's dumb, I know. It just sucks knowing that they have a grandma who doesn't give a shit about them.
Without kids in the picture, figuring out how to celebrate holidays ( Christmas in particular) is proving to be really hard. Our extended families celebrations are extensively focused on kids.
What's the point of having traditions or creating traditions if there's no one to pass them on to? Normally I am very much on the you don't need kids to give your life meaning bandwagon, but not when it comes to the holidays – at least this year
I'm gearing up to spend $5,400 this weekend for a vacation for February. I'm partially justifying the cost by saying that DH and I spent less than $1,000 for vacations and trips for all of 2014. This has been a busy year and I feel like we're due for a good one.
I'm gearing up to spend $5,400 this weekend for a vacation for February. I'm partially justifying the cost by saying that DH and I spent less than $1,000 for vacations and trips for all of 2014. This has been a busy year and I feel like we're due for a good one.
Oooh where are you going?? I want to be jealous
Cancun. I'm still debating between a handful of resorts. I need to bite the bullet and just pick one this weekend. I was all set with the Le Blanc Spa and Resort but then I read some slightly negative reviews and now I'm waffling again.
I justify my overspending on Christmas and birthday presents for the girls because my MIL sucks and somehow more presents makes me feel like my girls will not remember her.
It's dumb, I know. It just sucks knowing that they have a grandma who doesn't give a shit about them.
I'm sorry. (hugs)
My nieces have a piece of shit dad AND his mother always totally ignored them but doted on the other granddaughter.
That grandmother just passed away and neither of the girls went to the funeral because my/my sister's mom was here for a visit.
The comment was "well we only have one grandma who loves us anyway". I don't blame them, but it's still sad.
Cancun. I'm still debating between a handful of resorts. I need to bite the bullet and just pick one this weekend. I was all set with the Le Blanc Spa and Resort but then I read some slightly negative reviews and now I'm waffling again.
We stayed at some horror show there and then transferred to the Westin which was way better. DO NOT SKIMP on accommodations there and trust the reviews. The resort will make or break a trip there, IMO.
I justify my overspending on Christmas and birthday presents for the girls because my MIL sucks and somehow more presents makes me feel like my girls will not remember her.
It's dumb, I know. It just sucks knowing that they have a grandma who doesn't give a shit about them.
I'm sorry. (hugs)
My nieces have a piece of shit dad AND his mother always totally ignored them but doted on the other granddaughter.
That grandmother just passed away and neither of the girls went to the funeral because my/my sister's mom was here for a visit.
The comment was "well we only have one grandma who loves us anyway". I don't blame them, but it's still sad.
It's sad that they know that, but at least they are old enough to understand, and hopefully it doesn't affect them too much.
I've learned through all this exactly what kind of grandma I refuse to become (in like 30 years).
It would be no big deal minus co-workers. Boss boss just came into the seminar I am at and didn't sit by me? Maybe he didn't see me. Or. What happened last night.
Maybe didn't see you. Wait to see if boss's boss ignores you after the session is done...then you'll know for sure
TMI Confession - For some reason when I fly I seem to get horrible gas and release silent but deadly farts.
Me too - I went on a college sports trip and I guess the nerves made me gassy when we were boarding the plane. One of my oh-so-kind teammates loudly called me out in front of everybody
Oh, v. Where are you going that requires such unfortunate footwear?
The Galapagos! I'm trying to figure out how to do it without looking like the female version of Crocodile Dundee mixed with Rick Steves.
Speaking of which -- our final payment (also insert puke face) was supposed to be due this week but we have not received an invoice. I am planning on ignoring it for a while (or until they send us an invoice) to postpone letting go of the money. That's okay, right?
TMI Confession - For some reason when I fly I seem to get horrible gas and release silent but deadly farts.
Totally normal. Have you seen what happens to a plastic bottle or a bag of chips that you take with you? Same thing is happening to your digestive system.
Oh, v. Where are you going that requires such unfortunate footwear?
The Galapagos! I'm trying to figure out how to do it without looking like the female version of Crocodile Dundee mixed with Rick Steves.
Speaking of which -- our final payment (also insert puke face) was supposed to be due this week but we have not received an invoice. I am planning on ignoring it for a while (or until they send us an invoice) to postpone letting go of the money. That's okay, right?
Oooo totally jealous!!! That's on my list!!! What company are you going with? I want a full report please :-)
Post by spankswife on Nov 21, 2014 12:30:23 GMT -5
v - Honestly they were really comfortable, and I have very sensitive feet. There are plenty of air vents so your feet dry off, and they have great traction! We wore them rafting and hiking, and even walking around downtown afterwards for lunch.