Sugarplum Festival

New features at this year's Albrecht Art Gallery Sugarplum Festival included a wine-tasting walk-through of the booths and a photo shoot. Of course, sister Dot and I particiapted in both.

Black Friday

Continuing the Black Friday tradition established several years ago, Dot and I went to lunch the day after Thanksgiving. Then we went shopping, only buying things for ourselves.

This year, our traditional plans changed several times between Thanksgiving day and Friday morning. The first change was when we decided late Thanksgiving eve to stay in St. Joseph rather than drive to Kansas City. Then, just 30 minutes prior to 11 am on Friday, we switched our lunch location from the usual 54th Street to Ground Round.  

Shopping for ourselves didn't change though. After margaritas, a spinach appetizer and a shared quesadea, we walked through Penney's on our way to Gordman's ($$$). We also shopped Hallmark ($$$) and Dillard's ($$$) before going our separate ways.

Dot went to Hobby Lobby ($$). I went to Bath and Body Works ($$) and Christopher & Banks ($$).

Since I was still shopping at 5 pm, I had to choose between the traditional Barney dinner or 15% off at JC Penney. Hmmmm....choices, choices.....I missed dinner but I have a new red coat ($$).

Looking forward to next year's traditional Black Friday: Lunch, margaritas, $$$ spent on me.

San Antonio, Texas

When Joyce and I visited Sally and Roger, we were joined by Barney and Dorothy.

Sisters

Birthday Shopping

Democrat BBQ

Look who was at the annual Democrat BBQ last night!

Trails West!