Tuesday, May 3, 2016

TUESDAY CHAT

This past week began with a very busy Tuesday as No 3 great-granddaughter was celebrating her 4th birthday on the 26th April.  Her mum (my granddaughter "C") had private messaged me on Facebook and had sent pictures of games and books she had found in her BigW.  I checked our closest store online but nothing showed up so more searching further afield.

Found several items at Myer and as I had a $100 Myer voucher that Phil had given me Christmas, 2014 which would expire this coming December, Myer sounded the place to shop.  (I still don't why he chose Myer as I don't shop there but he was desperate as he'd not bought anything for Christmas and birthday, so last minute decision).

I had Phil park on the upper car park so I could walk (with my trusty walker) straight into Myer but had forgotten the lift was way over the other side of the store.  To make matters worse the escalator wasn't working so everyone was using the tiny lift (except a few young ones who used the stairs) so there was a queue for the lift.

Finally got to the toy department, had a sit down, and then found a lovely middle-aged lady who knew just what I was talking about and required purchases were made.  I was looking for the new shape Barbies which came out this year and they are quite hard to find and a couple still not available.  I managed to buy two (*one each) of tall Barbies (they wear flat heels) and the smaller, plump Barbie who is quite cute.  Actually I used my store voucher plus another $15 and received a $20 Myer voucher to be used I think in one of theit clothing departments.  (This I gave to my daughter as I hoped she may be able to make use of it as it was only for one month).

Off to the lift and another queue and then into the arcade (Garden City) and a long trek to K-Mart for a couple of little books and a card and wrapping paper.  I sat for a few minutes before going into the shop and sat again while Phil kindly put the purchases through the check-out.  What I would do without that man I can't even begin to imagine.

Then the long walk back to the car with at least two sit-downs on the way.  When I got home I was completely......... (here I am trying to find a polite way to say how sore and tired I was)...yes just like that!!!.

Our #2 granddaughter "A" had offered to pick us up and drive us down to Baldivis and home of course,  and I accepted this offer as one day we may need a lift and Phil, I think, was quite happy about it even if a few doubts about whether family thought him capable of driving in the dark (and possible rain) on trip home.

We had a wonderful time watching 4yo opening her gifts (*I always give the other one a gift too) and then we all sat down to pizza which was very tasty followed by a piece of delicious ice-cream cake.  As Phil wasn't driving we shared a stubby of ale which also went down very well.  Not sure which one as grandson-in-law provided it but it hit the spot.

All in all a great day and another lovely family get-together.

The rest of the week, for me anyway, was spent recuperating from the Tuesday walking.  I can't walk to our mail box and back without at least a stick and sometimes my walker so how I managed it at all I don't know.  Sheer determination to get the little girl the gifts I wanted to buy her.

10 comments:

  1. Sheer determination is how we older ones get a lot of things done. There is no other way sometimes. I've seen the new Barbie dolls on TV, they look so much better than the original style.

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    1. It certainly is although at times you need motivation as well.
      I too think the new different shape Barbies are great. They don't as yet have the coloured or tiny Barbie bit I'm sure they will soon.
      They also have Barbies with different eye colours now.

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  2. Sheer determination is a very precious resource. One which we sometimes overuse and pay the price for.
    I am thrilled that you had a delightful family day - and awed at your shopathon.

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    1. I am sure we do overdo it at times but in this case the end result was well worth it.

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  3. Well done - determination carrries one through many tasks. I didn't even know there were new Barbies. My granddaughters are too old and my great granddaughter too young though I'm sure that will change.

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    1. Hullo there jabblog, please to make your acquaintance.
      I feel Barbies are for all ages as I saw a chap on Antiques Roadshow the other night that had been collecting them for years, many of which are worth quite a good sum.
      I think little girls love dolls and our 4yo ggg certainly does.

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  4. Hari OM
    Phew - I got tired FOR you Mimsie - I really am not a fan of shopping and have to admit that these days I am starting to use the Big Supermarket in the Ethernet a bit more!!! Glad it all worked out and fun was had by all - makes it all worthwhile. YAM xx

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    1. ...oh I see you are commenting at same time as me - &*> - re the photos - I agree that lots of folk have gotten lazy about prints; but it is perfectly possible for them to print out either on their own home hardware, or take the image file to KMart - they have booths for just that very thing!!! Yxx

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  5. Mimsie having a difficult time walking as you do, bless your determination to get out and go shopping. Yet, kids are always worth it, aren't they?...:)JP

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  6. .. well done Mimsie.... we do push ourselves for our families don't we...... our way of showing love...
    ..so glad you found everything you wanted.. and recovered...
    ..birthday get togethers are great fun.....
    Have a good day... hugs... Barb xxxx

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