That’s the smell of burning plastic
January 23rd, 2007 by 
cowgirljules
Damn! Finally back up!
So anyway, my company has adopted the fabulous practice of rewarding longevity with actual almost-money instead of crap like watches or tie pins. I say almost-money, because it comes in the form of ‘points’ on an AmEx prepaid gift card with stern fine print about not being able to use it on such fine rewards as groceries or alcohol. Damn, and I could have blown the whole thing at BevMo too. I guess the IRS has issues with companies buying employees bourbon. Whatever, sissies!
But since Amazon takes AmEx and I just happen to have an extensive wish list reminding myself of things that I would like to have, well, there you go. I happily chatted online with my sister and click-click-clicked my way through the $250 in about half an hour last night.
Among the treasures which I will be receiving someday soon:
Another set of silk longjohns, both tops and bottoms, for hunting. Sadly, they were out of black in anything approaching my size, but these things are amazingly warm and lightweight. Not so comfortable when you’ve been hiking through the actual creek rather than alongside it though, hence the need for a backup set.
A polarizing filter for my best lens. This should be fun for shooting cloudy skies and who knows what else. I’ve almost bought it about three times, but now it shall be mine.
And along the same lines, a regular ol’ UV filter for my second-favorite lens, as I keep dragging it out without anything on it at all, and that’s stupid.
A couple of books, one by one of my favorite authors and one that’s new to me but was highly recommended by Kathy. Thanks Kathy, it looks good.
And the piece de resistance, fun for the whole family and a purchase that I haven’t been able to justify until now, The Complete Calvin and Hobbes, woohoo! The challenge will now be to lay my hands on it before the kids do, but I see that there are three volumes, so we can all be happy at once.
And with shipping and everything, I think my total came to something like $244. Not too far off for quick spending of surprise money, eh?
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January 24th, 2007 at 10:30 am
All your purchases sound great! I know how warm the silk longjohns are (and far less bulky), but goofy me has this thing with slippery fabrics. Hate the feel of them on my bod. No silk, satin, faux-satin or slick poly-blends. This goes for bed sheets too. I know, a diva like me in cotton all the time. Weird.
Hon, isn’t there ANY way you can make it to Green Bay? If it’s an absolute no-go then we must come up with a workable playdate. Send the good thought that the money I feel is on its way to me (in copious amounts no less) will get here soon. This Barbie needs her a good Jules fix. ~LA
January 24th, 2007 at 3:52 pm
Really hope you like the Pam Houston - haven’t read that one, so you’ll have to let me know…
January 24th, 2007 at 7:40 pm
Damn, too bad I didn’t think to use that gift card for plane tickets — but Green Bay is the weekend of my small son’s birthday, and what I horrible mom would I be if I blew that off? I’ll catch another gathering someday!