We went out today and burned up the gift cards received for Xmas (and some of our own ready cash as well.) Started at 6:30 AM with breakfast at Best Bagels and then we hit the After Christmas sales. First up was Lowes to see about a prelighted Christmas tree, no go. All they had left were 12′ trees and we don’t have a ceiling that high. We shopped Aiken and then we headed over to the big town of Augusta. We were not successful on the tree front, struck out on Christmas salt & pepper shakers, but did manage to get next year’s cards and some various sundry items at half price.
Didn’t seem like there was that many people out or stores open or merchandise left over this year as there has been the last few years.
I did snag some hardcover books at Borders. They had a “Buy 2 Bargain Books and Get a 3rd Free” thing happening and I’m a wait until they are as cheap as paperbacks kinda a guy.
Already halfway through “Widow’s Walk” by Robert B. Parker. Probably finish it tonight, the Spenser books are such easy reads. Like eating a whole bag of potato chips, slick, salty, not really good for you, but definitely a pleasure.