ONCE UPON A MALL…

What’s a NOWAT without a little MALL TIME?

Just another lazy day at Casa d’ Chaos, that’s what… but without the usual drama.

Well now, most Mall forays really don’t entail Drama, it’s just that by the time HE relates the tale, well, you know…  

Sit back, this was supposed to be brief, but...

First a little back story.

For some time now, ever since several European, Vacations, several Cruises, Global Food Extravaganzas, etc., The Ever Lovely Dragon Lady decided that it was time to work off certain additions to her lovely physic.

As such began an “Up every day by 7AM regimen”, which, in the beginning, meant a trek to T.Y. Park in Hollywood to walk 4 miles and Whatevah. 

After Hurricane Irma in 2017 caused severe tree damage shutting the park for a while, she switched her daily routine to the local YMCA gym. 

The desired results were OK but by mid-2018, sensing the need for some serious guidance, her Birthday and premature Christmas presents to herself was to book a personal trainer for a block of sessions twice a week and work-out on her own the other 3 days.

By the end of February, the results have been SPECTACULAR, dropping serious poundage, many inches, significant body mass, and several dress sizes.

Which, of course meant a healthy purge of the closet of those things that no longer stayed on the body without pins, belts etc., or hung like a potato sack.

So, right after HE booked this 2019 CARIB jaunt, [booking drama included… He'll rant on it sooner or later, HE’s just trying to put it all in polite perspective] SHE decreed that a Mall Run was in order to replenish the wardrobe with somethings in the Size 6 category [a category unseen since they first started dating in 1984]

The Plan:

-Drive to Boynton Beach to try Mr. T’s favorite discount haven, Dillard’s discount outlet in search of Capris etc.
-If no joy there, they would try a few local Hollywood retailers.

-After which they would head to Costco to return some stuff, & Look for… more stuff.

-And finally, follow up at Aventura Mall when all else failed.

    

Dillards was a long trip with no luck, not a capri or acceptable blouse in sight. 
Back in Hollywood– Kohls, Target,  etc – were a strike out as well  So before heading to Costco it was off to Sawgrass Mills, surely something could be found there.

Since HIS size hadn’t changed much since Cancer treatment in 2007 knocked off 45 which he was able to keep off, HE was along just to carry the bags, as usual, and while a bit skeptical of the results, dutifully led the charge, first to Burlington Coat Factory… 
NADA.

Then a serious trek began past all the outlets, Ann Taylor, GAP, Perry Ellis, etc… etc… here, there and everywhere…

NADA, ZIP, ZILCH, NYET Until….

CHICOS!

A previous visit to another branch Long, Long ago had netted some really Nice Stuff, so he drug… literally pulled her in, for a look-see.

[Chico’s can be a tad pricey for the ever bargain conscious Dragon Chic]

He'll save you the long story, it resulted in:

She Shops - She Scores!!!

Score 1: Not only 2 pairs of Seriously Fine capris but a really cool scarf to boot.

Now totally emboldened and in need of some decent sandals [with not a DSW in sight] she sauntered first into SKECHERS, then ECCO and almost walked out after looking at the prices there too. But HE insisted she try on "these cute little things over here”...

“Wellllll, the insoles did feel Heavenly,

OK let me try them…”

AND…

“OMG are these comfy… “

Once on her cute little feet, they weren’t coming off.

Score 2: One nifty pair of “Heavenly” Pedi-tarsal coverings.

Then it was off to Costco where:

SCORE 3: a couple of Lovely tops.
And all WAS GOOD once more in her world.

As you are well aware, his saga may not be over yet… there are still several days until the Packing Ballet and

 “What’s a Mall run without a pass by: TaDa… DSW.”

Obviously a rhetorical question to which you know the answer.

The Hot Mesquite Wings from Costco and cold Blue Moon’s finished the night before SHE headed to Nonny Nonny Land [Gym time comes early]. 

HE, on the other hand, took to penning the previous POST, then settled in for some late Recorded TV catch-up while marveling at the merits of Mr. Dewar’s Fine Craftsmanship.

Stay tuned for more Blah – Blah-Blah – Blah-Blah that you just know is sure to follow.

Ciao 4 Now

Uncle Chuck & The Queen of Mall Runs, 

Dragon Lady