Today I'm going to get my "Times of My Life" package from Threads of Time in Danville, Ill. This is the last day to spend $175 or more to qualify for the free "Double Reward Points for 2011". My "Times" package will be 2x what I need to spend for the double reward points but it will also entitle me to get all my retreat stays for free this entire year. That's just so cool I can't stand it.
Our NYE party didn't end until 2:30 this morning when I made the girls shut off the Wii and go to bed. Our party consisted of DD having a friend over to spend the night. We had a great time--fixed pizza, fingerfoods, etc., and toasted in the New Year with some sparkling grape juice. They're still asleep even though our guest said that she never sleeps in past 8 am. :lol: Ahhhhh to be 11 or 12 again. Of course it might not be too good today---they played on the Wii from 4pm to 2:30 am only taking time off to eat and a few short breaks. They may be too sore today to move. Okay, I'm out of here. By the time I get dressed and get to Threads of Time they'll be open for business. I'm so excited!!! Since I got my raise on my retirement I'm also going to treat myself to something new. That's what I do each year when I get a raise, I spend it the first month as my treat. |
Lucky you. I received no raise in my pension or Social Security for 2011. I will be shopping in my closet for a while.
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Originally Posted by donnajean
Lucky you. I received no raise in my pension or Social Security for 2011. I will be shopping in my closet for a while.
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Have a great time!
I went to the LQS yesterday too, LOL, stocking up before the prices raise, ya know! |
I get a retirement through the state since I worked for the University of Illinois for 30 yrs. We get a 3% raise every January. It's not a lot but it will buy me a new ruler, or a couple yards of fabric or that circle sewer for the Janome or maybe some batting but not more than 1 or two things depending on what they are. It actually wouldn't totally cover the circle sewer thingy.
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You have a good time shopping!
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My pension is through the state of PA as I'm a retired teacher & we have not had a raise in several years now.
Originally Posted by raptureready
I get a retirement through the state since I worked for the University of Illinois for 30 yrs. We get a 3% raise every January. It's not a lot but it will buy me a new ruler, or a couple yards of fabric or that circle sewer for the Janome or maybe some batting but not more than 1 or two things depending on what they are. It actually wouldn't totally cover the circle sewer thingy.
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I got a $6.00 Soc. Sec. raise last year as they miscalculaed my prior year. You would think their computers could do the calculations correctly.
Originally Posted by sunflower126
Originally Posted by donnajean
Lucky you. I received no raise in my pension or Social Security for 2011. I will be shopping in my closet for a while.
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No increase for us either, but the insurance rates keep going up. Have a great day shopping!
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Have a great day shopping. Can't wait to see what you get when you return home.
I didn't get a raise, but I'm blessed without it. |
My SS check is going to be less for this new year.
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Well, according to SS the cost of living hasn't gone up in two years---hence, no raise in the benefits. I'm not real sure how they do their figuring but there's something wonky somewhere.
I went, I got my Times of Your Life card, got registered for the double bonus points and even though I have TONS of fabric, I bought some fabric. It's the Poppy and Sunflower Daydream fabric by Stephanie Brandenburg. I got four of the panels. They're HUGE flowers, just 1 poppy and 1 sunflower on about 2/3 of a yard. I want to use them to make a couple of fractured quilts with. I've been waiting a long time for them to get some more in and was afraid that if I waited until I go on retreat at the end of this month they'd be gone. http://www.creativequiltkits.com/pop...t-cottons.html This is what it looks like now. It was a tough choice between this fabric and the big wedge ruler and extension but in the end the fabric won out. |
Those flowers are gorgeous!!
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Stunning flowers!!!
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