Six Cents and a Bra

14 years ago

I got a bunch of gift certificates for Christmas

and after the fiasco at the one shoe store with the

credit card business I decided to try shopping somewhere else.

We, my friends and I agreed on the lingerie store in the outlet

mall. I was looking for some pajamas but when I got there

I got to looking at the cute little footie sock things and

then remembered that I needed new bras. After all I had a

fifty dollar gift certificate somewhere in my purse.

There was a big sale going on and I figured I could get two

bras for my fifty bucks. I picked out the bras and was on

my way to the register to check out when I realized my

friends had deserted me, they probably thought I was going

to try and use THAT credit card again and wanted no part of

the confrontation (the cowards).

I rummaged around in THE purse until I found the gift card.

I gave it to the saleslady and as she started to ring up

the purchase she started getting excited. "You can get

three bras for just a dollar and thirty six cents more."

She was so excited I thought of yelling *discount* like Flo

on that insurance ad.

I told her that if I could come up with the buck thirty six

that she had a deal but I had been out to breakfast that

morning and had neglected to stop at the ATM yet.

I was so confident that I could come up with the money

that I started feeling around in the pockets and all the

nooks and crannies in my purse. My search by now had

attracted the other shoppers since Flo and I were

laughing our fool heads off. I came up with the buck thirty

but nowhere in THAT purse could I find the last six cents.

"I'll go track down my friends and get the money". I said.

"I'll give you the six cents" Flo volunteered.

Somewhere in the back of the store someone said

"well shoot, sugah, we'll just take up a collection."

Needless to say that by then the entire place erupted

in laughter. I thanked them for their generosity took my bras and made

my exit.

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anneliese32

6 years ago

Robb, thanks for the reminder. Those were the days when still so much was going on and so much fun.

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lilod
14 years ago
Janis, I hate shopping...but I would love to go shopping with you, it always gets interesting! Don't understand why your friends have a habit to disappear.
anneliese_32
14 years ago
Now I am giggling again. No "bless your heart" necessary this time.
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kathyjane
14 years ago
Jan; you oughtta make up a sign for them---

'Shop at ABC Lingerie Store!
You May Be Uplifted In More Ways Than One!!'

That was a GREAT story---keep 'em comin' Baby!
jazmynsmom
14 years ago
{{gwi:143419}}
"It happens to me all the time!"

(Actually it doesn't --- that's just my line!)

Jan, I wish I'd been there with you... but not if you'd driven! I don't know which is scarier: YOU behind the wheel, or you behind the wheel of a TOYOTA!

I'm glad you found "support" --- even if your friends weren't there to give it to you!
west_gardener
14 years ago
Lol, 50% off, two for one, buy one get one free,Six Cents and a Bra. Sales are alluring.
Janis_G
Original Author
14 years ago
Michelle, do I really scare you with my driving?

I love that picture of you.
My Steve says it's FLO.

If you want to have the Interstate all to yourself these days
drive a Toyota.

Just kidding. :0)

It was an uplifting experience to have support.
rob333 (zone 7b)
14 years ago
Jan, I need to go shopping with you. I could use a good deal on bras! And you'd make me laugh the entire time. You're a sweetie-pie ;)

Michelle, I can say with the utmost certainty that is not just your head attached to Flo's body.
ejmoore510
14 years ago
I soooo enjoy reading your posts. Thanks for the smile!
mawheel
14 years ago
I really don't like to shop--but I think it would be fun to go shopping with you! What a great story, and all the better b/c it's true!
kathyjane
14 years ago
What a hoot, Michelle!
Good one!

I really like Flo---she's so GOOD at just being HER!
posieh
14 years ago
I feel compelled to tell all of you that it is in my "job description" to shop! When my kids want to give me a special treat, it is to take me to the Mall and give me a few hours !
wandaredhead
14 years ago
lilod, "but I would love to go shopping with you, it always gets interesting!"...What an understatement!

"Don't understand why your friends have a habit to disappear."...I DO!! Bless her heart.

jaz,
"I don't know which is scarier: YOU behind the wheel, or you behind the wheel of a TOYOTA! "...I feel your pain. LOL!! Bless her heart.
Janis_G
Original Author
14 years ago
Wanda, I seem to remember an early morning race to the
airport in fog so thick you could slice it like butter,
missing an exit, getting lost.

If y'all want to get your prayer life in order, ride with
Wanda.
jazmynsmom
14 years ago
Jan, I think we're ALL THREE our OWN kind of crazy scary behind the wheel!

For the record, "Flo" was my Halloween costume. I also had to resurrect her again a couple weeks ago on short notice. She's a VERY fun personae to go out as!
rob333 (zone 7b)
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