368 And Counting

So Dave and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary a few days ago. We went the low-key route, a wonderful dinner and a movie. We could have boarded the dog and gone away for a few days, but we're determined to be debt free (except for the mortgage) in 15 months. It's rough some times when you want to run out and buy something super cool, but you get used to it after a while. It's worth the annoyance.

Speaking of annoyances... We decided to buy an elliptical machine instead of a treadmill. We went to Academy to pick one out, but out of the six or seven employees milling around, hands in pockets, making rude jokes, not a single one could be bothered to help us out. When Dave finally managed to snag one of the jerks, he informed us the elliptical machine we wanted was sold out. He didn't offer to order another one or show us a different model. He just walked away.

I was so pissed. We left. Screw them. We had the same experience at the second store we tried. Dave has some days off next week so I guess we'll have to try this again. You'd think with this economy, people would be more careful with their jobs. Jeez!

Oh, and I had quite a giggle today. A friend of Dave's is getting married in August. We received the invitation a few days ago so I decided to go ahead and browse their registries. I like to pick out a gift early when there are lots of cool choices. Anywho. I'm looking through their listing on BB&B and I notice there are multiple entries of items. Two coffee pots, four sets of tongs, two tea kettles, four omelet pans, two can openers, etc. I started laughing as I realized what must have happened. No doubt the bride made the mistake of allowing the groom to carry his own scanning gun. I can just picture him trailing along behind her and pointing the gun at random items while she's carefully choosing the best pieces for their new home.

Boys! Sigh.