Over the Bridges and through the horrible drivers -- into the first “bad road conditions” of the year -- we went. It was a long 8 hour trip to the “cities” for a shopping expedition. Normally it only takes about 4 hours to get there, but for the first snowy weekend of the season, it seemed to take forever. I guess someone really wanted us to BOND more!... So that is what we did. “If it weren’t for stupid drivers, there wouldn’t be accidents!” So I guess that quote was a bit of a dah??!!! But really… if there weren’t those drivers slowing down to 25 miles an hour, who think they are being safer -- when everyone else is safely traveling at 40mph there would be no need for the domino effect of brake lights and swaying cars from the slippery roads. When we have to break to go around you… it isn’t safe for you either. And on the opposite end… you, out there that thinks you are such a stud to drive 60 mphs weaving in and out of traffic… you didn’t get very far hanging out in the ditch there did you? Hmmmm did you have to brake too? So honestly people… Driving in the snow isn’t that big of a deal… just use the pace that is set and drive safely that way.. not “stupidly!” OK, OK I know… not all accidents are preventable, but some could be eliminated if people just used some common sense!!...
Plans changed a few times…from should we stop at the outlet malls for shopping in the sleeting, snowing, and bone chillin’ windy weather (each being a different store, so we would have went outside often)– or the winning vote was to continue on the interstate at 40 mph toward the hotel and shop inside for comfort!!!...
First stop was a must! IKEA!!!... I finally got to experience it! SOOOOOOooooo am headed back to it! Especially, once the house plans and building are underway. Just the inspiration from the rooms – it is different than what we are used to here in Norwegian ND!... Even though IKEA is Scandinavian! So much fun – could have spent hours and mega dollars as well… I took about 20 pictures to remember things! So a Minnesota
Uff, Uffda, … Ya sure you betcha!.. Ok so the latter one was mostly used as a joke, but I suppose we used the others all too often!... So much fun to laugh and enjoy ourselves, just visiting.
I am quite sure I accomplished more CHRISTMAS shopping than the other ladies that were with… uh ummmm… buying for themselves… ha ha………ok with those great deals and items we don’t see everyday, how can you not?!... Don’t worry I bought some for myself too!... But the most fun I had shopping, was finding “toys” that we just don’t have around Grand Forks
So much fun – quite certain it should be an annual event!!!.. minus the 8 hour part! Be safe driving this winter!!! And make sure you are home before dark! (ha ha… Family joke!!!) The deer are out during the day too!!!!!!
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