JOURNAL: Orlando Recap

On Saturday, I went to Orlando to go outlet-mall shopping (use up some Banana Republic gift cards) and to go see the OGC's "Diva By Diva" concert.

I woke up relatively late that morning and made some breakfast before heading out... no rushing.

First, I headed up to Pom's to pick up my coupons and to visit the pugs. Each time I see Mushu and Chandler, they are more well-behaved.

... and more photo-friendly!
While there, I washed a few dishes, and the boys just liked being near.
awww...
Next, I headed out but gave my friend Herb a call and made a visit.


He's always working on an art project of sorts.
he's very creative
And it's always nice to see his backyard garden -- it's a lot of work.
clean and beautiful
And it's always nice and helpful to talk with him. He's one of my friends who keep me sane.

Then, it was mid-afternoon, and I had to head out if I were to get back in time for the OGC show.

I drove to the Premiere Outlets. They're in the process of adding more stores where there used to be a parking lot, so the area was even more congested than usual. Luckily, there was a parking garage (who knew?).

I didn't take any picture in the outlet mall itself, but here's some pics from the breezeway to/from the parking garage (click to make bigger):


Anyways, asides from the crowds, it was a good day for shopping. At the Disney store there, I got several Champion-brand athletic pants from the 08 Marathon for $5 each (orig. $40 each), and then at Banana Republic, I picked up four polo shirts (orig. $25 each) for $2.31 Total! (after 15% coupon and $25 worth of gift cards). I did gooood.

I then headed into rush hour traffic back up to downtown. I dropped off some photos at the tea house then went over to Pom's to change for the OGC performance, which I cover in a separate post; to read it, click HERE (or you could also probably just scroll down).

Anyways, it was a busy day in Orlando for a late start. It was a nice variety of locales and activities, and I was glad that I managed it with a more-relaxed outlook. I'll probably still need a full Melbourne weekend to recover from the many trips over, but that's natural and good.

Until next time, :) Orlando.

PUGS: Awww

PUGS: Mushu and Chandler Gets A Cage

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Here are some pics of the puggies from this weekend's visit by Sister Cedric:

pom and mushuchandler and mechandler and mushuerh?cage trainingjust chillin'please... no more pictures...

PUG: Introducing Chandler Bing

Pom adopted another pug, Mushu's brother Chandler Bing. I thought that he'd be psycho, but he's actually pretty calm. He lays down on the floor with all four limbs out, like the bulldogs. Pom says that he has a huge head, but I think that it's more because he has a thick neck and a trim body, like Simon Cowell.

In the pictures below, he's the one with the purple harness (if you have a hard time telling the difference). Over there, it was easy to tell because Mushu was excited to see me. And he's the hyper one trying to bite the other one (sound like anyone we know?). Anyways...

Introducing Chandler Bing:


Mushu's never up to any good: