AND another thing..

[mimitabby]

Oh, I love things in the mail too. Thanks for starting this thread Elk!

[elk]

Oh, I love things in the mail too. Thanks for starting this thread Elk!

LOL...I listen for that special chorus of dog barks that tell me the UPS, FEdEx, DHL or mail truck is here....
Although I took a load of stuff to the UPS store to send back and think its prudent to figure THAT cost in too!!

Too bad Zappos doesn;t have better prices...shipping is free both ways. ANd actually..they WILL price match. hmmmmmmm

The JJill catalog just doesn't interest me much anymore!!!!

[Triskeliongirl]

It is interesting how my cycling wardrobe and everyday wardrobe merged, as I sit here at work typing this with my terry thermal vest over my street clothes. Works great to warm up my everyday rain parka, or take the chill out of a cold office........ I even bought that pretty PI gavia jacket, not that I so much needed another cycling jacket, but its as nice to have that layer off the bike as it is on.

[short cut sally]

Elk, think of all the money that you have saved by stopping smoking. You are investing that same money into material items vs. just blowing smoke. You are healthier because of that and I'm sure you look great in that new cycling attire that you so deserve. My DH and I don't exchange at xmas. We buy what we want all year long. After 22 years, works well for us. I do however, figure that I bought enough from the Terry 1/2 sale to last for years to come. Yes, the CC was in shock over what was spent but you only go around once. I have warm clothes and more warm clothes to wear on that bike or out skiing. I lack for nothing when it comes to biking attire, and I do use a good share of it for xc skiing..so, I really get my $$$'s worth. (My work clothes suffer, I will go without meals on the table, the cat will have to go on a diet before I go without a good biking item) And we should all be fashion-istas' on our bikes..I do love Sandra's new tierra though..wonder how we could mount that on the bike helmet?

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Zappos shipping is only free "both ways" if the first pair doesn't fit and you are exchanging the size. If you are just returning the new shoes altogether because you decide they are not what you want, you have to pay your own shipping back.

Oops, my mistake Sandra- I am thinking of Onlineshoes.com
Here is their policy:

As our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee states, if you are not totally satisfied with your purchase, you may return the merchandise to us within 90 days for a refund or exchange. Here's how to make a return in just 2 easy steps:
1. You should have received a return form and return address label in your package. Simply fill out the return form and pack the shoes and your form in the original shipping box. If you didn't receive a return form, you can download one now.
2. Take your package to your local post office, local UPS store or nearest UPS drop-off. If you are returning your merchandise for refund, you are responsible for postage costs to ship the item(s) back to us. (We cover the return shipping cost on exchanges. Click for more details.
You will receive credit on your account within one week from the date we receive your package. Please note, you may not see the credit on your account immediately. Most banks take up to one week to transfer funds on a credit.
It is our policy to refund the cost of merchandise only, original shipping charges, if applicable, are non-refundable.

[Velobambina]

You girls are BAD. LOL.

Why do dogs bark at the USP and FedEx trucks? My three do it, as well.

[elk]

You girls are BAD. LOL.

Why do dogs bark at the USP and FedEx trucks? My three do it, as well.

Because they are successful. Their aim is to scare off intruders...and lo and behold...they bark and the trucks leave. Same with the mailman...they have success everytime. So its self rewarding.

We will always repeat behaviors that contain rewards . Positive Reinforcement.

[sandra]

Are you sure Lisa? I never have.

and I saw the comment about the tiara! I'm sure there is a way. I believe in treating myself like a goddess, even one that loves to bike. I just wish these glasses had rhinestones.

[evangundy]

Are you sure Lisa? I never have.

and I saw the comment about the tiara! I'm sure there is a way. I believe in treating myself like a goddess, even one that loves to bike. I just wish these glasses had rhinestones.

One of my riding buddies has a nickname of Princess, so on the Washington Bicycle Ride a few years ago, we gave her a Tiara and wand, as a joke. We ziptied the tiara to her bike helmet and she wore it that way all week. Here is a pic. Was great fun and got lots of comments all week.
Edna