Monday, March 21, 2011

Indianapolis bus trip

Our local quilt guild, Illini Country Stitchers, had a bus trip to Indianapolis this past Saturday!  Okay, I forgot to use my camera (it was tucked in my purse).  But I am happy to report that we all had a great time!  Our fearless trips committee insured that we were more that adequately entertained during our bus ride.  We each received a goody bag with a homemade muffin, a granola bar, and some candies to help sustain us on the arduous journey.  And a cooler of water bottles to keep us from becoming dehydrated. We each received a numbered ticket, and there were a number of great door prizes that were given out.  I didn't win one, but my seat mate did!  Our trips committee had pre-warned notified the three shops to expect us and at what times, so the shops were ready with extra staff to help with cutting and checking out.  We went to The Back Door, Quilts Plus, and Quilt Quarters.  Each shop gave us a little treat, and one even gave us a 10% discount.  Lunch was at The Cheesecake Factory.  This was my first time eating at one.  Thankfully, I had the soup and salad, which left me plenty of room to have cheesecake.  I had the Mango Key Lime with coconut macaroon crust.  YUMMMY!!  On the way home we ate at McDonald's in Crawfordsville. 




Here is my haul for the day.  I was really very restrained.  That means I came home with money in my pocket, and didn't use my debit or credit cards.







As I am typing, Circle of Life is blocked and drying on my living room floor.  I will get decent pictures later this week!

8 comments:

  1. Beware....Cheesecake Factory is habit forming! :) What a wonderful fun day you ladies had. How is your foot during this trip...getting used to hauling all that extra weight around? Yay....Circle of Life...can't wait to see her finished, photo'd and shared.

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  2. That's a pretty good haul! I see some of Edyta's piecing papers...that Bali Pop looks yummy. I have been desiring that Leaders and Enders books for a while. Good haul! And money left to boot! Way to go! Sounds like a lot of fun.

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  3. Looks like a great trip out. We don't have enough quilt shops close enough to make one viable! I do hope you saved me a slice of the cheesecake too!!

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  4. Maggie, it sounds as if you had a wonderful time. I'm glad you mentioned the Cheesecake Factory because that reminds me that I have a gift card to use there. Perhaps the next time my quilt buddies meet at my house I'll see if I can pick up a Mango Key Lime pie. It sounds absolutely delicious. :-)

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  5. I love the cheesecake factory. I've found you either go there to eat food or cheesecake but both doesn't fit...;) Looks like you have some fun goodies.

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  6. Hi Pearl! Your blog is looking great! And Circle of Life is done!!! Wow! I hope we get to see it soon. Your purchases look wonderful - and restrained you said? =) Love the socks! -keith

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  7. What an awesome trip! Good for you to exercise such restraint too. . .it looks like a great haul!

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  8. Don't you just love getting together with your quilting peeps!!! Sounds like a great day.

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