It was 6 years ago, on August 2nd, that I married Jonathan--bad haircut and all. Jonathan was riding in the Tour of Park City on Saturday, so we were thinking we would use some Marriott points and spend the night. Well, we got a call from the timeshare Westgate up at the Canyons resort wanting to know if we wanted to come listen to their sales presentation for a free night and $50 cash. Well, could we have it the night of August 1st? Sure. Our plan was set in motion.
Now, I love big gifts and flowers and diamonds...don't get me wrong...but I like the challenge of sticking to a budget for bigger and better things (family car--did I just say that was better than diamonds--gasp!) So, we were planning on our free night, a nice dinner, and some peace and quiet without Addy.
Jonathan did a great job on his ride which was 100 miles and climbed _____ vertical feet over many mountains. (I'll go ahead and let Jonathan fill in the details...all I know is he called me at 1 pm--when he thought he may get done to say that they likely still had a couple hours to go. I think his exact words between heavy breathing were, "This is an a** kicker!" )
So, I just enjoyed shopping at the outlets with my 30% off coupon at Gap for Addy's fall wardrobe. He finished around 3:30 pm, check-in for the free room was at 4:00 pm, and by 4:30 pm we were both starving. Not wanting to deal with the hassle of parking around Main Street due to the Arts Festival (Barney's daughter), we headed over to NewPark where we ended up at Cafe Rio.
This is where the fun started. After realizing I had enough stamps to get a free meal, with our $50 cash from the timeshare presentation, we could actually make money on this weekend. I already had $10 going to the babysitter who watched Addy until Dani picked her up. (Luckily, Dani didn't charge us.) $10 for a meal and drink at Cafe Rio. Ice cream was $10. We went to the grocery store to get some food for breakfast in the morning, $15. So add that up and we came out only spending $45. Some may say we're cheap, but I got great satisfaction out of that. (Of course we are not including Addy's fall wardrobe or the $15 race t-shirt Jonathan bought because that would mess up my story)
Anyway, I had a great time with my husband of 6 years...just that was all I needed. Can't wait to see what the next 6 bring.
9 years ago
So fun to hear about your fun weekend. We're actually going at the end of the month to do that same Westgate thing. Do you think it's worth it? We're a little hesitant. Doesn't sound like it was too bad though.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary!! I hope you get that family car soon - you deserve it :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! You are so funny. I loves the story and honey, you are talking to the queen of cheap. I am just glad there is somebody out there like me.
ReplyDeleteYou are too funny! I am laughing out loud!
ReplyDeletehappy anniv! 6 years, so great! come to okc next year :-) i'll give you $50 and watch addy.
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