Post-Christmas shopping!

Katie and I went to Boulder Ski Deals today. It was really busy! But we got a salesclerk, Patrick, pretty quickly and Katie found what she wanted. She got the boots first - she tried on one pair and they were ok, but the second pair she really liked. Very comfortable. Nordica. They warmed them up and she wore them for fifteen minutes so the foam would be molded to her feet.

Then she looked at skis. It helped in making a decision knowing she could bring them back if they weren't just right. Patrick assessed her skiing level and chose a good all-round ski. Then she got bindings and poles. The full package! She was happy. 

We contacted Ellen, John and Cynthia and met them at The Leaf  cafe - a vegetarian/vegan restaurant with gluten-free options. Very good food. Meanwhile J&C had gone to a kitchen store, Peppercorns, to redeem a gift certificate. They found some very nice bowls. A satisfying shopping expedition. 

    Katie waiting to try on ski boots

      Warming up the Nordicas

       Form fitting!

      The new skis!

Coming home, we worked on the jig-saw  puzzle, had a simple supper of rice, beans and corn bread, and watched Love Actually, another Christmas movie, a romantic comedy. Then to bed. 

       The jig-saw puzzle