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Absorbing resale information and Florida sun

October 28, 2008 by Auntie Kate of Too Good to be Threw

Sunday was relax, brunch, one-on-one time for most of us, and para-sailing time for the more adventurous.

There was lots to mull over, since not a single person had been shy in asking for feedback nor held back on her suggestions for improvement. Ads, mailers, photos and floor plans were pored over. Situations were laughed at and commiserated with. Small fun gifts were exchanged, recipes promised, and sunscreen shared.

Sunday evening’s drum circle, a 5-minute stroll down the beach from where the Flamingoettes were flocking, looks like this …only you have to imagine Carolyn hoop-dancing* in her tied and wrapped sarong-y thing…

After sunset, a walk through Siesta Village and the obligatory Tshirt shop, the almost-obligatory Margherita on the rocks, a fish taco or two, and back to the cottages to repack and say our goodbyes for the early-Monday flights home.

Leaving Kate all alone in Paradise again, and looking forward to another Flamingoville, wherever the flock lands next time. And here’s hoping some additional Sharers spread their wings to join us when they can!

* Hoop-dancing is what they call, nowadays, Hula hooping, but that’s too old-school for the 21st century. 😉

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  1. on October 30, 2008 at 2:47 pm Cathy's avatar Cathy

    Oh Becky I’m so glad you had fun…sometimes I wondered if you were about to go into a coma with our incessant resale babbling. Then again, what a great way to get info for your future shop!

    It was a pleasure to meet you!
    xoCathy


  2. on October 29, 2008 at 9:51 am becky beard's avatar becky beard

    OMG BECKY

    I had an awesome experience. You Ladies will never know home much you have inspired me. I have thought of nothing else since I’ve been home. I go to sleep thinking of the perfect name for my store. I already have a wannabe employee. I’ll keep you posted. I Love You All.

    see ya when i see ya
    becky wannabe


  3. on October 28, 2008 at 6:16 pm Patricia's avatar Patricia

    Oh wow! It looks like an awesome time was had by all
    Sure wish I was there with all of you



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