So today I did the Sales thing. (Voice of Mother in ear – “Are you sure that you really need new clothes? Can’t you patch the ones you have if they are wearing out?”)

There are many different approaches that you can take to Bargain Hunting. You can, for example, make like a lion and go with a bunch of your friends, making it very clear that nothing and no one will get in your way. You can make like a cheetah, rushing hither and yon at great speed in the hope that you’ll catch something good. Or you can make like a leopard and loaf up a tree until something edible walks underneath it, and then pounce. Guess which method I prefer?

Of course you can’t be entirely lazy about it. A certain amount of walking around the shopping mall has to be done. But it can be done at leisure and free from frenzied crowds. Case in point today: new business suit, $62.50. Nice to see I’m still in good touch.

P.S. – Also stocked up on holidays cards for next year; all half price in the Hallmark sale, and no sign of the ‘C’ word on any of them. Mother will be so proud.