When my Mother-in-law was in town a few weeks ago she didn’t have an agenda for her trip. Well, that’s not entirely true. She wanted to spend time with the Tribe and… go shopping in the Medina.
Last year she practically bought every pair of slippers… seriously, they never restocked them! Well, with all the slippers gone we had to find something else and oh, we did!
Think beautiful antique treasure boxes, but I wasn’t sure about the price and we were in a new shop. I got to work with my bargaining. I play hard- I don’t like paying more than I have to for anything. After several minutes of going back and forth and me pretending like I was going to walk away (like my Mother-in-law was leaving without her box!) the shop owner finally threw his arms up. In an exasperated voice he told me he was afraid of me and I should just tell him how much I wanted to pay. Okay! Thanks! I’ll take it for a fourth of your original asking price! Bulletins were sent out all over the shops: “Beware of the evil 5’1″ bargaining American. She’s SOOOO scary!” LOL!
Photos: Personal photos from the Medina; scrapbook page for KWerner CI Challenge
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you and me both, girl! My intention is to keep them scared!
It took me a little while to figure out the new feed system. I guess I am technically challenged. What beautiful slippers. I wish I was good at bargaining. I totally suck at it.
Love this story! =)
Cute story! Love the picture of the shoes…I’m thinking, “Great color combo!” =)
Love that layout, a trip to Morocco is on my wish list, I got it really close!
You had me laughing out loud on that one!
Great layout, and I love the picture of the slippers – I am sure you must already have sent this to Kristina for a colour inspiration challenge. The colours are so yummy!
That’s hysterical. I could just picture it. Now, those shop owners are part of the family.
You make me tremble a bit too.
lol
you are soo good at dealing with them on the prices I just couldn’t let you get out of practice, I had the most wonderful time with the tribe and going to the Medina what wonderful memories and i still have my slippers and treasure boxes lol. what will they do without us?
Wow, I’d buy all them slippers too
Great page!!!!
Very pretty! Love the layout! Great story too! LOL!
Gorgeous Scrapbook page & your pics as always just blow my mind with their creative lenses!
I was able to visit Morocco 10yrs ago. Your story brought me back to our visit to the Medina in Marakesh and Rabat. I think I would love to return again some day.
Great page, Love the story! Have a great Mother’s Day!
Wow, the slippers are beautiful! I would have bought them all up too!
Hello~
Love your blog & thanks for the comment! I agree with another post, you HAVE to send the pic of the slippers to KWerner for a color inspiration challenge, it’s so beautiful!
Arielle