...jcpenney's Home Furnishings in Tulsa, OK does not carry its own furniture found in the catalog or their online site. They carry something completely different that can only be found in their store. Are you confused yet? We were. The saleslady said they had 3 different ways to shop--in the store, online, or catalog. Yes, but doesn't that mean you should have available most of the items in the catalog or online? Apparently not. And our couch shopping saga continues.
We have been trying to find the perfect couch, chair and ottoman since we have moved here. We want something comfortable, something pretty, something that fits in our formal living room that has western pictures hung in it. Seth and I have two completely different tastes so this has not been easy. Our search has led us all over OKC and then finally, to Tulsa. We saw a couch and chair that would be perfect online, but wanted to touch it and sit in it. It never occured to us that we should call the store first to see if they carried their own furniture. The items we were interested in did not say, Catalog and online only. Needless to say, we were disappointed. Even more disappointed and about as perplexed as the time we went to an Arby's in Houston and they had no roast beef. Seriously.
We did find a nice set in Macy's at the mall in Tulsa. So we at least have another option. But this couch expedition has taken it out on us emotionally. After shopping, we went to eat and ended up fighting over a silly issue and I had to excuse myself to the restroom to cry. Don't worry, all was forgiven after a few moments and we had a great time in the car on the way home, but I think we were at our wits end at that point in the restaurant.
Then, last night in bed, I began to think about all of those people who lost loved ones on September 11, 2001. They could no longer shop for couches with their spouses or have silly fights in restaurants or laugh hysterically in the car until you are crying after that day. I truly hope that most have found a way to get on with their lives to a point where they have found some happiness again. Where they feel like they are living again. But hopefully, we will always remember those heroes and victims and their families who lost their lives that fateful day. I know I will. And I know that I will try to appreciate my family more. And today, I will give them extra hugs and "I love yous".
I hope you do the same.
4 comments:
Wow. Sofa shopping should not be this difficult! Hope you find something you both like soon, before you both go crazy.
I'm still dumbfounded by the Arby's not having roast beef. Did they just run out or was it really a weird Arby's that didn't serve it? I was craving a chocolate shake in the airport (McDonald's) last night and was informed that they only had vanilla and strawberry. What?! I settled for Butter Pecan frozen yogurt at Dreyer's. No, it wasn't any better than it sounded.
H
They just ran out of roast beef. But how do you run out of roast beef when that is your speciality?
OMG -- isn't that how things always work???
Have you tried Bassett? We got to pick the fabric we wanted, the cushions, the size & style of the couch, and even the type of leges. It was great and we have been so happy with the couch and the chair.
Christy
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