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Dec. 3rd, 2018 06:36 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
turpsI had a good lympth appointment today. 1ltr of excess fluid gone from each leg and inches in measurements in some places. I was hoping I'd get some new knee high compressions as one of mine keeps slipping, but apparently I was borderline in terms of losing so much fluid I could have a new prescription, so I have skin glue instead and an appointment for another three months, where he assured me I will need, and will get, new ones.
I got a taxi there this time as both James and Kayleigh were at work -- though James did pick me up. Next time though I think I will take the two buses and walk after because ouch, £15 for one journey is a bit steep.
I got to the market yesterday, I didn't buy anything but enjoyed the festive atmosphere and went to see Fenwick's window after. Fenwicks is a big department store and every year they have a fantastic window display. This year it's The Snowman themed, but what I like most is the Greggs opposite has flipped its main sign around, so when people inevitably take pictures of the window, the Greggs logo is reflected the right way around. I think that's great, and fantastic marketing that cost nothing but the flipped sign.
I got a taxi there this time as both James and Kayleigh were at work -- though James did pick me up. Next time though I think I will take the two buses and walk after because ouch, £15 for one journey is a bit steep.
I got to the market yesterday, I didn't buy anything but enjoyed the festive atmosphere and went to see Fenwick's window after. Fenwicks is a big department store and every year they have a fantastic window display. This year it's The Snowman themed, but what I like most is the Greggs opposite has flipped its main sign around, so when people inevitably take pictures of the window, the Greggs logo is reflected the right way around. I think that's great, and fantastic marketing that cost nothing but the flipped sign.
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Date: 2018-12-03 10:10 pm (UTC)Yeah, taxis are very convenient but horribly expensive.
Enjoying the atmosphere is the best thing about holiday markets! I love when shops continue traditions like that. There's a big deparment store in Stockholm that has had these fantastic holiday window displays for over a hundred years. That is such a fun thing about the shop opposite! I wonder who came up with the idea. So simple and effective.
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Date: 2018-12-04 08:39 am (UTC)I feel sorry for anyone that has to rely on taxis. It was great being driven right to the door, but I just couldn't justify the expense regularly, especially if I had to pay there and back.
I love when shops continue traditions like that.
I agree. There's always such a buzz coming up to the big window reveal, and people always queue to check out the window in detail. It's lovely to know traditions like that exist the world over.
I wonder who came up with the idea. So simple and effective.
Whoever it is they deserve a lot of kudos.