Still no "official" press release on the Grand Opening giveaway yet . . . but I did get word from a lil' birdie that a Poang armchair will be given to the 1st 100 people in line. I don't really need one . . . BUT I'LL TAKE IT!
Of course they are also giving away the usual giftcards to the 1st 2,500 customers that come in . . . that's par for the course. I wonder what I'll get? I'll be thankful to just get there to be honest . . . I've hit a major snafu in my travel plans . . . it's personal & I'm still trying to sort things out.
Usually they announce any entertainment scheduled . . . Ikea is big on entertainers in the store, even on non-Grand Opening days. My kids have had several face paintings in the past, not to mention seen steel drum bands, choral groups . . . you name it.
For any of you reading . . . please send me some good vibes . . . I'm due for a healthy shot of karma. I've been a good girl this year & this is all I've been waiting for.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
This time next week . . .
. . . if I'm not already there . . . I will be packing up the car, giving my final instructions to the family & headed off to Charlotte!
YAY!
YAY!
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
15 Days to Go . . . I Swear I had NOTHING to do with this!
http://www.wsoctv.com/news/18621311/detail.html#-Tractor Trailer Interrupts Ikea Entrance Ribbon Cutting
Monday, February 2, 2009
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The next step in Charlotte's Ikea store history took place Monday morning.There was a ribbon-cutting ceremony for phase one of the Ikea entrance. The entrance will temporarily allow drivers to make a right in or out from University City Boulevard to North Tryon Street.An intersection will be built during phase two.The ribbon-cutting Monday did not go exactly as planned, however. A tractor trailer driver did not realize the road was not open and barreled through the ribbon. Fortunately, no one was in the road at the time so no one was injured. Video of the incident is attached to this story.
I do not know how to drive a rig!
I can't even drive stick shift!
I don't even know anyone with a tractor trailer on this side of the country!
I did not . . . REPEAT . . . I did not crash through the ribbon cutting ceremony Union City Boulevard this morning!
I wasn't even in Charlotte today . . . I have an alibi!!!
Monday, February 2, 2009
Welcome Aboard Positive Fanatics!
Positive Fanatics - The Unofficial IKEA Web Journal
This just in . . .
I've been asked (oh . . . who am I kidding . . . I offered my services) to guest blog for Positive Fanatics during the Grand Opening!
Yeah . . . I'm almost sorta-kinda-sorta-famous among a cult following.
SCORE!
Ha-ha-ha-ha!
Anyways, this is a welcome to anyone from P.F. who stumbles across my blog. Please come in, have a seat on my Poang and help yourself to a glass of lingonberry juice . . . just don't put your feet up on my Lack coffee table!
My entries are part tongue-in cheek, part passion and part boredom. So bear with me. Enjoy the humor or scoff at my desperation . . . either way is fine by me. I'm honored to guest blog & hope I don't screw things up. So thanks for your time & I'm looking forward to the fun and excitement that comes with an Ikea Opening.
16 Days to Go . . . They're TEASING!!!
A new link appeared this morning. I KNEW they couldn't resist a few more trickles of info prior to the official itinerary announcement next week.
I like the little countdown clock . . . it makes me feel warm & fuzzy inside!
I found one through blogspot I can customize . . . too bad I couldn't change the colors though.
Don't forget to try your shot at the "Fill a Blue Bag" Contest . . . break out your cell phones. I gave it a shot this morning but I never got the follow-up text messages.
Also there is a form you can fill out & print online that could win you a $1,000.00 Ikea Gift Card (I'll do that one when I get to my printer at work).
I, personally, am waiting for the Big Kahuna . . . Opening Day announcements. According to the website link that information will be made available on February 11th. That's no big shocker . . . they always wait a week in advance for that. People can speculate all they want. I prefer the official word. It makes the difference between my leaving on Monday or Tuesday.
More than likely I will trek my way to Charlotte as soon as the girls are taken to school on Tuesday morning. Unless there is really something I can't resist you won't see me there until then, but who knows.
. . . actually Ikea knows . . . they're just not saying anything until February 11th!
I like the little countdown clock . . . it makes me feel warm & fuzzy inside!
I found one through blogspot I can customize . . . too bad I couldn't change the colors though.
Don't forget to try your shot at the "Fill a Blue Bag" Contest . . . break out your cell phones. I gave it a shot this morning but I never got the follow-up text messages.
Also there is a form you can fill out & print online that could win you a $1,000.00 Ikea Gift Card (I'll do that one when I get to my printer at work).
I, personally, am waiting for the Big Kahuna . . . Opening Day announcements. According to the website link that information will be made available on February 11th. That's no big shocker . . . they always wait a week in advance for that. People can speculate all they want. I prefer the official word. It makes the difference between my leaving on Monday or Tuesday.
More than likely I will trek my way to Charlotte as soon as the girls are taken to school on Tuesday morning. Unless there is really something I can't resist you won't see me there until then, but who knows.
. . . actually Ikea knows . . . they're just not saying anything until February 11th!
Sunday, February 1, 2009
17 Days to Go: Taking Inventory
This morning I pulled out my stuff & went though things I can take with me to make waiting in line a bit more pleasant. The pop-up tent is designed for children, but considering I am the size of your average 12 year old I think I'll be fine. I got inside & did a little "sleep test" with no problem. I sleep in the fetal position anyway!
This is what it looks like . . . don't laugh . . . I do fit inside!
AAAAAAnd it folds up into a 15 inch wide disk . . . so it won't get in the way of any of my purchases on the ride home!
I totally forgot I also have 2 brand new folding beach chairs . . . so I have a place to park my butt on the concrete . . . SCORE!
I have 2 packs of hand-warmers in case it gets cold (Charlotte is chillier than Myrtle). I also have snow pants, a Columbia 3-in-1 jacket and many blankets & pillows I can bring as well. It's going to be in the middle of February, granted I was expecting a March/April camp out but I can tolerate 1 night in the cold knowing I get there earlier than expected. Pray for an unusually warm week in Charlotte . . . it can happen.
In case they do allow us to plug into the building I do have my outdoor extension cord ready, it will help keep my laptop, cellphone & asthma nebulizer powered. The nebulizer also has a car adapter & battery pack so I'm not worried.
I don't have an inflatable mattress (BUMMER) nor do I have a sleeping bag (BIG BUMMER) . . . but I'm still going to try to borrow one or butter up D to get me one. I'd much rather borrow, I don't want anything biting into my shopping budget!
Speaking of shopping budget . . . I'm already working on my shopping list. Granted, I still don't know what my final budget will be, but I am coming up with several scenarios. It feels SO good to know it's only about 2 weeks . . . I guess that's why I'm been in a good mood. My mood will probably take a nose dive when the hubby slashes my budget. I smell a battle brewing!
This is what it looks like . . . don't laugh . . . I do fit inside!AAAAAAnd it folds up into a 15 inch wide disk . . . so it won't get in the way of any of my purchases on the ride home!
I totally forgot I also have 2 brand new folding beach chairs . . . so I have a place to park my butt on the concrete . . . SCORE!
I have 2 packs of hand-warmers in case it gets cold (Charlotte is chillier than Myrtle). I also have snow pants, a Columbia 3-in-1 jacket and many blankets & pillows I can bring as well. It's going to be in the middle of February, granted I was expecting a March/April camp out but I can tolerate 1 night in the cold knowing I get there earlier than expected. Pray for an unusually warm week in Charlotte . . . it can happen.
In case they do allow us to plug into the building I do have my outdoor extension cord ready, it will help keep my laptop, cellphone & asthma nebulizer powered. The nebulizer also has a car adapter & battery pack so I'm not worried.
I don't have an inflatable mattress (BUMMER) nor do I have a sleeping bag (BIG BUMMER) . . . but I'm still going to try to borrow one or butter up D to get me one. I'd much rather borrow, I don't want anything biting into my shopping budget!
Speaking of shopping budget . . . I'm already working on my shopping list. Granted, I still don't know what my final budget will be, but I am coming up with several scenarios. It feels SO good to know it's only about 2 weeks . . . I guess that's why I'm been in a good mood. My mood will probably take a nose dive when the hubby slashes my budget. I smell a battle brewing!
Friday, January 30, 2009
19 Days & Counting - Announcements Coming Soon!
It looks like the official website for the store has changed this afternoon as they have replaced the generic logo with this picture of the building in it's latter stages of construction. Coming from experience this usually means they are getting ready to announce what the actual schedule of events will be on February 18th. Note: the store's phone number has been released!
Rumors have been spreading along several blogs & forums concerning what events, prizes and specials will be made available for the IKEA Charlotte Grand Opening.
Frankly, I could care less if all they were having was a couple of balloons and they were giving away bags of dog poop - I'm gonna be there with bells on!
Anything else is just a bonus to me and I will take anything I get with sincere gratitude (sans actual dog poop - I have enough of that already).
As far as what they give away, if anything, I will make the absolute most of it. Don't get me wrong, a new couch (like they gave away at Red Hook) would be sweet, but the economy is a different beast than it was a mere 7 months ago.
Not to be mean . . . but I think I'd actually like to see them not give away too much. The values there cannot be beat, even by the local furniture wholesale stores. The "Wal-Mart crowd" will be shocked as to how much better priced the goods are in The Marketplace.
Given the state of things I suspect a lot of people will show up only for the lure of free items. Let them come, let them be converted! Just leave some stuff for ME!
LOL!
But here's to the madness that is an IKEA Grand Opening, it will be my 1st & hopefully not my last. . . that's a hint Joe . . .
Yes, Joseph Roth, I'm talking directly to you . . . MYRTLE BEACH . . . MYRTLE BEACH . . . MYRTLE BEACH!
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