I ended up in the care of the first tech who did my nails there. She immediately addressed me as "Ma'am" and she remembered how I like them done. But this time she took the lead, and insisted in giving me an extra coat of the pink gel. I didn't object, as I have wanted have them a bit more noticeable for a while, thinking my wife would probably tolerate it.
The look was more noticeable as feminine, since at certain angles and in certain light, they appear almost a cream color. Definitely less subdued, and yet not "over the top." More like "womanly." When I arrived home, I wondered if there would be any repercussions...and there weren't. Looks like a "two coats of paint" is now the order of the day!
For anyone keeping track of unusual names for towns, here is one under the category of "Cities named for States." A few years back, we were traveling home from an antique car tour, and came across a cute and well-maintained railroad station. Though it's tough to see on this picture, the sign on the front of the station reads "California." But that isn't the state, it's the town. Yes, Virginia, there really is a California, PA!
And incidentally, there is also a California, MD (though I haven't visited yet.)
On a recent visit to upstate NY, I passed by (but didn't get a picture of) a town named for one of our warmer southern states....everyone knows Florida. But until that trip, I never realized there was a place called "Florida, New York." I doubt it's as warm as the southern Florida during New York's long, cold winters...or that it has many live outdoor palm trees.
More later,
Mandy
There is also a Florida, MA if I remember my youth correctly.
ReplyDeleteYou're right...there is! And I found something on line to indicate that there is a town named "Florida" in one other state. If I run across which state that is, I'll post it here!
DeleteThanks for stopping by!
Mandy
I was once stopped for speeding in Florida, NY. It is a small town and I was taking a short cut back towards Rt. 17 with my older son in the car...then about 11 years old.
ReplyDeleteAs I was talking to the police office the town drunk stumbled over to the car and wanted to join the discussion. This guy could barely stand and the cop realized that having him wobbling all over the street was not in the best interests of public safety. He gave me a warning and sent me on my way so he could deal with the drunk. It was like a scene with Otis the drunk with Andy of Mayberry...or perhaps Barney Fife.
Pat
I was once stopped for speeding in Florida, NY. It is a small town and I was taking a short cut back towards Rt. 17 with my older son in the car...then about 11 years old.
ReplyDeleteAs I was talking to the police office the town drunk stumbled over to the car and wanted to join the discussion. This guy could barely stand and the cop realized that having him wobbling all over the street was not in the best interests of public safety. He gave me a warning and sent me on my way so he could deal with the drunk. It was like a scene with Otis the drunk with Andy of Mayberry...or perhaps Barney Fife.
Pat
Sounds like the officer realized the drunk was the bigger danger to himself and the public...and did the right thing.
DeleteJust be glad he gave you a warning...I didn't get the same courtesy back in the late 90's in a small town in VA.
Mandy
Your nails are beautiful Mandy - she did a great job for you!
ReplyDeleteLOL - yes, A very nice two stage paint job :-)
Thanks! I hope they will survive for several weeks...
DeleteHugs,
Mandy