--  Paul and I found this cool float at Sam's Club.  We were in awe when we first saw it, yet decided it was best to wait and think about it before shelling out the dough.  (Not our normal response.  Usually the attitude is buy now and regret later.  But we've been getting better lately.) 

--  Several days pass and we head back to the store.  As we're pulling into the parking lot, we're listening to the last laps of the NASCAR race.  What an exciting finish!  Then we walk toward the store and notice that it closed less than five minutes before... while we were sitting in the car!

--  The next day I call Sam's and ask about the price of the float and am informed that they are sold out.  The gentleman said they sell quickly, but more are on order and will be there within the next two weeks.  The first week I call daily fearful that I'll miss the shipment.  By the weekend, still no floats. 

--  I begin to look online at other Sam's stores.  There are not any floats of this style within 100 miles and there are NONE in SC.  The closest store with this float in stock is two hours away.  But, not to worry, we love to drive.  So, we made a day of it.  We drove to Charlotte, bought our float, ate lunch and drove home.

--  What kind of float could possibly be worth all this trouble?

--  We had a professional take this picture of us.  That's me in the front with blonde hair.  LOL Just kidding of course.  This is the ad.  I couldn't get good pictures when we used it because I was afraid of getting my camera wet.  And no one really looks good in the water!

--  It is soooooo worth the trouble.  Paul and I took our four and three of their cousins to the lake on Thursday and had a blast.  We went again today (Saturday) with just our kids and really enjoyed the day.  We look forward to spending the summer in the middle of the lake on our own little island!

Corey