So upset I could cry... for the second time today

coachfreak · Jul 2nd, 2008, 02:44 PM

Okay, we are moving. I knew this but our choices were College Park, MD and Boulder, CO [based on hubby's work]. He promised TX, but that didn't even end up being an option.

I REALLY wanted MD. I have a college buddy in Laurel and it would be easier for me to visit my grandparents in CT as well as do some GREAT shopping in NYC, Lancaster, Philly, ETC...

Now that I am going to CO, where I know no one, I am beyond depressed.

So, my question for the CO coachies, is Boulder close to any outlets for retail therapy? What is the boutique situation?

For everyone else, I get a vacation out of this! I want to go somewhere fabulous (since I will likely not get another one with hubby for 2-3 more years). I am thinking HI, but if I want to shop I refuse to pay the 20% upsale. Maybe back to Puerto Rico (I enjoyed it before)

So, if we are planning to go in NOV, where would you go? [Any other GOOD destinations with Coach shopping????]

Thanks for listening...

skadinger · Jul 2nd, 2008, 02:46 PM

Sorry about your disappointment. I hope you find a great destination!

Taralindsey · Jul 2nd, 2008, 02:48 PM

AWwww, I am so sorry you are sad

I don't know anything about shopping in Colorado but I wanted to show you my support. Colorado is a beautiful place to live too.

rendodan110 · Jul 2nd, 2008, 02:53 PM

Boulder isnt real close to an outlet but you are 56 miles from the castle rock outlet and 32 miles from the loveland outlet thats the one i go to.

and might I add only 1 hour from my house lol and 26 or so miles from a boutique!! boutique in Denver!

Dawn · Jul 2nd, 2008, 02:59 PM

Aw, I'm sorry it didn't end up being Maryland. But I bet Colorado will be wonderful!!!! It's so pretty there. And from what rendodan has posted above, you will have lots of options for Coach sprees!!!

TejasMama · Jul 2nd, 2008, 03:02 PM

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that you aren't moving where you want to be!

I lived in Colorado Springs for a few years and I have to say that I think you're going to LOVE Colorado. It's such a beautiful state and there are countless benefits to living there.

Maybe you could get a group of Coach ladies to connect with once you move? Maybe have a celebratory lunch and shopping day or something along those lines to help you get settled and start some new friendships?

As far as vacations, I think PR sounds wonderful. I love Hawaii, but it is very expensive. If you're looking for great Coach shopping and fantastic weather in November, I vote for my state. Texas is awesome that time of year--your dolllar goes far and there are SO many things to do here. Also, we have one of the most fantastic Coach outlets that often gets boutique bags (I"m talking TABLES of them, not just one-offs) and one of the largest outlet malls in the U.S.

Come on down! I'll take you out for some great Tex-Mex, blues music and margaritas that you can't get anywhere else!

Snowqueen! · Jul 2nd, 2008, 03:03 PM

I am from Denver, and think Boulder would be a nice place to live. I know you will make the best of it and you might end up loving Colorado.

rendodan110 · Jul 2nd, 2008, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dawn

Aw, I'm sorry it didn't end up being Maryland. But I bet Colorado will be wonderful!!!! It's so pretty there. And from what rendodan has posted above, you will have lots of options for Coach sprees!!!

it really is so beautiful here and hey I moved from Michigan to Colorado in 04 lol word of advice Dont drink alcohol to quickly you get drunk faster and the hangovers are worse at this altitude. i Dont drink but I used to occasionally on weekends.

coachgrl · Jul 2nd, 2008, 03:13 PM

Well, I'm sorry your dream destinations didn't come through. If you'd come to MD, we would have met, I'm in that area.

coachfreak, you are such a savvy shopper, you will find the bargains no matter when you end up. I've only visited CO, and it's a beautiful state, so I hope you enjoy it when you get settled. Good Luck...

coachariffic · Jul 2nd, 2008, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by coachfreak

Okay, we are moving. I knew this but our choices were College Park, MD and Boulder, CO [based on hubby's work]. He promised TX, but that didn't even end up being an option.

I REALLY wanted MD. I have a college buddy in Laurel and it would be easier for me to visit my grandparents in CT as well as do some GREAT shopping in NYC, Lancaster, Philly, ETC...

Now that I am going to CO, where I know no one, I am beyond depressed.

So, my question for the CO coachies, is Boulder close to any outlets for retail therapy? What is the boutique situation?

For everyone else, I get a vacation out of this! I want to go somewhere fabulous (since I will likely not get another one with hubby for 2-3 more years). I am thinking HI, but if I want to shop I refuse to pay the 20% upsale. Maybe back to Puerto Rico (I enjoyed it before)

So, if we are planning to go in NOV, where would you go? [Any other GOOD destinations with Coach shopping????]

Thanks for listening...

Sorry about the move!! That sucks!

Puerto Rico has a good Coach outlet!!

laurasjeel · Jul 2nd, 2008, 03:14 PM

That sucks that you can't move to where you wanted to!

I am moving to where I do not know anyone also, I will be completely on my own as I have no partner. I know how it feels to be upset about moving far away from close family, it's probably no consolation but you are not alone

It may feel better once you get used to the area and make some new friends!

tanukiki · Jul 2nd, 2008, 03:18 PM

Sorry to hear that you are not going to your first choice. I went to school in College Park (twice actually for bachelors and then for some doctoral work). Problem with that part of MD is that it is so congested, crime is up from back when I first went there almost 20 years ago (YIKES!), and it is still SO expensive to live there. And the closest Coach outlet is not very close at all... good luck on your move.

nooch · Jul 2nd, 2008, 03:27 PM

Aww :(

I don't know anything about the shopping around there but what Danielle said is true: you get drunk wayyyyy faster up here!

gypsumrose · Jul 2nd, 2008, 03:29 PM

Aww... I'm sorry about TX & MD, but I know I'd personally LOVE to live in Colorado! And a vacay in Nov sounds wonderful. :) Cheer up.. there will always be COACH.

lunatwinkle · Jul 2nd, 2008, 03:30 PM

I'm not from Colorado, but you can check outletbound.com for all the closest outlets in Colorado.

Jul 2nd, 2008, 02:44 PM	#1
coachfreak MUST HAVE TATTERSALL Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Anywhere there is Coach :) Posts: 4,064	So upset I could cry... for the second time today Okay, we are moving. I knew this but our choices were College Park, MD and Boulder, CO [based on hubby's work]. He promised TX, but that didn't even end up being an option. I REALLY wanted MD. I have a college buddy in Laurel and it would be easier for me to visit my grandparents in CT as well as do some GREAT shopping in NYC, Lancaster, Philly, ETC... Now that I am going to CO, where I know no one, I am beyond depressed. So, my question for the CO coachies, is Boulder close to any outlets for retail therapy? What is the boutique situation? For everyone else, I get a vacation out of this! I want to go somewhere fabulous (since I will likely not get another one with hubby for 2-3 more years). I am thinking HI, but if I want to shop I refuse to pay the 20% upsale. Maybe back to Puerto Rico (I enjoyed it before) So, if we are planning to go in NOV, where would you go? [Any other GOOD destinations with Coach shopping????] Thanks for listening... __________________ Card carrying member of Coachaholics Anonymous Have you seen my collection??? http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...on-202157.html Desperately trying to be good

Jul 2nd, 2008, 02:48 PM	#3
Taralindsey Wedding Snapper Joined: Apr 2007 Location: TX Posts: 3,812	AWwww, I am so sorry you are sad I don't know anything about shopping in Colorado but I wanted to show you my support. Colorado is a beautiful place to live too. __________________ I want ... http://taralindsey.deviantart.com/

Jul 2nd, 2008, 02:53 PM	#4
rendodan110 Danielle Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 1,517	Boulder isnt real close to an outlet but you are 56 miles from the castle rock outlet and 32 miles from the loveland outlet thats the one i go to. and might I add only 1 hour from my house lol and 26 or so miles from a boutique!! boutique in Denver! __________________ my wishlist violates signature size regulations. add me on myspace.http://www.myspace.com/danielle1972 "Men have forgotten this truth," "But you must not forget it. You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed.-Antoine de Saint-Exupery The Little Prince

Jul 2nd, 2008, 02:59 PM	#5
Dawn Seriously? Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 5,716	Aw, I'm sorry it didn't end up being Maryland. But I bet Colorado will be wonderful!!!! It's so pretty there. And from what rendodan has posted above, you will have lots of options for Coach sprees!!! __________________ Wishlist: MJ Peacock Stella!!! LV Damier Ebene Neverfull GM

Jul 2nd, 2008, 03:02 PM	#6
TejasMama Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,499	Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that you aren't moving where you want to be! I lived in Colorado Springs for a few years and I have to say that I think you're going to LOVE Colorado. It's such a beautiful state and there are countless benefits to living there. Maybe you could get a group of Coach ladies to connect with once you move? Maybe have a celebratory lunch and shopping day or something along those lines to help you get settled and start some new friendships? As far as vacations, I think PR sounds wonderful. I love Hawaii, but it is very expensive. If you're looking for great Coach shopping and fantastic weather in November, I vote for my state. Texas is awesome that time of year--your dolllar goes far and there are SO many things to do here. Also, we have one of the most fantastic Coach outlets that often gets boutique bags (I"m talking TABLES of them, not just one-offs) and one of the largest outlet malls in the U.S. Come on down! I'll take you out for some great Tex-Mex, blues music and margaritas that you can't get anywhere else! __________________ ____________________________ "Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." --Albert Einstein ____________________________

Jul 2nd, 2008, 02:46 PM	#2
skadinger Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 160	Sorry about your disappointment. I hope you find a great destination!

Jul 2nd, 2008, 03:03 PM	#7
Snowqueen! Member Joined: May 2008 Location: The Sunshine State Posts: 195	I am from Denver, and think Boulder would be a nice place to live. I know you will make the best of it and you might end up loving Colorado.

Jul 2nd, 2008, 03:13 PM	#9
coachgrl Member Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 1,176	Well, I'm sorry your dream destinations didn't come through. If you'd come to MD, we would have met, I'm in that area. coachfreak, you are such a savvy shopper, you will find the bargains no matter when you end up. I've only visited CO, and it's a beautiful state, so I hope you enjoy it when you get settled. Good Luck... __________________ All COACH, All the Time!!!

Jul 2nd, 2008, 03:14 PM	#11
laurasjeel The Cat Girl Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Edinburgh, UK Posts: 1,255	That sucks that you can't move to where you wanted to! I am moving to where I do not know anyone also, I will be completely on my own as I have no partner. I know how it feels to be upset about moving far away from close family, it's probably no consolation but you are not alone It may feel better once you get used to the area and make some new friends! __________________ Feel free to visit my shopping journal Or my everyday journal Wishlist My first LV and Balenciaga goodies Fendi B Bag Coach animal keyrings Life would be so much more simple WITHOUT counterfeits in the world!

Jul 2nd, 2008, 03:18 PM	#12
tanukiki Coach is my Crack Joined: Jun 2007 Location: North of Hot & Humid Big H, TX Posts: 3,224	Sorry to hear that you are not going to your first choice. I went to school in College Park (twice actually for bachelors and then for some doctoral work). Problem with that part of MD is that it is so congested, crime is up from back when I first went there almost 20 years ago (YIKES!), and it is still SO expensive to live there. And the closest Coach outlet is not very close at all... good luck on your move. __________________ Jenn aka Tanukiki

Jul 2nd, 2008, 03:27 PM	#13
nooch Member Joined: Apr 2008 Location: new mexico via BROOKLYN NY Posts: 1,175	Aww :( I don't know anything about the shopping around there but what Danielle said is true: you get drunk wayyyyy faster up here! __________________ FAT AND FABULOUS! CHANGE THE WAY YOU THINK NOT THE WAY YOU LOOK! http://www.natreasures.com Authentic American Indian jewelry & crafts All orders ship free PM me for discount codes

Jul 2nd, 2008, 03:29 PM	#14
gypsumrose :) Joined: Oct 2007 Location: IL Posts: 1,336	Aww... I'm sorry about TX & MD, but I know I'd personally LOVE to live in Colorado! And a vacay in Nov sounds wonderful. :) Cheer up.. there will always be COACH. __________________ Wishlist: I'm happy! :) I recently acquired: My dream car - Miata RM Night Blue Nikki Parchment/Mahogany Carly

Jul 2nd, 2008, 03:30 PM	#15
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