For a Christmas present, our children pulled their resources and gave the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and Yours Truly a marvelous little vacation in the eastern hills of Tennessee.
Upon arrival, we were delightfully surprised with all of our children and grandchildren being there as well.
The prospects of the week were simply delightful. I believe with all the children and grandchildren, along with two sons-in-law and one daughter-in-law, there were 13 people in this mountain log cabin.
Although there were many wonderful activities to employ our time, the feminine side of this vacationing clan selected shopping is the premier activity. It was not that the male side of our kinfolk were outvoted, we simply had no vote in the matter. So, a day of shopping was before us.
If you have ever been to a resort area, you will know certain places called outlets dominate the local landscape. Similar to shopping malls in normal communities, outlets possess one distinction separating them from the rest of the normal world.
Contrary to its name there are absolutely no visible outlets once you get inside. You are not permitted to leave until you have...