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There are some things that one should do once a year……once a week…..and even once a day.  There are few things that one should only do once a lifetime, and going to the Orange County Swap Meet is one of them!  But somehow, when I am asked to go, I always forget that the last time I went, I swore up and down I would never go back!  

My two nephews, Jake and Cade earn “smiley dollars” when they are obedient, do their chores, do something extra nice, etc.  Once they earn 20 smiley dollars, the reward is getting to pick wherever they want to go.  This time around they picked the Swap Meet.  They called to see if I wanted to go, and because I claim I am the world’s best aunt I obviously didn’t turn them down.  So Calin and I ventured up the 405 to the 55 and met up with the Brockbanks. 

We had a great time, and the kids felt the way I feel when I hit Neiman Marcus the second they start marking down their Theory clothes.  They loved looking at everything, but when they found the boxes marked $1.00, they thought they had died and gone to Heaven!  One of their purchases was a darling umbrella hat that shades you from the sun.  The kids and I all wore them around as soon as the sun came out and never went away.  I figure I will compromise my appearance any day for the peace of mind I get from staying out of the sun. 

In the end, we had a great time, but I can honestly say, I NEVER need to go back!