Last Shopper Standing - Shoptoberfest: Beyond Thunderdome - ETA Winner

Dang, those Shoptoberfest Sweeties can out-shop the best of 'em. I punked out last night after only 7 hours, and had to bow out on today's festivities just to recuperate.

I knew my husband was a lightweight shopper, but now I am humbled to say I must put myself among that class as well. I just didn't have the chops. Eventually I just sat on a bench outside the store, wheezing gently. One or more of the gals would take pity on me and spend a little sitting time with me, but like a fashion tag-team, each re-entered the fray for some more retail action. At one point, Isabel went in "just to use the restroom" and came out with a gorgeous shearling vest. Unstoppable!

Ok fabbers, place your bets: who do you think was the last one out of the store last night? Eleven women shopped, only one woman was the last one out. It was the Thunderdome of Fashion. Marley and Vicki put up a valiant effort until 5:30 pm, and I succumbed at 7:00. Who was the Last Shopper Standing?

Rae
Mochi
Sylvie
Alaskagirl
Aida
MaryK
Kari
Isabel

I don't know the answer but I will place my own bet on Alaskagirl.

Who will win the title of "Queen Aunty Entity" ?
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089530/

ETA - Our winner is revealed below!

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13 years ago

MNsara

Veteran

I don't know but I'd bet on MaryK's boundless energy . . .

now off to look up Queen Aunty Entity

cheryle (Dianthus)

(website)

I'm betting on Alaskagirl to. Purely based on the shopping differential between Alaska and LA.

Suz

I don't know who the winner is, but YOU are hereby crowned YLF Queen Comedy! And Queen Clever Writer. You rule those kingdoms with Claire!

JulieJohn

MNSara - Aunty Entity is Tina Turner's character in Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome. She looks good, and she is formidable.

Dianthus, you may be on to something there.

Suz, I thank you most gratefully for those excellent titles! I chuckled with glee. You are quite the comedian and clever writer yourself, mama.

Anonymous

Mary. She power shops. gotta love the girl. She kept up with me and trust me, we walked up and down Manhattan like it was nothing and I walk fast. FAST.

second vote is a tie between Rae and Una.

I was going to guess MaryK or Una When will we know the results - and what are the betting odds? Who's the bookie around here?? lol

Caro in Oz

Rae might just sneak in under the wire...........

You are so funny, JulieJohn!

I think it will be a tie between Una and Rae.

See now I thought Rae was trying to SYC or shop less for some reason? Good thing I'm not betting after all ha ha.

This is a fun puzzle but I've no idea who it is. I suspect it's someone who doesn't usually get to shop those stores and who found lots to try on.

Kari

Julie, we missed you today but it was a pleasure to have your company the past two days.

You know, we read your post at lunch and it took us a while to determine the answer to that question, but I won't reveal it!

Zapotee - you are wise. I wonder if I should change my bet?

Mo - oops, I didn't think about there actually being odds, or even a pot! Maybe the winner will get a great feeling of satisfaction! ;~)

Caro, thanks for the play-by-play feeling!

Alicat, glad you like my crazy humor.

Joy, you are wise.

Kari, you are a joy to know. I am so glad we got our time together, it was a big highlight for me. And I'm glad you know the answer, I was wondering how I was going to find out!

Jem

I would also guess MaryK or Una

Girl X

My first thought is MaryK, but Rae is a longtime full contact endurance shopper, and Aida has likely analyzed the shopping situation well enough to have planned for the long haul, so it's a toss up.

Transcona Shannon

Love this post Julie - I'm so glad you joined this forum!

Now on to the bet - I'm going with Alaskagirl (Una) 'cause she strikes me as someone who had a fair bit to accomplish on this shopping trip.

When are you going to put us out of our misery and tell us?

Jem, thank you!

Girl X - full contact - LOL. And yes, Aida is a serious contender, I can attest to her stamina and shoptastic-ness.

Shannon, thank you for your kind words! The suspense builds...

Aida

It was me!

(Mary, Rae and Una were a close second. Also, Julie you are hilarious ^^)

Lisa

Aida, too funny! You are Queen Shop!

Really? Ha, you all got me fooled.
I must see the loot!

anne

Too funny!!

Mochi

I was physically present, but too dazed to notice.

catgirl

Yes it was Aida! But only because the four of us got in line at once and she was last. Otherwise a photo finish!

MsMary

I wasn't last because I am FAST! LOL

Get out the chain mail and the shoulder pads, we have a winner! Aida is crowned Queen Aunty Entity, the last shopper standing due to her decisive strategy of getting in line last!

I envision the four finalists doing one of these at the checkstand:
"After you."
"No, after you."
"No, I insist."

And Girl X was the only contender who even mentioned Aida! I hereby crown Girl X "Princess Perceptive." But many of you unerringly pinpointed the other three top shoppers, well done gang!

I declare this round closed ... until the next Thunderdome.

Ok, Aida, this one's for you. Dim the lights and sing with me, girls...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?a.....nnzSEX-zU0