Pat and I got to spend 3 days and 2 nights (well sort of) in St. Augustine courtesy of Bass Pro Shops. Bass Pro was promoting their partnership in a time share resort for $49 for this stay. We had wanted to visit St. Augustine and this seemed like the perfect opportunity. Of course we had to listen to an hour and a half sales pitch (which turned into 3 hours). We said no. But they kept a coming. There wasn't nigh as many as there was a while ago. But they kept a coming. A deal designed for our low income situation. We said no. Another aspect to sweeten the deal. We said no. But wait there's more. A sampler package. We still said no. And you can apply this amount to the down payment later on. What part of no don't you understand? Finally we received a cell phone number and 2 $25 gift cards to Bass Pro Shops. Now that's what I'm talking about. Can't wait to go to Orlando and use those cards.
This is the Castillo de San Marcos, built by the Spanish between 1672 and 1695. It was built after Sir Francis Drake (a corsair at the time, a sort of state-approved pirate) attacked the city of St. Augustine. Since its completion it has never been taken during battle. Period (There's an illustration in there for someone's sermon.). The city has fallen several times but never the fort. We didn't have time to tour the fort (plus it was hot) but we will another time.
This is the lighthouse. We did climb all 219 steps to the top. What a view! Except that it was hot and a little hazy that day. We had a great time in America's oldest city. It was founded in Sept. 8. 1565 by Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles. He came ashore with 1,500 soldiers and colonists. If you want to read more about St. Augustine and its history you can click here. As you can tell we had a great time. Our accommodations were quite good. The only complaint - the heat. But the one really good thing - we were together.
21 comments:
sounds like ya had a good time!
cool, we enjoyed a weekend in Williamsburg, also for enduring a time-share sales pitch.
brian
Sounds like a fun trip. Even worth the sales pitch. We may have to try that sometime.
You took some nice pictures but where is the Bass Pro Shops picture.
Looks like a fun trip.
The Bass Pro Shop is in Orlando. We didn't take a picture of it. Maybe I'll take a picture of the gift cards we received and I'll post those. Happy?
My wife loved that place too.
Looks like you had a wonderful time.
Shalom,
Bobby Valentine
Glad you survived the hard sale. I have avoided them, so far. They tempted me in Branson but I resisted.
We want to visit St. Augustine, also.
Thanks for the pictures.
morning,
I posted the picture! of chubby checkers, if ya want to see it!
I hope ya'll had a great time.
Thanks for sharing it with us all.
Do Christians see anything wrong with taking gifts under false pretenses That poor bass shop.
Anonymous, when we were approached by the sales person at Bass Pro Shop we indicated that we really weren't interested in a time share - we always indicate such. However, they don't care about whether or not you are interested in buying, what they care about is that you promise to listen to their sales pitch. They are usually so sold on their product (or their ability to persuade someone) that they think they can change your mind. They did have our attention on two of their offers. It really looked good. I was tempted to say yes. So they were willing to part with their gift cards.
Howdy!
Howdy back at ya, Don.
Bob-
Please read my latest blog and read a comment by a "Lisa" about people in their 50's ;)
sounds fun. i love the lighthouse pics.
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