I’m fortunate to have visited France several times and I remember how unpredictable the service was during the month of August.  Many of the places we were interested in visiting were shut down because August is vacation time for the labor class, which seems to include just about everybody.  I really love France… and the French people… but you gotta admit one whole month without working is pretty nifty.

So… not to be outdone, I take off the month of January.  Well, actually not the whole month, but most of it. The Christmas season is over by then… most people have blown their holiday budgets… and I’m pretty sick of seeing Santa Dolls.

Whatever inventory hasn’t been sold by January is usually stored away for another day.  Which means it’s my turn to relax and try to catch up on the world around me.  But, if truth be told… my mind is already thinking about my next travel schedule and the next new line of dolls.