I am AWESOME!!!

At least according to Chase Carter.  Who I have never met, or talked to, and who I question is even a real person. 


 I have been eyeing Garmin watches.  Because everyone needs a watch the size of the coaster that is a better computer then the one I make my children use.  I started researching, by going to DC Rainmaker's site. He has extensively reviewed every single sports watch I have ever heard of and have never heard of. In his budget GPS review he recommends the Timex Global GPS.


Let me aside for a moment.  I am a fan of budget whatevers.  I try very hard to get as close to what I want by spending the least amount of money.  Most of the time I am content with my off brand, close enough item.  I will admit that sometimes I wish I just bought the real thing in the first place though.  My husband, Rob, is the master of finding the budget item.  It does take him 3 weeks to research the item, create the excel chart of all available brands including reviews and price point, and then 6 weeks to wait for the item to arrive from his direct order to China.  But he has saved our family thousands, and only started 4 fights.  Wait - Rob doesn't want to be mentioned in my blog. It's not Rob who is the master of finding the budget item.  It's some other guy I know.  I repeat - it's not Rob.


Now, back on track.  I have no intention of buying a $600 Garmin 910xt. But I do want a GPS watch. So I start reading the review of the Timex Global.  WHILE I am reading the review, I get an email from gearbox where HeartMonitors.com has a Timex Global on sale for $120.  It is a sign. I need the Timex.  So I order from HeartMonitors.com.  And my watch arrived last night - with the following note:

I laughed so hard, Rob ( I mean this other guy) thought I was crying. I am awesome! AND I am going to be a triathlete rock star!  It has to be true - Chase Carter said so!