This Week in Mayfair (02/06/12)

Well the Giants won the Superbowl and I extend to them lukewarm congratulations. Mainly because I'm not a huge football fan. I mean, if I'm rooting for a football team, it's definitely the Eagles but I'm a huge hockey fan (Go Flyers!) so come Stanley Cup time I'm pretty much rabid. I did watch the game in between shots of tequila and stuffing my face with goodies and I think I paid more attention to the commercials (Doritos anyone?). Although, I will say the most exciting part of the game was when it looked like Tom Brady hurt his shoulder. I thought "My goodness! How WILL he brush his lustrous girl hair?" Then I figured he'll either pay someone to do it or Gisele will do it for him. It's a hard life he leads.

Of course I watched the half-time show and I must say, it's amazing what they can do nowadays with the reanimation of corpses. I also love how some people are up in arms about the "singer" M.I.A. who apparently flipped the bird and cursed while "singing". C'mon people, really? Most of us didn't know who she was prior to or during the half-time show and now we're making a big deal about this? (which was exactly her goal). Let her fade back into obscurity, keep collecting royalties from 'Pineapple Express', and move on. Besides, flipping the bird is practically a sign of affection anymore. I was more worried about seeing Madonna's hoohaa or watching that Roman guy on the tightrope-thing break his neck on live TV.

Now that one of the most manly "holidays" is in the past tense we now look forward to one of the most feminine ones. Valentine's Day is in 8 days fellas and ladies(equal rights on this blog!). If your man wants flowers well, you GET him flowers!!

Torresdale Flower Shop is offering a dozen long-stem, premium roses arranged in vase with foliage and filler, a Mylar Valentine Balloon, a 1 pound box of Assorted Asher's Chocolate, and a stuffed animal including tax and delivery for $119.99. WOW! That's a great deal. What lucky girl wouldn't like that? (looks in general direction of the hubby)!! Also, in the store they will have a large selections of roses, valentine arrangements, chocolates, stuffed animals, balloons, valentine cards and much more. Please stop in early to place your order cause it gets cray cray there and Antoniette is only one, albeit fantastic, person!

Also on February 19th Torresdale Flower Shop will be the main florist at The Philadelphia Bridal Show at the Crown Plaza in Cherry Hill. What a major honor! Congrats to Antoniette!! The hours for the Bridal show are from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Free Admission and Free Parking and 2 fashion shows. Wedding season will soon be upon us and if you get that sparkly ring for V-Day, this is the perfect opportunity to get a jump on planning! So if you are getting married, know someone that is, or are just generally obsessed with weddings, make sure you let them know about this to see Antoniette in action!

Make sure you also stop by Stein's Florists and Infinity Gifts and Beyond. They are stocked with all of your Valentine's Day needs--flowers, chocolates, goodies...you name it!! Not to mention Giggles and Gifts for the cutest cards and goodies as well! If your special someone isn't the flowers type (she's lying but whatever) consider a great gift certificate to one of the many salons on the Ave. MBA members BellaLisa Hair Studios, Michele's Family Hair Care and Sharp Decisions Hair Care would be happy to take care of you.

Mike Perzel at the Perzel Agency wants to be everyone's Valentine and he's offering to all MBA members a $25.00 Amazon Gift Card for getting a quote on your Business Insurance. Such a romantic, that Mike Perzel!!

If you come into Mike's office, mention the MBA, and get a quote on your personal insurance; Auto, Home, Renters, Life you'll also receive a $5.00 Wawa Gift Card. And OH YEAH, you will also be entered to win 2 PHILLIES TICKETS!! They are GREAT seats Section 131, Row 5 (game to be determined). No Purchase Neccessary must be 18 years or older.

The Grey Lodge is always bumping and this week is no exception. As always, the chance to exercise your brain is available on Wednesday night Quizzo starting at 8pm. Four member teams and first prize is a $25 bar tab (which RAWKS!) and second place gets a round of drinks for your team. Sometimes it really pays to be smart!

This Tuesday, the Lucky 13 Homebrew club meeting will be held at the Grey Lodge. Brewers of all experience levels are encouraged to join to learn more about the art and science of brewing. You can make new friends and members are encouraged to bring a sample of their homebrews for other to taste and comment on! Who knows? This meeting could be the beginning of your worldwide beer empire!! Remember us when you make it big...we'll settle for free beer for life and the occasional t-shirt.

On Friday it's "Czech your Beer!" with Staropramen. Coming at you straight from Prague (gorgeous city--on my bucket list), Czech Republic, Staropramen is a Czech pilsner. If you come out and buy a Staropramen you get a commemorative glass plus other goodies too. One commemorative glass per customer while supplies last (greedy). I guess I'll have to substitute a beer and glass from Prague for actually seeing the real thing until one day when I'm swimming in money and power. *Sigh* One day.....