The Red Package / Martin's Birthday Gift

Martin opens the fancy red birthday gift. Ah ha... A nice new red tool box for Martin from Vinnie and Anne Marie.

All the guests have gone. Martin and Mary are in the kitchen cleaning up. Martin says to Mary, "You know dear, everything was fabulous. I love all my gifts especially the Lundber grill and the tool box I got from Vinnie and Anne Marie. I saw that at the hardware store, it was expensive and very well built." Mary replies, "I am so pleased you are so happy Martin." Mary puts the pot holder away and the lights get turned off.

Martin's Surprise Birthday Party

Mary calls Martin into the Dining Room.

S U R P R I S E ! ! !

Martin says, "Oh Goodie, all of this is for me?" Everybody laughs. Formal introductions are done. Martin now knows who that guy from the hardware store is. After eating they all gather in the living room for coffee, cake and presents.

Martin is giggling with glee. Vinnie is behaving.
Martin says "Oh Mary, you are WONDERFUL. You got me that new Lundber Grill, the largest birthday cake I've ever seen and the new coffee grinder. You are such a good girl. What's in the red package? Oh, Thank you all! Soon we can have roof top party so I can use the new grill."

Mary is still shopping / Hardware Store

Mary thinks she'll just stop in to the hardware store see what she might find for Martin's Birthday. Her wagon still has a smidge of room in it. The clerk at the gumball machine immediately comes to greet her.

The clerk says, "Mamma-mia the Good Lord made you extra nice." Mary looks puzzled and asks where Moe is. The clerk repies. "Oh Moe, he's not here." Mary asks "Well, who are you?" The clerk replies "I'm Vinnie, Vinnie DeSalvo." Mary introduces herself as Mary Stockholm.
Vinnie: What brings your sweet self in today pretty lady.

Mary: I'm just browing for a birthday gift.

Vinnie: Oh my birthday isn't till July.

Mary: You are funny. Not for you Vinnie, for my husband Martin. His birthday is this Sunday. Say where do you live? I know most people in our small town.

Vinnie: I live down dere on dat street.

Mary: I see. Are you new in town?

Vinnie: YUP.

Mary: Where did you move here from?

Vinne: Over der. Say, you wanna get that Martin fellow a cooker to heat things up a bit?

Mary: Well that sure is a nice grill. What is it?

Vinnie: It's the Lumdber sure shot super automatic viper scope out door grill.

Mary: Well...
Vinnie: I give you da best deal sweet thing. For you today only 13.00 dollars and I put er in da wagon for yous. Mary: Martin is a very good cook & he will surely like this. Yes, I'll take it.

Vinnie: Great! I'll wrap it up.
Mary: What about you Vinnie, you married?

Vinnie: Only once.

Mary: So you have a lovely wife. Any kids?

Vinnie: Only once and we have three kids.

Mary: We'll I'm having a surprise party for my husband Martin. Would you and your family like to come?

Vinnie: Sure thing. Will your husband be there?

Mary: Oh yes, it's a surprise party.

Vinnie: You sure a nice thing maam. Thanks!

Mary goes on her way with another fine present for Martin. She needs to return home and start preparing for the party. She sure hopes you all can come.

Martin Goes to the Hardware Store & A New Guy in Town

Martin wanders into the local hardware store. Martin: "Where's the boss?" The guy behind the counter replies "Nobody knows. Ha! Just jokin. Moe took a vacation and hired me cuz I'm good with stuff." Martin says " Well, nice to meet you. I always get a soda when I shop at Moe Hardware." Guy behind the counter says "Yeah, you get it and like it."

Martin wanders over to to look at the new outdoor grill and asks the store attendant what model it is. The guy behind the counter says "Yo, that's the new Lundber grill. It's one of those fancy sure shot grills." Martin admires the grill. Martin leaves with his new broom and wonders why Moe hired this guy.

HELP WANTED: Full Time Nanny Needed for Energetic Special Little One

Sweet Little child needs Full Time Nanny. Very special little one loaded with energy and creativity. Child has a very curious personality and is fearless. Eats well and sleeps occasionally. New Hire must be able to sleep with one eye open at all times. Free COFFEE ! Inquire at the local hardware store. Ask for Vinnie.

Mary goes to the Floral Shop

Mary has her wagon of goodies and spots a new floral shop in town.

The lady behind the counter says "Hello and Welcome to my new floral shop. I'm Marta. Please have a look around and let me know if I can help you with anything."

Mary: Thank you very much Marta. My name is Mary.

Mary: That is such a nice arrangement you have made. It sure smells good in here.

Marta: You are kind. I've been working hard to set up my new shop.

Mary: Is that a hummingbird I see up there?

Marta: Oh golly by gumptions it is. I just put up the feeder this morning and I left the doors to the shop open to unload. He must have wandered in. I think I'll call him Hummy and if he flies into the cooler I can call him Hummy the Dummy.

Isn't he precious?

Marta: Is there any occassion you are shopping for?

Mary: Oh yes. My husband Martin is having his birthday soon and we'll be having a party. Say Marta where in town did you move to?

Marta: We moved into the Gothenberg model home on Lundby Lane.

Mary: Wow Marta. I just met a very handsome gentleman named Erik at the grocery store and invited him and his family to Martin's Suprise Party. Do you know him?

Marta: I'll be gobsmacked, that Erik is my husband and we would love to come to your house and meet your husband on his birthday.

Mary: How delightful Marta. I told Erik I would put the invite in the mail box for you. It's great to meet you. Oh this is a lovely display. I think I'll get this small one.

Marta: Great! I'll wrap it up for you!

Mary: Thanks Marta. We'll see you at the party.

Credits: Water Fountain is resin and acquired at a miniature show. Almost all plants that are not by Lundby were acquired at an auction for a steal of a price. Auction plants and pots were handmade in Thailand years ago. Hummingbird is made of Stainless Steel (unbreakable) and aquired from a local artist. Vase collection on display has been acquired slowly over a years time from various places. Some are Lundby items but most are not. Dolls are Lundby of course.

Mary is still shopping

There is new store in town and Mary goes into the just opened BIG & TALL store. Mary is freightened when the clerk comes out and asks if she needs any assistance. Mary says NO in her meek tiny little scared voice and leaves swiftly. The clerk mutters under his breath "darn little people".

Mary goes to the Grocery Store

HHHhhhmmm... Let's get some fresh grapes. Good thing I got cash because I'm not God. (Note the sign that reads "In God we trust - all others cash".)

What a splendid selection today.

The man behind the counter says: Hello there nice lady. I am Eric Fjelde. I'm new in Town.

Mary: Well you don't say. Nice to meet you. I'm looking for a new coffee grinder for my husband Martin. His birthday is coming soon.

Erik: Well, good thing you are here today because we're having a Special. We have many options to choose from. Do you want a small grinder for a family or one large enough to grind beans for a Michael Buble breakfast concert?

Mary: Oh the family size would be just fine.

Erik: Well let me show you all of them in case you're expecting "The We Love Lundby Club" someday.

Mary: Can I see that one?

Erik: Sure thing pretty lady, let me show you how it works.

Mary: Are you married Erik? When did you move to town?

Erik: My wife Marta and I moved to the Gothenberg Model Home on Lundby Lane just this week.

Mary: How nice... Would you like to come to my husband Martin's birthday party? We live just down the street from you on Lundby Lane.

Erik: Yes, we would love to come. So have you decided which grinder you want?

Mary: Yes, I'll take the petite one.

Erik: Great! I'll wrap it up for you.

Mary: Thank you so much. We'll see you at the party. If you meet Martin prior please don't tell him I bought this for him. It's a SURPRISE. I'll leave an invitation in your mail box.

Erik: Thank you too Mary. So nice to know we have nice neighbors. Can't wait for the party.