The next decade....what's in store?

Day in Port of Spain: 3

I start with Miguel Moses just around the corner from Subway on Hart Street. A clerk met me right at the door and offered assistance. Suit fabric was my desire. Saw one I liked. Asked her how much. TT$20.00 per yard (US$1 = TT$6). Nope. I don't spend so much for that kind of fabric, I told her. She asks how much I usually pay. Around TT$16.00. Ok, she says. She can give it to me for this price. She'd better!

Then on to Classy Fabrics, Yufes, Fabric Land, Diamond Tex and Aboud's, along with those other small ones on the same side of Queen Street as Aboud's.

Well, clearly I went at the wrong time. To the front of the store was curtain fabric and upholstering fabric. Had to look hard for the suit/work fabric.

I asked my friends why was this so? Interesting response.....

Carnival is early next year (11 and 12 February) which means that the fetes start early December which means that they need to enjoy the Yuletide season properly. So Christmas activities start early. Usually it's just after EID I am told. They were playing Christmas carols for crying out loud!

But I got what I wanted so I was happy, and more importantly, the prices were good. I tell everybody that I won't buy fabric anywhere but Trinidad. Noway I am paying more than I have to, especially since this MRI cost a pretty penny.