Black Thursday/Friday coming

[Madison Granny]

I went shopping the day after Thanksgiving only one time and that was more than enough.  That was when my son was about 10.  He's now 34.  With SJS, I get tired too easily and crowds really bother me.  I just can't imagine what all the hurry is to get present when we still have a month to do it.  The only present I really do shop for is my granddaughter and then I shop on QVC allot.  It just too tiring to go to all the stores.  I think they hurrying us to much when we just had Halloween and now all the Christmas stuff is out.

[quilt4fun]

A good day to stay home!  We avoid it!!

[Bucky]

The madness is about to begin!!   

Wow . . . the newspaper today weighed a ton with all the ads in it!!  I didn't EVEN bother to look at them.

I know the retailers are hoping to make some $$$ with these "deals" - I just hope the people who are there shopping don't go waaaaay into debt by spending more than they can afford. 

There's no way I'm heading out for this "event".  Insert the icon here with the little man going . . . whew!   

Bucky

[Narablueeyes]

I totally agree quilt4fun and bucky.  No extreme shopping for this girl.  There's nothing I want THAT bad.

[Pisces24]

What about this Cyber MONDAY I keep hearing about?  I think is is supposed to do with online shopping?

I work all day Monday and overtime then too. I sure can't go online to shop at work. We are blocked like most places. AND after 10 hrs on the computer all day, going on the computer to shop after work is definitely not appealing to me!

[engy]

I did Black Friday shopping. Like I said, I only go to Joann Fabrics every year. It was very busy as usual but also like usual everyone was kind & helpful to each other! There were a lot of polite people there & we had a great time. I got many bolts of flannel & fleece for 1.49 a yard or cheaper as well as a paper cutter that was regularly $19.99 for 4.78! I go with my friend & my mom & it's a fun tradition now.

I will NOT go to some of the other store where people are actually hurting each other to save a buck. If Joanns ever gets out of control I will stop going there too.

My hubby hates Black Friday but my washer died so he thought he would go try to get a deal on a washer/dryer pair at HHGregg. He left at 10:00 pm Thanksgiving night with a thermos & turkey sandwich. He called me at 1 am saying that it was crazy busy but he was in line early & the weather was pleasant. He got the last ticket for the pair & they were delivering them! Hubby said people were nice & he lent his gloves to a lady in line who returned them at the door opening. I got my washer/dryer pair at 50% off & I love them. I would not have paid full price & really just wanted my old one fixed but the repair man said it wasn't worth the cost since it was so old. HOWEVER, my hubby will NOT be doing another Black Friday trip unless another major appliance dies right before Thanksgiving. He hated the chaos & yes he encountered very rude people.

Was my washer/dryer deal worth it? Well, hubby made it home safe & I guess time will tell how long it lasts but it sure cleans great & saves a ton of water

As for Joanns, I'll be returning next year. As long as I can take a 3 hour nap afterwards!
Carie

[AnaGamble]

Order on line and roll over and go back to sleep.

He he long live online shopping.
I get annoyed walking in stores when there isn't a sale on, I am about 5.9 (175cm not sure I got conversion right) and one would think most people could see me from miles away, especially if I am wearing heels.
But it seems little old ladies think I am sort sort of bouncy castle pillar and keep bumping into me and then being all shocked that it was a person they crashed into.
Makes me wonder if tall women get breasts just to use as airbags for the people who bump into them. ^_^;

[Bucky]

Carie - sounds like you got some good Black Friday deals!   

I wouldn't think JoAnn Fabrics would have people grabbing from each other and pushing and shoving.  Although, if you get those crafty ladies all in one spot and wanting to get the best bargain . . . .    Just kidding!!

You will always have a Black Friday reminder of how you got your washer & dryer.  Enjoy your new washer & dryer.   

Bucky