Black Friday - Page 2

footfootfoot · 11-25-2011, 08:12 AM

When I hear the term "consumer price index" I see that we have become a country of consumers, not citizens.

The health of our country is measured in how much crap we buy, not our involvement in our respective communities. It's a simple thing, really.

Suppose the news commented on how many cozy blankies were made by moms for their daughters this week, or how many kids and parents went camping, hunting, fishing together this week or how many elderly people were helped out by their younger neighbors this week?

I guarantee, mindless sheep that we are, that after a short while people would be trying to out do one another with acts of community building. I'd bet crime would go down too.

That being said, nice score on the last xbox, monster. Just think though, if you were up that early you probably could have gotten a nice buck. Just sayin'

monster · 11-25-2011, 09:58 AM

I already made my daughter a blankie this month.

Scored again today. At the more civilized time of 9am. 30% off Thor's new hockey stick and a $25 gift card for being one of the first 25 Shoppers at Play It Again Sports. We were shopper #7 at 9am, I reckon the cards probably lasted another 10 minutes. (I nearly bought the stick on Weds when I was in the store, but decided to wait and make a special trip to get the discount and the card.) We do a lot of shopping there, so worthwhile for us. Although we really really should be all kitted out for the season now. We just had to buy Hector a huge bag, it was a shame we couldn't wait until today to get the 30% off that.

OK back to the cleaning..... and the festive winter lights.

monster · 11-25-2011, 09:59 AM

oh and did you see this about the "competitive" Walmart shopper who pepper-sprayed others?

....And they let her check out and leave the store, police are now searching for her

nice.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lano...olice-say.html

footfootfoot · 11-25-2011, 11:46 AM

Walmart does not currently have in place a policy regulating how our shoppers choose to shop...

TheMercenary · 11-27-2011, 07:06 AM

Idiot people....

Quote:

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- A man collapsed while doing some Black Friday shopping in a crowded store, and people nearby continued to shop.

Witnesses tell WSAZ.com some shoppers walked around and even over the man's body.

Family members tell WSAZ.com that Walter Vance, of Logan County, W.Va., passed away after being taken to the hospital.

It happened at Target in the Southridge Shopping Center in South Charleston about 12:15 a.m. Friday.

Vance got sick and collapsed on the floor while shopping for Christmas decorations for his newly remodeled workplace.

http://www.wsaz.com/news/headlines/M...134507443.html

Lamplighter · 11-27-2011, 09:03 AM

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wolf · 11-27-2011, 04:31 PM

I do not shop on Black Friday, and tend to avoid retail outlets like the plague on Black Weekend.

Yesterday (Saturday) I was over at crazynurse's with her daughters picking through her clothing, and have ended up with a lot of stuff.

Afterwards, gothychick and her husband announced that they were going to the Evil Empire and asked if I'd like to come along.

I was worried, but they sweetened the deal with a trip to Red Robin. I'd never been to one, and agreed. Red Robin is the promised land of Burgers, Fries, and an extraordinary dessert called the Mile High Mud Pie, which I think is illegal in some jurisdictions.

But anyway.

They decided to go to a Wal-Mart in a semi Rural community, thinking that it might be better than hitting the one in a more populated area.

It was around 8pm.

We got a pull-thru space THREE SPACES FROM THE DOOR.

The store was well-stocked.

There were no crazed crowds.

People were friendly and happy.

Unbelievable.

Clodfobble · 11-28-2011, 11:13 AM

I went to the mall, of all places, because that's where I get my hair cut and I was determined not to reschedule. It was 1:00 on Saturday, and parking/crowds were completely normal.

classicman · 11-28-2011, 04:27 PM

I went shopping with Wolf today ...

and there were parking spots everywhere. When we got inside it was like a ghost town. Loved it!

wolf · 11-28-2011, 05:55 PM

I couldn't believe it, either. It was actually less crowded than a regular, average day at the Really Big Mall.

And classic is a hoot to shop with ... we actually have fairly similar styles.

I must admit, though, that I got a bit tingly when he told me to lie down in the bed. It was nicely firm.

classicman · 11-28-2011, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolf

I must admit, though, that I got a bit tingly when he told me to lie down in the bed. It was nicely firm.

Ha! That was supposed to be our little secret.

Oh and $5000 for a friggin bed is ridiculous. I don't care how comfortable it was.

Spexxvet · 11-29-2011, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolf

And classic is a hoot to shop with ... we actually have fairly similar styles.

Hah! I KNEW he was a girl!

wolf · 11-29-2011, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brianna

wolf left out the most important part of the story!!

What did you have at Red Robin?

Jim Beam Barbeque Burger. It's a limited time specialty item. Applewood smoked bacon, onions sweated in Jim Beam, Swiss Cheese, and Jim Beam Barbecue Sauce. AND the paresan garlic (finely diced garlic, not powder!) fries. Crazynurse's daughter had the Jim Beam Gingerbread Milkshake, her husband had the virgin Gingerbread. And then the Mile High Mud Pie, which is possibly the most awesome ice cream pie dessert on the face of the earth.

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Originally Posted by Spexxvet

Hah! I KNEW he was a girl!

I don't shop like a chick. Hardly looked at any shoes, even, unless you count when we invaded the LL Bean. Felt up a lot of fabric, though. The Bean has a lusciously soft plaid scarf that turned out to be bamboo, rather than wool. When I picked it up I thought for sure it was going to be merino, which is what I've gotten from them in the past.

monster · 11-28-2011, 05:59 PM

yeah, we warned them you guys were coming...

Sundae · 11-29-2011, 07:34 AM

I'd pay $5000 for a frigging bed.
It would pay back its worth in gigolos.

11-25-2011, 08:12 AM	#1
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	When I hear the term "consumer price index" I see that we have become a country of consumers, not citizens. The health of our country is measured in how much crap we buy, not our involvement in our respective communities. It's a simple thing, really. Suppose the news commented on how many cozy blankies were made by moms for their daughters this week, or how many kids and parents went camping, hunting, fishing together this week or how many elderly people were helped out by their younger neighbors this week? I guarantee, mindless sheep that we are, that after a short while people would be trying to out do one another with acts of community building. I'd bet crime would go down too. That being said, nice score on the last xbox, monster. Just think though, if you were up that early you probably could have gotten a nice buck. Just sayin' __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

11-25-2011, 09:58 AM	#2
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	I already made my daughter a blankie this month. Scored again today. At the more civilized time of 9am. 30% off Thor's new hockey stick and a $25 gift card for being one of the first 25 Shoppers at Play It Again Sports. We were shopper #7 at 9am, I reckon the cards probably lasted another 10 minutes. (I nearly bought the stick on Weds when I was in the store, but decided to wait and make a special trip to get the discount and the card.) We do a lot of shopping there, so worthwhile for us. Although we really really should be all kitted out for the season now. We just had to buy Hector a huge bag, it was a shame we couldn't wait until today to get the 30% off that. OK back to the cleaning..... and the festive winter lights. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

11-25-2011, 09:59 AM	#3
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	oh and did you see this about the "competitive" Walmart shopper who pepper-sprayed others? ....And they let her check out and leave the store, police are now searching for her nice. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lano...olice-say.html __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

11-25-2011, 11:46 AM	#4
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	Walmart does not currently have in place a policy regulating how our shoppers choose to shop... __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

11-27-2011, 09:03 AM	#6
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11-27-2011, 04:31 PM	#7
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	I do not shop on Black Friday, and tend to avoid retail outlets like the plague on Black Weekend. Yesterday (Saturday) I was over at crazynurse's with her daughters picking through her clothing, and have ended up with a lot of stuff. Afterwards, gothychick and her husband announced that they were going to the Evil Empire and asked if I'd like to come along. I was worried, but they sweetened the deal with a trip to Red Robin. I'd never been to one, and agreed. Red Robin is the promised land of Burgers, Fries, and an extraordinary dessert called the Mile High Mud Pie, which I think is illegal in some jurisdictions. But anyway. They decided to go to a Wal-Mart in a semi Rural community, thinking that it might be better than hitting the one in a more populated area. It was around 8pm. We got a pull-thru space THREE SPACES FROM THE DOOR. The store was well-stocked. There were no crazed crowds. People were friendly and happy. Unbelievable. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

11-28-2011, 11:13 AM	#8
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	I went to the mall, of all places, because that's where I get my hair cut and I was determined not to reschedule. It was 1:00 on Saturday, and parking/crowds were completely normal. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

11-28-2011, 04:27 PM	#9
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	I went shopping with Wolf today ... and there were parking spots everywhere. When we got inside it was like a ghost town. Loved it! __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

11-28-2011, 05:55 PM	#10
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	I couldn't believe it, either. It was actually less crowded than a regular, average day at the Really Big Mall. And classic is a hoot to shop with ... we actually have fairly similar styles. I must admit, though, that I got a bit tingly when he told me to lie down in the bed. It was nicely firm. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

11-28-2011, 05:59 PM	#14
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	yeah, we warned them you guys were coming... __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

11-29-2011, 07:34 AM	#15
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I'd pay $5000 for a frigging bed. It would pay back its worth in gigolos. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

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