Black Friday
… or as I’ve decided to call it “Back Friday”, because that’s all I saw – people’s backs!
So. This was my first and last Black Friday. OMG! I cannot believe people do this every year! I went for one thing, and one thing only, that 19″ TV I’ve been looking for. Walmart had it in their sale flyer as available Today Only from 5-11am. So I arrived right at 5am and was absolutely amazed to see the parking lot completely FULL! I had to park in the restaurant’s parking lot across from Walmart.
I was pleasantly surprised to see plenty of carts. Unfortunately, the store was crammed full in every aisle except on the food side. You couldn’t take more than one step without stopping. Carts were overflowing. In fact many people had several carts. I finally made my way back to Electronics only to find the shelf empty. I asked an employee if they were out of them already. She explained that there was a line for a coupon to get them and pointed me in that direction. I figured they’d be out by the time I got to the front of the line, but guess what? I had my TV in my cart in about 2 minutes! Yay!
I went up to pay for it and was extremely happy to see no lines in the 3 Express Lanes for 5 items or less. I was actually back in my car with my little TV by 5:25am! Woo Hoo!
I looked back as I drove out of the parking lot. I still can’t imagine why people do that every year. And the Mall which I avoid every day of the year… what must that be like today? Wow.
I hope you all had a fabulous Thanksgiving. I sure did. Although I barely took any photos at all, unless you count the ones I took of my cats! It was a spectacularly gorgeous day and they all enjoyed having the windows open. In fact, all 3 of them somehow managed to slip out the front door for a few moments while I was gone to pick up my camera. When I saw the front door open a tiny bit it scared me to death, but they were in the shrubs against the house and I got them back in the house quickly. They got to smell some grass. It was great fun for them while it lasted.
I may do some painting today, or I may not. We’ll see how I feel later. I hope you have a nice, relaxing day with leftovers and pie!
Big Hugs ♥xo
That’s a fabulous photo of your 3 boys. I adore it.
Re Black friday ~ I’ve never partaken, nor will ever partake. I dislike crowds of people pushing and shoving (even more now I’m temporarily on crutches) and I hate out and out materialism. Plus, if I’m honest ~ I’ve not been working for a while due to my leg so this Yuletide will be a very modest affair. But don’t feel sorry for me, I shall have my family and cats around me ~ and I shall feel the love. And that’s all I want! Just as well; LOL!
Author
Friday, November 27, 2009 at 8:19 am
Excellent! In at 5am and out by 5:25am. That has to be some sort of record! Hats off to you, Miss Barb!
Had we known it would be that easy, we would have given it a try.
Could not even imagine what you must have felt when you saw the door open! Glad the boys are safe. We love them like they are our own.
We’ll be putting up our exterior decorations today. Or maybe we should attempt the sales!
Kari
Friday, November 27, 2009 at 9:41 am
I did the Black Friday thing YEARS ago, but never again…except maybe online. I don’t like the pushing and shoving of crowds. Congrats on your bawhgain and speedy in/out!
So da boyz wanted a little freedom, huh? Glad it was short…and sweet. Enjoy your day. Big hugs…
Sandy B
Friday, November 27, 2009 at 10:59 am
the black friday thing is so not for me…I love to shop but not with people pushing and shoving…last year we did go, so hubby could get a garman gps system for driving to Florida….but with him….we were in and out of the store in no time…today we are going to try and kick back and try and enjoy home….no pie or turkey though…we ate soooo much
Maureen Vellucci
Friday, November 27, 2009 at 11:32 am
I’ve never done Black Friday and don’t plan on it either. I don’t care what kind of sales are out there. Okay, I’ll admit it! I. Hate. To. Shop.
Glad you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We had a wonderful one too. We don’t have any pie left though. It went out the door with our guests. I gained a pound and that’s all I’m willing to gain. Darn.
Have a terrific day and weekend. Big hug and lots of scritches for the babies that got to go outside for a bit.
Comedy Plus
Friday, November 27, 2009 at 12:58 pm
i have never tried that black friday shopping. i don’t think a am strong enough to fight the crowd and i mostly buy online anyway. i am the queen of finding free shipping! but i do go to the walmart for groceries. last week i went to publix and the bill was a hundred dollars more than usual. walmart next week!
smiles, bee
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
empress bee (of the high sea)
Friday, November 27, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Barb, I’m relaxing today… wouldn’t step foot in a department store for the life of me! Enjoy your new TV!
maryt/theteach
Friday, November 27, 2009 at 1:38 pm
I’m glad you got your TV!!
Daisy the Curly Cat
Friday, November 27, 2009 at 1:45 pm
I like the backs of the boys a lot better than the backs of the shoppers!
I don’t understand the whole attraction of going to stores at ridiculous hours of the morning with tons of other people jostling and pushing to get their hands on that “special buy”. I’d much rather sleep in and go without the crowds! Glad you were able to get the TV you wanted – it would have been terrible to go through all that and then NOT get one!
Linda
Friday, November 27, 2009 at 8:03 pm
We have a similar tradition here on Boxing Day – the sales. INSANE is the only way to describe them and having been once, I’d never do it again.
Yay for getting the new TV though! Totally worth it.
Tracey
Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 12:01 am
Oh my goodness…I hate shopping on that day. You are brave..
ramblingwoods
Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 10:41 pm
I try to stay out of all stores on black Friday! It would scare me too if my babies went out the door.
Angel, Kirby and Mom Nan
Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 2:16 am
We don’t have any kind of sales like that, but I think it would be rather stressful.
Sounds like you had a lovely few days off, with lots of eating and relaxing. Poppy and I took it easy, and will consider getting the christmas shopping done next weekend,
Poppy Q
Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 6:25 am
I bet they were happy and a bit freaked out at the same time!
Deana
Monday, November 30, 2009 at 11:29 am
I love the photograph of your boys. I managed to stay out of the black Friday mess and wasn’t sorry a bit. It really is crazy.
Your floors in the above post are gorgeous! You are making so much progress!
jennifer
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 10:10 pm