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Across the Fence:  Anyone going to shop on Black Friday??  |
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ceejay48
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
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 Posted - Nov 25 2010 : 7:51:00 PM
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Has anyone else noticed that many of the black Friday deals are available online with free shipping? Why try to find parking? Especially since we are expecting snow!
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Nov 25 2010 : 11:31:20 PM
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Just got back from Black Friday at the dreaded Wal-Mart. It was actually kind of fun. Everyone was polite and in a good attitude- handing things to each other and helping direct people to various displays. The employees were extremely helpful and very kind in helping to find and do price checks etc. I got Nora a kid tough digital camera for $19. She LOVES taking pictures. She steals my cell phone to take pictures and obsesses about my digital camera. So now she can have her own. I also got her some slippers for $3.50 because her preschool has all the kids wear slippers inside instead of their wet shoes. I also spent a LITTLE money on myself and got a Shark Steamer!!! I am so excited! I have wanted one for forever!!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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Dorinda
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dorinda
St. Cloud
Florida
USA
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Posted - Nov 26 2010 : 06:46:19 AM
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No way!! I would ever do that. I would probably have a panic attack and not be able to find my car!!! Is'nt some of those Santa's at the mall creepy looking!!!
Seize The Day!
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Nov 26 2010 : 7:34:03 PM
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Ok so I wasn't going to do the "Black friday" thing,,,but... my daughter talked me into going w/her to Joanns and we scored on flannel, fleece and then breakfest with out hubby's or kiddos! SCORE...
>^..^<
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"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
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Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
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Posted - Nov 27 2010 : 03:23:40 AM
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I made it unscathed too! The mall opened at 7 and I got there a little after 7. Parked not too far away. Walking is good for you anyway!! Found some awesome deals for those on my list.
ALso made it to Best Buy since I was in the area anyway. It was like an ant hill, but they are so efficient at it, I only stood in line for maybe 15 minutes tops.
All that bargian shoppng made me very hungry for that early in the morning, so it was a relief to see everything open in the food court.
I'm gonna start saving $$ now and look forward to this next year.
Some good survival tips coild be
1. take a comfortable bag with you to put department store bags into. This way they plastic won't cut into your hands or you can prevent having to carry a plastic bag all together this way. 2. wear the most comfortable shoes you have 3. eat a good breakfast but pack a drink and snack 4. plan your route 5. save $$ throughout the year so you can spoil yourself and have fun
At the very least, this makes for excellent people watching and affords some calories to be burned off from the day before with all the walking
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Nov 27 2010 : 05:51:17 AM
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I'm with so many of you on this. I feel strongly about this. There is no material item on earth, even as a bargain, that would warrant me going out in that. I hate that now the stores around here open at 3 am on Thanksgiving, some even open Thanksgiving Day! What is wrong with us all that we have forgotten the meaning of holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving, with the big companies saying SHOP SHOP SHOP, only to then be open now CHRISTMAS DAY to take them all back and exchange them. Do you remember that poor young man, I think in New Jersey, who was a WalMart greeter and was trampled to death a year or so ago when he opened the doors? I feel if I support companies opened like that, before long, all companies will be open and there will be no more holidays. Sorry, girls, I just feel REALLY strongly about this.
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
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grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
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Posted - Nov 28 2010 : 12:32:04 PM
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I agree Nicole - I think about those folks who have to work in the stores - do not they deserve a life, time with family, a holiday celibration?? It seems that all the holidays are just about purchasing and consuming for the sake of it. I find this a bitter pill to swallow - I sell my goods from the animals I raise and the fiber I shear but I do not do all this "special sales" - I fell I give you a fair price all year long, quality products that will last generations and great customer service no matter if you are purchasing $4.00 or $400.00. I understand bottom line more then most with the cost of everything going thru the roof which I too have to pay but would my customers feel better if I doubled my price thru the year so I could cut it in half just for a couple of days of "Black" sales??? If that is what folks are calling a bargin well it is nuts to me...
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
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Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
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Posted - Nov 28 2010 : 4:46:37 PM
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I agree with Nicole and Grace. Holidays were established to give everyone time to stop for a day to celebrate or reflect on an important event in national history. Everyone should be able to have those entire days off to spend with their family - including employees at major department and grocery stores. There are about 355 other days in a year for sales to go on and people to get their shopping done. This business of starting to celebrate the next holiday before the last one has happened is absolutely rediculous!
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
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Across the Fence: Anyone going to shop on Black Friday?? |
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Anyone going to shop on Black Friday??
