I propose a name change for the day designated as Black Friday. It should now be know as "We are Completely NUTS FRIDAY! Why would people go and wait in line for a sale at 4 a.m. following a family holiday? And why would a retailer have hours on Thanksgiving? I was totally appalled at the fact Kmart and Walgreens were open on Thanksgiving Day. Do people not have the right to spend time with family and friends without thinking about shopping?
No wonder our country is so far in debt.... Everyone is addicted to shopping.
I did venture out to the store at about 11 a.m.. It was still completely crazy. The lines to check out were way too long for me. The parking lots were overcrowded. And the specials? Well, let's just say, the two of whatever they had were already gone. Or the item was made in China.
The upcoming holiday is not about gifts. It is about spending time with people you care about. It should also be about taking the time to help someone in need. So this year, take the time to remember what the holiday is about. Gifts are nice but the greatest gift is love......
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I totally agree. We need to remember the true reason for the season! Happy Holidays Ann.
I like your name for this day MUCH better! I think the crazy shopping is for the young and strong and those wearing a lot of protective gear...I enjoyed time with my grandest son, going to the park and Starbucks!
Our local stores were very busy at 5 am as I ventured in to buy a TV for the local Senior Center (our christmas gift to them). The stores were busy but by 6 it was thinning out. and by 7:15 on my way to the office the local Walmart's parking lot was only half full.
Hi Ann
I would have to agree with you changing the name of Black Friday to "Completely Nuts Friday" would be right in line for what happens today.
Good luck and success
Lou Ludwig
Yeah I was out there at 4:00 a.m. this morning with my older kids...I don't know about the retailers hurting, looked like people were spending up a storm
You are so right Ann, it is insanE! I would not get up so early to get a deal! KM
Gene,
Thank you for stopping by. It was nuts out there today!
Happy Holidays to you and yours,
Ann
Mara,
Good for you! Sounds like a much better time.
Ann
Eric,
What a nice thing to do. You have the spirit of the season.
Ann
Lou,
It was quite an interesting day. I like to people watch. It is fun to see what people will do and how they will act....
Happy Holidays to you!
Ann
Konnie,
I did not see any problem with the $$ being spent either.
Ann
Kristin,
Me either! I cannot see getting up that early for anything!
Ann
Ann, I like your name that you have relabled this day. A perfect fit!!
Gary,
Why thank you for the nice comment. I think it fits too! What a bunch of NUTS!
Ann
Ann, yeah! Standing in line to get plasic junk from China is just too goofy!
Patricia,
Yes, I agree, it is GOOFY! And not great for the economy here.
Ann