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Violence mars Black Friday

Aunt Spiker said:
I'm not pregnant right now - or barefoot.

I'm wearing socks!

Geesh!
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Dayum! Get with the program. It's dangerous being the only woman walking around Arkansas with a pair of socks. You could be sockjacked. Be careful!
 
Risky Thicket said:
Dayum! Get with the program. It's dangerous being the only woman walking around Arkansas with a pair of socks. You could be sockjacked. Be careful!
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Not being a genetic mutant Arkansan native I have the upper hand of being fast and nimble and can outrun and maneuver the locals as needed :) Of course: being of the highest class and grandeur - I always dawn a pair of sandals before I take off on a sprint.
 
Risky Thicket said:
America is perhaps the only country on earth that lives to work rather than works to live. "Leisurely" is a fallacy except for a very few. But Corpgov is not doubt most pleased that you still buy into that leisurely load of caca.
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I'm quite pleased I buy into the "caca." I gave up the anti-corporate America mentality a while ago. Why the animosity? My life isn't merely based on the transitory pleasures deposited by technology. I read to improve myself, help others, and understand the world around me. I educate young people, and try to help them out. Despite this, I won't bitch and moan about material items.

The holiday season is one of my favorite times of year. Part of it is the act of buying and giving gifts to people, hunting for those good deals. The rest of it is enjoying my time with people. I do not see a contradiction or a problem with having both.
 
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Fiddytree said:
I'm quite pleased I buy into the "caca." I gave up the anti-corporate America mentality a while ago. Why the animosity? My life isn't merely based on the transitory pleasures deposited by technology. I read to improve myself and help others. I educate young people, and try to help them out. I won't bitch and moan about material items.
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So you are retired. Good on you.
 
Aunt Spiker said:
Not being a genetic mutant Arkansan native I have the upper hand of being fast and nimble and can outrun and maneuver the locals as needed :) Of course: being of the highest class and grandeur - I always dawn a pair of sandals before I take off on a sprint.
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Sandals! I'm betting people in Arkansas label you as an elitist. Walk proud, Aunt Spiker, walk proud.
 
Fiddytree said:
I stood around and conversed with nice people for two hours while in Best Buy, even though incredibly crowded. A ton of please and thank you's were exchanged, even though you could hardly move in the store. Smiles galore. Walmart was pleasant as hell. Not a peep here. All is quiet on the Northern front. We are pleasant folk. Thank you corporate America for providing a better leisurely lifestyle for me and my family.
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You know you were the one that pepper sprayed old women to get to that $10 crock pot.
 
Josie said:
You know you were the one that pepper sprayed old women to get to that $10 crock pot.
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Why would I need pepper spray? Don't you know I am ninja?
 
Fiddytree said:
Why would I need pepper spray? Don't you know I am ninja?
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Ah yes. How could I forget. It's your new hobby now that you've retired. *snickers*
 
Yesterday, I decided to head over to a few of the local Best Buys... just to watch and see what things were like. Bizarre. It was 7:30 PM. The store was going to open at midnight. Both stores were about 250 people deep. It looked like a tailgating party at a football game. Every one had chairs, some people had grills with food. I saw people eating turkey, playing cards. There were a couple of entire families, including the grandparents having a grand ole time. I kicked myself because I thought of a great money making scheme... too late. Should have rented some sort of coffee making truck and sold coffee and donuts. Would have made a fortune. It looked like people had been there for maybe 12 hours or more. Were there some good deals? Sure, but not good enough for me to camp out.

I have boycotted purchasing Christmas/holiday gifts for many years and I don't see any reason for me to change. What I see is that the entire spirit of this holiday season as gone away from what it was originally supposed to mean and I want no part of what it has turned into.
 
CaptainCourtesy said:
Yesterday, I decided to head over to a few of the local Best Buys... just to watch and see what things were like. Bizarre. It was 7:30 PM. The store was going to open at midnight. Both stores were about 250 people deep. It looked like a tailgating party at a football game. Every one had chairs, some people had grills with food. I saw people eating turkey, playing cards. There were a couple of entire families, including the grandparents having a grand ole time. I kicked myself because I thought of a great money making scheme... too late. Should have rented some sort of coffee making truck and sold coffee and donuts. Would have made a fortune. It looked like people had been there for maybe 12 hours or more. Were there some good deals? Sure, but not good enough for me to camp out.

I have boycotted purchasing Christmas/holiday gifts for many years and I don't see any reason for me to change. What I see is that the entire spirit of this holiday season as gone away from what it was originally supposed to mean and I want no part of what it has turned into.
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Sounds like people were enjoying themselves. :shrug: I can not see any fun whatsoever in rock climbing, but eh, some people do.
 
1Perry said:
Sounds like people were enjoying themselves. :shrug: I can not see any fun whatsoever in rock climbing, but eh, some people do.
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I guess. My idea of fun is not camping out in the cold in front of a store on Thanksgiving, but I suppose some folks had their reasons.
 
CaptainCourtesy said:
Yesterday, I decided to head over to a few of the local Best Buys... just to watch and see what things were like. Bizarre. It was 7:30 PM. The store was going to open at midnight. Both stores were about 250 people deep. It looked like a tailgating party at a football game. Every one had chairs, some people had grills with food. I saw people eating turkey, playing cards. There were a couple of entire families, including the grandparents having a grand ole time. I kicked myself because I thought of a great money making scheme... too late. Should have rented some sort of coffee making truck and sold coffee and donuts. Would have made a fortune. It looked like people had been there for maybe 12 hours or more. Were there some good deals? Sure, but not good enough for me to camp out.

I have boycotted purchasing Christmas/holiday gifts for many years and I don't see any reason for me to change. What I see is that the entire spirit of this holiday season as gone away from what it was originally supposed to mean and I want no part of what it has turned into.
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You coulda done that out of the trunk of your car. Expand your inventory with a selection of candy, cigarettes, etc.

I think you're right, you would have made a fast few hundred bucks off that deal.
 
CaptainCourtesy said:
I guess. My idea of fun is not camping out in the cold in front of a store on Thanksgiving, but I suppose some folks had their reasons.
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An ice chest full of beer, a grill, a TV and some good company could make camping out in the front of a store a helluva lot of fun.
 
apdst said:
An ice chest full of beer, a grill, a TV and some good company could make camping out in the front of a store a helluva lot of fun.
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I'd be the one with a Scrabble game and a 12 pack of diet mt. dew.
 
apdst said:
You coulda done that out of the trunk of your car. Expand your inventory with a selection of candy, cigarettes, etc.

I think you're right, you would have made a fast few hundred bucks off that deal.
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My first thought was a hotdog truck, but you're right. I'd expand it to coffee, donuts, candy, etc... All I'd need is a small generator for power and the inventory.

Next year. ;)
 
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apdst said:
An ice chest full of beer, a grill, a TV and some good company could make camping out in the front of a store a helluva lot of fun.
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I hate the cold, so for me, it wouldn't be fun at all.
 
apdst said:
An ice chest full of beer, a grill, a TV and some good company could make camping out in the front of a store a helluva lot of fun.
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Very true. Hell, with the right company, anything can be a helluva lot of fun.
 
CaptainCourtesy said:
My first thought was a hotdog truck, but you're right. I'd expand it to coffee, donuts, candy, etc... All I'd need is a small generator for power and the inventory.

Next year. ;)
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Yeah, hotdogs would be a damn good idea. Bring a gas grill and cook them on the spot.
 
apdst said:
An ice chest full of beer, a grill, a TV and some good company could make camping out in the front of a store a helluva lot of fun.
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LOL - camping out for me doesn't involve a parkinglot and wasting money :D It does involve a rather lengthy hike through teh woods and absolute severance from society for a while - ****. . the world could burn while I'm camping and I wouldn't know.
 
apdst said:
Yeah, hotdogs would be a damn good idea. Bring a gas grill and cook them on the spot.
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Exactly. I'll make cards so people can place them where they were standing and not lose their place on line.
 
apdst said:
I hate the cold, too. That's why there would be a damned expensive heater not far from me. :rofl
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I don't think I'd cart one there. I saw lots of folks with blankets and snuggies.
 
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