Green Room Week 3 Day 3

[clauderainsrm.livejournal.com]

Good morning.

One more day left until I get a 4 day weekend! Well, ok, some of you are getting one too. See, don't say I've never given you anything!*G*

Thanksgiving should be good . . . even better though is BLACK FRIDAY!!!!

God, I love Black Friday.

I don't go out and buy anything. I rarely have any cash to do that. However a friend of mine usually goes out in the wee hours of the morning to buy presents for his wife and kids. He takes me with him so I can keep him company/keep a spot in line.

I don't know what it is, but I really like being out with all the people - without the pressure of "I HAVE TO GET THAT". I also like standing in line. The anticipation of getting something is sometimes more fun than actually getting it. It's why I tried to get as many of the Harry Potter books the night they came out. It wasn't so much getting the book as it was the experience of going out to get the book. I'm probably the only person in the world who thought it was a bit of a cheat when Disney World introduced "fast passes". Part of the fun was waiting for the ride!!!

That said, I don't like waiting in lines at the grocery store. Go figure. That's more of a race!

Anyway, hopefully I will get to stand in a few lines on Black Friday - and hopefully YOU will get everything you want out of your holiday (OR, for those in other parts of the world than me, or who just plain don't celebrate Thanksgiving just have a really nice time of the rest of your week!!!)

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You have until Monday, but considering that this is the most time you've had to handle an entry don't forget to do it!!*g*

Comments

[hopefulnebula]

It's going to be so weird to have a Thanksgiving without going to my family. this is the first time ever, but I guess since I'm on another continent and all, it'd be tough to do. My class here is doing a dinner on the 29th.

I'm phobic about crowds, myself, so I've always hated Black Friday.

[rosepurr.livejournal.com]

Last year was my first holiday without my family. It was really, really hard. I feel for you!

[rosepurr.livejournal.com]

I'm with you! I love going out on Black Friday, but I usually wait until after the early bird specials. I find people are friendly, cheerful, and the crowd has a really nice vibe to it. It's fun! And it's a family tradition. My dad and I went out with my Nana shopping every year the day after Thanksgiving.

[clauderainsrm.livejournal.com]

Finally someone who gets it!! I did the after the early bird specials thing for a few years, but when I got the chance to actually make the sales too, that really did add something.

It's kind of like being at a moving concert, and is wonderful for people watching.

[libra-dragon.livejournal.com]

I will be heading out of town later in the afternoon.
Spending thanksgiving with the fiance's mom who cooks for an army when it's only a few people. It should be some good food though.

I hope everyone has a wonderful long week and a great holiday if you celebrate it.

[flutterbychild.livejournal.com]

Black Friday is fun, when one isn't broke! I love shopping for--well, for almost anything really, except for shoes. I really adore giving gifties!

[clauderainsrm.livejournal.com]

The shopping is just the icing on the cake. If you can't have it, dude, you still have cake!!!

What a difference a day makes

[angstzeit.livejournal.com]

I would like to thank everyone for their well wishes and just being here. Having you folks around has kept me sane the last couple of days.

We're home and after a good night's sleep at home my girlfriend is feeling much better (me too).

Wishes for safety to anyone traveling (or not) today!

Re: What a difference a day makes

[hopefulnebula]

Good that she's feeling better. Sleep is good.

[kindapoetry.livejournal.com]

I'm heading out to my father's today after work, will be quite interesting. I'm not actually sure who's coming to Thanksgiving this year -- and it's the first time in about twenty years we've had everyone gather at my dad's. (We're usually at my grandmother's and I always thought that was strange since my father's the chef of the entire family.)

If I don't get a chance to before now, hope everyone has a wonderful holiday!

[tryslora]

I used to do the Black Friday thing -- sometimes I still sneak out to shops before I have to be at work (*sighs* yes I work the Friday after Thanksgiving, but it's a short day at least).

For the topic, mine's half written and I hope to finish it tomorrow, but I'm not posting it until Monday. Which is the PERFECT day for it. Thank you Gary for giving us that as a deadline!

Happy holiday to everyone who has it. Happy middle of the week to those who are not in the US. Mwah!

[lilerthkwake.livejournal.com]

OMG YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY FOUR DAY FREAKING WEEKEND I AM SO EXCITED!!!

I worked at Barnes & Noble for the release of the last Harry Potter book. The energy of the crowd in the store that night was palpable. EVERYONE was so excited. I just kept spontaneously cheering and clapping as I was packing books--and people were cheering along with me! I felt almost the same way I did when performing. Cool, and hard to explain.

Anyway.

I wish I could say that I just like being out and not buying anything. I am, sad to say, a HUUUGE shopaholic, and I find it hard to be in a retail store without handing my credit card over!

[clauderainsrm.livejournal.com]

Oh, don't get me wrong - when I have any extra money it flows like water out of my hands. So if I had it, it would completely be gone on Friday!!!

[lttledvl.livejournal.com]

Holy Crud! I made the first page of comments *is strangely impressed* My work day will be short and after that I'll probably get a few chores done around the house in prep for tomorrow, bust my butt cooking tomorrow and plan to do nadanilnothing on Friday (because I'll probably be too dead from thurs.)

[anchasta.livejournal.com]

*hugs* You have three whole trash-makers and wielders of mess to contend with! You BETTER do nothing on Friday!

[puppetmaker40.livejournal.com]

Ah Black Friday. I remember it well. I use to be an assistant manager of a Borders Books and would ask for the day shift on that day which they would give me gladly because the evening shift was easier to manage.

Of course that meant that I had to deal with people (in a bookstore mind you) who couldn't read or refused to read the fine print on our flyers and coupons and explain why they are not getting the FAB-Bu-Lous bargains they thought they were being clever to get. Sometimes I knew they were being obtuse trying to bully their way of getting us to sell them something at less than we paid for it. Didn't fly with me at all and all the threats of going to corporate were met with the information that the website had everything that they needed if they did wish to complain.

Other biggest b**ch fest I had to deal with? Why we (the physical store) didn't match the discounts of our website. I would look around and bit and say(much more politely than this but you get the idea) Hmmmm, maybe because we are a store that you can walk into and look at the product and we have employees who are helping you to pay as well as rent on the physical building? Also if you factor in shipping, it came out about the same and you always have the option of shopping on line if you do want the discounts but of course you have to wait for those to arrive. And my manager always backed me up on this.

[lordrexfear.livejournal.com]

That's the best explanation to the web cheaper deals to store details.

This doesn't explain of course WEB ONLY deals.

[1-rhiannon-1.livejournal.com]

Good morning all!

I'm so excited about the 4 day weekend! Woot! Today may end up to be a short day for me. I brought my youngest kidlet to work with me and I'm not sure that he's going to be able to hang the whole day =S We may decide hell with it and cut out early =) Hope everyone has a great Turkey Day tomorrow! =D

[ewok-626.livejournal.com]

I work both jobs today... 13+ hours (depending on how much we have to stock tonight at the store).

Can't wait to have tomorrow off!

[ewok-626.livejournal.com]

I am going to hate Black Friday. I'm going to bed at 9pm the night before so that I can stand at a cash register and wait on people with their arms full of clothes. BOO!!

I'm almost done shopping, myself. *g*

[kindapoetry.livejournal.com]

OMG YAY! After waiting for over a year for my next guide dog, Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation just called to tell me they have a dog and are coming out for training next week or so!!!

I'm so excited and happy! *squee!*

[boundfate.livejournal.com]

Congrats!!!

[kelly0182.livejournal.com]

Black Friday? Pshhh my shopping is DONE.

[kittenboo.livejournal.com]

and i was excitied that i had started shopping before december, lol

[gonadsandstrife.livejournal.com]

.....You're WEIRD, dude.

[tulip-in-yellow.livejournal.com]

That was my take on the matter as well.

[adpaz.livejournal.com]

As long as things still stay good with Teddy (he stepped on a broken snow globe on Monday, had three stitches, then ended up running a fever of 102 yesterday, but seems better today), we're going to my parents for Thanksgiving tomorrow and leaving him there. Then Friday we will be out amongst the throng of Black Friday shoppers. I've been keeping a list of must-go stores and must-buy items from the ads posted at Black Friday Ads (http://bfads.net). It's going to be much easier to do this sans Toddler!

[boundfate.livejournal.com]

Bah - I hate shopping. I hide at home on Black Friday.

My entry is about half done and I should post tonight if I can get it tweaked right. I can't wait to read everyone elses!

Spydie finally makes it in.

[spydielives.livejournal.com]

Damn... I am late to the GR today.

My kids+1's flight got in quite late last night this morning. We wound up not getting to bed until after 2am.

The +1 and I plan to go shopping, after she gets up and has some breakfast. We are not doing the whole Black Friday thing this year, but we are going to take advantage of pre-signage.

So... the bacon(turkey) has been cooked, and the pancake batter is ready to go. I just need someone, other than me, to be awake at 11:45am. Sheesh.

[and I have to be quiet too... there is a kid young man about 10 feet away who would be very grumpy if I woke him up too early.

Re: Spydie finally makes it in.

[ewok-626.livejournal.com]

Hun, I got to bed between 1-2 every night and am up by 7-8. No excuses. *g*

So what are you making for us here in the green room for Thanksgiving dinner?

[40sw.livejournal.com]

I'm off work at 5p, my mom is flying in and scheduled to arrive at 5:18p... anyone want to bet on what time she actually makes it in?

also, I seem to have the beginning stages of sore throat/nasal congestion and I'm not happy about it- just hoping I can scare it off with enough vitamin C...

[lilerthkwake.livejournal.com]

Yuuuuck. I hate getting sick right before a holiday. Hope you have a good time anyway!

[kittenboo.livejournal.com]

ok, so I've used fast pass but even with that you usually still have to wait in line.

in other news, i am eagerly awaiting thanksgiving mainly because i don't have to cook!

[clauderainsrm.livejournal.com]

I know! I'm glad they started staggering it so you would have to still wait. (when it was first put in place it wasn't as organized, well wasn't as DISNEY organized and there really weren't much in the way of lines)

[naamaire.livejournal.com]

This year I am giving thanks that I am not working as a road locksmith. On Friday I will NOT be anywhere near a mall, I will NOT be looking for one particular car among the teeming thousands, I will NOT be dealing with people who are already stressed out and I will NOT have anybody yelling at me for charging them what they think is too much money for unlocking their cars.

Life is good.

[lordrexfear.livejournal.com]

Ah Black Friday.

I usually never go. The deals are never THAT exciting. This year they aren't much exciting either.

Don't believe me? Find me an absolutely MIND BLOWING deal on this site:
http://bfads.net/

My folks desperately need a new TV and I need an external hard drive to do a backup and start from scratch or maybe pick up a new desktop (not that I really have the cash to do getting a new anti-vrus client and setting up stuff).

Anyways. I feel happy to be mostly caught up on entries in the contest for this week and being 1/3rd on mine.

Rambling...

[elva-undine.livejournal.com]

I'm at my mom & stepdad's house now and I'm just sitting, knitting, and reading. I guess I should try to write...but I'm much too giddy for tonight's Project Runway to concentrate. :)

[ewok-626.livejournal.com]

I HAVE TO WORK UNTIL 10:30. So I won't even get home in time to watch it live. Thank God for DVR... *g*

I was sad to see Simone go... Who do you think will go tonight?

[rm.livejournal.com]

The girl left at 5:45 this morning to go home for the holidays, and I'm in the house all alone, which is totally weird (althoug worth getting used to -- she's an archaeologist and will be gone for 10 weeks this summer -- she was last summer too, but we weren't living to gether then). But other than dealing with my crazy family it's a movie and writing weekend for me.

[sushimustwrite.livejournal.com]

I'm not a big Black Friday person. This is probably because I like my sleep, and going out on Black Friday isn't the best time to do that. I also tend to put off stuff until Thanksgiving break, telling myself, "Well, there's always Thanksgiving..."