Comments on Id Rather Be Blogging: White Thursday - Black Friday

wow ur blogs really intresting and nice how did u ...

2010-12-30T21:25:56.259-06:00

wow ur blogs really intresting and nice how did u manage to do tat?

For about 30 seconds I thought, "But you were...

2010-12-20T14:43:51.232-06:00

For about 30 seconds I thought, "But you were traveling on Thanksgiving? You didn't have Thanksgiving dinner?" And then went, "Duh."

I used to do the Black Friday thing and have fond memories of shopping when it was a 'tradition' and not 'insane chaos'.

Glad it was fun!

I do hope you and your family are ok. I haven'...

2010-12-16T06:00:49.706-06:00

I do hope you and your family are ok. I haven't seen a new post in a while! I may sound lame but I check everyday b/c I enjoy your story telling :) Happy Holidays!

lucky you:) you will have a snow weather at holida...

2010-12-09T14:51:26.615-06:00

lucky you:) you will have a snow weather at holiday
heh
I am jealous

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You are brave, brave, brave -- not for handling th...

2010-12-08T10:14:46.930-06:00

You are brave, brave, brave -- not for handling the slick roads, but for venturing out on Black Friday!!!

I have been out of the loop for the last 30 days d...

2010-12-07T11:00:20.665-06:00

I have been out of the loop for the last 30 days doing a blogging exercise.

One of the things we did last month was to do the opposite. We flew from Arizona to Edmonton, and went to the West Edmonton Mall (supposedly the biggest one in Canada?).

I think Canadians must have something about malls. While it was impressive, I wouldn't want to hang out there...of course, unless it was 20 below outside and freezing, then it might have some functionality.

Sorry, you lost me at the word 'shopping'

2010-12-07T03:36:11.035-06:00

Sorry, you lost me at the word 'shopping'

I live here (MN) and I would never attempt the MoA...

2010-12-06T21:57:31.182-06:00

I live here (MN) and I would never attempt the MoA on Black Friday let alone drive all that way for it! You are amazing! And now it doesn't sound nearly as scary as I had imagined it would be!

Maureen: I thought my Queen was a shopper, but af...

2010-12-06T10:19:33.182-06:00

Maureen:

I thought my Queen was a shopper, but after reading your tale of shopping in the ice trenches, I have to say she couldn't hold a candle in a snowstorm to you. My gosh, I couldn't imagine such a trip in my wildest dreams. Is that photo your home? Brrrrrrr.

Happy trails.

Wow, that mall was not crowded at all. It's a...

2010-12-06T05:34:48.150-06:00

Wow, that mall was not crowded at all. It's a different story here in the States - the malls were insane, and I refused to participate. But....next year, I may have to go to Canada! Er...what time is Thanksgiving dinner? (just kidding!) http://Back2Brooklyn.blogspot.com

Glad you showed Mother Nature what for:-) Sounds ...

2010-12-04T03:20:14.091-06:00

Glad you showed Mother Nature what for:-)

Sounds like a fun road trip. I love long car journeys although an eight drive here would almost take us off the edge of the country.

I also wondered what 'black friday' was so thanks for the info!

I'M GLAD I FOUND YOUR BLOG! Keep up the great...

2010-12-03T23:28:01.389-06:00

I'M GLAD I FOUND YOUR BLOG! Keep up the great posts!!

Steve
Common Cents
http://www.commoncts.blogspot.com

Around here most of the stores that lure the black...

2010-12-02T16:12:30.315-06:00

Around here most of the stores that lure the black friday shoppers (see http://www.bfads.net for some of the lures) aren't in a mall, so we have to stand out in the freezing cold for hours. I did it once when the budget was tight, and it was worth it. But these days the warm bed with a full tummy is worth way more then they are offering in deals :)

Babs: Black Friday is always the Friday after Amer...

2010-12-02T13:08:32.868-06:00

Babs: Black Friday is always the Friday after American Thanksgiving (which is always on a Thursday). It is typically seen as the first real day of holiday preparations / shopping. Since it's the biggest shopping day of the year (with usually the best deals), it's the day that most retailers find themselves in "the Black" or in a positive financial situation. Hope I got that right...

I too used to think it was a bad connotation.

OK, I'm interested to know, what on earth '...

2010-12-02T13:02:54.346-06:00

OK, I'm interested to know, what on earth 'Black Friday' is. It doesn't sound good to me, as in 'Black mood' etc. Your top photo looks just like our garden at the moment. I haven't seen this much snow in 20 years!

Thanks Belle! It really wasn't as bad as I exp...

2010-12-01T20:41:20.818-06:00

Thanks Belle! It really wasn't as bad as I expected. At least we weren't out in the cold shivering... now THAT'S crazy!

I think you're right David... I've been to the Mall when it's been busier (Saturdays are terrible) and I've been when it was nearly dead! Very weird.

You're welcome Jackie! Yes, Sam has a new buddy; now he/she needs a name... hmmmm.

Reforming Geek: I think you're right, and yes, I am glad we didn't get into any highway problems... that was my biggest concern.

Carmar76: Yes, I am lucky that we both love to travel together.

Jay: Yeah, I may get into trouble with my Minnesota friends for that one, eh? But we DO have a lot more snow... and got even MORE this past weekend! I have piles of the stuff nearly 4 feet high beside my driveway.

Hahaha Daisy! Yes, Good always wins over Evil!

Har Jaffer! Now that is something I haven't done either; perhaps next year I'll forgo the travel and just concentrate on Cyber Monday!

Richard: Well, see once is all it takes to say, been there, done that!

Thanks Trevor!

Nora, it's always worth the trip; actually, the trip itself is one of the best parts! We are alone in the car and get to talk... we also find new places to stop on the way and explore which is fun.

A Frazzled Mommy: Yes, I was shocked too! Sure, it got busier as the day wore on, but watching "Mall Cops" from last year's Black Friday had me thinking it was going to be a lot worse.

Ha Ha Jo-Jo! When I read your last comment, I was already writing this post; it made me laugh that you know me so well...

Perpetual Chocoholic: Good thing you don't live here then! Not only do we get a lot of snow, it lasts till April.

Lazarus: You're welcome, you're welcome, you're welcome! ;)

Thanks for helping the American economy Maureen, w...

2010-12-01T14:01:48.848-06:00

Thanks for helping the American economy Maureen, we can use ever bit of assistance that we can get!

Thanks for helping the American economy Maureen, w...

2010-12-01T14:01:48.319-06:00

Thanks for helping the American economy Maureen, we can use ever bit of assistance that we can get!

Thanks for helping the American economy Maureen, w...

2010-12-01T14:01:47.700-06:00

Thanks for helping the American economy Maureen, we can use ever bit of assistance that we can get!

Yucky snow!

2010-12-01T13:20:17.748-06:00

Yucky snow!

I knew you were gonna go to the MoA on our Black F...

2010-11-30T15:42:43.602-06:00

I knew you were gonna go to the MoA on our Black Friday! lol Glad you made it there and back safely.

Our stores were a complete and utter mob scene. If you had gone to a local Walmart in the area, it would have been packed w/ everyone who can't afford the MoA!

I always thought Boxing Day was in observance of the Boxer Rebellion. I will have to look that up...

I won't even go to the MoA on a weekend becaus...

2010-11-30T13:55:44.827-06:00

I won't even go to the MoA on a weekend because it's always packed and I'm afraid of one of my kids deciding they like a store and I'll never see them again. The picture you took looks more deserted than a regular weekday when everyone is at work and school. I'm shocked!

I'm glad it wasn't anything like you were ...

2010-11-30T12:59:07.148-06:00

I'm glad it wasn't anything like you were led to believe it was going to be and that you had a good time. Was it worth the long trip?

Black Friday shopping can be wild! Glad to hear yo...

2010-11-30T11:05:28.683-06:00

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I did it once. Never again!

2010-11-30T09:56:04.987-06:00

I did it once. Never again!