Black Friday Anyone?

[nycfeat]

Ooops. I don't work in retail, so I should have said working *on* BF.

[pbans]

I'm working.....we do a big deal Black Friday thing.....breakfast, deals, merriment....it's kind of fun.
If I DIDN'T have to work, however, I would be HOME.

[Brown Eyed Girl]

Heyllllll no! Unless mass quantities of alcohol are consumed Tday and I'm numb and lost my senses.

Well, in that case I would be going with you...because how could we not have fun?

[LIPH]

Not just no. Not just hell no. But NO F**KIN' WAY!!!!!!! I don't need or want anything that badly. And if anyone I know does need or want something they can get it their own damn self. I don't do crowds very well (I know, pretty strange for someone who lives so close to and spends so much time in NYC) and I'm extremely lacking in the patience department. I won't go anywhere near a mall or a big box store the day after Thanksgiving.

Oh, and did I mention I live about 3 miles from the WalMart where the guy got killed in the stampede last year? I don't need to be around those animals.

[ph4ever]

Not just no. Not just hell no. But NO F**KIN' WAY!!!!!!! I don't need or want anything that badly. And if anyone I know does need or want something they can get it their own damn self. I don't do crowds very well (I know, pretty strange for someone who lives so close to and spends so much time in NYC) and I'm extremely lacking in the patience department. I won't go anywhere near a mall or a big box store the day after Thanksgiving.

Oh, and did I mention I live about 3 miles from the WalMart where the guy got killed in the stampede last year? I don't need to be around those animals.

So I guess asking you to pick something up for me would be out of the question?

[ph4ever]

Heyllllll no! Unless mass quantities of alcohol are consumed Tday and I'm numb and lost my senses.

Well, in that case I would be going with you...because how could we not have fun?

I'm thinking we should park our butts at the bar near the mall and just say we went.

[Brown Eyed Girl]

Heyllllll no! Unless mass quantities of alcohol are consumed Tday and I'm numb and lost my senses.

Well, in that case I would be going with you...because how could we not have fun?

I'm thinking we should park our butts at the bar near the mall and just say we went.

I'm thinking that's a darn good idea! Can we bring our own turkey sammiches?

[lime rickie]

Not just no. Not just hell no. But NO F**KIN' WAY!!!!!!! I don't need or want anything that badly. And if anyone I know does need or want something they can get it their own damn self. I don't do crowds very well (I know, pretty strange for someone who lives so close to and spends so much time in NYC) and I'm extremely lacking in the patience department. I won't go anywhere near a mall or a big box store the day after Thanksgiving.

Oh, and did I mention I live about 3 miles from the WalMart where the guy got killed in the stampede last year? I don't need to be around those animals.

So I guess asking you to pick something up for me would be out of the question?

[Bicycle Bill]

I'll gladly fork over a couple hundred extra bucks NOT to mess with the whacko crowd people.

Will never do it again -I hate crowds

Oh Hell NO!!!
I don't like crowds

I don't do crowds very well and I'm extremely lacking in the patience department.

Not to start anything, but didja notice how many people (see above) make mention of their dislike for crowds?
So how do you-all put up with the crowds — who can be just as whacko as anything you'll see on Black Friday — at a Buffett show?

Unless mass quantities of alcohol are consumed

OK....now I understand.

-"BB"-

[Brown Eyed Girl]

You bring up a good point, Bill. I actually have a tough time at Buffett shows, mainly entering/exiting the venue. I was in a situation in high school where I got trampled and that has had a lasting effect. Luckily most of my friends know this and they create a "BEG Buffer Zone" around me at shows so I don't freak out...and the rule is "don't let go of BEG!" when we're in a tight crowd situation. I'm very grateful for their understanding because it I know it can be difficult to fathom how scary it can be. I feel safe with my BN friends...Black Friday would be a whole different ball game.

I'm actually a good person to have around in a crowd, because I guarantee you I will know the location of every possible exit around me.

[RinglingRingling]

BF is my absolute favorite day of the year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BF and Superbowl monday are the two days in the year my work knows they better scedule me off, or I'm calling in sick!!

but the Rams won't make the playoffs this year?

[STL PARROTHEAD]

BF is my absolute favorite day of the year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BF and Superbowl monday are the two days in the year my work knows they better scedule me off, or I'm calling in sick!!

but the Rams won't make the playoffs this year?

YEEEEA.......I'm thinking NOT!
that's ok though, football-good food-liqour-and good phriends. All I need

[Quint]

No way will I shop on BF. I do not do well in crowds. Espeically when they get rude and pushy. Like mentioned earlier... There have been big sales going on for months now. If I miss those then I am sure I can find a great deal on line. About the closest I come to shopping on BF is watching the 11:00 news to see who got trampled in a senseless crowd with a mob mentality.

Having recently ended a short five year stint in part time retail I am so happy to say that I will not be working BF either.

To those of you stuck working in the middle of the mob that day my heart goes out to you and you have all of my respect. Good luck.

[springparrot]

I'll gladly fork over a couple hundred extra bucks NOT to mess with the whacko crowd people.

Will never do it again -I hate crowds

Oh Hell NO!!!
I don't like crowds

I don't do crowds very well and I'm extremely lacking in the patience department.

Not to start anything, but didja notice how many people (see above) make mention of their dislike for crowds?
So how do you-all put up with the crowds — who can be just as whacko as anything you'll see on Black Friday — at a Buffett show?

Unless mass quantities of alcohol are consumed

OK....now I understand.

-"BB"-

there are crowds and then there are CROWDS. Buffett people are usually happy. BF crowds are there to SHOP. Different crowds.

[SMLCHNG]

I'm sure there are plenty of good deals to be had, but for me? HELLNO and No Thanks. I don't even like shopping to begin with.

Ditto here.

[SchoolGirlHeart]

Heyllllll no! Unless mass quantities of alcohol are consumed Tday and I'm numb and lost my senses.

Well, in that case I would be going with you...because how could we not have fun?

I'm thinking we should park our butts at the bar near the mall and just say we went.

Sitting with friends in a bar watching the crazies go at it would be the ONLY way I'd participate in Black Friday!

BF.... A day to stay home, veg out, read, go for a walk, and contemplate leftovers.

[BahamaBreeze]

No way! Instead I wait for Cyber Monday, the Monday after Black Friday when most internet sites offer free shipping and other specials!

http://www.cybermonday.com/

[Wino you know]

Sure, I'll go shopping on Black Friday. Why not?
I'll be awake at 3:30 AM & head to Target to buy me a G.P.S. for my vehicles, then to LOWES for a pressure washer for the patio deck.
After that, it'll be Wal Mart, Kohls, Younkers, and anywhere else my money will take me.

(I already checked with HOOTERS, and they're not having any special deals, so I'll hold off until the following Monday before I go there).

[Wino you know]

Not just no. Not just hell no. But NO F**KIN' WAY!!!!!!! I don't need or want anything that badly. And if anyone I know does need or want something they can get it their own damn self. I don't do crowds very well (I know, pretty strange for someone who lives so close to and spends so much time in NYC) and I'm extremely lacking in the patience department. I won't go anywhere near a mall or a big box store the day after Thanksgiving.

So THAT'S why you're known as the "GRUMPY" half of the GRUMPY OLD MEN.

which, obviously means I'm the "OLD" half

[LIPH]

Sure, I'll go shopping on Black Friday. Why not?
I'll be awake at 3:30 AM & head to Target to buy me a G.P.S. for my vehicles, then to LOWES for a pressure washer for the patio deck.
After that, it'll be Wal Mart, Kohls, Younkers, and anywhere else my money will take me.

(I already checked with HOOTERS, and they're not having any special deals, so I'll hold off until the following Monday before I go there).

What I'd like to get from Hooters isn't for sale.