I say yes, you say no, OR People are Strange

Staying far from the maddening crowd! But I am currently online looking for an iPod for my, soon to be, 13 y/o grandson. Online stores also give black Friday discounts, without the threat of being trampled!

I'm at work today, so staying safe from hordes of insane shoppers. As I have aged, I have grown exponentially less patient with people in large crowds. Not going there! Even on regular shopping days, we get up early and get to the stores. Not going to a big-box store at 2:00 on a Saturday afternoon unless it is a life-or-death matter!



The only thing I am interested in getting are some 50% off calendars at Barnes and Noble after Christmas. I just need one for my office wall and one for my desk (I like the Ansel Adams ones). And since I am retiring next year, I won't even need those after this year! (When things are not good at work, I comfort myself with "This is my last day" -- as in "This is my last day after Thanksgiving to work." It works beautifully!)



And if I really need something, there is always the interwebz and the googlemabob!



L

I'm another one not shopping today.  I can't take the crowds.  Grandkids spent the night last night.  DH had to leave just after 8:30 this morning to take one home.  Dear son-in-law just left with the other two so I am kicking back and relaxing with a cup of tea and the intertubes.

Shopping today? Nope, not me.

Mary

Not going shopping, but I am going to work!! Today is not a holiday   As far as shopping, I have to travel 85 miles to even start, but I still feel like I'm recovering from BC (treatments) and I'm good for about 2-3 hours on my PN feet (barely).  Ironlcally, I wouldn't mind getting a BF treadmill...unless one ends up on my porch for free or nearly so. Doesn't everyone have a treadmill they want to give away these days?

Notself - I have everyone on the lookout and watching Craigslist, but living rural (small population) puts me at a handicap.....lots of hot tubs happen this way around here, though.

Blue, I LOVE that picture!

I think I inherited two copies of the female shopping gene. I would be happiest if I could go shopping every single weekend to my heart's content. It would be: clothes, clothes, more clothes and furniture and more furniture, but if it's something utilitarian, like a garbage can, I won't spend more than $10. My television set is from 1998, I am of two minds about replacing it as I like my technology to not clash with my color schemes....but my wallet cost $540. Typical, inpractical woman, in the old fashioned sense! 

I once placed a ficus tree in front of a mirror because the effect was lovely - never mind that I lost the ability to use the mirror. I feel happiest when I am surrounded by bueaty, which I require as much as I do the oxygen we breathe.

I think the day you see something eminently practical in my house you will know I have married and that the man was behind it.

I am a fashion maven (I will say it is in my blood line) - more in spirit than in action these days. Should have worked on Wall Street instead of toiling away at a non profit.

My feminine gene does NOT do the following:

I don't go for girlie sentimentality or movies ("chic flicks") or girlfriend conversations about boys or group pedicures. None of that. 

However, I am avoiding Black Friday and do not like to shop with huge crowds either. Off from work today, no internet, so writing from my local library.

Have a restful day, everyone!

No BF shopping for me ... Hate the crowds, waiting in line, pushing,bumping, jostling, grabbing .... Just not worth it. DH helped me get things out of the attic and I got the tree put together with lights on it and he got the outdoor lights and wreaths up. We're both exhausted but feel good about all we accomplished. Will be eating leftovers from yesterday and having a glass of wine very soon!

No shopping for me. If you can't find a parking space, you know you shouldn't be out. We went into the mountains for a night in a lodge, a dinner, and a little hiking, but came home this morning earlier than planned because DH is suffering from a sinus infection, courtesy of long travel to Central Asia for a few weeks. But it's a pretty day, if chilly, and I'm content to be home to watch basketball on TV and do some Pilates practice.

Don't think I'll even shop on line today.

Yorkiemom, tell me honestly, how IS that tofurkey? I've never been tempted to try it, but I'm willing to at some point!

I had a colonoscopy a couple of weeks ago. Just got my explanation of benefits in the mail, and the whole thing was covered 100% because it was preventative care! I love the AHA-last time I had one, I paid 20% of the cost out of my own pocket. 

Mary

Mary - what grreat news.  yes, Obamacares is VITAL for all of us.  I'm so happy people are starting to reap the benefits. Having bc is enough, knowing the rest of our preventative care is now covered makes me smile - for myself AND for all who will benefit from it.

Still keeping my eye on Planned Parenthood, and ready to ACT if they are threatened.  WOMEN need health care.

Those panels are beautiful, Blue. Are they Maxfield Parish? 

Mary

Well doesn't Lady Lilah look fabulous!

Lindasa, I am quite jealous. Say hi for me.

Well, I did go shopping today, with my daughter and nieces. Since we always have Thanksgiving in Chicago, it's become a tradition to hit the Msgnificent Mile on Friday. Most definitely NOT my scene, but the kids love it. The older girls did their clothes shopping last might (Urban Outfitters was one of those stores that started Black Friday at midnight, boo hiss), so today was devoted to toys for the little ones, which I find much less stressful. Actually, I found it a lot of fun, even with the insane crowds.



My feet hurt, though.



Linda