I agree with Winger and the others, I wouldn't go out no matter what. Actually, I don't anyway, the only time I go to the mall is for Registry of Motor Vehicles business b/c it is, unfortunately, located there. For Christmas, we take/plan a trip and don't waste money on gifts.

 

How long before it is Black Wednesday Night?

 

My first thought in reading this thread was of a parallel to NFL greed in that the prices continue to rise (for us, same price as last year with one less game, that's a 10% increase, depending on how you want to spin it) and the product gets less attractive as TV timeouts and rules changes have had a major impact. I had a hard time maintaining the similarity other than the overriding point of greed blunting enjoyment.

 

I'm addicted, like you, to the NFL so I won't go anywhere; the shoppers are addicted to Black Friday, even if it becomes Black Wednesday/Thursday.

 

I long for the days when Sundays, never mind Holidays, were truly special- quiet, no traffic, Sunday dinner then maybe a family activity. Now, like Sammy, I just start drinking about 10AM. 

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