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That's a good question. Were were y'all? Only had about four people in there, but in my humble opinion, I think it was a smashing success! Brought back memories of BF last year. If I understand correctly, we're gonna to another dry run in a few weeks, then on Sept. 10 is the first 'official' BF broadcast.

Last call, folks. Last call.

20 minutes 'til curtain. The orchestra is warming up...

There's also an app from UStream if ya wanna watch the BF webcasts on the go on your android or tablet: Ustream - Android Market. Gonna try it out during the test on Saturday.

I'll be wearin' mine on Saturday for the Webcast test. Gotta get prepared.

I vote for Saturday evenings, about every other week. It could start ASAP since we're already all psyched up about BF . Then as it gets closer to BF, say in November, bump it up to weekly. . Don't forget to ask Brad for lots of t-shirts and contests for the webcasts . And weren't ya supposed to do a few webcasts last year of settin' up your tent at Best Buy? I'd still like to see that this year.

I still say he needs a theme song. I'll be there!

A least wait 'til ya get the WallyWorld legal letter so we have somethin' to discuss.

Technically, yes, but I think they're allowing some leeway cuz these new members who started it don't have access to the Gottatalk Lounge yet.

It's not officially BF season until Brad gets the annual Wally-World legal threat letter .

In other words: Ya mess with the queen bee, ya get the hive . But seriously, we're all not that bad once you've been around and get to know us more. Kinda like one big global dysfunctional family . And don't worry about the Black Friday forums. You're not the first person to remind Brad about it and ya certainly won't be the last.

Aw, he knows I'm kidding. Right, Brad? Uh... Brad? Hmm. Maybe I should keep a closer eye on my stuff after all.

But it's so much fun to remind him .

Oops. My bad. I linked to the wrong year. Starts the morning of Saturday, July 23 and runs through Sunday, July 24.

Or, in other words, ya got a few months to hire an attorney to write up a response letter . I always wondered if anyone ever tried that with WallyWorld's threats. Like a 'Thank you for letting us know' letter.

Actually, it's July 24-25. QVC - Christmas in July Show Schedule

So, Brad, have ya got the 6th Annual Walmart Legal Threat Letter yet?

Great. Now you've done it, Scott! Never cross the boss! Oh, wait. That means I don't have to work on the charts until a week before BF. Yipee!

Thought you guys banned Walmart from BF years ago.

Brad had a list on the site here somewhere that totaled exactly when each ad came out every year. Dunno what happened to it. I think the ads last year came in unusually late.

The Black Friday section open up whenever good 'ol Brad gives the word. First comes the BF forums, then a month or so later the ads start rollin' in. If memory serves me correctly, which doesn't happen very often, it usually happens around August or so. Still, no one's stoppin' ya from discussin' BF now. Here's hopin' this will be a good BF this year.

Actually, I passed up a neighbor's garage sale just this morning and spotted a Yamaha power generator for sale. First thing that came to my mind: powering a tent on black friday! Good thing it's not payday otherwise I might've bought it.

I still say he needs a theme song. And some sound effects to play back on his PC during his webcasts.

Then it's official! BigJim has gone global! Glad you and your school kids could join us just in time, Johnny.

Hear, hear! :)