Share one my Black Friday experiences.... Well, one that sticks in my mind I never want to repeat but it ended nice! Gameboys were the hot item that year. WalMart had them priced low, had limited quantity, and my son wanted one! My dad and I took turns standing in line (as did many others those freezing wee hours of the morning) in 0 degree weather. We decided that when the doors open, we would split up. I told my dad that I wanted to get the Gameboy. He looked at me sceptically, but let me have my way (I should have taken warning from his expression!). When the doors finally opened, I headed to electronics for the gameboy, dad went for the kids section for bikes. I was one of the first to reach electronics, but being 5'2" quickly put me at a disadvantage. I ended up being pushed around until I was in the middle of a mob where the gameboys were being handed out by two employees. I should have worn steel toed boots rather than snow boots for my feet were trampled and stomped on. People were jumping up and down, waving arms, shouting out colors they wanted. I became very well acquainted with a plaid shirt my face was plowed into at one point, and about had an ear disconnected by an elbow behind me. Chaos! I made my way to being right in front of the male employees but at this point arms were being thrust out over, beside, and around my head grabbing for the games. I don't think the employees could hear or see me for anything. A burly, tall dude hollered at one of the guys and admonished him for overlooking a nice little lady <grin>. Thank you Mr. Burly Tall Dude! I ended up with a "girl" color (the system was for my son!), but the lady next to me traded so we were both happy!
Since that 'wonderful' experience, I DO NOT go to the Electronics Department anywhere on Black Friday just after the doors open. I send the guys with a list on that kind of mission and don't feel guilty at all for the decision!!
