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len_mullen, on 28 Sept 2014 - 5:50 PM, said: I had to go back and find this, Len, because I was pretty sure it was you that had posted it. It really explains the whole thing for me. The period leading up to Black Friday now, is what Christmas was for me as a child. Don't get me wrong - I still LOVE Christmas, but now my giddiness and anticipation comes from BF. So whether I have a list or not, and despite the changes (most of which, I hate), I'm not giving up on the tradition.

I had decided a while back that I wouldn't buy a shirt this year, but I don't think I can pass this up!

Glad to see you BJS, we were getting worried about you.

Harbor Freight. And I say 10/13 too.

What I wouldn't give to have all of them follow Staples' lead! I don't see it happening, but it sure would be nice.

I would be terrible too. I've probably seen all the movies, but I can never quote them. LOL But, I'm game!

When you go to your profile, hover over the current picture and you should see the option to "change". From there you should be able to upload the picture you want. Hope that helps!

LOL. Me too, really!

I have a Skype account, but haven't used it since my boy got back from Afghanistan 3 years ago. I'll have to pull it up tonight to see if I can remember my information to send.

Everything I bought at Kohls or JC Penney last year was online. I don't go in either of those stores on BF.

The end of an era. On the other hand, you have the opportunity to make new traditions and memories and she can help.

I agree with tinkrbel. I carry very little cash, because I don't want to lose it. I will probably use my credit card, just in case I go over budget a little, but then will pay it off before interest accrues. I avoid paying interest if at all possible.

We're getting a little ahead of ourselves . He didn't start this contest until 10/8 last year.

I don't know how tight the budget is, or how many gifts you generally give, but another idea would be a room makeover. Maybe buy paint, curtains, and bedding. Accessories if you can/want to.

I watched a couple Christmas movies on Amazon last weekend. My boy thinks I'm crazy, but I don't really care what he thinks. LOL

I can't answer your question, that'll be up to Pogiporkchop. I just wanted to say "WELCOME to the forums!".

Info sent. Can't wait to get my names and start shopping!

I'M SO EXCITED!!! I've been waiting on this. Thank you pogiporkchop!

I'm a Prime member, but personally, I think the more deals they make for "Prime Members Only", the more they will alienate customers that aren't already Prime members. Their deals aren't always the best in town, like they once were, so I think most people will just go elsewhere. They seem to be shooting themselves in the foot, in my opinion.

That would be an interesting comparison, but in order to give us what we're looking for there we would need to know what the regular prices were in 2004/2005.

I would imagine they all do, but I know for sure the Fire Stick has parental controls.

That first year Walmart had their Secret Saturday Sales was great! I say that, but I don't even remember what kind of deals they had. LOL. I remember getting a great deal on a desktop computer. What I remember most is just how "secret" the sales were. The floor people at my local WM had no idea what I was talking about and had to call management. haha. I wouldn't have known anything about it, if not for Gottadeal.

I am almost done with the grandbabies. I'm also done with my youngest (he's joining the Marines, so he's just getting a good laptop this year - I had no idea what else to get him). I've got a few other things, but I still have a long way to go.

That's my anniversary too!

I'm hoping so.