Gporter34

I miss the old days of camping out or heading out at 2 am, but I’m getting used to going after dinner on Thanksgiving. Kids are all grown now so we had a couple of slow years when we really didn’t buy a lot but grandchildren are here now so we are back to BIG Black Friday lol. The kids and I still take my mom with us and plan to continue as long as she’s able to go. I just had a blast from the past looking back at old BF threads! Wow! I’d say our traditions are still alive for Black Friday ♀

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I love seeing all of the different ones!

It has been a trdition in my family for many years. First with my Grandmother and now that she has gone, with my Mom. I don't know how many more I will have with my Mom, so every one is special. Many laughs and great times. We have so much fun every year.

I think it will be Harbor Freight on 10-13-12.

Lol, thanks. I know, I love Keep Calm and Carry On, too. When I saw this one I had to use it.

Good for them! I don't shop there anyway, lol. Sorry for all the folks who do, though.

Done! It is great to be back for another year of fun!

I am glad to know that I am not the only one who decorates on Nov. 1st, lol. I have no bad memories of Christmas, only happy, beautiful ones. The most peaceful thing to me, is sitting on my couch in the middle of the night with all of the lights and tv's off, while everyone is asleep and watching the tree lights. I love the lights, decorations, movies, music, food, and feeling of Christmas. There is so much "ugly" in the world, I just think that I want as much Christmas as I can get. I love it and want it up as long as possible, lol.

I won't know until that time comes, but I am not working right now and about to have surgery, so there is a chance we will cut back a little. However, hubby is getting quite a bit of overtime so I just can't tell yet. If we do it will be on adults, as this is our first grandchild's first Christmas. Lol, I am sure we will not hold back on her's.

I listen to Christmas music and watch Christmas movies all year. Especially if I need a little "pick me up".

I am happy to hear this. We are doing quite a lot of shopping for little ones and electronics for the older ones this year!

First of all, it's great to be back for another fun-filled holiday season here at GD! I always wait until BF to start, however, this year is the exception. It's our first grandbaby's first Christmas and she will be 11 months old on Christmas. We are finding it hard to restrain ourselves everytime we find something we think she would like, so, we have started shopping already, lol. The kids are all older now and their items on their lists are fewer, but more expensive so I am going to try to have most of their's done and shop for Hubby and me on BF this year! I hope everyone has a great season and to all of the "newbies"...WELCOME! It's wonderful here!

Since I have decided that this year will be a laid back, fun BF with no problems, then, no, I am not stressing and panicking. Since my kids are older and the things they want are easier than getting several smaller things, and they now go and help me out. I panicked back when I didn't know in advance what would be on sale, when my kids were all little and couldn't help, and they believed in SC so if they didn't get everything on their list it was a big deal. I am going to relax and have fun this year because with the first grand baby due next month, the cycle of HAVING to get certain things will begin all over again, lol. Happy shopping, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year, also...Happy Thanksgiving to you all.

You are right about that. Our WM never wraps the pallets anymore. They bring them out and let us put them in our carts, we just can't pay until the sale actually starts. This has been great at our store and has cut down on the confusion since we can just get stuff as we come in the door instead of rushing and grabbing when the store is full.

Wow...have a nice day...

Well, not long until they will let it out.

Well, I must say that I am pleased with the prospects this year. I can't wait!

I am waiting for just one more and that's Wally's. I am sure it will be soon now, but I have no patience in these matters, lol.

In the past I have put up decorations on Nov. 1st. However, this year, I am running behind and have most of the inside stuff up now. This weekend, all outside decorations go up and the rest of the inside stuff. I want them up as long as possible so that I can enjoy them.

Wow, I am with the others who do not like MIR's. But, until I see the rest of the ads(cough, cough) lol, I can't say whether or not I will be going to Kohl's. Since our town doesn't have one, I would have to go to the next larger town around and I am not sure if I want to do that.

Here are my picks: Family Stone Home Alone 3 Miracle on 34th Street- 1994 Version Friday After Next Borrowed Hearts A Christmas Carol- 1984 starring George C. Scott A Christmas Carol 2009- starring Jim Carey Die Hard 2 Yes Virginia! There is a Santa Claus

Some really great ideas here. Our first grandbaby is due Dec. 31 and I am confused about what to do. I want her to have Christmas presents in case she's born early, but not sure if I should get an "Baby's First Christmas" things in case she comes after Christmas, lol I am sure I will think of something...