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[shopping mom]

On Black Friday do you head out alone or are you part of a group? I am part of a group. Last year it was me, mom, aunt, cousin, 2 DS, 1 DIL, 1 DD. We divide and conquer usually. We were all in line early. Mom and Aunt went to Circuit City, DD and I went to Kohls, 2DS were at Sears, DIL and her cousin went to TRU, and my cousin and her DD were somwhere else. Our cell phones ring constantly as we call on another to ask questions or change ideas. Then when we get back together we exchange stuff and money. Every year is different and so far this year it is DD, DIL, Cousin and me.

[angelbabymommy]

I dont always go with a group, but its always at least one other person. Last year, it was me and friend 1 and friend 2. So far, its just me and friend 1. We;re the only two that have been talking about BF, so as it gets closer, that may change.

[kellane26]

I usually go by myself.

[cassgurlie04]

It varies from year to year, but i never go alone, last year it was my mom and dad and one of my brothers.... this year will probably be my hubbys grandmom, cuz my parents moved and wont be in the area for thanksgiving.

[zim05]

I always go with my mom and my sister, we never bring my younger 3 siblings b/c we buy for them on BF. We also have exchange students that live with my parents and we usually bring them (if their up to it ). Usually there are four or five of us who will go!

[bigjimslade]

Our group this year will be 20. Our group grows every year.

[bugsette]

Usually, myself, my duaghter cam last year she is 12.

[mgmckny]

I used to go by myself because dh is a big chicken, those mean ladies at toys r us beat him up about 12 years ago when I sent him there to get 2 items. But now my boys want to go with me so we'll see. The older one went 2 years ago and did okay, my younger one is really restless, so I don't know.

[hockeyfanamo]

It is just DH and I. We never really HAVE to HAVE an item so we enjoy watching the feeding frenzy:tongue1:

[elena_398]

By myself. None of friends shop on BF. Don't want to deal with the crowds.

[conj]

sometimes DH, sometimes DD, once we all went, even DS, that was too much for me

[tokanm]

I go alone and can be selfish and only do what I want

[Kandy]

me + 1

[onecutemoocow]

I think its better if you go in a group. We go in a group. Myself, mom, 2 of my aunts, and 4-5 cousins ages 16, 16, 19, 20, 23. That way you can hit everywhere when it opens!

[justjessie99]

My DH and I go together. He gets a cart and stands in line and I run and get things.
This year DH has to work:(.... so I guess my mom and I are going. However due to my DH having to work we have been buying alot of things already.....We have the big ticket items out of the way.

[Christy Garner]

I usually go by myself or with a friend. Of course, my parents go so we can get stuff for each other but we go to seperate places and talk on the cell phone regarding deals, etc.

[gatorgirl1]

We have made a tradition out of myself and 4 friends going. We will split up and help each other out. It is so much fun! I always look forward to going!

[mom2pckm]

my sis in law and my brother, we have phone tag w/ my sister in another town or store and her husband, my DS who is 18 wants to go this year w/ a friend.

[smorebore]

My wonderful husband gets in line while I shop.

[zoemariesmamma]

I always shop with my mamma. Last year my sister came with us and it about drove me insane!!! She actually tried to browse in target!!! I am like a drill sergant though so I am not so sure she will be with us this year! If your shopping in southern indiana I am the crazy girl with the binder and the browsing sister!!

[Rebirth]

2-4 friends

[Caprice64]

I usually go by myself, but last year the 16yo dd wanted to come along. I thought fine, she can stand next to one black wrapped pallet (Wally world) and I'll go to electronics for the portable DVD player. All fine and dandy, until I realized she didn't have her cell. After checking out I had to spend 25 minutes searching the store for her! LOL Not this year, going by myself again.

[Scanner420]

Me and my DW should be going this year. Barring setbacks like a sudden illness or food poisoning. (then again.....we are slated to go to my in-laws for dinner this year.)

[amberleigh2]

Just me & my old next door neighbor, we started this when we were neighbors about 7 yrs ago & now we have the same plan every year..we agree on the 1st stop & then I get my pick & then him & so on, it's worked out so well we try to discourage other people from joining us!! Plus he really does'nt buy much so it works out in my favor:tongue1:

[jdrd90]

My DH and I go together. He does a great job for someone who really doesn't want to be there lol.

[oldandintheway]

Me and my DW should be going this year. Barring setbacks like a sudden illness or food poisoning. (then again.....we are slated to go to my in-laws for dinner this year.)

Food poisoning is not a reason to keep you from BF shopping . Three years ago, I was sick as can be and still managed to get my butt out of bed at 3 am to go BF shopping (and I am not a morning person ). I had to stop in the bathrooms at the stores to hurl a couple of times, but nothing was going to stop me. After we finished all the stores and went to the mall, my husband insisted we stop by the doctor's office because I was so pale, he thought I was going to pass out. Turns out I did have food poisoning... I knew the turkey we had at a friend's house the day before tasted weird .

Back to the original topic... my DH and I used to go BF shopping just the two of us, but two years ago we invited a friend to join us. She's been going with us ever since, and as far as I know, she will be with us again this year.

[jarerice]

DH and I.

[DramaQueenLucy]

It depends year to year and who wants what. Last year it was me & DS16 the year before there was about 20 of us, myself, my friend, her kids, another friend and kids & grandkids.

[doublehsmom]

It started out being my my sister and one of my friends this year my mom and maybe another friend are going also.

[JennG]

I go by myself.....