My bookstore had busy days both before and after Thanksgiving, but probably not to match Independence Day's mad streak.
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We weren’t open yesterday, but driving past the mall (nope, didn’t shop...on a way to an event) the parking lot wasn’t that busy. Looked like mid-December, not BF. Even the roads were clear.
It was eerie. I like eerie."Getting to the top is optional. Getting down is mandatory." _Ed Viesturs
"Love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking, and don't settle" Steve Jobs
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BTW the hassle/early hype and sale and cyber what the hell ever day, i see it dieing of quite a lot.
News had to hype a "fight" at a semi local mall. "fight" 4 kids tussled for 2 whole min over some online trash talk wasn't even sale related. But TMZ had it. Small dealership with shitty mechs that the word is not out on. Yea 1 whole retail sale. 6 dumb calls.
Now I'm here today..well doing this I could be anywhere else. To quote Hicks...get me out of this chickenshit outfit.Last edited by Rosco the Iroc; 11-30-2019, 01:13 PM.AkaiKitsune
Sarcasm dear, sarcasm. I’m well aware that dealing with civilians in any capacity will skin your faith in humanity alive, then pickle anything that remains so as to watch it shrivel up into an immortal husk thus reminding you of how dead inside you now are.
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I don't think we pulled in plan today (Saturday). I could tell that Boss Lady was stressed this afternoon. We are near a top draw mall. It's the biggest in the state and people come from the neighboring state to shop for Christmas. On top of that our store is a top contender year-'round. I think the poopy weather had a lot to do with it. Rain, rain, rain and now it's turning to snow."Is it hot in here to you? It's very warm, isn't it?"--Nero, probably
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Quoth Monterey Jack View PostThat's Hudson, Marine...!AkaiKitsune
Sarcasm dear, sarcasm. I’m well aware that dealing with civilians in any capacity will skin your faith in humanity alive, then pickle anything that remains so as to watch it shrivel up into an immortal husk thus reminding you of how dead inside you now are.
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I slept most of Thursday, waited until late afternoon Friday to go see Frozen 2 (which was awesome) with a friend, then wandered the local outdoor mall until we were both tired. Slept most of the weekend.
I do NOT miss retail. This was my 2nd year of freedom in 20 years! (Last year was the 1st.)
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Quoth Trixie View PostWe were busy but it wasn't crazy. Our photo department was hopping since it's about the only time of year it is. We have a decent sale on toys but we don't have any hot items. I think the days of big Black Friday sales are over (including the stores open on Thanksgiving). Seems there are "Black Friday" sales starting in the summer and there's nothing special about it anymore.
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Work was slow on Black Friday, like it always is here at my restaurant. We're no where near the shopping malls in town. Saturday was extremely slow, but, we were also getting a bad snowstorm that day.
The only shopping I did that day was to drive to the twin cities, and buy some Goose Island Bourbon County beers. Found all I wanted, and no riots at all at the liquor stores."Life is tough. It's even tougher if you're stupid" Redd Foxx as Al Royal - The Royal Family - Pilot Episode - 1991.
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I actually didn't buy anything except for coffee.
D2, on the other hand, regaled me on Saturday about how much money she spent online...and she constantly complains about being broke (and is apartment-hunting to boot...I don't think the girl realizes what that will cost upfront)"I am quite confident that I do exist."
"Excuse me, I'm making perfect sense. You're just not keeping up." The Doctor
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On Friday I went grocery shopping and to Walmart to buy Command hooks for a decorating project that was somewhat less than successful.
The grocery store was predictably dead. Walmart was busy but not crazy.Knowledge is power. Power corrupts. Study hard. Be evil.
"I never said I wasn't a horrible person."--Me, almost daily
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