I am going in...wish me luck

[angus63]

Annual pilgrimage to the mall. I must really love my family and friends to face this challenge. If I don't make it back, tell my wife the leftover coupons are in my jacket pocket.

 

[tpenfield]

In my younger days, this is when I would do most of my shopping for the holidays. Being late in the game, most of the holiday carnage is over and the 50% off tags are coming out.

Lately, I have found a sweet spot in early December that is after Black Friday and before the mall madness of mid-December.

Good luck, we'll keep the light house going so you can navigate your way out.

 

[gm280]

Well we finished up all our Christmas shopping this morning. And I am glad we don't have to fight the crowds anymore. You are brave and we will send help if you're not back by Valentines day. ound:

Merry Christmas everyone! :thumb:

 

[Tyme2fish]

Good luck.

 

[GA_Boater]

Going in early this year, Angus? You're supposed to go about 4 o'clock on the Eve to get the final markdowns. :lol:

We'll watch for distress flares! Mall cops don't monitor Channel 16. :joyous:

 

[MTboatguy]

The last present arrived yesterday, all of the kids cards were sent out last week, got the prime thawing out in the fridge, now I just have to get out there and plow again! Darn sure I am going to have a White Christmas, every time I walk out the door, I hear Bing singing away!

 

[garbageguy]

Plowing again - lucky guy MT. Here in Buffalo, I'm just waiting for some frigid air to come rolling across that Lake and we'll finally be in! Well, I guess high 60's will make it nicer to work on the sleds.

Angus, back when I used to brave the mall with my buddy, we figured you're much more productive (pressed) by going at this time. And the selection is more focused (bare shelves)

 

[robert graham]

Good luck! and don't get trampled by a super-sale shoppers stampede!....these folks get crazy about this time!...

 

[southkogs]

... looking at traffic last night, I'm not sure I COULD get to the mall.

Good luck!

 

[aspeck]

Hey angus, since you are going in, can you pick up a few things for me????

 

[StarTed]

Angus, you're a kindred spirit. I tell my wife that I wait until the 24th so I don't have so many decisions to make. She doesn't seem to see the humor.

We're kind of in a unique position. My B-day is tomorrow and hers is the following day. Needless to say the Christmas season is different for us.

Good luck and leave something left for me.

 

[angus63]

Mission accomplished. It didn't kill me, so I must be stronger. I couldn't wrap up air fresheners and ice scrapers again this year without a good lawyer! ; )

 

[redneck joe]

Amazon for what little I buy. Wife and I don't do gifts, but this year we have a 'kid' and her kid staying with us so amazon was a bit more costly for me this year.

 

[BWR1953]

I did all my shopping online this year. Amazon for everything except one item. Took the boy to WalMart so he could buy a gift for his mom, but that was my only excursion to a store for holiday shopping. Only way to go!

 

[rbh]

I just got back!
It must be the eye of the storm between 2 and 4 PM, because it was not that bad.

 

[64osby]

I went venturing today. Knowing how to take the back roads and alleys around the malls saves a lot of time.

My Ho Ho Hum moment came at one of the big retailers. There service, Telecheck, declined my check. After making it home I called to see why. It wasn't due to lack of funds. It was due to lack of history with them. I have had this account for 15 years and have written less than 250 checks. The reason a check was used was I "lost" my wallet last week. It was found by a guy I know about 2 miles from my house. It ending up being run over more then a few times and all the cards were shattered.

Cash has been king for my shopping this Holiday season.

Merry Christmas to all.

 

[RGrew176]

With the exception of my Granddaughters new laptop and my sons surround sound system everyone is getting gift cards this year. Keep it simple I say.