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Posted by: Imagirlwatcher Nov 25 2005, 07:27 PM

I usually do, but had to work and then spend time with visiting family. I may still go out today, but those leftovers are staring at me right now.

Posted by: ontippytoes Nov 25 2005, 07:48 PM

Hell no!! I don't like shopping to begin with. I've been working all day.

Posted by: hott1976 Nov 25 2005, 08:03 PM

for the first time ever...i went out...sat in line at 3:20am and am the proud new owner of a new computer and digital camera! Yipee.... Got home at 9:30am. Now that is hardcore. and i will never do it again.

Posted by: Imagirlwatcher Nov 25 2005, 08:14 PM

Good stuff, hott. I have no doubt that you'll put both to good use.

Posted by: closeup Nov 25 2005, 08:34 PM

Did you tell the clerk you bought it from what you were going to be using it for?

Posted by: Imagirlwatcher Nov 25 2005, 08:43 PM

I have a feeling that it was all the clerk could think of while hott made her purchases.

Posted by: closeup Nov 25 2005, 08:47 PM

Yeah, she was probably carrying a Victoria's Secret bag into the store when see bought it. The cleck had to go take a ten minute break as soon as she left.

Posted by: mountainlust Nov 25 2005, 09:07 PM

I went out too...went to an old navy near my house...the check out line was all the way to the back of the store when I got there and when I left...CRAZY!

Posted by: ontippytoes Nov 25 2005, 09:09 PM

Or maybe hott helped the clerk with his/her break. I know I'd offer to help a guy if he had a stiffie.

Posted by: mountainlust Nov 25 2005, 09:13 PM

I have a question that is semi-related to this thread:

Have any females ever been approached by a man in a store asking advice on sizing for his wife/girlfriend. Is that strange for a guy to do when he is shopping for his beloved?

Posted by: ontippytoes Nov 25 2005, 09:17 PM

I have been approached and I wasn't sure if the guy was for real or was trying to pick me up. I've often wanted to approach guys when shopping for my hubby but haven't because I was afraid they'd think I was picking up on them. I think it's a perfectly acceptable thing to do.

Posted by: mountainlust Nov 25 2005, 09:20 PM

Cool, thanks I was in Old Navy today and unsure of my guesstimation on the size shirt I had picked up and wanted so badly to ask one of the saleswomen, but turned completely chicken because I didn't know how to phrase my question. Oh, the joys of shopping...

Posted by: ontippytoes Nov 25 2005, 09:24 PM

lol Well, if it's a saleswoman, just ask! Explain to her, in your lease slimy tone, lol, what you need. Sales people GENERALLY are happy to help.

Posted by: closeup Nov 25 2005, 09:26 PM

Well, asking the saleswoman is completely different than approaching a strange woman. She gets paid to make sure you have the help you need. She might also be on commission and want you to ask her, so she can make the sale. Then, if you buy it, hold on to the receipt, because there's a good chance it's going to be exchanged anyway. That's why the malls are packed after Christmas.

Posted by: mountainlust Nov 25 2005, 09:29 PM

So, is it okay to say something like, "Hi, I'm trying to buy the right size shirt for a friend and you kind of look like you might be her size. Would this size shirt fit you?"

Posted by: ontippytoes Nov 25 2005, 09:33 PM

Sure is!

Posted by: mountainlust Nov 25 2005, 09:35 PM

Haha! That wasn't so hard...

Posted by: closeup Nov 25 2005, 09:36 PM

To the sales cleck just say that you don't know how women's sizes work. When she asks something like, "How tall is she." or "do you think she'd be a small, medium or large" point out someone else in the store who IS about her size. The clerk will know what size she is.

Posted by: ontippytoes Nov 25 2005, 09:37 PM

It really isn't. Just don't be slimy about it.

Hey! I was just in Atlanta last weekend on business.

Posted by: mountainlust Nov 25 2005, 09:38 PM

Awesome! Did you enjoy yourself?

Posted by: ontippytoes Nov 25 2005, 09:40 PM

Yeah, as much as one can while working. I only saw downtown and Marietta.

Posted by: sweetnsexy Nov 25 2005, 09:43 PM

Black Friday???

Posted by: mountainlust Nov 25 2005, 09:43 PM

Well, next time I hope you have enough time to get to the highlands, east atlanta and little 5 points. And for "authentic" atlanta cuisine, try Mary Mac's Tea Room.

Posted by: mountainlust Nov 25 2005, 09:45 PM

Black Friday = the first day of holiday shopping season (correct?)

Posted by: ontippytoes Nov 25 2005, 09:45 PM

I'm going back there next November. What is "authentic" Atlanta cuisine?

Posted by: ontippytoes Nov 25 2005, 09:46 PM

Somethin' like that.

Posted by: mountainlust Nov 25 2005, 09:48 PM

southern cooking. As a native, i've come to know it as fried chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, turkey, collards, squash, etc...
If you have high blood pressure or cholesterol, you might not thrive on this diet ;-)

Posted by: ontippytoes Nov 25 2005, 09:51 PM

YUM YUM!!!!! I dated a Texan for 3 years and he loved to cook and was the best damn cook!! He made the best southern food. <drool>

I will definitely try to go to that place!! They might have to kick me out.

Posted by: mountainlust Nov 25 2005, 09:54 PM

I dunno. After their breads, an entree, dessert and all the sweet tea you can imagine, i'm ready to be wheeled outta there!

Posted by: Imagirlwatcher Nov 25 2005, 09:57 PM

Yea. The-day-after-Thanksgiving-sales are supposed to jumpstart the holiday shopping season and get businesses out of the red and into the black. But a lot of people take "black" to mean people fighting over stuff, long lines, and no parking.

Posted by: ontippytoes Nov 25 2005, 10:04 PM

I'd only have bread and an entree. I very much dislike sweet food!

Posted by: sweetnsexy Nov 25 2005, 10:05 PM

Thanks....just updated my list of quaint colonial expressions!!

Posted by: beenabadnurse Nov 26 2005, 01:25 AM

Hell yes I braved the crowds...




Bought myself a few really cool things

Posted by: mountainlust Nov 26 2005, 01:41 AM

Anything that might excite the RMMers?

Posted by: Emptiness Nov 26 2005, 07:02 AM

Isn't Black Friday wonderful? Saving all of that money and in exchange we are left with the feeling someone slammed our entire body with a 2x4 over and over and over......

I'm listing some sites to prepare everyone for next year's Black Friday. In case you are not aware, Black Friday is the last Friday in November and is supposed to be the first day of the Christmas shopping season. This is also the day that determines whether a retailer will make a profit for the year-or make it in the Black. This is also the day that the most vile and unscrupulous of people go shopping, giving another definition for the word Black.

It's worthy to note that these two sites get access to retailers ads before they are published and post them for everyone to see, keeping their lawyers really, really busy These sites are maintained everyday throughout the year, so check them often if you're a thrifty shopper.

While you are looking around these sites, educate yourself on 'Cyber Monday'-think of that day as Black Friday for the Internet.

http://blackfriday.gottadeal.com/

http://forums.gottadeal.com/ Forum

http://www.bf2005.com/index.html

http://bfads.net/forums/index.php Forum

Posted by: Gnappster Nov 26 2005, 11:52 AM

we don't have "Black Friday" in Canada, so I just got drunk instead.

Posted by: Emptiness Nov 26 2005, 01:06 PM

That's a great tactic in the States as well-get
drunk enough that you can puke on those that
try to take the stuff you're trying to buy.

Posted by: juicy_DD Nov 26 2005, 03:56 PM

yummy yummy

Posted by: hott1976 Nov 26 2005, 04:00 PM

It's typically when the holiday shopping gets into full swing. Lots of unbelievable deals or steals. Some crazy's out there though! Definetly long lines, no parking..patience is a virtue on that day!

Posted by: evade20 Dec 14 2008, 11:19 AM

LOL

Posted by: ddd35 Dec 18 2008, 10:19 AM

evade buddy , Dont take this wrong but you do realize you Quoted and responded to message from 2005 ?

Posted by: evade20 Dec 18 2008, 06:38 PM

Yes!!!

Posted by: ddd35 Dec 18 2008, 06:49 PM

just checking .

Posted by: evade20 Dec 18 2008, 06:54 PM

Actually I'm hoping sweetnsexy comes back to play...

Posted by: ddd35 Dec 19 2008, 08:11 AM

arent we all !!!

Posted by: evade20 Dec 19 2008, 08:18 AM

Put it on your Christmas list.

Posted by: ddd35 Dec 22 2008, 07:10 PM

DONE !!!!