I don't mind walking through the mall now looking at windows festively decorated with trees and carols gently playing in the background. The remains of the turkey are either simmering in the soup pot on the stove and will warm the spirit on this cold afternoon or have been deposited at the end of the driveway in the trash. I survived another Black Friday without going to this or any other mall and without spending one single dime. I pride myself with this. I must tell you that I didn't though stick myself on the end of the couch, eating leftovers and pouting about all the 'steals' I was missing. Nope, I was out and about with family. Photos of my adventures are coming soon.
You are a wise man; I cannot imagine joining the crowds after Thanksgiving. It's just another example of greed and good ole' American materialism. Kudos to everyone who stayed home or spent more time with their families!
ReplyDeleteGood for you!
ReplyDeleteI spent nary a dime myself in the cavalcade of black friday!
Playing with photos all day!
I didn't participate in Black Friday either. Not a dime spent by me. I don't see a visit to a mall in my future either! lol
ReplyDeleteIt is the opposite for me. I try to stay away from everything that reminds me of Christmas.
ReplyDeleteLooks like the business people over here are trying to copy your Black Friday thing.
That's the way to do it! Soon they will start next year's Christmas right after Easter.
ReplyDeleteBirdman, you have a most sensible approach to all the consumer hype out there. Spent yesterday with friends going no where near a shopping mall, and had a great day. But I do sometimes enjoy wandering through malls just to see the displays and mix with the crowds. You have a fine mall photo.
ReplyDeletei avoid malls like the plague. any time; any season; but especially now.
ReplyDeleteI refuse to make the obvious comment, but I'm glad you persevered through Black Friday. And I shall look forward to your pictures of the outhouse. Oh, wait, you said you went out- and about. Sorry!
ReplyDeleteGroan, the mere thought of thousands makes me wince... But, having said that, the decorations are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteAwesome shot!
ReplyDeletePeople are crazy to line up and fight for things like we have seen on the news!
ReplyDeleteI didn't buy anything yesterday, either. Unless you count a Starbucks coffee.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see how you spent your Black Friday -- barbara
ReplyDeleteBut, hey, you've got a Needless-Markup store. That's where the holiday spirit is buried.
ReplyDeleteA magical shot! Thumbs down to Black Friday from me too. What is this country turning into? Did someone say the average Joe does not have a lot of extra money to spend? Ha Ha. Got to have an iPod, iPhone, computer, GPS, home theater, expensive computer games, $5 coffees and more.
ReplyDeleteNeiman's no less. I'm impressed!
ReplyDeleteNice shot. I like to check out the different displays too.
ReplyDeleteI also avoided the hype...I just ordered a book from the library: Hooked: Buddhist Writings on Greed Desire & the Urge to Consume. Malls sort of fascinate me, but I can't be in ours for very long, get dizzy in the indoor air & lighting & crowds. Glad you had fun with family!
ReplyDeletejingle bells jingle bell.... i forgot the rest:)
ReplyDeleteLet the games Begin!!!
ReplyDeleteI like all of the pretty lights, hanging from the ceiling birdman...
ReplyDeleteI think Black Friday is just awful...but like your mall photo....
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