So did any of you brave the hordes of shoppers on "Black Friday?" Any hearty souls out there who were at the starting gate at 6 am sharp? Anyone snag any good bargains?
Mermaid pleads to sloth. I woke up at 9 am thinking "Oh man! Some people have been shopping for at least three hours now!" (and in my secret heart of coal I was also feeling "better them than me" ;-) )
I read in the paper today that the Monday after Thanksgiving is starting to be known as "Cyber Monday." Everyone who was trampled in the mall on Friday hits their computer on Monday to continue with online shopping. Supposedly there are all sorts of cyber bargains out there.
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percy
So did any of you brave the hordes of shoppers on "Black Friday?" Any hearty souls out there who were at the starting gate at 6 am sharp? Anyone snag any good bargains?My husband went out early for the first time ever, trying to get a cheap laptop. He learned his lesson--5 a.m. actually means 3:30 a.m.
He came home empty-handed, needless to say.
bean
My husband went out early for the first time ever, trying to get a cheap laptop. He learned his lesson--5 a.m. actually means 3:30 a.m.
So he was at Walmart...that was an incredible deal. Do you know what time they sold out? I did that last year for a DVD player at Kohls. I got there at 6am and they were sold out. I vowed...never again. So I did not go shopping yesterday. I did buy shop online though but that doesn't really count.
percy
So he was at Walmart...that was an incredible deal. Do you know what time they sold out? I did that last year for a DVD player at Kohls. I got there at 6am and they were sold out. I vowed...never again. So I did not go shopping yesterday. I did buy shop online though but that doesn't really count.No, Circuit City. We don't shop at Walmart!
He said it was immediately; by 5:00, they were all gone.
pickyAuthor
Today's paper had an article about how seashells are the "in" thing once more. They listed a website for online shopping so of course I had to check it out. I've been playing around with seashells for years. Look what I found! It's a mirror made of shells, exactly like I've been making forever (have gluegun; will travel). Nice to know stuff like mine is selling for almost $2 grand! Whew.
http://www.csseashell.com/frames/atlantis.html
I think I might do some holiday shopping on overstocks.com, thank you very much.
Peapod, the same thing that happened to your husband happened to mine, too. One year he made a beeline to BestBuys for some computer thingie or another, and of course it was gone from the shelves in two seconds flat. He hasn't ventured out at 6 am since.
http://www.csseashell.com/frames/atlantis.html
I think I might do some holiday shopping on overstocks.com, thank you very much.
Peapod, the same thing that happened to your husband happened to mine, too. One year he made a beeline to BestBuys for some computer thingie or another, and of course it was gone from the shelves in two seconds flat. He hasn't ventured out at 6 am since.
SoWal Expert
Today's paper had an article about how seashells are the "in" thing once more. They listed a website for online shopping so of course I had to check it out. I've been playing around with seashells for years. Look what I found! It's a mirror made of shells, exactly like I've been making forever (have gluegun; will travel). Nice to know stuff like mine is selling for almost $2 grand! Whew.
http://www.csseashell.com/frames/atlantis.html
I saw some shell pieces in Town & Country mag- was just reading about them the other night. They are really beautiful - I would love to see your shell pieces. And BTW- I am not a subscriber! I don't have enough jewels to be worthy!
pickyAuthor
jdarg, you could make that Atlantis shell mirror so easily! Anyone could. All you need is a bunch of shells (try going to Sanibel Island for years on spring break and it's not hard to do). All you need is TIME. It does take a while to play around with the shells to make the arrangement pretty--but it's certainly not rocket science, and unless some of those shells on the website are rare or something, I honestly can't see where they get off charging $1800+ for it!
SoWal Expert
jdarg, you could make that Atlantis shell mirror so easily! Anyone could. All you need is a bunch of shells (try going to Sanibel Island for years on spring break and it's not hard to do). All you need is TIME. It does take a while to play around with the shells to make the arrangement pretty--but it's certainly not rocket science, and unless some of those shells on the website are rare or something, I honestly can't see where they get off charging $1800+ for it!
I can't make mudpies. Honestly. My MIL gave me a hot glue gun for Christmas one year. Everyone thought it was REAL freakin' funny. Except me. I didn't even know how to plug it in.
Meow
I can't make mudpies. Honestly. My MIL gave me a hot glue gun for Christmas one year. Everyone thought it was REAL freakin' funny. Except me. I didn't even know how to plug it in.
That's okay jdarg.....you have animals to keep and love. Leave the glue gun for others....in the wrong hands they can burn the dickens out of your fingers!!! You could start small on a project....I glued some very small shells on the rim of a lampshade and it was just the right touch.
bean
No, Circuit City. We don't shop at Walmart!
He said it was immediately; by 5:00, they were all gone.
If your hubby still wants one..Dell has one for $399 after a $100 rebate. www.gottadeal.com for CyberMonday sales!!!
SoWal Expert
That's okay jdarg.....you have animals to keep and love. Leave the glue gun for others....in the wrong hands they can burn the dickens out of your fingers!!! You could start small on a project....I glued some very small shells on the rim of a lampshade and it was just the right touch.
Maybe I can start by glueing my brains back in my head!! I stupidly invited friends over for dinner tonight. I needed this like a hole in the head with the "newer" dog (MacGregor is the "new" dog). It's gonna be chaos- when they start playing, everything goes flying. Fortunately these people are doglovers, and hopefully won't mind a lapful of fluffy dog. Of course instead of posting, maybe I should be cooking? :roll:
pickyAuthor
Maybe I can start by glueing my brains back in my head!! I stupidly invited friends over for dinner tonight. I needed this like a hole in the head with the "newer" dog (MacGregor is the "new" dog). It's gonna be chaos- when they start playing, everything goes flying. Fortunately these people are doglovers, and hopefully won't mind a lapful of fluffy dog. Of course instead of posting, maybe I should be cooking? :roll:
jdarg, I find that I always post the MOST when I should be doing something else--cooking, cleaning, doing laundry--all that horrible boring stuff that you have to do in life! So don't feel bad about visiting here when you ought to be in the kitchen. ;-) You're in good company with this bunch.
percy
I can't make mudpies. Honestly. My MIL gave me a hot glue gun for Christmas one year. Everyone thought it was REAL freakin' funny. Except me. I didn't even know how to plug it in.I had to buy craft supplies for a my 3-year-old's Halloween party. I had a list of materials, not something I was putting together on my own. So, the phone rings while I'm in Hobby Lobby, my best friend says, "Where are you?" I tell her, she immediately goes into hysterical laughter.
My point is--you're among friends, welcome! :clap_1:
SoWal Expert
I had to buy craft supplies for a my 3-year-old's Halloween party. I had a list of materials, not something I was putting together on my own. So, the phone rings while I'm in Hobby Lobby, my best friend says, "Where are you?" I tell her, she immediately goes into hysterical laughter.
My point is--you're among friends, welcome! :clap_1:
Oh thank God. I feel especially challeged at Hobby Lobby. Thought it would be fun to leearn how to bead and make earrings, etc. Then I totally froze in the bead aisle!
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