Thank you, Sir! I just got in from an afternoon of errands in town, and then getting some extra animal chores taken care of before bad weather hits tomorrow. Time to make supper, put away the groceries, go through the mail, etc. It feels good to get a bunch of stuff done! Alright, then, have a nice evening!
Faye just ate, tended to medical matters, met with a cousin I have not seen in years and was a great day. Sir, I am no sir, just Jack is fine Faye. As well stuff, well there is going to be lots of stuffing going around this time of the year. Actually I don't know who doesn't like stuffing. But as well a Happy Thanks Giving to ya.
The holidays are hard for me. I can only take the family thing in small doses. My family is pushy and obnoxious. I have to bite my tongue and listen to them lying about their accomplishments since the last time everyone was together. It is a game of one-up-manship.
For the most part that happens here as well but when we get to gether we really think of our folks and everyone tries to out do the other. I stay out of the entire thing. Familes some work and some don't. Regardless Sharon a very Happy Thanks Giving as it's tomorrow.
Thanks for the wishes Jack. I'm baking my pies tomorrow, and having the family over for Thanksgiving dinner. Might even get in some Black Friday shopping. If I'm so brave. lol
I have read a couple of things regarding the name, Black Friday: one being what the local police called the day due to the traffic problems caused by the multitudes of shoppers and the other, was that many years ago, many business owners new that even though business had been slow most of the year and they were perhaps in the red financially, they knew that the shopping frenzy on the day after Thanksgiving would "put them in the Black" financially, hence Black Friday. (or so I have read)
Quoted: "The two explanations I've heard are 1) that it is the kickoff of the Christmas shopping period and as such, is a hectic day with shoppers trying to get their shopping done early, and 2) that the sales are so high that it is the one day of the year that retailers are assured of being in the "black" (ie: turning a profit). Either way, it is a mad rush for deals with some shoppers camping out all night to get limited deals being offered only during early morning hours.
Black Friday was used to compare with the heavily stressful and chaotic 1929 Stock Market crash, called "Black Tuesday". But in terms of shopping, it is used to describe the extreme traffic and crowds among the streets and stores on the day after Thanksgiving. The reason the streets and stores are so heavily bombarded with shoppers is because this is the time when the Christmas sales officially begin. Bus drivers and Taxicab drivers also use this name to describe their headaches that they would receive on that day from the people rushing to get to the store sales on that day."
This I truly didnt know. Although I recall when I went back to NYC, it was around the beginning of Christmas and it was something within the returning there. I wish I had all the pictures from that era but I don't but it was so enjoyable.
If you ever shopped on Black Friday you'd understand. It is hell to be out that day. If you don't get run over by a crazed driver, you will get trampled by a crazed shopper. I do NOT do Black Friday, I don't care how good the sales are.
I can't recall it but here it's getting pretty crazed right now and all the stores - the large chains are open 24 hours so it's kinda the same. I think there is much more to the season that just buy, buy and buy. Mind you I always considered the retail market as doing especially well within the states as it was a kick start right into the last quarter for sales for retailers. But one month after Christmas how then one really comes into those great deals. So for me an occasion of any sort is something that I don't think much in what I buy, I would rather just celebrate it within the family and along with good friends.
Thank you, Sir! I just got in from an afternoon of errands in town, and then getting some extra animal chores taken care of before bad weather hits tomorrow. Time to make supper, put away the groceries, go through the mail, etc. It feels good to get a bunch of stuff done! Alright, then, have a nice evening!
ReplyDeletegood morning from here Jack :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! We will be pretending till Sunday when the family is coming for dinner.
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ReplyDeleteYes, I too Wish you all a very happy thanksgiving too Rosiex
Thanks Jack ! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you dear. Hopefully this year we'll do without a serving of drama :-))).
ReplyDeleteFaye just ate, tended to medical matters, met with a cousin I have not seen in years and was a great day. Sir, I am no sir, just Jack is fine Faye.
ReplyDeleteAs well stuff, well there is going to be lots of stuffing going around this time of the year. Actually I don't know who doesn't like stuffing. But as well a Happy Thanks Giving to ya.
I see Nancy all the same wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteBack at you Pam, a happy one!
ReplyDeleteSue I know what you mean, up here we had Thanksgiving in October and well families but regardless a Happy one to you.
ReplyDeleteThe holidays are hard for me. I can only take the family thing in small doses. My family is pushy and obnoxious. I have to bite my tongue and listen to them lying about their accomplishments since the last time everyone was together. It is a game of one-up-manship.
ReplyDeleteFor the most part that happens here as well but when we get to gether we really think of our folks and
ReplyDeleteeveryone tries to out do the other. I stay out of the entire thing. Familes some work and some don't.
Regardless Sharon a very Happy Thanks Giving as it's tomorrow.
Thanks for the wishes Jack. I'm baking my pies tomorrow, and having the family over for Thanksgiving dinner. Might even get in some Black Friday shopping. If I'm so brave. lol
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jack. Hugs.
ReplyDelete~ smiling ~
ReplyDeleteTheresa Happy Thanksgiving!
Hey Jo !
ReplyDeleteHey, Jack! Lol I gotta tell ya...every time I type your name, I want to follow it with "and the beanstalk" ;).
ReplyDeletelol - I had my share back when I was younger Jo.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jack..:)
ReplyDeleteYour welcome Julie...
ReplyDeleteThank you
ReplyDeleteA very Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours Cheryl.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jack! See ya in a few days.........that is, if I survive black Friday! lol!
ReplyDeleteThank-you Jack. Stay warm and be happy!
ReplyDeleteWhy is it called Black Friday?
ReplyDeleteI am I was reading my emails and just went outside and came back in. It's cold :)
ReplyDeleteI have read a couple of things regarding the name, Black Friday: one being what the local police called the day due to the traffic problems caused by the multitudes of shoppers and the other, was that many years ago, many business owners new that even though business had been slow most of the year and they were perhaps in the red financially, they knew that the shopping frenzy on the day after Thanksgiving would "put them in the Black" financially, hence Black Friday. (or so I have read)
ReplyDeleteOk got it....thanks Linda.
ReplyDeleteThis pretty much sums it up, Jack.
ReplyDeleteQuoted:
"The two explanations I've heard are 1) that it is the kickoff of the Christmas shopping period and as such, is a hectic day with shoppers trying to get their shopping done early, and 2) that the sales are so high that it is the one day of the year that retailers are assured of being in the "black" (ie: turning a profit). Either way, it is a mad rush for deals with some shoppers camping out all night to get limited deals being offered only during early morning hours.
Black Friday was used to compare with the heavily stressful and chaotic 1929 Stock Market crash, called "Black Tuesday". But in terms of shopping, it is used to describe the extreme traffic and crowds among the streets and stores on the day after Thanksgiving. The reason the streets and stores are so heavily bombarded with shoppers is because this is the time when the Christmas sales officially begin. Bus drivers and Taxicab drivers also use this name to describe their headaches that they would receive on that day from the people rushing to get to the store sales on that day."
This I truly didnt know. Although I recall when I went back to NYC, it was around the beginning of Christmas and it was something within the returning there. I wish I had all the pictures from that era but I don't but it was so enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteHappy gobble til you wobble day.
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ReplyDeleteIf you ever shopped on Black Friday you'd understand. It is hell to be out that day. If you don't get run over by a crazed driver, you will get trampled by a crazed shopper. I do NOT do Black Friday, I don't care how good the sales are.
ReplyDeleteI can't recall it but here it's getting pretty crazed right now and all the stores - the large chains are open 24 hours so it's kinda the same. I think there is much more to the season that just buy, buy and buy. Mind you I always considered the retail market as doing especially well within the states as it was a kick start right into the last quarter for sales for retailers. But one month after Christmas how then one really comes into those great deals. So for me an occasion of any sort is something that I don't think much in what I buy, I would rather just celebrate it within the family and along with good friends.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much
ReplyDeleteI do hope as the it's past now but I certainly bet that there is somone that right now this very second is sneaking some leftovers.
ReplyDeleteYour welcome Deb.