Black Friday!

I don’t understand it. Why would someone get up so early to go shopping? Apparently there are a lot of people who like to do this. I know you can save money and get great deals, but seriously, there is no way I am getting up that early to stand in line in the cold, at 2 or 3 o’clock in the morning. No Way! Some people even stand in line for days.

My wife and oldest son enjoy being part of the crowds. My son can’t wait, you should hear the excitement in his voice. All day on Thanksgiving they will talk about where they are going, what time, which store first, second, where to eat, etc. I shouldn’t be negative about the event they enjoy, even though I don’t. My wife doesn’t understand how I can watch football all day, but doesn’t complain about it, so how can I complain about something she enjoys? Plus, I may get a great gift out of the deal.

I am just trying to wrap my brain around this Black Friday thing. I worked in retail for 10 years and the customers were crazy on this day. They would hurt each other, get in to fights, argue and curse. Then as they walked out the door with their perfect gift, tell you “Merry Christmas.” Huh, you just beat someone up in the toy dept and now you are telling me Merry Christmas.

Are you going shopping on Black Friday? Where are you going and what time will you go? What is the gift you have to have or do you just like to go for the excitement?