mate stubb Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 I am thoroughly NOT into Black Friday. So why am I sitting in line outside in 20 degree weather for a chance to score an XBox several hours from now? The things we do for our children... Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mak1457 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 You must not be at Walmart. Hammond XK1-c, Hammond XPK-100, Yamaha FC-7, Spacestation V3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJUSCULE Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 This is real. Wow. Eric Website Gear page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted November 29, 2013 Author Share Posted November 29, 2013 Not at Walmart. At Game Stop, where there is a least civility and camaraderie on line. Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Zeger Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I take my daughters shopping every Black Friday around 5am. We don't wait on lines for anything. They just want clothes at 50% off and a stop at Tim Horton's on the way home, usually around 7:30. You're a good dad, Moe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mak1457 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I worked my first black Friday at Walmart as a cashier. I'm used to seeing at least three people in my line. Tonight it was more like 50. Even so, I was actually impressed with how patient most people were. Hammond XK1-c, Hammond XPK-100, Yamaha FC-7, Spacestation V3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmp Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 It's still Thursday here for a couple of minutes. --wmp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Wright Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 The things we do for our children... Yep we do. "I cried when I wrote this song Sue me if I play too long" Walter Becker Donald Fagan 1977 Deacon Blues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulceLabs.com Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 It' a sport for my wife and MIL.. I guess it's their version of hunting. They love this stuff... They spend the morning scoping out their hunting ground. Then, when night falls they stalk their prey and bring home the trophies. http://www.forum.fishgame.com/images/smilies/hunting/smiley-sport037.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted November 29, 2013 Author Share Posted November 29, 2013 Victory. XBox for child unit, PS4 for friends of family. It took lawn chairs, hot chocolate, and 3 people sitting in shifts. Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Wright Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Whoot! "I cried when I wrote this song Sue me if I play too long" Walter Becker Donald Fagan 1977 Deacon Blues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksoper Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Victory. XBox for child unit, PS4 for friends of family. It took lawn chairs, hot chocolate, and 3 people sitting in shifts. Good score. I've only done the queue thing once and that was kind of a goof. There was nothing we needed and as night people we were up anyway. Local department store was giving out scratch-off tickets with a $500 top prize. We didn't win but we did get an extra discount off the door busters. Fun to experience---once. And there wasn't hot chocolate in my flask. 9 Moog things, 3 Roland things, 2 Hammond things and a computer with stuff on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I just got home from my Thursday gig, which has traditionally been very solid on Thanksgiving. This year we were dead. For the first time, when I looked across 2nd Avenue from the club there was nothing but bright store lights and cars in the mall over there. Several stores in that mini-mall opened as early as 6pm Thanksgiving proper, and others opened at midnight. After we closed up the manager and I picked up a few deals at 3am. They were staying open all night and of course all day tomorrow and into tomorrow night too. This is probably the last year the club I'm currently involved with will try to do anything on Thanksgiving. We have new competition, and it's not another club. It's shopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Nightime Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 My wife and I went out for a drive to the beach last night around 6 PM. We have a Wal-Mart less than a mile from our house, and we had to pass it on the way to the beach. I have never seen that parking lot THAT full. This morning I passed by another on the way to work, and the police were already there directing traffic. I'm not going anywhere near those places today. "In the beginning, Adam had the blues, 'cause he was lonesome. So God helped him and created woman. Now everybody's got the blues." Willie Dixon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammondDave Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Victory. XBox for child unit, PS4 for friends of family. It took lawn chairs, hot chocolate, and 3 people sitting in shifts. And for this you saved.... How much? I don't know, seems a lot easier to just buy the damn thing online.... '55 and '59 B3's; Leslies 147, 122, 21H; MODX 7+; NUMA Piano X 88; Motif XS7; Mellotrons M300 and M400’s; Wurlitzer 206; Gibson G101; Vox Continental; Mojo 61; Launchkey 88 Mk III; Korg Module; B3X; Model D6; Moog Model D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real MC Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I no longer celebrate pagan holidays and I don't miss the shopping madness. I can't tolerate crowds or long lines anymore. Must be old age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Everybody's different. We had a huge traditional feast with family yesterday. I love it when we have to put another leaf in the dining room table. It always means that something good is going to be placed there in the not-too-distant future. Since our family is all over the state, we'll be visiting another group of relatives and doing it all over again today - this time with Carolina BBQ instead of turkey! BTW, you know what one of the best inventions ever is? Trousers with elastic in the waist! Stay safe my friends. This party isn't over yet. And remember, if you have folks who you're thankful are in your life... be sure to tell 'em. What goes around comes around. Tom "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted November 29, 2013 Author Share Posted November 29, 2013 Victory. XBox for child unit, PS4 for friends of family. It took lawn chairs, hot chocolate, and 3 people sitting in shifts. And for this you saved.... How much? I don't know, seems a lot easier to just buy the damn thing online.... Oh, don't look for sanity here. When the females in the family decided to attempt it, there was no escape. Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorSilver Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I'm enjoying my non-parenthood, though I don't doubt I'll pay for this later. On another note, Moog Music has a sale. 10% off purchase, free EP-3 (exp pedal) with orders over $250. http://www.moogmusic.com/news/black-friday-sale-10-moog-gear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfD Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Great score Moe. Your perseverance paid off all things considered. I love to shop. It is a curse I inherited from both my parents. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it damnit. As mentioned, Black Friday is an extreme sport to most shopppers. It's all about getting the best deal on junk, er, stuff. I've only done Black Friday once several years ago. I wasn't looking for anything in particular. But, it is an easy way to pick up women. I won't be in the Black Friday crowd this year either. But, getting a fantastic deal on another big screen TV that I really don't need would be a major score. PD "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return."--E. Ahbez "Nature Boy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane hugo Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I beg to differ: [video:youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTMj8x75pWk http://blip.fm/invite/WorkRelease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
area51recording Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I've always felt like if I shopped on Black Friday (and I guess "Brown Thursday" now...) that I was actually helping the terrorists..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogut Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Am I the only one who totally gets a kick out of watching the black friday in store fights? LOL too friggin funny -Greg Motif XS8, MOXF8, Hammond XK1c, Vent Rhodes Mark II 88 suitcase, Yamaha P255 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 This is real. Wow. When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Paxton Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 And for this you saved.... How much? I don't know, seems a lot easier to just buy the damn thing online.... ^This. A thousand times this. I can't imagine any discount, on any number of gift items, for anyone in my life being worth hours of standing outside in the cold and dealing with mobs of people at their most animalistic. Instead I follow a strange and esoteric ritual: I buy gifts that I can actually afford, at a time and in a manner that's reasonably convenient. Yes, that's easy for me say from my lofty perch as an unmarried non-parent. But then Black Friday is also one of the things that always makes me happy about my decision to remain an unmarried non-parent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobadohshe Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Aye. If time is $$, losing many hours waiting to save $100 or so doesn't seem worth it. I could see it being a 'fun tradition' for some people I guess. Not me though. Kawai C-60 Grand Piano : Hammond A-100 : Hammond SK2 : Yamaha CP4 : Yamaha Montage 7 : Moog Sub 37 My latest album: Funky organ, huge horn section https://bobbycressey.bandcamp.com/album/cali-native Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I won't be in the Black Friday crowd this year either. But, getting a fantastic deal on another big screen TV that I really don't need would be a major score. From what I hear, HDTV prices will be even lower if you wait until a week before Christmas... or often the week after, for that matter. When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I don't like buying gifts for people because "I have to." I love buying gifts for people when I come across something that's perfect for them. Thus, except for the kids in our families, I don't buy Christmas gifts for anyone unless something special presents itself. "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveCoscia Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 This is probably the last year the club I'm currently involved with will try to do anything on Thanksgiving. We have new competition, and it's not another club. It's shopping. That's sad. Steve Coscia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I don't like buying gifts for people because "I have to." I love buying gifts for people when I come across something that's perfect for them. Agree 100%. Any "have to" situation takes the joy out of the season. When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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