Nov 02

November Means - Black Friday Deals and Specials!

Tag: Personal, Technology/Gagetry — Bush Mackel @ 11:52 am

Some people look at November as the first days into the holiday season…

A time to hang out with family and friends, reminisce about times past, and generally be around those you love for the one time a year where all the petty things in the world just don’t seem to matter as much.

But I say, screw all that.

I just want to hit up the Black Friday Specials!

My Christmas History
Like most kids growing up, Christmas was my #1 seed for holidays. I was fortunate enough to always have really great XMas but I think after this ONE Christmas, things were never the same…

This particular year, I kind of figured out that all our Christmas presents must be in this locked closet underneath the stairs. The lock that was on the door was one of those locks that had three numeric dials that you had to turn. I realized (even at that young age) that there could only be 1000 combinations so if I tried 100 a day (while my parents were still at work) I’d be able to break it. Long story short, I broke it a couple days in, saw all my Christmas presents, and ultimately destroyed the magic of Christmas every year since.Don’t get me wrong, XMas was still great because (all joking aside) it’s all about family anyway. But knowing exactly where our presents were year after year just kinda changed the whole thing for me…

Why I Love Black Friday Specials
Not long after I destroyed the magic of Christmas, I grew older and my family stopped giving me fun things. Instead they opted to give me clothes. What the hell is that about? When you get to know me, you’ll know that even though I’m a married guy with a little baby, I’m still a kid at heart. I love toys, I love games, I love electronics… I don’t love clothes. Now that I’m married, my wife doesn’t really get that either. She always wants to get me things “that are useful” regardless of what I say.

So now that I’m older, I have to help MYSELF OUT since no one else wants to. And to paraphrase Kiss, “[I've been given a gift, I've been given a road, and that road's name is...]” Black Friday!

I love Black Friday simply because of the tremendous deals that are offered. And now as I find myself with the chains around my ankles, it’s really the only time of the year that I can try and make a bid for items that are normally too expensive for me to buy.

More to Come
As we continue to approach my favourite day of the year, I’ll certainly be telling you kids more about what I’m planning to do and all the like (since my wife doesn’t read this site) but until then make sure you check out my favourite site this time of year, Black Friday Ads!

Hey, am I just crazy here? There’s gotta me others out there like me who just LOVE Black Friday Specials!

8 Responses to “November Means - Black Friday Deals and Specials!”

  1. Sassy says:
    November 2nd, 2007 at 6:20 pm

    Would you believe I have never been to a Black Friday thingy? NEVER. Hubby and I always wait until the last minute to go shopping. I’m hoping to get some great deals this year though on the net.

  2. Bush Mackel says:
    November 2nd, 2007 at 8:18 pm

    @Sassy - You know, last year I incorporated online shopping into my Black Friday affairs and it worked quite well to minimize my time going through stores and ultimately maximizing my Black Friday experience. (Obviously I take Black Friday very seriously. (#);) )

  3. teeni says:
    November 2nd, 2007 at 9:39 pm

    I understand a lot of good deals usually happen on Black Friday, especially for electronics and video game type stuff. My hubby is looking forward to it as well. And even though he and I are older than you, we both like our games. ;)

  4. Angela says:
    November 2nd, 2007 at 10:04 pm

    I avoid Black Friday like the plague. I’d rather pay more for a convenient, relaxing shopping experience (and you wonder why I’m deep in debt). :D

    Sidenote: That bulb made me think of the NO Saints.

  5. Bush Mackel says:
    November 3rd, 2007 at 9:38 am

    @Teeni - That makes you two aces in my book! Make sure in the coming weeks that you check in and let everyone know what your Black Friday plans are!

    @Angela - I’ll admit that Black Friday isn’t for everyone but I think if you plan things out, you can can get the deals you need without all the hassle you don’t.

    And the bulb made me think the same. But even being a SKINS fan, that’s ok ’cause I figure the Saints need some holiday cheer. Granted, after that beating your boys gave mine, I think the Skins may need a bit more of a pickmeup. BTW, GL against the Colts!

  6. antibarbie says:
    November 4th, 2007 at 8:32 am

    Not long after I destroyed the magic of Christmas, I grew older and my family stopped giving me fun things.

    Me too, what the heck is that about?! I mean, c’mon… socks, a non stick frying pan? I don’t want any boring crap for Christmas. I want something fun. Give me a game or a DVD, something that I can enjoy.

    I have told people countless times, even given them a list of ideas for low cost items I would enjoy and still my family insists on buying me housewares and ugly clothing. *sigh*

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  8. Bush Mackel says:
    November 4th, 2007 at 5:43 pm

    @Antibarbie - Looks like you and I are in the same mess. We need to find a way out of this little conundrum. *nod*

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