I’m not a fan of Black Friday.
I find the whole thing a tad disconcerting. I just heard there was a stabbing in one of the mobbing line-ups and all sorts of other mayhem as people charged the doors to get their ‘deals’.
Ridiculous hysterical consumerism…
But you know that little niggling truism that says we are often disgusted with someone else’s behaviour because it’s our own flaws and weaknesses that they are reflecting?
Well. It’s time for me to come clean.
I too, participated in Black Friday…Mennonite Style.
I was in Abbotsford to visit my father at Menno Home. I never phone ahead because it’s pretty much guaranteed he’ll be right where I left him last time. It’s not like he can get out of that place.
But there he was. Gone. Out for two hours it seemed…so what’s a girl to do after driving all that way to visit her Dad?
There was only one good way to spend the time waiting for his return.
I went directly to the MCC store to look for cheap wool and cashmere sweaters for a felting project I have in mind. Well, holy smokes, there was a alpaca and mohair coat with my name on it, and a silk dress and next thing you know, I had stuffed two enormous bags and then waited in a Mennonite Madness line-up from H-E-double Hockey sticks, because…
Wait for It! It was the Four Tag Sale!
The place was nutty with people grabbing everything in sight. It was a thing to behold.
And so because confession is good for the soul?
I am now the proud owner of a 3/4 length mohair coat (in need of drycleaning and a button repair) multiple wool and cashmere sweaters, three skirts, a lacy half-slip, a fab summer silk dress, a linen shirt…and yes, I spent a total of $32.00. Crazy stuff I know.
There. It’s been said. I feel better.
My name is Colleen Friesen and I participated in Black Friday.
Too funny. I used to donate clothing and odds ‘n sods to the MCC store when Katie was alive. She was always so happy to give to that cause and it was an easy way for me to feel good about downsizing/recycling … before it became fashionable. However, there was never a problem finding her when she was in the Menno Home … perhaps I phoned first. Hard to believe that you didn’t use your Sticky Sins! How is yer Dad? Must be well if he can go out and about. Please pass along a hug from me.
I love donating my old stuff too. The rule I TRY to follow is that for every new thing that comes in to the house, something old has to go out for donation. Thanks for the cyber hug for my dad 🙂
I love it! Wish i was there with you.
Hey Barb…we can hit them all…Sally Ann, MCC and La Village 🙂
I was given a beautiful red angora sweater once and it itched me so badly that even a turtle neck worn underneath could not ease my suffering.
As for Black Friday, they are comparing it to our Canadian Boxing Day sales. A recent report stated that a shopper sprayed everyone near her with pepper spray so she could get the last XBox. She managed to pay & leave the store during all the mayhem. Later turning herself in.
Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas, oh, and thanks for the XBox Grandma, when are visiting hours in jail?
Can’t wait to see the new coat Colleen! Sounds gorgeous.
Nice Granny eh? OMG Karen, your story about the red angora sweater reminded me of a grey cowl necked fuzzy sweater that practically gave me hives. But I thought it was so groovy that I kept trying to wear it. Nearly killed me…
Great story!
I often shop at MCC and have unintentionally walked into one of their sales.
You’re right – it’s mayhem!
Heidi
Heidi…thanks for stopping by. I’m so glad someone knows what I’m talking about.
I couldn’t believe the line-up. The woman in front of me told me that during the October Four Tag sale, the line-up had been out the door and into the parking lot. It’s crazy how much stuff moved out of there.
Love that story —- who would of guessed LOL
Hey Edna…it’s in my genes 🙂