oldrustytulsa, Tulsa (11/27/2009 2:27:43 PM)

Yeah, Im gonna wait until monday, and buy on the internet, they will bring it to my door, usually for free, What a bunch of Dummies.

heydiddy, Tulsa (11/27/2009 3:17:44 PM)

I waited in line to buy gas at quiktrip so I could drive to starbucks to wait in line for coffee so I could be alert while waiting in line on in traffic due to road work so I could get to walmart and wait in line to park so I could wait in line for the door's to open so I could wait in line for the best deals so I could wait in line for the register so I could do everthing again in reverse!

Just a country boy, North Okmulgee County (11/27/2009 4:34:24 PM)

I went to Walmart in bixby and you couldn't tell it was anything but a normal day even seemed a bit slow and didn't have to wait in any lines.

hippienana, Tulsa (11/27/2009 5:47:49 PM)

I'm glad all you people had money because my kids are going without x-mas this year. But we sure had some good peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for Thanksgiving. Everyone with money hope you have a happy year knowning you are making an outrageous amount of money while so many are doing without. As I have said before if people would just boycott these sporting events,movies and Wal-Mart maybe prices would come down.

Moses, Jenks (11/27/2009 6:07:02 PM)

hippienana, there were several charities providing food baskets for people in need, volunteers would even deliver them to you if you didn’t have transportation.
There were also several restaurants that provided free Thanksgiving dinner for people who were needy, volunteers would even pick your family up and drive you to the restaurant if you didn’t have transportation.
If your kids ate peanut butter and jelly shame on you.
You do have to extend your hand and let people know you’re in need.
If you think your special and expect everyone to read your mind and suddenly deliver a fully cooked meal to your door, well that’s just not going to happen!
Register at the Salvation Army, Toys for Tots and the Angel Tree and your kids will have toys for Christmas.
Same for Christmas dinner!
Stop sitting in front of your computer and whining.
Start seeking out the people and organizations waiting out there to help your family through the holidays.

jweav2223, (11/27/2009 6:15:32 PM)

Hippienana...maybe if you didnt spend $30 a month on internet access you could have taken advantage of Wal-Marts dinner for 4 for $20 special? Just a thought. Also if everyone just boycotts as you suggest then that does nothing to lower prices. It does however raise the unemployment rate because companies can no longer afford to pay employees. I assume something similar is the result of why you think your kids will not be having Christmas. However there are multiple charities that were created solely for the purpose of providing presents to underprivileged as well as meals. Maybe you could use your internet access to search for those instead of shaming those of us that spend money trying to improve the economy so companies can hire unemployed workers.

osupokie, Tulsa (11/27/2009 6:32:54 PM)

hippienana thanks for the warm wishes for the holiday season. I will be enjoying the fruits of my hard work this year. Sounds like you need to make some changes if you can't feed your family. No one can change it for you but YOU! Good luck my friend.

FUTURE WORLD, Tulsa (11/27/2009 7:16:59 PM)

I hope everyone enjoys this holiday season. From those who have much to those who have nothing. Take measure that we are blessed in life and enjoy as much as possible.

Norm, (11/27/2009 7:20:51 PM)

hippienana - Now I'M supposed to feel bad, because YOU are a failure? Is that what you are saying? Your trainwreck of a life is supposed to make ME feel guilty?

Your "boycott" argument shows exactly why you are a failure in life: If EVERYONE boycotted those events - before any prices came down, there'd be a TON more people unemployed!

Here's an idea - instead of sitting around wallowing in class envy, try making something of yourself. Quit whining on internet message boards - and go WORK. There ARE jobs out there that I'm sure pay better than the food stamps you're living off of now.

Elusive, Owasso (11/27/2009 7:39:39 PM)

hippienana: I read many of your posts where it says you have a 37 and 19 year daughters, a son in law and grandkids that live with you. It sounds like you had a hard life growing up as well. Out of three 4 adults living there they should all be contributing to the household bills, if not I would suggest a family meeting to discuss finances. As others stated there are many agencies that help those who are having financial problems to provide for Thanksgiving and Christmas as well as DHS for AFDC, Wic, help with baby formula, other baby needs. There is Catholic Charities, many churches, Salvation Army helps with past due utility bills and more. I would suggest you and your grown daughter sign up for Christmas help and other help you may need. God Bless and hope next year is better for you.

okie ridgerunner, Small Country Town State Line (11/27/2009 8:03:56 PM)

I guess i am a party pooper. I stayed home and saved gas money. and eat left overs from thansgiving. and got on line and did pretty good selling on ebay.the only place i went was to the post office to mail several things i sold on ebay while i was sleeping.of course i am quite a bit older now and my fun is not the same as it was when i was young.but now after sellng all day long on ebay i have a lot to get ready for mondays mail. most of my sales are going to canada and calif with just a few to other states. so shows me a few others stayed home to avoid the crowds and save money to.and it was fun.oh i had family and kids and grand kids with me so i really enjoyed today.

I hope the rest enjoyed today as much as i did.

God Bless All of you.

maverick4god, Tulsa (11/27/2009 8:55:30 PM)

Say what you want about Walmart, but they actually handled it pretty well this year, IMO. I went to the one in Edmond this morning about 4:15, and my shopping buddy went to the digital cameras while I went to the blu-ray players. Instead of getting people's hopes up (or worse: fighting for stuff), Walmart actually handed out "tickets" and if you got a ticket...you were guaranteed to get it. The checkout lines were another story, though

rilex, (11/27/2009 11:28:31 PM)

hippienana,I am sorry you and yours are having a rough time this year. You are not alone in this rough time. I am on unemployment because my boss decided to shut down the business without telling anyone. I have children and grandchildren. I went to Walmart at 4am and I do not regret it one bit. Because when I got up and went to these sales, I got winter coats for my 4 children for $7 a piece. Coats I couldn't have afforded otherwise. I bought my grandchildren much needed clothes.

I also look at it this way. You say boycott. Heres what happens if we boycott: job loss, rise in unemplyment, less sales tax taken in means less cops on our streets catching rapists, murderers and pedophiles, and with all that it would end up with utilities going up so that electricity you are using to complain might be shut off not only for you but for the many citizens that cannot afford a hike in bills.
So there are many good things that comes out of black friday. Its a chain effect. we pend and save money at this time but are also keeping things affordable at the same time. If we boycotted wal mart then even something like milk would skyrocket and we couldnt afford it. Basic supply and demand.

born okay the 1st time, tulsa (11/28/2009 12:07:32 AM)

I am sick & tired of people whining about how much money others are making. Most of them worked their butts off for it too & deserve to have it. Whats wrong with that?
They should feel bad because others out there made bad choices?
Get a dream, work hard, persevere & kick butt to get what you want in life.

rilex, (11/28/2009 12:17:26 AM)

I am by no means complaining about how much money anyone is making. I was making good money and worked my tail off. I was very good at what I did. I was a health care provider that specialized in the elderly specifically alzheimers and cancer. I hold no grudge for people that work hard and reap the benefits. The only reason I am not working is through no decision of my own. My biss shut the doors of the business without notifying anyone. Am I complaining, No. Even though it was bad business it opened up new alternatives for me. I am in school to up my education yet again so when I enter the job market again I have even better skills to do my job and get an even better job.

aint missbehavin, .. (11/28/2009 2:19:29 AM)

Ya know,I know things are hard for alot of people who are tryin to make ends meet.More than the average now it seems like.Christmas always seems like it puts people in a hard shape.There are ways of doin for the children without even askin for help.Toys R US is a fine store for folks who have money.So is JC.Penney's and Sears,why even Wal-Mart can be considered as such as one of these stores,but there are sores with fine products and toys for ordinary folks such as hippegnana,and for well folks like me,who are just like ya.The Dollar Tree has great little items and so does the dollar store and family dollar...Even if I did have lots of bread to throw around I wouldnt.I'd probably shop JC.Penney's cause I like that store,but be sure I'd hit these cheap stores too.Cant imagine anyone not havin a Christmas,even if its a little one....I aint ashamed to say it,thats for the sharp nose folks who dont understand that.Christmas is about Love.

photosmart, (11/28/2009 7:54:51 AM)

HAHA, stood in line at 3:30 in the morning for a 40" LCD at Target and froze your berry's eh? I was at Broken Arrow Target about 9:45 am, lite crowds, and plenty of 40" LCD's at the advertised price sitting there waiting to be bought.
(I'm talking a full pallet) Got EVERYTHING that I wanted that was advertised, walked right up to a cashier and was out the door in 15 minutes. Maybe it's just the thrill of standing or sleeping in the cold that turns people on? Not me, I'll wait a bit, let the rudeness of the crowds leave, and if in doubt, buy online for the same price if not cheaper, free shipping. Wow.

Nickie, (11/28/2009 9:24:23 AM)

Went shopping. Everyone enjoyed themselves. Had a really great breakfast at IHOP. We enjoy being around people.

God Bless our Troops, Small town (11/28/2009 9:57:02 AM)

Hippienana, you are really complaining about your 37 year old daughter and your 19 year old daughter going with out presents for Christmas? I don't get a gift for xmas either, but OH WELL! Such is life, Im an adult and I wear big girl panties, maybe your kids should do the same (and you too!)

I was out there shopping yesterday and I had a great time and I used my HARD EARNED MONEY to get the things that I wanted to get. That is no ones business but my husbands and I and I do not feel bad for it! Can't wait for next black friday!

Thunder196, Tulsa (11/28/2009 1:13:11 PM)

Hippianna
You were blessed and and didn't realize it. There are those who would liked to have had peanut butter, jelly or bread. They would have considered all three a feast and a blessing.

wowdonna, Glenpool (11/28/2009 7:20:22 PM)

Hippienana,America was built on free enterprise and hard work.
1st Christmas is about Jesus Christ being born in human flesh to dye for our sins.
2nd Younger people seem to think that everyone owes them, that if someone works hard for their money and they have extra they should give it away.
3rd. I have experienced hard times with little income I worked 3 jobs and went to school at night to better my self. My income has doubled what it was before I went back to school. Yes I need to make more money and I'm not where I need to be, but NO ONE OWES ME! I work in a low income area and I see it everyday. Those who can work but won't because they want to live off of everyone else. They won't even volunteer at a church or a local school. I know of one lady that keeps having babies and is making more on welfare than I make.

okie ridgerunner, Small Country Town State Line (11/28/2009 11:14:14 PM)

A lot of non working people on welfare and SSI are taking in more money than a lot of working people.free food with no taxes and cheap rent free medical and free ckecks each month. why would they want to work for less. they would have to get up early and leave home and go do something they may not wont to do.

I am not putting them down that are disabled or the ones that want to do better or the ones who lost their jobs and will go back to work. I am talking about the ones who don`t want to work.some laws need to change. and something needs to be done to change their minds.

aint missbehavin, .. (11/29/2009 1:54:10 AM)

Big girl panties ha?,settle down now,some of us dont wear any,now beat that.....good deal,ya got smart,waiting....like I said,it determines the woman from the girls......ya shouldnt critisize anyone for complainin,we sure listen to you alot on here.....bet it was hard to spend that hard earned buck.

Elusive, Owasso (11/29/2009 2:05:13 AM)

I've had more and I've had less but my happiness was the same either way.

born okay the 1st time, tulsa (11/30/2009 4:20:44 PM)

rilex, you have the right attitude & will succeed. I wish you all the luck.