Woke up in a fog... No, I didn't drink too much, it was just very foggy outside. I noticed it when I got up to pee around 3:00 AM. And, it was still foggy when I got up for good at 6:00 AM.
Toyed with the idea of another turkey sandwich for breakfast, but settled on the more-traditional soft-boiled eggs instead. That, plus two cups of coffee and I was good to go.
And, go I did! For those of you readers not living in the US, the Friday after Thanksgiving is the number one shopping day of the year, here. Each store has tremendous discounts on several items (usually in limited quantities, though). They typically open at, like 6:00 AM, so there are long (and I do mean LONG) lines of people who get there at say 5:00 or even 4:00 AM to try and get the cheap stuff first, before its gone. We are talking crazy sh*t here, folks: sleeping on the sidewalk, fistfights breaking out, etc. I am NOT exaggerating, either. And, add in the release of a Play station 3 or the TMX Elmo and people can get seriously hurt...
Me? I typically see a lot of stuff I would like, either for myself or for Christmas gifts, but don't usually go. It's just too nuts...
But, today, I did go to Lowe's (a lumber yard/hardware place and not so nuts...) I got a toaster oven (regularly $39.97. I got it for $19.97) a stainless steel Rival crock pot (regularly $19.97. I got it for $9.97) and an over-the-stove 1,000 watt microwave and vent (a planned part of my "upgrading the house" program) (regularly $158.00. I got it for $99.00) So, in one trip, I saved $89.00! Only problem? Microwave box did NOT want to go in car. Tried everything, but no-go, until another elderly gentlemen (who said we old folks need to stick together) helped by holding the end up outside the car while I man-handled it in from the inside.
Stopped at the Post Office to get some Christmas stamps. I have a personal tradition: Since I have 4 days off for Thanksgiving, (Thursday through Sunday) I always fill out all my Christmas cards this weekend, rubber band them into neat stacks and mail them on December 1. The lady said, "You only want one sheet (20 stamps)? I said, "Hey, I don't have that many friends, okay?" She looked embarrassed, but I smiled...
Got home around 11:00 AM as the fog was starting to burn off... Just as much trouble getting the box back out, but I finally got it. Owner's guide and installation booklet for the microwave is as thick as a real book! Intimidating...
Printed off the labels for the Christmas cards and got them ready to go. But, I am three short! Apparently I have more friends and relatives than I thought. Oh, well... I still have time...
Ate leftover Chinese for dinner. Watched some TV, then read until bed time (early as I was pooped, for some reason).