Maybe the economy is really worse there than in other parts of the country. We had mobs everywhere my wife went. I had to head to the mall around 5pm yesterday to get a few things for my son's wrestling team. It was still crazy. Had to park 1000 yards from the mall entrance. Had to wait in the check out line longer thna the time I actually spent shopping. I hate Black Friday.
I'm glad you got almost everything you were looking for. My kids are are 24, 20, 18 and 15 and I'm not getting any ideas what they want for Christmas this year. AND I AM NOT GIVING THEM MONEY. They will have gifts to open Christmas morning. Even if I have to buy what I want for Christmas and put their names on it.
Jim Smith