I started my Christmas shopping for real tonight. I hit the retails stores in person (against the advice of a co-worker who said to shop via the internet). I went to Linen N Things (nothing left since they are liquidating under bankruptcy), Pier One, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Target.
It was a mixed bag from an economic perspective. Some stores (Target, BB&B, Barnes & Noble) were busy, others seemed a bit sparse (Pier One, LnT). I asked the cashiers how was business and answers ranged mixed, to good weekends, to steady stream. Most of the places had specials on Christmas related items.
The tough part of our economic base is that it is really become consumer driven. Consumers will get us out of the recession - not capital spending.
Overall I did pretty good on things I was looking for tonight. I still have to go to a few more places to finish my shopping. Some of the things I got tonight included:
- D&S are getting cigars (him), teas (her) and some candy (both of them)
- D&L are getting some glass snack trays for their new kitchen
- R&C are getting some nifty wine glasses and a bottle of wine
- F&F are getting some candles and holders
- My boss is getting a bottle of white wine and chocolates - that will keep her happy
- Parents are getting a new fancy carving knife and some assorted candies for stocking stocking stuffers
- I did get some Christmas cards to send out
I still can't figure out what to get my grandparents. They really don't need anything. They don't like to go out to eat. I got some stocking stuffers but need more ideas...
I did not purchase any gifts for myself. I did my "personal" Christmas shopping in September when I got a shinny new M1 (actually its black). That was my present to my self this year before the market really took a nosedive!
Do I think people are spending money - yes. Do I think people are holding back - definitely. Is it the doom and gloom the media is say - I do not think so. I am spending but not as much as last year.
Note 1: The codes names are because I know some of my friends actually do read this blog (even they do not leave comments - hint).
Note 2: This is by no means a buy or sell recommendation for these companies since some of you know who I work for!
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2 comments:
i didn't see our initials...that's L&C...just kidding.
i can't believe you just told your friends what they are getting!
You are assuming they are initials... I have always had some interests in cryptology! ;)
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