Christmas poll! Have you done your shopping or are you last minute?

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Christmas poll! Have you done your shopping or are you last minute?

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I just finished up my shopping this year 2 weeks in advance...I used to be a last weekend shopper, then the last couple of holidays have become a last minute shopper....this year decided to try out doing it faster and I am done! Just curious to see how everyone else handles the shopping sprees.Happy Holidays to everyone and their loved ones here on genvibe.com May 2004 bring you all everything you desire
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I am just starting today on Dec 17 but know what I want so all I have to do is go get it. James
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im not buying until the heat is on. that is my only motivation! i am only buying for my mom, brother, and most likely, only 1 grandma (other one is a beeatch). i have no idea what to get my mom this year, she makes good money and has just about everything. got her a dvd/vcr combo last year, maybe i could count that as 2 christmas seasons!
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Quote, originally posted by ArcsVibe »Happy Holidays to everyone and their loved ones here on genvibe.com May 2004 bring you all everything you desire Thanks ArcsVibe, same goes back to you! BTW, I'm a last minute shopper... probably will never change that either. I enjoy the rushing.
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I'm an early shopper...and most of it was done online after the kiddies were asleep. It's nice to have the stuff brought to you! Also, many companies were offering free shipping if your order was over a certain limit, so I took full advantage of that.
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I always been a last minute shopper... except for this year.I surprised myself by doing all my gift 2 weeks in advance!!!
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I have come to the point whee I don't really wnat gifts.. I tell my family a card will do. I have so many young people like 3 younger brother who are under 17 about a half dozen cousinswho are early teens and a a niece and nephew and they all want the super duper razzle dazzle latest most expensive gifts.. OUCH!! it hurts to spend so much but I like being the cool big bro giving them stuff and spoiling them rotten.. Oh well
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Got some shopping done a while ago, but still have some more to do. Going tonight when I get off work.
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I got my mother a pair of diamond stud earrings....you shoud get your mom a pair too even if she has some already. I asked my mom to get me an in-dash 7" moniter player for christmas just joking around and she said "yeah, sure if you get e a pair of diamond studs" which is extremely weird because I had already bought her the earrings before she said that lol...atleast I know she'll like em and maybe I'll get my dvd player
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I had it all done well before Thanksgiving. Thank God!!!
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Eh sorry bro which Thanksgiving? The Canadian one or the American one That is pretty amazing, I am wondering if I should start even earlier next year...thing is there are some sweet specials sometimes for the last minute shoppers
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Good luck this weekend! I for one will totally avoid the malls this weekend, it will be madness!
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I just realized, I'm not quite done my shopping. Gotta buy a "Popcorn" bowl which I'm going to put some movie gift certificates in and a measuring spoon that slides to various sizes. Both of these are at the same store so I know where I'm going. I'll either go first thing tomorrow morning or one night next week.
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I went to the mall last time this morning (between 9h30 and 10h30) early to avoid the crowd...I think I'm done now. Maybe just a little thing more for my sister but I will find it in a pharmacy.So good luck for those who have not finished!
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Good thing you went early! I passed by the mall here in LaSalle and it was madness!!!The parking lot was full and it was around 11AM, tomorrow will probably be crazier!Rob ( Silver ) thank God for that!! LOLNext year I will totally do my shopping on line!
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did all my shopping yesterday (Sun 12/21). the mall was crowded, but not too bad. i even got myself a pair of shoes! > "i got shoes! yaaaaay!"
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Wow good job drunken! Best part of that is that you even had time to pick up a little something something for yourself!
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I'm officially done Christmas shopping! My boyfriend went with the end of my list tonight and finished off stuff I needed to get. Now he's gotta finish his family.
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I finished two weeks ago....I really don't care if I get anything...as long as my fiance likes what I got him.....
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Here is an interesting article about last minute shopping!Check it out:http://www.canada.com/montreal...7BA6DRemember everyone to play nice!
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When I go out shopping, I like it to be like a tactical combat strike. Well planned, know exactly what the mission is, get in do the deed, get out with minimal casualties and collateral damage, come home and have a beer. THis year I am really stuck for ideas, and I had to do one of the things I hate, which is wander the mall and hope for inspiration. I need to a better person, because I now know what the afterlife for me will be like if I am judged and found inadequate.But there have been conspiring events for me this year. Monday I went out and bought my sn a CD. Yesterday, he went out and bought himself the same CD. What the hell was he thinking going out and buying music for himself so close to Christmas? me: "What do you want for Christmas?" him: "I dunno "
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I am finished. I bought my friend a replica light sabre - the one that has the light and makes sounds when you swing it, power on, power down, and clash. Holy cow does she seem to love it. It makes me feel great. I love getting people stuff that they're going to like. Her kids aren't allowed to play with it. ha!
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LOL Holy thread resurrection Batman!!I did mine online this year to save myself and the car from the crowds
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Quote, originally posted by Sputnik » I bought my friend a replica light sabre - the one that has the light and makes sounds when you swing it, power on, power down, and clash. Holy cow does she seem to love it. you shouldn't date guys who are 12, they are not fully mature yet. i joke i joke!
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Well I can't say what I bought but I'm still doing my christmas shopping this year. I hope to finish it up tonight.
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Quote, originally posted by Sputnik »I am finished. I bought my friend a replica light sabre - the one that has the light and makes sounds when you swing it, power on, power down, and clash. Holy cow does she seem to love it. It makes me feel great. I love getting people stuff that they're going to like. Her kids aren't allowed to play with it. ha! Quote, originally posted by drunkenvibe »you shouldn't date guys who are 12, they are not fully mature yet. i joke i joke!Some people actually have friends that they are not dating, and based on http://forums.genvibe.com/zero...50050 I don't think she is dating other women.Quote, originally posted by ArcsVibe »LOL Holy thread resurrection Batman!!Yes, its the AOTOTB!!attack of the old thread bump
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I was really proud of myself i finished all my christmas shopping early, so i was able to spend money on me and my car
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Quote, originally posted by joatmon »Some people actually have friends that they are not dating, and based on http://forums.genvibe.com/zero...50050 I don't think she is dating other women.Quite right, I don't date women, although we jokingly call each other "shorty." She is 40, married with 4 kids. But she's one of the funnest people I know. Hence the light sabre gift.
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With all the 'last minute 50% OFF sales' at many retailers, it almost NEVER pays to shop early in bricks-and-mortar department stores. They still have TONS of selection, even the day before Christmas.A few years ago, I used to do ALL my shopping at the last minute simply because I'd get a healthy Christmas bonus check and get off at noon on the 24th.This year, we haven't had much extra money for gifts, but I got a small windfall today, so I'm shopping tomorrow (the 24th) once again. Gotta get the Christmas letters in the mail tomorrow too!
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Well I got mine all done. Finished it off last night.
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Started last night (Friday) at 5pm finished at 8pm. There was NO ONE at the mall so I got very luckly. Note to self...do not move into a new place on the 1st of December because by the 5th you are broke.
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Quote, originally posted by PhillyVibeGT »Started last night (Friday) at 5pm finished at 8pm. There was NO ONE at the mall so I got very luckly. No one in the mall? How'd that happen!?
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Quote, originally posted by Sputnik »No one in the mall? How'd that happen!?Seriously!!!!
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yet another blast from the past! I was done this year 2006 on Dec. 12
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mostly done. just some things to finish up and an idea for Mav's present... but not sure on that one.
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I'm skipping Christmas this year......seriously....
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