Chris - so sorry to hear about the layoffs at work.   That must have been very difficult for you to do.    Hopefully things will pick up and everyone will be called back soon.<br /><br />I survived my Black Friday shopping but just barely.   We made the mistake of going to Walmart for a video do-dad for TJ.   The place was like a zoo which was only fitting since the people were acting like animals.    The aisles were completely blocked and I actually saw people taking things out of other peoples baskets. They did have some good sales but nothing I would ever consider going for again.      <br /><br />On a happier note we then went to our local mall and what a difference.   No lines, no crowds, free coffee and donuts and happy people helping out.    It was like night and day.    It was beginning to get crowded when we left at about 7:15 but we got so much done that we were finished and ready to go home.    <br /><br />Now it is time to go into the basement and start bringing up Christmas.   It&#39;s crunch time at our house so I&#39;d better get moving.