Marty,

Are you really thinking of going shopping the day after Thanksgiving? That is the worse day to go shopping. I tried it once (I believe it was 1968) and immediately decided never again. And I was young and agile then. It would be a nightmare for most stroke survivors.

Personally I do most of my Christmas shopping online and avoid crowds at all times.

We thought we had avoided the holiday by getting invited to friends. We are still in construction mode. Now my niece has asked if she, her husband and their two kids (8 and 13) can sleep at our house. They are coming to town to have Thanksgiving with her Dad in another suburb. She says she gets sick whenever she stays at his house. Her Mother has warned her of our mess. Yuck.

Have a great holiday.

Marty,

I think your holiday plans sound great but I think let the women go shopping and offer to stay home with the dog. It is great to spend time with family and build those special memories but yes, it is also ok to avoid the things you know you can't do any more.

Happy Turkey Day to you.

Sue.

Marty,

I wish you and your family a terrific holiday. I too would stay away from the shopping expedition and let the women "go for it". If you are brave though or get talked into it, have fun.

well after all, as the Official Turkey Carver, it is your duty to nibble while carving so you can see if the turkey is fit for human consumption..LOL! Happy Gobble to you!*~ Shirley *~

Have a great one, Marty! Youm Mrs. Marty, the kids (ha!) :cocktail: and the dog. Hey, are you stealing the crumbs that are supposed to go on the floor for the dog? For shame!

I am one who DOES go shopping on Friday. Unfortunately my favorite place is at least 165 miles away (to the closets) but, I have some goodies here. First to Lowe's, Maybe somehow, the pointsettias I buy for my place will eventually get into the grown before they die in the pots. I just lost the last of last years.

AND< MOST IMPORTANT, I again want to thank you for teaching me how to find the car in a parking lot. I use it all the time (LOL!) and have even had people say, it's over there. You can be sure I will be hitting the panic alarm (or the lock) on the key chain. :big_grin: :roflmao:

marty, enjoy your turkey day with the family and dog. i would not ever venture out on black friday, even before stroke, i'll do my shopping online now. i would sit home, watch tv and eat some more good food. happy thanksgiving marty. and keep the 8year old away from the wine.