OT today's Silly Question

DDIL #1 was howling to me about the loud music in the stores. She said she
could not carry on any sort of conversation with her sister and mom because
all the stores were bombarding them with holiday music performed by someone
obviously in excruciating pain.
I know I could (and maybe should) get out more so I would be hardened to
the ear assault but I am truly dreading having to endure the screeching and
'the Killer Ants are attacking' rhythms on the sound systems of the retail
stores.
So. Today's question.
How do you feel about holiday shopping out in the real world? Polly

I am doing it more and more in my nighty and dressing gown in comfort with a
cuppa besides me!! Hope not to have you move from this chair! My excuse
"saving the planet" lol
"Polly Esther" wrote in message
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DDIL #1 was howling to me about the loud music in the stores. She said
she could not carry on any sort of conversation with her sister and mom
because all the stores were bombarding them with holiday music performed
by someone obviously in excruciating pain.
I know I could (and maybe should) get out more so I would be hardened
to the ear assault but I am truly dreading having to endure the screeching
and 'the Killer Ants are attacking' rhythms on the sound systems of the
retail stores.
So. Today's question.
How do you feel about holiday shopping out in the real world? Polly

Good question! As my DBIL tells his DW, "Rita doesn't shop; she buys."
I hate shopping and try to minimize any instance of it, holiday or
not. List making is key, and going alone, early in the day, is preferred.

Rita L.

Polly Esther wrote:

So. Today's question.
How do you feel about holiday shopping out in the real world? Polly



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YUCK!!!!! This year, for the first time EVER, I have all my shopping done
except for 2 of my granddarlings. I'll get that done this week.... early in
the week. Then I'm done! YAY!!! I won't even listen to the radio in my
truck after Thanksgiving- all the stations are the same- oldies plays
Christmas music, country plays Christmas music, etc.

Leslie (hates having someone else's choice in music forced on her in
stores), Missy & The Furbabies in MO.

"Polly Esther" wrote in message
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DDIL #1 was howling to me about the loud music in the stores. She said
she could not carry on any sort of conversation with her sister and mom
because all the stores were bombarding them with holiday music performed
by someone obviously in excruciating pain.
I know I could (and maybe should) get out more so I would be hardened
to the ear assault but I am truly dreading having to endure the screeching
and 'the Killer Ants are attacking' rhythms on the sound systems of the
retail stores.
So. Today's question.
How do you feel about holiday shopping out in the real world? Polly

And doing it in June/July/August!!
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In message , Rita in MA
writes
Good question! As my DBIL tells his DW, "Rita doesn't shop; she buys."
I hate shopping and try to minimize any instance of it, holiday or not.
List making is key, and going alone, early in the day, is preferred.

Rita L.

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Best Regards
pat on the hill

Avoid whenever possible.

Karen, Queen of Squishies


DDIL #1 was howling to me about the loud music in the stores. She said
she could not carry on any sort of conversation with her sister and mom
because all the stores were bombarding them with holiday music performed
by someone obviously in excruciating pain.
I know I could (and maybe should) get out more so I would be hardened
to the ear assault but I am truly dreading having to endure the screeching
and 'the Killer Ants are attacking' rhythms on the sound systems of the
retail stores.
So. Today's question.
How do you feel about holiday shopping out in the real world? Polly

I love it! I guess I am an oddball. I love to walk and look at
everything and I don't notice the music unless it is something I
like. Then my ears perk up and I enjoy singing along in my head.

DS WILL ask them to "turn it down or he will leave and he has a LOT of
shopping to do". So far he had only run into ONE store that wouldn't as they
said :"It's in a locked room and we are not allowed to go in there". He
thanked them and left. I find it especially painful in grocery stores.....I
will push my 'quite full' cart up to the person and say
"Please....Either --OR"
-- and they are not about to return the goodies to the proper shelves.

I 'buy' the usual ornaments when they first come out--(family tradition) as
both kidlets collect the Star Wars ones. the most fun time we had was when
we (4 of us)did it all on Christmas Eve Day with lunch in the middle.
I can't 'answer' proper as I just pop into ONE store..get what I'm after an
have to go. this year will be different as I can last at least TWO stores.

I mainly do my shopping in: Hardware, Book, and grocery stores (stocking
fillers). My 'guys' have had to do everything else. Yes, they do complain of
the music so I'm kind and do not play it at home when they are here. I love
playing it when I'm working on a Christmas present (even in August) and when
we are wrapping Christmas presents.

HTH
Butterfly (tell her to try asking them to lower the volume whilst she is
there. She may even be thanked by the other shoppers..we have been)


"Polly Esther" wrote in message
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DDIL #1 was howling to me about the loud music in the stores. She said
she could not carry on any sort of conversation with her sister and mom
because all the stores were bombarding them with holiday music performed
by someone obviously in excruciating pain.
I know I could (and maybe should) get out more so I would be hardened
to the ear assault but I am truly dreading having to endure the screeching
and 'the Killer Ants are attacking' rhythms on the sound systems of the
retail stores.
So. Today's question.
How do you feel about holiday shopping out in the real world? Polly

Well I like music, but I don't like it loud when I can't control it.
And. I don't like the Christmas "stuff" starting before Halloween!
I also don't like the instrumental parts being so loud that I can't
hear the vocals, I believe that "they" started that trend when Elvis's
voice was failing.
And another thing, what's with the TV shows and the screaming
fans/audiences, for the example the morning shows (Today, GMA, etc)?
They are doing weather and all those people are so loud that the
weather person/or host has to try and yell over noise. I don't like
it.
And I just got back from "Quilt Camp" in the woods of Pennsylvania. No
TV, no radio, no kids, no cooking, just the humming of sewing
machines, freedom and being able to ask the opinions of fellow
quilters and little demonstrations. We worked on our own projects and
much good was accomplished. We even had excursions to local fabric
stores! I completed two quilt tops, one lap quilt, five pot holder/hot
pads, and a tote bag made out of a charm pack. We made a deposit for
next year, we also decided that four days was enough, because we were
up and sewing before breakfast, and lat into the night (if we wanted
to), I will take my own chair next year.

Bonnie, in Middletown, VA



On Fri, 16 Nov 2007 08:17:37 -0600, "Polly Esther"
wrote:

DDIL #1 was howling to me about the loud music in the stores. She said she
could not carry on any sort of conversation with her sister and mom because
all the stores were bombarding them with holiday music performed by someone
obviously in excruciating pain.
I know I could (and maybe should) get out more so I would be hardened to
the ear assault but I am truly dreading having to endure the screeching and
'the Killer Ants are attacking' rhythms on the sound systems of the retail
stores.
So. Today's question.
How do you feel about holiday shopping out in the real world? Polly

I am a lousy shopper. I am not fun to shop with. I can take the
music if the volume isn't high though. Best buy is about the worst
around here but they don't much sell anything I can't get somewhere
else. I buy as much as I can at Costco because it is no-nonsense, good
prices and the folks that work there are great. I am lucky to have
nice folks at my Joann's also. I don't much buy for the extended
family for holidays anymore. I give my dad things through out the
year and all the grands usually get something I make. This year
little sweat shirts with Santa on the front.

I am in a 'don't buy from China' mode. That makes shopping kind of
tough. When you see all the container ships in the harbor waiting to
come in you see how much cr*p from there we buy. It is mostly
disposable and mostly junk. What is the sense of changing out your light
bulbs to energy savers and then buying stupid, unneccessary trash that
has been shipped halfway across the world?

I always get kind of gloomy around the holiday time. It is too much all
at once. Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's along with both mine and
DH's birthday in the mix. Having a bd at Christmas time is pretty much
a bad deal.

I guess I could have just said I don't like shopping in the real world
Polly.
Taria

Polly Esther wrote:
DDIL #1 was howling to me about the loud music in the stores. She said she
could not carry on any sort of conversation with her sister and mom because
all the stores were bombarding them with holiday music performed by someone
obviously in excruciating pain.
I know I could (and maybe should) get out more so I would be hardened to
the ear assault but I am truly dreading having to endure the screeching and
'the Killer Ants are attacking' rhythms on the sound systems of the retail
stores.
So. Today's question.
How do you feel about holiday shopping out in the real world? Polly