jmcquown wrote:

> Andy wrote:
>
>>"Bob (this one)" > wrote in
:
>>
>>>Andy wrote:
>>>
>>>>Finally bought a multicooker. 12-qt. stockpot with pasta and steamer
>>>>inserts and glass lid w/vent.
>>>>
>>>>$40.00
>>>>
>>>>PITA to clean, imho. Oh well, always wanted one for some reason.
>>>
>>>I've never understood that "Black Friday" thing. When I was actively
>>>selling my food products in farmers' markets, it was always about 10
>>>times better than my next best day. Black Friday should be reserved
>>>for disastrous occasions, not the ones that pay the bills. <G>
>>>
>>>I always think of it as "Green Friday."
>>>
>>>Pastorio
>>
>>Pastorio,
>>
>>I imagine it's a financial reference, "being in the black" as opposed
>>to "being in the red".
>>
>>Andy
>
> Exactly. The day after Thanksgiving in the USA is known for being the
> busiest shopping day of the year, so for retailers it often puts them "in
> the black" financially speaking.

I dunno about that. The merchants I'm talking about didn't use those
uptown financial images the rest of the time. These aren't laptop/PDA
types; they're in our rural Mennonite markets. They were more likely
making reference to having to work harder on that day than any other.

I'm going to Costco today to pick up my new glasses and do a lot of
impulse purchasing. Stop at the Green Valley Book Fair (google it,
it'll blow you away) to ostensibly buy X-mas gifts but might
accidentally buy myself some books.

I've actually already bought gifts for several people. I'm stunned. So
early...

Pastorio