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Kkay · Sep 17th, 2009, 11:48 PM

Thanks Fafnir and Merrygold! I think I'm going to try it :) If I do, I'll bring my camera and try to take pictures if I'm not going nuts over the sale. Either way, I'll update. I tried briefly to get the BF to plan an impromptu couples-day on Saturday but he didn't fall for it so I think I'll be going alone. I was kind of hoping he could be a human-man-wall for me in case it's crazy. Gotta go to bed now, will figure it out tomorrow. Yay for last minute plans.

sallyca · Sep 17th, 2009, 11:54 PM

Merry - I can make it to the Seattle Zoo in 2 hours if I go early enough to beat the border traffic!!! The outlets are farther north than that.

My DH just got a Nexus pass so he's pushing me to get organized and go get one. That would make border travel wayyyyy better.

Is Black Friday on the US thanksgiving weekend? Sorry to be so ignorant.

Originally Posted by merrygold

That's a fab price for the bus trip, and not unbearably long at all. You should totally do it,, Kkay! When you lived in Canada, did you ever cross border shop for Black Friday? Peeps do it here in Vancouver, pulling all nighters to hit the midnight sales at Seattle Premium outlets. That's 3-4 hours one way, depending on border traffic.

merrygold · Sep 18th, 2009, 12:03 AM

Originally Posted by sallyca

Merry - I can make it to the Seattle Zoo in 2 hours if I go early enough to beat the border traffic!!! The outlets are farther north than that.

My DH just got a Nexus pass so he's pushing me to get organized and go get one. That would make border travel wayyyyy better.

Is Black Friday on the US thanksgiving weekend? Sorry to be so ignorant.

How fast do you drive, Sally? lmao! We've never been able to make it there so quickly, even when we zip through the border. However, we're prolly coming from further north than you.

I hear that the Nexus pass only costs $50 for five years? That's totally worth it! I would gladly pay $10 a pop just to zip through customs.

Yes, Black Friday is the day after U.S. Thanksgiving, which takes place on the third Thursday of November I believe? The Black Friday sales begin at Friday midnight so peeps fuel up on turkey and then hit the stores.

sallyca · Sep 18th, 2009, 12:39 AM

I go fast if I can!!! I'm about 10 mins from the Steveston highway exit onto Hway 99. I forget how much he paid for the pass but $50 sounds right. He had to fill out some forms and go for an interview.

Does BF start at midnight Thursday or Friday?

merrygold · Sep 18th, 2009, 12:45 AM

Midnight Friday, or more precisely, one minute past 23:59 Thursday night on a 24 hour clock. LOL

enga4 · Sep 18th, 2009, 12:48 AM

Yeah, but the earliest I've seen stores open up on BF was around 4 am... some loonies camp out in front of closed stores for the night... but I've never done that, and still had a blast at the sales. Last year, I got my hubs a GPS garmin for a lark! (and then we lost it in March... sigh...)

sallyca · Sep 18th, 2009, 12:49 AM

Thanks Merry!!!

sirene · Sep 18th, 2009, 01:17 AM

Originally Posted by sallyca

Merry - I can make it to the Seattle Zoo in 2 hours if I go early enough to beat the border traffic!!! The outlets are farther north than that.

My DH just got a Nexus pass so he's pushing me to get organized and go get one. That would make border travel wayyyyy better.

Is Black Friday on the US thanksgiving weekend? Sorry to be so ignorant.

You guys don't have Nexus? It is sooooooo worth it! I finally got it last year and it makes crossing the border a breeze. It's not so noticeable at Pt Roberts (esp. before the Nexus lane opens @ 11), but makes a world of difference or so

. We also got our irises scanned so we can go through Nexus at the Airport. Best 50 bucks I've spent in a long while!

sallyca · Sep 18th, 2009, 03:49 AM

Sounds like I need to get organized. Yes - my DH got his irises scanned for the airport issues too.

quizshow · Sep 18th, 2009, 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by enga4

Yeah, but the earliest I've seen stores open up on BF was around 4 am... some loonies camp out in front of closed stores for the night... but I've never done that, and still had a blast at the sales. Last year, I got my hubs a GPS garmin for a lark! (and then we lost it in March... sigh...)

Some stores in my area have opened at midnight Friday. My sister works for Tommy Hilfiger and her store opens every year at midnight friday and stays open till midnight saturday. I don't celebrate holidays but staying up to hang with the crazy shoppers is pretty fun.

sirene · Sep 18th, 2009, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by sallyca

Sounds like I need to get organized. Yes - my DH got his irises scanned for the airport issues too.

It was a lifesaver when we took the little ones to Disneyland, being able to bypass the longer line helped stave off a couple of meltdowns.

Now if only I can figure out a way to parachute into NY for this sale...

carlottalyn · Sep 18th, 2009, 12:48 PM

All this BF talk is making me giddy.

Favorite day of the year LOL! (If any of you in Vancouver come down to Bham this year, LMK...I need shopping buddies, my mom's been flaking on me the last couple of years.

) And thanks for reminding me about Nexus...need to go see if the online application is working yet.

Wish I was in NY...sigh

Sep 17th, 2009, 11:48 PM	#76
Kkay Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 168	Thanks Fafnir and Merrygold! I think I'm going to try it :) If I do, I'll bring my camera and try to take pictures if I'm not going nuts over the sale. Either way, I'll update. I tried briefly to get the BF to plan an impromptu couples-day on Saturday but he didn't fall for it so I think I'll be going alone. I was kind of hoping he could be a human-man-wall for me in case it's crazy. Gotta go to bed now, will figure it out tomorrow. Yay for last minute plans.
Kkay Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 168

Sep 18th, 2009, 12:39 AM	#79
sallyca Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: BC Posts: 1,807	I go fast if I can!!! I'm about 10 mins from the Steveston highway exit onto Hway 99. I forget how much he paid for the pass but $50 sounds right. He had to fill out some forms and go for an interview. Does BF start at midnight Thursday or Friday?
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merrygold Member Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Chasing the ban wagon Posts: 2,337	Midnight Friday, or more precisely, one minute past 23:59 Thursday night on a 24 hour clock. LOL
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Sep 18th, 2009, 12:49 AM	#82
sallyca Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: BC Posts: 1,807	Thanks Merry!!!
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Sep 18th, 2009, 03:49 AM	#84
sallyca Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: BC Posts: 1,807	Sounds like I need to get organized. Yes - my DH got his irises scanned for the airport issues too.
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Sep 18th, 2009, 12:48 AM	#81
enga4 Shine On Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Chi-city Posts: 2,799	Yeah, but the earliest I've seen stores open up on BF was around 4 am... some loonies camp out in front of closed stores for the night... but I've never done that, and still had a blast at the sales. Last year, I got my hubs a GPS garmin for a lark! (and then we lost it in March... sigh...)

Sep 18th, 2009, 12:48 PM	#87
carlottalyn Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,186	All this BF talk is making me giddy. Favorite day of the year LOL! (If any of you in Vancouver come down to Bham this year, LMK...I need shopping buddies, my mom's been flaking on me the last couple of years. ) And thanks for reminding me about Nexus...need to go see if the online application is working yet. Wish I was in NY...sigh
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