Not ones to stick to the same old game plan, we decided to load up the Black Friday assault vehicle and head in to town Thursday evening. We set up in a central location behind Target and Kohl’s so that Kenzie and Joan would have a comfortable place to stay. Brad and Jodi took turns heading out to do some shopping. Jodi’s first trip to Walmart at 6:30 pm was a complete bust! It took 30 minutes to get into the store due to capacity limits but as soon as she saw the line to check out, she walked right back out.
Next up, Brad’s trip to Dick’s Sporting Goods. Heated tempers over a store opening early, but Brad walked out with the ammo he was hoping for. Then another handoff and Jodi went to Toys “R” Us and Michaels; both successful and low key shopping experiences.
Assault vehicle:
Base camp:
Before attempting a second trip to Walmart, Jodi needed sustenance:
After a successful trip through Walmart, Jodi needed more sustenance:
Jodi made it back to the base camp by 1:30 AM in time to take a little nap before the next morning’s outings. Everyone else was already asleep:
Back out again Friday morning and this time Kenzie went along for the ride.
Which is good, so she got to see her daddy get a speeding ticket!
But, it didn’t make much of an impression!