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The term “Shop Lloyd Sunday” refers to the Sunday immediately following Black Friday, the ceremonial kick-off of the holiday online shopping season in the United States between Thanksgiving Day and Christmas. Black Friday is associated with traditional brick-and-mortar stores and “Cyber Monday” symbolizes a busy day for online retailers, “Shop Lloyd Sunday” represents the day where shoppers go to the Safeway Gift Card Kioske and do all their Christmas Shopping in less than 5 minutes. The premise was that couch potato football fans and the computer illiterates would get off their butts and go Christmas Shopping. Although that idea has not survived the test of time, as of yet, “Shop Lloyd Sunday” has evolved into a significant event in one household in America.

After yesterday’s craziness at the shopping malls, it’s time to take a short breather until Cyber Monday. The term Cyber Monday refers to the Monday immediately following Black Friday, the ceremonial kick-off of the holiday online shopping season in the United States between Thanksgiving Day and Christmas. “Cyber Monday” symbolizes a busy day for online retailers. The premise was that consumers would return to their offices after the Black Friday weekend, making purchases online that they were not able to make in stores. Cyber Monday has evolved into a significant marketing event, sponsored by the National Retail Federation’s Shop.org division, in which online retailers offer low prices and promotions. So you only have 2 days to get those fingers ready.

Wow, I was only kidding about watching for those early shoppers. I guess they got a bit crazy in a few areas of the country.

Great Mall in Milpitas, CA at Midnight

You know what is great about Black Fiday is that Outbackers can go from working, to playing, to shopping and never see the sun! Be safe and watch for those early bargain hunters. I hear some people have been waiting since Thanksgiving morning.

I can’t take credit for this.

Thanksgiving is a time for families and friends to gather together and express gratitude for all that we have been given, the freedoms we enjoy, and the loved ones who enrich our lives. Every Thanksgiving, we remember the story of the Pilgrims who came to America in search of freedom and a better life. Having arrived in the New World, these early settlers gave thanks for safe passage to this abundant land and protecting them through a bitter winter. Our Nation’s first President, George Washington, stated in the first Thanksgiving proclamation that “It is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor.” While in the midst of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln revived the tradition of proclaiming a day of thanksgiving, asking God to heal our wounds and restore our country. Today, as we look back on the beginnings of our democracy, Americans recall that we live in a land of many blessings where every person has the right to live, work, and worship in freedom. Our Nation is especially thankful for the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who protect these rights while setting aside their own comfort and safety. Their courage keeps us free, their sacrifice makes us grateful, and their character makes us proud. Especially during the holidays, our whole country keeps them and their families in our thoughts and prayers. Americans are also mindful of the need to share our gifts with others, and our Nation is moved to compassionate action. We pay tribute to all caring citizens who reach out a helping hand and serve a cause larger than themselves. On this day, let us all give thanks to God who blessed our Nation’s first days and who blesses us today. May He continue to guide and watch over us, our families, and country.

Fact, the turkey was suggested by Benjamin Fanklin to be the official bird of the United States of America. Thomas Jefferson told him to go fly a kite and you now know the rest of the story.

Presently there are more public libraries than MacDonald’s in the United States. Hurray!

In a few weeks we will be introducing our new Limited Time Offerings to our customers for December. They include our Coconut Shrimp, Tilapia with Lump Crab Topping, Pepper Corn New York Strip and a Sirloin and Crab leg Combo. Look for these to be featured after November 19th and we look forward to another successful promotion.

THIS IS A NONPARTISAN JOKE THAT CAN BE ENJOYED BY All PARTIES!
While walking down the street one day a ‘Member of Congress’ is tragically hit by a truck and dies.
His soul arrives in heaven and is met by St. Peter at the entrance.
‘Welcome to heaven,’ says St. Peter. ‘Before you settle in, it seems there is a problem. We seldom see a high official around these parts, you see, so we’re not sure what to do with you.’
‘No problem, just let me in,’ says the man.
‘Well, I’d like to, but I have orders from higher up. What we’ll do is have you spend one day in hell and one in heaven. Then you can choose where to spend eternity.’
‘Really, I’ve made up my mind. I want to be in heaven,’ says the MP.
‘I’m sorry, but we have our rules.’
And with that, St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to hell. The doors open and he finds himself in the middle of a green golf course. In the distance is a clubhouse and standing in front of it are all his friends and other politicians who had worked with him.
Everyone is very happy and in evening dress. They run to greet him, shake his hand, and reminisce about the good times they had while getting rich at the expense of the people.
They play a friendly game of golf and then dine on lobster, caviar and champagne.
Also present is the devil, who really is a very friendly & nice guy who has a good time dancing and telling jokes. They are having such a good time that before he realizes it, it is time to go.
Everyone gives him a hearty farewell and waves while the elevator rises…
The elevator goes up, up, up and the door reopens on heaven where St. Peter is waiting for him.
‘Now it’s time to visit heaven.’
So, 24 hours pass with the MP joining a group of contented souls moving from cloud to cloud, playing the harp and singing. They have a good time and, before he realizes it, the 24 hours have gone by and St. Peter returns.
‘Well, then, you’ve spent a day in hell and another in heaven. Now choose your eternity.’
The MP reflects for a minute, then he answers: ‘Well, I would never have said it before, I mean heaven has been delightful, but I think I would be better off in hell.’
So St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to hell.
Now the doors of the elevator open and he’s in the middle of a barren land covered with waste and garbage.
He sees all his friends, dressed in rags, picking up the trash and putting it in black bags as more trash falls from above.
The devil comes over to him and puts his arm around his shoulder. ‘I don’t understand,’ stammers the MP. ‘Yesterday I was here and there was a golf course and clubhouse, and we ate lobster and caviar, drank champagne, and danced and had a great time. Now there’s just a wasteland full of garbage and my friends look miserable.
What happened?’
The devil looks at him, smiles and says, ‘Yesterday we were campaigning.. ..
Today you voted.’