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Marthe48

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18. They are missing the boat on that

Reply to Irish_Dem (Reply #17)

Fri Nov 7, 2025, 08:48 AM

Nov 7

I bet there are plenty of women shopping for sports items, probably more than men.

Once again, tying one arm behind their backs and expecting stellar results.

Hope you find what you're looking for

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Reduce holiday gift spending, [View all] Floyd R. Turbo Nov 6 OP

I had a friend whose boyfriend used to break up with her before every holiday. Irish_Dem Nov 6 #1

Yes! rsdsharp Nov 6 #2

🤗 Floyd R. Turbo Nov 7 #10

🤔 Floyd R. Turbo Nov 7 #7

Last time I did that at Thanksgiving was during the Mueller probe..... lastlib Nov 6 #3

😁 Floyd R. Turbo Nov 7 #11

Nationwide buying strike called for week of Nov. 25. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 6 #4

😁 Floyd R. Turbo Nov 7 #12

Not buying any gifts this year. SheltieLover Nov 6 #5

🤗 Floyd R. Turbo Nov 7 #13

I did some shopping today Marthe48 Nov 6 #6

Yesterday, I did grocery shopping in a store with clothing and home goods. Irish_Dem Nov 7 #8

The Christmas creep Marthe48 Nov 7 #16

Exactly. The corporations want us always living three months in the future. Irish_Dem Nov 7 #17

They are missing the boat on that Marthe48 Nov 7 #18

I guess they figure women are pivoting to Christmas shopping. Irish_Dem Nov 7 #19

😵‍💫 Floyd R. Turbo Nov 7 #14

None of my friends or family really need "Things". I make donations to their favorite Ziggysmom Nov 7 #9

☺️ Floyd R. Turbo Nov 7 #15

my family is united justaprogressive Nov 7 #20

😊 Floyd R. Turbo Nov 7 #21