I was expecting to be met with similarly empty stores here in PA, but I was surprised to find packed parking lots outside and long lines inside at just about every stop (yep, liquor store included!).

Maybe it's because local businesses (big boxes and mom-and-pops alike) seemed to spend a pretty penny on advertising the two weeks before Christmas. We received so many circulars I eventually gave up on clipping coupons! Not to mention the radio spots -- every commercial was boasting a bigger, more ridiculous sale. But it seemed to work.

I hope all the 'Geeks had a marvelous Christmas and that y'all enjoy an equally fabulous new year's! :)