The Christmas shopping season started last night. I did not participate. In fact, I tried really hard not to participate today. I had a couple of errands to run: pick up a piece I was having engraved, and return some DVDs to the library. The shop doing the engraving was not in the mall, and even the shopping center where it is located is not very busy. So, I was able to drive out there, conduct my business and avoid the traffic and crowds.
The library is at the other end of town off the same major thoroughfare. It is a straight shot from A to B, but it requires going by the mall. I could have taken the loop, which was a little out of my way, but exiting the loop to get to the library means using the mall exit. So, I was going to be in mall traffic anyway. I took the straight shot, and stayed in the left most lane, so did not have to deal much with people turning into a shopping center or mall, or turning onto the street.
The mall parking lot was full, as I would have expected. And, there were lines of cars waiting to turn into the mall.
The shopping center where the library is located was also very busy. But, the library was closed, and it was amazing to me, but the section of the parking lot directly in front of the library was pretty much empty. Which tells me people are reluctant to walk even a short distance, if they do not have to do so. Except if you are parking at the mall.
I am so grateful I did not have to negotiate the mall traffic today.
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