Thursday November 22, 2012
7:00 |  Jessica Haynes@citizenhaynes  Out and about for #BlackFriday? Let the @saginawnews and @BayCityTimes know what deals you're getting; use #shopglb Thursday November 22, 2012 7:00 citizenhaynes |
7:05 | @Orrin_Shawl I am in Saginaw tonight covering Black Friday. Check out #shopglb for some good places to check out! Thursday November 22, 2012 7:05 citizenhaynes |
7:08 | @Orrin_Shawl Oops #shopglb for Great Lakes Bay! Thursday November 22, 2012 7:08 citizenhaynes |
7:33 | Emergency officials at intersection of Bay and Tittabawassee roads #shopglb Thursday November 22, 2012 7:33 citizenhaynes |
7:40 | #Blackfriday deals will start soon. Follow #shopglb to see what's local and tweet us your best finds Thursday November 22, 2012 7:40 saginawnews |
7:44 | Bay City Walmart parking lot jam-packed in preparation of 8pm opening #shopglb Thursday November 22, 2012 7:44 BCTjoshroesner |
7:54 | Bay City Walmart packed inside even though most big sale items not available until 10pm #shopglb Thursday November 22, 2012 7:54 BCTjoshroesner |
7:55 | #shopglb it's a good thing I'm out here to see the mass of humanity, because I'm behind about 200 people at K-Mart. Thursday November 22, 2012 7:55 zajareich |
7:57 | Thursday November 22, 2012 7:57 zajareich |
8:00 | @zajareich reporters are out in both Saginaw and Bay City tonight. Keep checking for updates on traffic and line waits as stores open Thursday November 22, 2012 8:00 BCTjoshroesner |
8:00 | #BlackFriday shoppers pouring into Toys R Us, store only letting in so many people at one time #shopglb Thursday November 22, 2012 8:00 citizenhaynes |
8:12 | First person in Toys R Us said LaLaLoopsy dolls were just one thing she was waiting on #shopglb pic.twitter.com/gwrmE8H4  Thursday November 22, 2012 8:12 citizenhaynes |
8:14 | Bay City Target has line wrapping around building #shopglb Thursday November 22, 2012 8:14 BCTjoshroesner |
8:22 | Toyrs R Us check out line is already wrapped around to back of the store. Target opens in less than 40 minutes #shopglb Thursday November 22, 2012 8:22 citizenhaynes |
8:27 | Bay City Target line looks to have over 300 people, with the earliest coming starting at 4pm #shopglb Thursday November 22, 2012 8:27 BCTjoshroesner |
8:32 | A light rain starts to fall on those gathered outside the Bay City Mall #shopglb Thursday November 22, 2012 8:32 BCTjoshroesner |
8:36 | If you aren't in line and have access to body armor, bring it. Took so many elbows already. #shopglb Thursday November 22, 2012 8:36 JGarcia36 |
8:46 | Taking pictures of the pictures I just shot with my iPhone off the back of my camera. #thefuture #inception #shopglb Thursday November 22, 2012 8:46 JGarcia36 |
8:50 | Rain not dampening line lengths at Bay City Target #shopglb Thursday November 22, 2012 8:50 BCTjoshroesner |
8:51 | Will this rain subdue #BlackFriday shoppers? Wondering how prepared they are for Michigan weather tonight #shopglb Thursday November 22, 2012 8:51 citizenhaynes |
8:55 | Chance of rain remains above 60% until 4am #shopglb Thursday November 22, 2012 8:55 BCTjoshroesner |
9:00 | Its 9pm, and the Bay City Target is opening to the flood of rain-soaked shoppers pic.twitter.com/FbwXtSrw  Thursday November 22, 2012 9:00 BCTjoshroesner |
9:06 | Louann Pierson of Standish makes her way through a jam of shopping carts at Toys R Us in Saginaw Township. #shopglb moby.to/n6h4yv Thursday November 22, 2012 9:06 JGarcia36 |
9:19 | Alleged fight between customers over 'Hello Kitty' bed sheets at Walmart store on Bay Road. Any of you hear anything about this? #shopglb Thursday November 22, 2012 9:19 citizenhaynes |
9:30 | Calm before the storm at east side Meijer in Bay City. Side note: you can not get a chalupa on Thanksgiving, Taco Bell is closed. #shopglb Thursday November 22, 2012 9:30 LeeTsports |
9:36 | Thursday November 22, 2012 9:36 citizenhaynes |
9:59 | Line at Best Buy. 2 hours until it opens. #shopglb @ Best Buy instagr.am/p/SWyxArTiGA/ Thursday November 22, 2012 9:59 JGarcia36 |
10:02 | Saginaw Best Buy store manager: "We dont want a mad rush" at midnight opening for #BlackFriday deals #shopglb Thursday November 22, 2012 10:02 citizenhaynes |
10:03 | Live tweets: Black Friday 2012 gets underway in the Great Lakes Bay Region, share your experiences #shopGLB bit.ly/WE45tU Thursday November 22, 2012 10:03 BradDevero |
10:05 | They still have rain checks for the guaranteed 32" TV at Wal Mart #shopglb Thursday November 22, 2012 10:05 CoryButzin |
10:11 | Target's check out line wraps all the way through the store. It's simultaneously depressing and impressive #shopglb Thursday November 22, 2012 10:11 zajareich |
10:12 | Thursday November 22, 2012 10:12 citizenhaynes |
10:20 | Correction: Papesh won a $750 Mastercard, not a gift certificate to Tim Horton's #shopglb Thursday November 22, 2012 10:20 citizenhaynes |
10:23 | This just in: Wal-Mart smells crazy like BO. Future shoppers, Be sure to Speed Stick up. #shopglb Thursday November 22, 2012 10:23 JGarcia36 |
10:29 | Wilder Rd McDonalds fills with shoppers seeking refuge from rain #shopglb Thursday November 22, 2012 10:29 BCTjoshroesner |
10:35 | Sheriff Deputy claiming Walmart shopping craze is mild compared to previous years, despite chaotic appearance and two altercations #shopglb Thursday November 22, 2012 10:35 JGarcia36 |
10:42 | Bay City Mall open, though stores themselves dont open til midnight #shopglb Thursday November 22, 2012 10:42 BCTjoshroesner |
10:51 | Dude dressed in a Ted bear costume at Kohls. Should be surprised, but I ain't. #shopglb Thursday November 22, 2012 10:51 JGarcia36 |
10:52 | Meijer on Tittabawassee Road looking less jammed than competitor Walmart on Bay Road #shopglb Thursday November 22, 2012 10:52 citizenhaynes |
10:54 | All quiet on the Meijer front. Is this because Walmart carries a heavier name? #shopglb Thursday November 22, 2012 10:54 JGarcia36 |
10:57 | Shoppers are lined up to Hallmark store to get the best deal at Old Navy. Are you in line? Tweet to us with #shopglb Thursday November 22, 2012 10:57 citizenhaynes |
11:03 | The calm before the Black Friday storm at Birch Run tonight. I75 NB and SB currently moving freely #shopglb Thursday November 22, 2012 11:03 BradDevero |
11:04 | American Eagle in BC Mall opens hour early to capitalize on foot traffic #shopglb Thursday November 22, 2012 11:04 BCTjoshroesner |
11:05 | Use hash tag #shopGLB to join in with MLive reporters covering #BlackFriday . Show off your best deals Thursday November 22, 2012 11:05 BradDevero |
11:06 | If you're heading to Walmart, this is what awaits you at checkout. #shopglb @ Walmart Supercenter instagr.am/p/SW6cF_ziPg/ Thursday November 22, 2012 11:06 JGarcia36 |
11:17 | My phone charger on the way to our last stop at the Birch Run Outlet Mall. #itsalive #shopglb instagr.am/p/SW7lvGTiA9/ Thursday November 22, 2012 11:17 JGarcia36 |
11:23 | Bay City Walmart maintaining steady business #shopglb Thursday November 22, 2012 11:23 BCTjoshroesner |
11:26 | The line for Best Buy in Saginaw Township extends beyond ... Bed, Bath & Beyond #shopglb pic.twitter.com/kyX3y546  Thursday November 22, 2012 11:26 zajareich |
11:38 | Exit 136 all clear and free of any jams or back ups. A little slow getting into the outlet, but still not bad. #shopglb Thursday November 22, 2012 11:38 JGarcia36 |
11:46 | Traffic on Wilder and Euclid surprising light. #shopglb Thursday November 22, 2012 11:46 BCTjoshroesner |
11:47 | Those in smart cars or hovercrafts will have an easy time parking. The rest of you, be prepared to hunt. #shopglb Thursday November 22, 2012 11:47 JGarcia36 |
11:47 | And use caution, lots of people and strollers out. #shopglb Thursday November 22, 2012 11:47 JGarcia36 |
11:55 | Also, any kind souls at Birch Run want to bring this hardworking photojournalist a Red Bull? At the info center now. #shopglb Thursday November 22, 2012 11:55 JGarcia36 |
11:59 | Seeing some strange #BlackFriday clothing choices; shorts and Peanuts pajamas already spotted at Birch Run Outlets #shopglb Thursday November 22, 2012 11:59 citizenhaynes |
Friday November 23, 2012
12:26 | Samantha Genow's best deal was getting money back for over-charging at the register at Walmart. #shopglb pic.twitter.com/dxmfKcZ8  Friday November 23, 2012 12:26 YYossifor |
12:28 | Bay CIty's Jean Ann Deshano's best deal was a Lego set she had price matched at Walmart in Bangor Township. #shopglb pic.twitter.com/iXeSeVh2  Friday November 23, 2012 12:28 YYossifor |
12:36 | RT @YYossifor2012Bay CIty's Jean Ann Deshano's best deal was a Lego set she had price matched at Walmart in Bangor Township. #shopglb... Friday November 23, 2012 12:36 WrexhamStuff |
12:54 | Birch Run Outlets official says all stores are open, #BlackFriday shoppers are Friday November 23, 2012 12:54 citizenhaynes |
12:56 | Birch Run Outlets official says all stores are open, #BlackFriday shoppers are still arriving. Nike store has a DJ #shopglb Friday November 23, 2012 12:56 citizenhaynes |
2:52 | Friday November 23, 2012 2:52 flamingobeaches |
2:54 | #shopglb Victoria secrets fashion square mall yfrog.us/2ohkkwtnzxcggx… Friday November 23, 2012 2:54 flamingobeaches |
4:30 | Shopping on Black Friday in Midland, Saginaw, Bay City? Use #shopglb to share your deals, reports on lines and more! Friday November 23, 2012 4:30 JodiMcFarland |
5:15 | High winds expected to continue throughout day, according to the Weather Channel so hold tight on those shopping bags, folks #shopglb Friday November 23, 2012 5:15 BCTjoshroesner |
5:17 | Shoppers are out and about at the bay city mall. There's still spaces available in the parking lot though. #shopglb Friday November 23, 2012 5:17 BayCityTimes |
5:45 | Best Buy slow according to employees until about 7am. #shopglb Friday November 23, 2012 5:45 BCTjoshroesner |
5:49 | Best Buy still seems to have good supply of medium-sized televisions and other second-tier items #shopglb Friday November 23, 2012 5:49 BCTjoshroesner |
5:58 | Fashion Square Mall parking lot moderately full #shopglb Friday November 23, 2012 5:58 BCTjoshroesner |
6:10 | All the stores inside Fashion Square now open except for some jewelry stores #shopglb Friday November 23, 2012 6:10 BCTjoshroesner |
6:14 | Target employees at the Bay City Mall say that the rush slowed at around 1 a.m. #shopglb Friday November 23, 2012 6:14 BayCityTimes |
6:15 | Definitely quieter than I expected... parking was way too easy #shopglb Friday November 23, 2012 6:15 CEHphoto |
6:19 | Lines inside JC Penny starting to grow, now up to 20 people or more on ground floor #shopglb Friday November 23, 2012 6:19 BCTjoshroesner |
6:27 | Traffic moderately busy on Tittabawassee and Bay Rds. #shopglb Friday November 23, 2012 6:27 BCTjoshroesner |
6:38 | Meijer offering discounts off next shopping trip with purchase of select items #shopglb Friday November 23, 2012 6:38 BCTjoshroesner |
7:11 | Birch Run outlets about as busy as they are during a regular weekend #shopglb Friday November 23, 2012 7:11 BCTjoshroesner |
8:05 | Employees at Birch Run Starbucks say they were no busier than "on a regular saturday" #shopglb Friday November 23, 2012 8:05 BCTjoshroesner |
8:29 | There's a full parking at Menards in Bay City. #shopglb Friday November 23, 2012 8:29 BayCityTimes |
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