That is for sure. I can't figure out how folks didn't see it coming. Maybe not as bad but it was clearly coming. I think we all got sick of hearing about the 'housing bubble burst' for literally years, more than a couple of years.
Fabric store in town today had a big sign that said 'Closeout sale'. I assumed it was really closing up. No, they are just closing one line of fabrics or something like that. I spent some money there and a bit at Joann's. My piddly few dollars aren't saving anyone though. Taria