71.   Today is traditionally the biggest shopping day of the year.

72.   We are finding Saturdays and Sundays to be increasingly popular shopping days.

73.   When the Patriots walk off the turf six weeks hence in Giants Stadium, there will be only three shopping days left till Christmas.

74.   Where did the shopping days go?

75.   While the United States Congress breathlessly counts down the days of the Clinton presidency, we are ticking off the shopping days until Christmas.

76.   With only seven shopping days left until Christmas, time is running out to find the perfect gift for your favorite golfaholic.

77.   With just six shopping days until Christmas and store shelves laid bare of Tickle Me Elmo dolls, horsetrading is under way with a vengeance.

78.   With just two shopping days left before Christmas, those bright expectations are dimming.

79.   With only nine shopping days left until Christmas, no impediment is too minor.

80.   You may not care how many shopping days are left.