Up to the time that the Stabroek Business made its way into downtown Georgetown late last week it still did not seem that the shopping frenzy customarily associated with the festive season had, as yet, erupted. Doubtless, however, there was something in the air. The pavement vendors usually afford themselves a ‘first jump’ on the bigger department stores. Seasonal decorations were already on offer though the relative sense of calm on Regent Street a week ago sent a message that seasonal shopping was yet to ‘break out.’ When that happens the parallel pavements on Regent Street will be insufficient to control the ‘crush.’