some of those millions of americans doing their part which makes kurt reddick here, a happy man. you're estimating maybe 8 times the number of people here than on a regular day. >> depending on the time of year, yes. it's a great day. the crowds have been fantastic, both last night and tonight. we're very happy with the start of the season. shoppers have been very enthusiastic. it's been great. >> reporter: and kurt said actually that if if this is any indication today, you said probably this is going to sure. >> it's one day, but it's a very encouraging start. so we're very excited. >> and we were talking to people here. we'll have more at 7:00, and again at 11:00, but they truly are, ever person we talked to, spending more than last year. they're already in here. made you a happy enough man you were giving high pressure fives around the house. >> that's great, yes. and i i would encourage them, if you're going to spend, spend here at south park mall. fiving the shoppers here. back to you. >> thanks, dawn, have fun out there. >> maybe you not all of your holiday shopping done to