That made me laugh out loud.
I try to avoid taking my kid to the supermarket when at all possible, but sometimes, it’s easier to go as a family (there are only three of us, though) because we get in and out a heck of a lot faster, and one of us can entertain the kid while the other chooses the groceries. So far, so good.
Haha. One time I wandered into the grocery store to get some munchie-food and caught someone doing it. I was feeling goofy and sprinted in front of him. When he acted all shocked, I shouted “BOOYA!” and tried to high five the guy in front of me.
Everybody looked at me like some weirdo.
I like my grocery experience. I do not use a cart (I use the lil basket things), so maneuverability isn’t an issue. It does force me to go daily/every other day though. When I check out it is through the self service lines, which are usually empty, even when the full service registers have long lines.
One of my local stores does that. Another one stocks it in the coffee and tea and boxed milk aisle, next to the soya and UHT milk. Another one stocks it in the “ethnic foods” aisle next to the curry paste.
And these are all franchises of the same chain.
Laughing out loud here.
I am almost dreading going to Jewel tomorrow. I hate shopping on a Saturday, but the alternative is to do it tonight. Which is worse–the crowds of people on a Saturday or admitting to the world that you have no life and so can shop on Friday night? Thoughts?
I’ve tried shopping at different times too; I admit to a lack of a life that Friday nights, Saturday nights both work for me.
I’m trying to figure out the best time to avoid the idiots and, once a month, park my car close enough so that I can manage to carry the numerous bags from a big stockup.
I cannot park right in front – that’s for staff and cabs that have paid to be allowed in the queue.
The shopping center garage is exorbitantly priced, as if to actually repel shoppers – forget it.
The street parking regulations within 2 blocks are so restrictive – at least before 7pm.
So 7pm or later for me on Fridays or Saturdays.
Any problem I have is the local Pathmark turns off 2/3 of their lights after 11:00pm (or something like that). I asked and they said it’s to conserve energy but you’d think the amount of shoplifting (it’s that dark) would counterbalance any monetary savings. And of course there’s only 2 registers open.
Some very funny posts here as has been said. I’ve done the jockeying for position thing too, with a woman who was trying to position herself to be in two lines at once. Uhmm, no; I picked a line. When another customer asked me which line I was in, I told her and explained what the Straddler[sup]tm[/sup] told me. Straddler actually took offense that I was talking about her. Say what? La la la, I can’t hear you.
Oh, and I haven’t had Miracle Whip since I was in high school.
Friday night, baby. I stayed home on a Friday a few weeks ago to do housework. It was incredibly rewarding: cheap, early night; and I got to use my Saturday morning to loiter in my clean and well-stocked house.
I’m converted. I’m going to do the same thing tonight!
I’d prefer: 10 items OR ELSE
Too true, and I haven’t had a life for some time now…
I like to go on Tuesday mornings. The store is quiet then. I used to go to another Jewel, but found that my visits coincided with the adult assisted living facility van run. I’ve never felt that homicidal toward old people until then…
I also hate weekend days because of the ladies who want you to eat and shop. I don’t want to try chipotle flavored sausage–leave me alone!
Of course to which one of the dimmer bulbs in life’s chandelier would ask “Or else what?” queuing up the demonstration of the wonderful Ewokian/
Rube Goldberg style device that would demonstrate exactly “What”.
Heart failure?
You in Appalachia? I bet I know that recipe.
Biscuit crust, then put cooked ground beef and onions or peppers or whatnot in, then a mixture of sour cream and Miracle Whip, then Velveeta on the top.
And I only wish I were kidding.
In my town, we have this grocery store called Wegman’s. There is a Wegman’s in the suburbs that is so posh and lush that it is basically a 5 star grocery store, complete with fine dining, sushi bar, coffee shop, tea shop, amazing flower shop etc, etc.
You have never met a set of people with ‘entitled’ written across their foreheads until you meet the folks that shop at this Wegman’s. When they plant their carts in the middle of the aisle, forget it. It will set just that way, until they are good and ready to move it. I try to avoid that store, but the Wegman’s in my own neighborhood is tiny and crowded.
Shop at Wegman’s. Their signs say “10 Items Or Fewer”. 
Three pages and no one’s pitted self-checkouts that announce your bill to the entire store? “Your total is. Eleven dollars and sixty. Eight cents.” The only way that can be more annoying is if it announced what you were buying. “You have bought: Tampons. Oranges. Tomatoes and. Cigarettes.”
Well, I didn’t go to the store tonight, so I face the stupid ladies who try to force food on you etc in the morning. Blech.
And people were cringing over a recipe that included Miracle Whip, ground beef and American cheese? :dubious:
I went and I survived. It wasn’t crowded and I only saw ONE food lady. She was still setting up, so I escaped with no problem. The only bitch I have for this trip was the final tally: $192.41.
I keep telling my kids-you ate yesterday. Why again today? But they don’t pay me any mind.
Someone has to buy zuchinni?
I made a run to the grocery store today. I know it was my own fault for going on a Saturday, but still…
When I am standing behind you for 5 minutes and you haven’t moved, could it be a hint that I need to get to the canned vegetables the three of you and your cart are blocking?
It is not necessary for the three of you and your cart to parade three abreast down every aisle in the store. I finally had to alter my route to avoid you, which made me forget something I needed for my soup. Does every single purchase require a 3-way conference?
No wonder I let Mr. SCL do the shopping. He is much more patient than I am.
Tampons, oranges, tomatoes and cigarettes for 11.68? Where do you shop?