In article , Andy q wrote:

I got to the ACME supermarket at 4:30pm and the place was practically empty!
I had a clear shot to several cashiers standing around. I was out by 5pm and
headed home.

I've early morning shopped, where there are NO cashiers and I'm forced to use
the self check-out machine.

I'm tempted to go back at 4:30pm again tomorrow and check the aisle traffic
to see if it wasn't a fluke.

Another strange, unrelated matter, at the farthest-parking-lot-from-the-mall
ACME supermarket, there's a Starbuck coffee stand inside!?!?! I felt like the
ACME had been violated.

Anyway, the best time to shop at your market is?

Andy

Now that I work night shifts full time, I get to the market right around
7 am. Not only is it not crowded, but that is when they are putting out
any "deals" etc., such as the Pork outdates for $.97 per lb. I got a
gorgeous package of butterflyed lean pork loins this morning, plus some
chops and shoulder steaks.

I took 6 lbs. to my Sister and Brother in Law as a gifty. He's on a low
residue diet at the moment due to Diverticulitis, so they can use the
cheap meat. They get a bit tired of chicken too... (And no, I did not
ask for payment! It was a gifty like I said!)

I also get first pick of the re-stocked fresh produce that time of
morning. :-)

There are generally only 2 cashiers on duty and just enough customers to
keep them busy, but I'm ok with that!

I can get in and out of the store in just under 30 minutes, sticking
pretty much to a shopping list and just checking the sales, and I always
get a good parking space! g

They had some lovely Strip Steaks on sale this morning for $5.99 per lb.
The good steaks have been running $7.99 per lb. now for months! I
should'na, but gave in to temptation and blew $24.00 on 5 steaks.

sigh

I already had meat (pork) thawed for the next 2 days so I did freeze
them for later decadent enjoyment.... I may even brave this ugly hot
humid weather (and the mosquitos!) and grill.

Today's meal was a small batch of pressure cooked carrots, celery,
onions and scallions with lemon pepper, garlic powder and a very light
application of Italian herbs. I then sliced up 2 lbs. of pork very thin
and quickly fried it in the skillet after marinating it in Soy sauce,
Oyster sauce, garlic and onion powder and some pureed ginger root. I
also added some toasted sesame seeds to that.

Mixed it all together when all was done.

Most excellent!

Keeping it on topic, I bought all fresh veggies this morning. White
onions were $.50 per lb.!!! Sweet yellows were $.99. I ignored them. ;-)

And the Zuke's were gorgeous. I'll steam those in a couple of days with
some mushrooms and serve them as a side dish. I get the smallest, most
slender Zuke's I can for maximum tenderness and sweetness. It's cool to
have the produce section all to myself when they are stocking the stuff
right off the trucks...
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In article ,
"Nancy Young" wrote:

Agreed. Early to mid morning, you've got the place to yourself,
except for people stocking the shelves, and to be honest, they aren't
all that fun. They are usually parked right in front of what I need.

The ones here are always very polite as long as I am nice, and help me
get what I need if they are blocking it. ;-)

Just smile at them. g


It is rather eerie to be in the store when it's that empty.

True, but you aren't getting run into by shopping cart drivers on cell
phones either! ;-D
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In article ,
Peter A wrote:

In article , Andy q says...
I got to the ACME supermarket at 4:30pm and the place was practically
empty!
I had a clear shot to several cashiers standing around. I was out by 5pm
and
headed home.

I've early morning shopped, where there are NO cashiers and I'm forced to
use
the self check-out machine.

I'm tempted to go back at 4:30pm again tomorrow and check the aisle traffic
to see if it wasn't a fluke.

Another strange, unrelated matter, at the
farthest-parking-lot-from-the-mall
ACME supermarket, there's a Starbuck coffee stand inside!?!?! I felt like
the
ACME had been violated.

Anyway, the best time to shop at your market is?

Andy


Andy, you need a hobby - really!

This _is_ his hobby!

Didn't you get the memo?

;-)
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In article nHAli.32138$BT3.2167@trnddc06,
"Paul M. Cook" wrote:

the aisles are not blocked by butts wider than a sequoia,

That was rude!!!

But it did make me laugh. ;-D
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In article ,
"Cazza" wrote:

I like to go as close to lunch as possible but before I'm so hungry
I buy the entire store.

One major secret to sticking with the shopping budget.

NEVER shop hungry! Everything looks good. ;-)
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In article , Andy q wrote:

Well, but... but... supermarkets are for flirting, not for sipping a cup
o' joe... right??

Right!

Andy

Only in the produce section, when discussing the best method for picking
the ripest melons.

;-)
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In article om,
Sheldon wrote:

On Jul 13, 11:15?am, Andy q wrote:
MareCat said...



"Andy" q wrote in ...

Another strange, unrelated matter, at the
farthest-parking-lot-from-the-mall
ACME supermarket, there's a Starbuck coffee stand inside!?!?! I felt
like
the
ACME had been violated.

Many supermarkets have Charbucks inside. Why should ACME be any
different?

Mary

Well, but... but... supermarkets are for flirting, not for sipping a cup
o' joe... right??

Right!

Right!

I don't mind crowded, I just choose the check out line with the best
breasts.

Sheldon

I generally do that back in the poultry section.

smirk
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Omelet said...

In article nHAli.32138$BT3.2167@trnddc06,
"Paul M. Cook" wrote:

the aisles are not blocked by butts wider than a sequoia,

That was rude!!!

But it did make me laugh. ;-D


I'm always dumbfounded when shoppers stop to get something off the shelf
and leave their cart in the "dead center" middle of an aisle, perfectly
obstructing passing on either side. "C'mon! You've been shopping for at
least 20 years and still don't get it???"

That and if I was a crook, not a supermarket visit goes by when a woman
doesn't leave her purse in her shopping cart as she turns her back and
gazes the shelves for this or that.

Andy's Evil Twin Shopping Tip: Another shopper "got you down?" Drop an item
in their cart! They'll more than likely pay for it and then at home wonder,
"why did I buy this?"

Andy

I like to go between 9 and 10 AM. Everything is out, all nice and
fresh. Costco time is the same or about 2:30 as the lunch rush is over
and moms with kids have not arrived from school yet. I am on he SF
Peninsula and the markets I go to are Safeway, Trader Joe's, Mollie
Stone and Lunardi's. I have never seen a self check out.
Enjoy the weekend,
Ellie

In article , Andy q wrote:

Omelet said...

In article nHAli.32138$BT3.2167@trnddc06,
"Paul M. Cook" wrote:

the aisles are not blocked by butts wider than a sequoia,

That was rude!!!

But it did make me laugh. ;-D


I'm always dumbfounded when shoppers stop to get something off the shelf
and leave their cart in the "dead center" middle of an aisle, perfectly
obstructing passing on either side. "C'mon! You've been shopping for at
least 20 years and still don't get it???"

That and if I was a crook, not a supermarket visit goes by when a woman
doesn't leave her purse in her shopping cart as she turns her back and
gazes the shelves for this or that.

Andy's Evil Twin Shopping Tip: Another shopper "got you down?" Drop an item
in their cart! They'll more than likely pay for it and then at home wonder,
"why did I buy this?"

Andy

I no longer have a purse in the cart.
I wear a fannypack.

Made my Bianchi.
;-)
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Omelet said...

I no longer have a purse in the cart.
I wear a fannypack.

Made my Bianchi.


Om,

I'm familiar! Good for you!

Andy

On Jul 12, 7:28 pm, "Nancy Young" wrote:

My Acme has self checkout, too. I use it once in a while, if the
checkout lines look congested, I only have a few items and
none of them have to be weighed.

nancy

I've used the self-checkouts with just about everything, including
the reduced-price stuff. Once you've rung in your weighted
produce a few times, it's not difficult, and it beats the long line
at
the 10-or-less lane.

And I keep dropping notes to the manager that there should be
a penny per item discount when a customer uses the self-checkout.

Hasn't worked yet.;-)

maxine in ri

Andy wrote:

Omelet said...


I no longer have a purse in the cart.
I wear a fannypack.

Made my Bianchi.



Om,

I'm familiar! Good for you!

Andy
Om, my Bianchi rig is a jackass one. You will know what that means and
probably Andy too.

George

In article , Andy q wrote:

Omelet said...

I no longer have a purse in the cart.
I wear a fannypack.

Made my Bianchi.


Om,

I'm familiar! Good for you!

Andy

:-)
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George Shirley wrote:

Andy wrote:

Omelet said...


I no longer have a purse in the cart.
I wear a fannypack.

Made my Bianchi.



Om,

I'm familiar! Good for you!

Andy
Om, my Bianchi rig is a jackass one. You will know what that means and
probably Andy too.

George

Whatever is comfortable for ya.

I'd rather not have to wear a vest or jacket.

Maybe this winter.
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