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Originally Posted by Pturner
The mom and pop stores -- and restaurants-- are so much more charming, imaginative and fun. But we shop and dine the chains, we even beg them to come. Then we morn the loss of the mom and pops.
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I've seen it happen time after time. Home Depot or Lowes opens and everyone forgets the local hardware store or lumberyard. It's almost like their car or pickup automatically drives to the big box stores when they need supplies or tools.
They want Italian food..."oh boy, lets head for Olive Garden". Seafood...Red Lobster is a must.
Then we whine when the private stores close. Must be the rent is to high. It can't possibly be because we no longer shop there.