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Ecuadog 10-06-2017 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DeanFL (Post 1458067)
Went 1PM today.

- parking lot more than adequate - many open spots, well laid out
- inside of store is almost 1/2 larger than expected - everything all stocked and lots of employees
- aisles wide, brightly lit, easy to navigate
- produce/deli/grocery/frozen etc seems to be just as much avail as a normal WM store.
- Gas pumps were 1/2 full - BTW $2.44 & 2.59, same price we saw at Colony Shell.
- the online order service in effect soon. The had $10 disc coupons to try.

Took pics, and a WM corp/mgr type told me this is the latest prototype of the USA Neighb WM and the largest... some pics taken>

Nice report, DeanFL. Thank you very much.

Bogie Shooter 10-06-2017 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1458080)
Thank you DeanFl. I love a nice grocery store.

And Bogie, we didn't go and I didn't get a mug. Was hoping you would lend our family your mug.

I volunteer in a thrift store...............what kind of a mug do you want, average of 10 odd mugs a day.

graciegirl 10-06-2017 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 1458128)
I volunteer in a thrift store...............what kind of a mug do you want, average of 10 odd mugs a day.

You are a good soul, Bogie Shooter.

I really don't need an insulated mug. BUT

I am having some envy of all of Helene's coffee cups with kitty pictures on them. I get a plain one every time. But she and Sweetie still bring me my coffee. I shouldn't complain.

Happinow 10-06-2017 10:40 PM

Disappointing
 
I decided that today was the day to check out the Neighborhood Market. It was about 11:00 and the parking lot was full.....as expected. When the store was being built, I thought the parking lot would not be sufficient enough for all of the people to park....I was right. Luckily, as I was going down a row, a car was leaving, thus providing a space for me to park. My first impression was good. I liked the produce area a lot. As I continued to shop for a few items, I became very disappointed. There is a very small selection to choose from and then isles are small!! I was looking for a particular tomato sauce that I use to make spaghetti with and they don't carry it. I was also looking for a particular brand of club soda in a 12 pack....no gots. So, I came to the conclusion that this Neighborhood Market that I was so looking forward doing some serious grocery shopping in was only good for picking up a few things here and there. Oh well....I guess I'll have to keep shopping a the regular Walmart for my large shopping trips. 😞😞

retiredguy123 10-07-2017 06:15 AM

No low sodium, spicy hot V8. Still need to go to Publix.

graciegirl 10-07-2017 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 1458291)
No low sodium, spicy hot V8. Still need to go to Publix.

Two that WON'T be clogging up the parking lot. There is always a positive side if you look for it.

TimeForChange 10-07-2017 08:40 AM

Went there for first time. Parking ample. Not that impressed with the store. When all the "migratory humanoids" are here it will be very crowded. Should take some pressure off Publix. Gas station should put pressure on the Shell. Liquor store ok but not much stock as yet. If you are looking for variety you would not go there. Frozen foods section mostly imported stuff with very high sodium. I would not buy. Produce ok but normal Walmart stuff.

Barefoot 10-07-2017 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by TimeForChange (Post 1458368)
When all the "migratory humanoids" are here it will be very crowded.

The migratory humanoids will be arriving soon in droves.
Snapping up all the good tee times and clogging up the restaurants.
:D :pepper2:

CFrance 10-07-2017 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Barefoot (Post 1458409)
The migratory humanoids will be arriving soon in droves.
Snapping up all the good tee times and clogging up the restaurants.
:D :pepper2:

Ha ha, way to go off topic and stir the pot!:evil6:

Barefoot 10-07-2017 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 1458437)
Ha ha, way to go off topic and stir the pot!:evil6:

Sorry, Topicop :police: didn't mean to go off topic and stir the pot.
It just struck me as a hilarious phrase "migratory humanoids". Back to Thread topic, new Walmart. :popcorn:

CFrance 10-07-2017 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Barefoot (Post 1458485)
Sorry, Topicop :police: didn't mean to go off topic and stir the pot.
It just struck me as a hilarious phrase "migratory humanoids". Back to Thread topic, new Walmart. :popcorn:

Aw, I was just funnin' ya.:kiss:

Barefoot 10-08-2017 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 1458525)
Aw, I was just funnin' ya.:kiss:

And I was just funning' ya back. :jester::highfive: And I was stirring the Migratory Humanoid pot a little bit!
Back to NEW WALMART.
Or maybe people are talked out after 187 posts. :popcorn:

Bogie Shooter 10-08-2017 03:47 PM

If you will be shopping somewhere else...will that not free up parking?

dotti105 10-08-2017 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DeanFL (Post 1458067)
Went 1PM today.

- parking lot more than adequate - many open spots, well laid out
- inside of store is almost 1/2 larger than expected - everything all stocked and lots of employees
- aisles wide, brightly lit, easy to navigate
- produce/deli/grocery/frozen etc seems to be just as much avail as a normal WM store.
- Gas pumps were 1/2 full - BTW $2.44 & 2.59, same price we saw at Colony Shell.
- the online order service in effect soon. The had $10 disc coupons to try.

Took pics, and a WM corp/mgr type told me this is the latest prototype of the USA Neighb WM and the largest... some pics taken>

I went a checked it out on Saturday. We had a Walmart neighborhood market near us in Utah. It wasn’t my favorite store but convenient with low prices.
I was surprised that this one is so small. Equally surprised that the Mngr told you it was one of the largest of the new prototype. The one near us in Utah was as large as Publix. But it was a much older store, so I’m sure they have revamped the plans several times since then.
It’s very conveniently located for us, nice not to have to get out on 466A!!
That will be extra nice when the population soars!!

perrjojo 10-08-2017 04:54 PM

Migratory Humaniods. Now that’s funny! I don’t care who you are. If you can’t laugh...well, life can get hard.


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