shopping to avoid the crowds.http://www.buzzfeed.com/caseyrackham/wait-is-this-hell?bffbfood&utm_term=.iq91OKKJA#.ipWX9DDja
If you have trouble parking at Trader Joe's, you will appreciate this. I purposely time my
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mariadnoca
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Ha! I'm lucky, the one by my house has secret back parking lot...
The worst parking around here is Whole Foods, in an area with lots of driver diversity. If you park there don't expect it not to be hit. If I do go to that one, must be sure to go before school is out (and park as far out as you can). After that all the moms stop by from picking up kids and it's bumper cars for sure!
Once at WF I watched from right behind as two cars backed out from either side and hit each other. Then they both pulled back into the space and tried again. Then they hit again. This happened SIX times! One woman's backside of her brand new car was now hugely smashed in, both trunk and quarter panel. Finally they figured it out, one first, then the other. Then... they both drove away! Neither of them got out and looked at cars or anything. Both cars were smashed...and each just drove off!
The worst parking around here is Whole Foods, in an area with lots of driver diversity. If you park there don't expect it not to be hit. If I do go to that one, must be sure to go before school is out (and park as far out as you can). After that all the moms stop by from picking up kids and it's bumper cars for sure!
Once at WF I watched from right behind as two cars backed out from either side and hit each other. Then they both pulled back into the space and tried again. Then they hit again. This happened SIX times! One woman's backside of her brand new car was now hugely smashed in, both trunk and quarter panel. Finally they figured it out, one first, then the other. Then... they both drove away! Neither of them got out and looked at cars or anything. Both cars were smashed...and each just drove off!
I get there before nine, find an end spot right in front and wait for the doors to open
they usually open a little early anyway. Only trouble with parking is at lunch time as there are two or three restaurants and a Dave's
Sporting Goods in the same complex. I never go there after 9 am.
I have my list, go in and get what I need, do a little looking along the way and get out.
they usually open a little early anyway. Only trouble with parking is at lunch time as there are two or three restaurants and a Dave's
Sporting Goods in the same complex. I never go there after 9 am.
I have my list, go in and get what I need, do a little looking along the way and get out.
magnoliainchicago
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Can't resist sending this . . .
This should strike a chord!
This should strike a chord!
colleenmomof2
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Long lines outside at both of ours, too
waiting for a parking space. But I know that if I brave the lot, I will always be rewarded with a pleasant shopping experience once inside. So different from other places with long lines inside smileys/wink.gif
It's a game I love to play! C
waiting for a parking space. But I know that if I brave the lot, I will always be rewarded with a pleasant shopping experience once inside. So different from other places with long lines inside smileys/wink.gif
It's a game I love to play! C
HA!! You should see mine - next to LAX. Next door is Home Town Buffet which has been added
To the tour bus stop. They pick up their tours from the airport and first stop is lunch - line of 3 buses usually. The. They allow time for TJ shopping. Tons of Asian tourists running around excitedly exclaiming at the goodies and great prices, along with all the usual flight attendants and actors/actresses in dark glasses and ball caps. It's like a Chevy Chase movie smileys/smile.gif
To the tour bus stop. They pick up their tours from the airport and first stop is lunch - line of 3 buses usually. The. They allow time for TJ shopping. Tons of Asian tourists running around excitedly exclaiming at the goodies and great prices, along with all the usual flight attendants and actors/actresses in dark glasses and ball caps. It's like a Chevy Chase movie smileys/smile.gif