Late night grocery shopping rules

posted by Jeff | Thursday, October 20, 2005, 1:25 AM | comments: 3

I've learned that I actually enjoy grocery shopping when I don't have to fight old ladies who can't drive their carts in a straight line. Alas, what made grocery shopping fun in college was doing it at insane times of the night.

I think it was the summer between my sophomore and junior years that a 24-hour Meijer opened in Mansfield, near Ashland, Ohio. I remember being astounded by the selection and the fact that I was there at 3 a.m. I think it was there that I discovered the 20 pound bag of rice, which served me well.

My grocery store is just a mile down the road, so I hit it tonight. I did $78 in damage in a little under 30 minutes, but I picked up a lot of stuff that I normally just race past because I'm so anxious to get out of there. For example, I picked up a loaf of sourdough. It's expensive, sure, but it's so yummy. I also picked up a bottle of lime juice and Corona. It's like making your own girl beer. Favorites I haven't had in awhile, like Gardenburgers and English muffins fell into my cart. It's not that I'm in a rut, I just normally get essentials and get the hell out. Tonight, I could look around.


Comments

Neuski

October 20, 2005, 5:51 AM #

When I worked at a grocery store back home, I always thought that it would be great to shop around 6ish on a Saturday morning. The place was empty and everything was fresh, fresh, fresh! (Including the donuts)

CPLady

October 20, 2005, 1:08 PM #

Gordon prefers to shop late at night, and I prefer to shop very early on Sunday morning...both for the same reason. To avoid the crowds.

I avoid Saturdays and Friday evenings at all cost.

J-Pizzie Lifestyle

October 20, 2005, 5:38 PM #

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