SoWalMart Grand Oening Wednesday June 15th, 2011

[Lake View Too]

I went there yesterday around 8:00 pm. It's absolutely perfect for my day to day things. I didn't buy anything, but I checked it out. It's small and won't take time to get in and out. If I forget something, it's no big deal to drive back again because it's close enough. Things like wiper blades (which I need and you ain't gonna get at Publix), oil filters, ink cartridges, light bulbs, pet food, and of course numerous food items. It's a gem of a store and exceeded my expectations. It was actually quiet and pleasant to be in. Walmart has never been a pleasant experience and I realize now it's largely due to the fact that it takes so long to get there, it takes so long to navigate because it's so big, and it takes so long to check out.

Just the fact that it has ink cartridges saves the day for me.

 

[Teresa]

I went there yesterday around 8:00 pm. It's absolutely perfect for my day to day things. I didn't buy anything, but I checked it out. It's small and won't take time to get in and out. If I forget something, it's no big deal to drive back again because it's close enough. Things like wiper blades (which I need and you ain't gonna get at Publix), oil filters, ink cartridges, light bulbs, pet food, and of course numerous food items. It's a gem of a store and exceeded my expectations. It was actually quiet and pleasant to be in. Walmart has never been a pleasant experience and I realize now it's largely due to the fact that it takes so long to get there, it takes so long to navigate because it's so big, and it takes so long to check out.

You are right - part of the reason I avoid Walmart is because its just such an ordeal to get in and out.

Glad its a small one.

 

[runstarfishrun]

i wonder if all the well to do protesters are gonna shop there with fake wigs and big sunglasses

 

[runstarfishrun]

now lets work on getting a chic fil a and a wendys closer to the a.....progress baby

 

[Bell V.]

I abandoned Walmart a long time ago. The lighting and the noise level make me instantly tense. I don't like their produce or their bakery goods and we don't eat a lot of packaged foods or meat -- but back when we were eating meat, Walmart's were the worst. Don't get me started on their seafood. I find the prices at Publix to be competitive with Walmart on the items I buy regularly, and I do like their BOGO specials on Hellmann's, Great Grains cereal, ice cream, peanut butter, tuna, rice, etc. so that we can stock up on staples. I like the Thai market and the Mexican markets too. Those places are CHEAP!

If you're buying a lot of packaged foods and frozen foods or if you have young children and need to get a lot done in one stop, I imagine Walmart will be a welcome addition, but I'm just glad I don't have to go in there anymore!

 

[Franny]

Just the fact that it has ink cartridges saves the day for me.

That is the best to me too, no more driving so far to buy ink and office supplies!!!!

 

[Teresa]

Just the fact that it has ink cartridges saves the day for me.

ever heard of online shopping, delivery directly to your doorstep? some things are perfect for online purchasing.

 

[Kurt]

Sorry but if you are not getting ink and office supplies online (and most all your other every day needs) you are wasting time, money, gas, causing yourself unneeded stress, causing more pollution, risking accident ....

Not to mention having to get dressed and putting on makeup, I could go on but the point is that Walmart is a waste where a necessary forest once stood.

 

[sunspotbaby]

Sorry but if you are not getting ink and office supplies online (and most all your other every day needs) you are wasting time, money, gas, causing yourself unneeded stress, causing more pollution, risking accident ....

Not to mention having to get dressed and putting on makeup, I could go on but the point is that Walmart is a waste where a necessary forest once stood.

Yes, I agree. No telling how this building will affect the neighborhood behind it.

 

[30A Skunkape]

Sorry but if you are not getting ink and office supplies online (and most all your other every day needs) you are wasting time, money, gas, causing yourself unneeded stress, causing more pollution, risking accident ....
Not to mention having to get dressed and putting on makeup, I could go on but the point is that Walmart is a waste where a necessary forest once stood.

Me and Scooterbug like to shop local! Did the Wal-Mart location hold a forest within the near past? I thought it was simply stuff that grew after the real forest was mowed down years ago. I'm a fan of the cypress trees they planted there but lament more palms.