After a 2 year absence, Trader Joe's is back in my life

[Zomby Woof]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh................ B-)

[SCDem]

1. Lucky you

I'm jealous - been away from Trader Joes for almost 10 years now :(

[demnan]

2. I miss Trader Joe's

But I live in the outer suburbs now. Actually I miss a lot of things in the suburbs, but who can afford to buy in Arlington, VA?

[LynzM]

3. Woo-hoo!!

I'm lucky to have a local food co-op... never lived close enough to TJ's to shop there, though. Cool for you!

[jus_the_facts]

4. ZombyConsumer.....

:eyes: :D

[Zomby Woof]

5. This is justifiable

We all need to eat, and since we all must buy from SOME kind of store, I will clue you in:

Trader Joe's specializes in organic and natural foods. Healthy. AND! Cheap. They price lower than the big chains. The stores are small and staffed with knowledgable staff. Safeway it ain't!

They don't sell big name brands. They often sell small indy names, or their own name. Or they import.

There is nothing wrong with being a SMART consumer in a consumer-saturated society. Especially when your choices run counter to big corporations. :-)

[jus_the_facts]

11. I hear ya....just yankin' yer chain Man......

....DAAAAAMN! :evilgrin:

[Shakespeare]

6. mmmm...TJ's ultra-dark roast Bay Blend....mmmmmmmmm

How did you EVER live without TJs? I weep for your 2-year deprivation! :cry:

(and don't forget the wine selection....pretty damn good for a grocery store)

[Zomby Woof]

12. I LOVE the wine selection

The prices are right for some damn good wines.

I lived a mile from one in Burien WA, but northern AZ had none because it was not on their distribution route.

Now there are 2 in short driving distance. Woohoo! :D

[yewberry]

20. You lived in Burien?

My husband is from Normandy Park.

I still go to the Burien TJs sometimes--much easier to get to than the one in the U District.

[Zomby Woof]

21. Yep

Lived all over western WA, and finished my stint there with 2+ years in Burien. My old apartment is now the crash zone for the third runway.

The TJ's in Burien was a handy shopping plaza. Mongolian Grill, TJ's, Albertson's, and a liquor store. :D

[catzies]

7. Happy Zomby and nini! Hope it's also close by. Mine is 2 blocks away!

I honestly couldn't live without Trader Joe's. Ever since our grocery strike, they've been my one and only grocery store.

Have you had this beer yet? I highly recommend it. Brewed exclusively for Trader Joe's in San Luis Obispo by Firestone under the Steinhaus name.



Did I mention it's 7.0% alcohol? Woohoo :beer:

[Zomby Woof]

13. I appreciate that recommendation!

I will look for it on my next visit. :bounce: :hi: Catzies!

[leftofthedial]

8. great place

the nearest one to us is in Santa Fe, a six-hour one-way away. :-(

[Rabrrrrrr]

9. Awww, how sweet! You've reconciled!

:hug:

:evilgrin:

So, are they back in your life because you moved and now have one nearby again? Or were you boycotting them for some reason for two years?

:shrug:

I've never been to a trader joe's.

[Zomby Woof]

14. When I was in northern AZ

They had none. So yes, it was a matter of moving back near them.

See my reply to jus_the_facts above (whom I know was having fun, but it was a teachable moment, lol). You would love their coffee! :donut:

[LynneSin]

10. I have never been impressed with Trader Joes

At least the one near us defines the word Crappy-ass Health food store.

The fact that their produce section sucks big-time, they rest of their food section seems to be overpriced and not much of a selection.

Maybe it's me but I'd rather just shop at my local Shop-Rite which I researched and found out their a blue company!

[wakemeupwhenitsover]

15. love Trader Joe's

Great products, great fun.

Check out their tuna.

best

[livetohike]

16. Welcome back to Cali!

:hi: I'm off to Trader Joe's right now :-).

[Zomby Woof]

17. Thanks!

And enjoy! :hi:

[friesianrider]

18. I'm boycotting Trader Joe's.

Unfortunately, Trader Joe's continues to sell eggs from battery-caged hens. Whole Foods Market and Wild Oats Natural Marketplaces have stopped selling eggs from battery-caged hens confined in tiny wire coops. This simple decision by Whole Foods and Wild Oats will spare thousands of birds from lives of misery.

I liked TJ's, but am boycotting them until they change this. And since, I've become a huge fan of Whole Foods... ;)

[Zomby Woof]

19. Barack Obama eats caged chickens

Just sayin'.

[shockra]

22. Reminds me.

Yesterday there was a pro-meat poster in the Atkins thread with a Dennis Kucinich avatar. :crazy:

I think that's worse.

[friesianrider]

23. Ok.

I wasn't talking about Obama, I was talking about me. Just sayin'.

[LeftyMom]

24. I hope they get the picture soon

I :loveya: thier store and not shopping there sucks. I'm suffereing eggplant hummus withdrawls.

Whole Foods is nice, but waaaaaay too expensive.

[friesianrider]

27. I agree...

I just cannot shop there in good conscience. Why are they being so stubborn? They've always been so receptive to things like this...

[NMMNG]

25. Trader Joe's rocks

I just wish I had one closer to home.

[henslee]

26. Hook me up with some yogurt balls, bro.