[Chat] Re: [Discussion] New Giant

[Brad Schlegel]

I too prefer Safeway!  either the one on Charles Street or the one on
Harford Road.

Sincerely,

W. Brad Schlegel
1552 Oakridge Road
Baltimore, MD 21218-2228

410-467-1933 - H
410-962-9506 - W and Voice Mail
william.schlegel at us.army.mil

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Emily Chalmers" <echalmers at mindspring.com>
To: "Charles Village Chat List" <Chat at charlesvillage.info>
Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2004 4:35 PM
Subject: RE: [Chat] Re: [Discussion] New Giant


>
> I went to see this gigantic box the other night and was overwhelmed, and
> not pleasantly. For me, it is just too big, and I continue to question the
> wisdom of putting these giant (no un intended) boxes into city areas. It
> also doesn't seem to me to offer any great price savings, and one could
> waste a lot of time just getting from point A to point B. Although the
> store may be useful for people in the  vicinity and directly north and
> east, I won't go there unless dire necessity forces me--I'll stick with
the
> Safeway. It;'s big, but at least I don't feel like I need a bicycle to
> navigate it. Better yet, I'll shop at Eddie's.
>
> I hope people won't give up on the Safeway. That company was willing to
> come here before the housing prices went up, and the store has done a lot
> to try to improve its selection in recent months. I've shopped at Safeways
> in city areas for years and have appreciated the fact that the chain at
> least is somewhat willing to site stores in diverse areas.
>
> That's all for now--gotta go drop my film off at the Safeway.
>
>
>
> Emily Chalmers
> echalmers at mindspring.com
> Why Wait?  Move to EarthLink.
>
>
> > [Original Message]
> > From: Sarah Andrew Wilson <sarah at phloot.com>
> > To: Charles Village Chat List <Chat at charlesvillage.info>
> > Date: 7/24/2004 12:41:21 PM
> > Subject: [Chat] Re: [Discussion] New Giant
> >
> > Joel and I went to Giant this morning, after a hearty breakfast at
> > Pete's Grille.  Giant has carts for sale for $25 so that you can
> > transport your groceries home (we plan to walk rather than drive).  As
> > many have noted, the store is very busy with lots of people and little
> > parking spots available, but I chalk that up to the fact that it's
> > opening weekend and everyone wants to see the new store.
> >
> > The produce section bigger than Safeway, with better selection.  In
> > fact, the seafood section, hot foods section, butcher, bakery, and
> > floral shop are all bigger than Safeway with more choices.  The store
> > overall is about the same size as Safeway.  The front end does have a
> > crowded feel, but the individual check-out lanes are a good length and
> > there were lots of lanes open.
> >
> > The store hours are 6:00am-midnight Monday through Saturday and I think
> > it closes at 10:00 on Sunday.  These are definitely welcome hours for
> > those nights when we have to work late in DC.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Sarah
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> > Sarah Andrew Wilson
> > flutist, artist representative
> > www.phloot.com
> > h 410.243.6475
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> > =20
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Discussion-bounces at charlesvillage.info
> > [mailto:Discussion-bounces at charlesvillage.info] On Behalf Of John
> > Spurrier
> > Sent: Friday, July 23, 2004 4:07 PM
> > To: Discussion at charlesvillage.info
> > Subject: [Discussion] New Giant
> >
> > Has anyone been to the new Giant in Waverly?
> >
> > John
> >
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