(at least I just found out about it)

What are some "gotta have it"s from TJ's? Besides 2 Buck Chuck wine
(how is the Cab and the Burgundy?)

Bob

zxcvbob wrote:
> (at least I just found out about it)
>
> What are some "gotta have it"s from TJ's? Besides 2 Buck Chuck wine
> (how is the Cab and the Burgundy?)
>
> Bob


Buy a bottle of each and decide for yourself. That's not the only
wine they sell at a decent price.

They have some very nice bottled apricot or peach sauce which goes well
on their frozen blintzes (regular cheese or vegetarian/tofu.)

Sauces, cheeses, candy, snack food, tea, frozen vegetables, all kinds of
nuts and dried fruit, and many times one of a kind stuff they carry for
a brief time only. There isn't one in CO so I haven't shopped TJ since
my last California trip, but I love their product selection.


gloria p

On 12/24/2010 7:17 PM, gloria.p wrote:
> zxcvbob wrote:
>> (at least I just found out about it)
>>
>> What are some "gotta have it"s from TJ's? Besides 2 Buck Chuck wine
>> (how is the Cab and the Burgundy?)
>>
>> Bob
>
>
> Buy a bottle of each and decide for yourself. That's not the only
> wine they sell at a decent price.
>
> They have some very nice bottled apricot or peach sauce which goes well
> on their frozen blintzes (regular cheese or vegetarian/tofu.)
>
> Sauces, cheeses, candy, snack food, tea, frozen vegetables, all kinds of
> nuts and dried fruit, and many times one of a kind stuff they carry for
> a brief time only. There isn't one in CO so I haven't shopped TJ since
> my last California trip, but I love their product selection.
>
>
> gloria p

I hear their blueberry tea is divine. I don't have one close enough to
justify the drive or I'd go.

--
Currently reading: Finals over! Yay for an A in organic chem and a B in
Human Anatomy and Physiology. Now what to read?

On Dec 24, 3:12*pm, zxcvbob > wrote:
> (at least I just found out about it)
>
> What are some "gotta have it"s from TJ's? *Besides 2 Buck Chuck wine
> (how is the Cab and the Burgundy?)
>
> Bob

They have a one pound bar of chocolate in several varieties that is
divine.

They have really good wines at really good prices. Look for a
Chilean wine Panilonco (sp?) It has a lion
on the label. It is a really fabulous wine at a great price. Get
the Cabernet.

2 Buck Chuck is ok for an everyday wine and for a cooking wine but it
varies a lot. The cab is better than the merlot and the shiraz is
pretty good.

ImStillMags wrote:
> On Dec 24, 3:12 pm, zxcvbob > wrote:
>> (at least I just found out about it)
>>
>> What are some "gotta have it"s from TJ's? Besides 2 Buck Chuck wine
>> (how is the Cab and the Burgundy?)
>>
>> Bob
>
> They have a one pound bar of chocolate in several varieties that is
> divine.
>
> They have really good wines at really good prices. Look for a
> Chilean wine Panilonco (sp?) It has a lion
> on the label. It is a really fabulous wine at a great price. Get
> the Cabernet.
>
> 2 Buck Chuck is ok for an everyday wine and for a cooking wine but it
> varies a lot. The cab is better than the merlot and the shiraz is
> pretty good.
>


My favorite cheap wine is (was) Inglenook Chianti. But it seems to
have been discontinued, and the replacement (Chillable Red) is way
too sweet. Peter Vella Burgundy is pretty good, but I don't need 5
liters of wine open in the house.

I was at the liquor store this afternoon and someone told me to try
the Tisdale merlot for $2. I did, and it's OK but just a *little*
too sweet. It would be good with pizza.

I cut my alcohol consumption almost to zero 2 months ago because it
and my weight were starting to creep up, and I wasn't exercising.
I'm making an exception for Christmas and New Years weekends, and
it's amazing how much quicker I can feel a slight buzz after
abstaining for a few weeks.

Bob

On 12/24/2010 03:12 PM, zxcvbob wrote:
> (at least I just found out about it)
>
> What are some "gotta have it"s from TJ's? Besides 2 Buck Chuck wine (how
> is the Cab and the Burgundy?)

Their Greek yogurt is wonderful. We don't shop there, but a family
member does, and when she has lots of Greek yogurts in the fridge, I
grab one. Yum.

Serene

--
http://www.momfoodproject.com

"zxcvbob" > wrote in message
...
> (at least I just found out about it)
>
> What are some "gotta have it"s from TJ's? Besides 2 Buck Chuck wine (how
> is the Cab and the Burgundy?)

I don't buy much there. Sometimes cheese. Occasionally candy. Vitamins.
I don't trust their meat. Too many recalls. The produce at the one we have
here in Lynnwood is never fresh, even when it just comes in.

They opened a TJ's where I live in Greenville, SC about a month ago.
I went once right before Thanksgiving and picked up some stuffed
flounder and a Pumpkin cheesecake. I'm not sure how much sense it
made to put the store about a half mile from a Whole Foods store,
which is much larger than the Trader Joes.

?
"Michael O'Connor" > wrote in message
...
> They opened a TJ's where I live in Greenville, SC about a month ago.
> I went once right before Thanksgiving and picked up some stuffed
> flounder and a Pumpkin cheesecake. I'm not sure how much sense it
> made to put the store about a half mile from a Whole Foods store,
> which is much larger than the Trader Joes.

Same reason Burger King is across the street from McDonalds.

> > They opened a TJ's where I live in Greenville, SC about a month ago.
> > I went once right before Thanksgiving and picked up some stuffed
> > flounder and a Pumpkin cheesecake. *I'm not sure how much sense it
> > made to put the store about a half mile from a Whole Foods store,
> > which is much larger than the Trader Joes.
>
> Same reason Burger King is across the street from McDonalds.

It reminds me of when I was in radio and I would have to play
commercials for McDonalds and Burger King in the same commercial
block. We could never play them back to back, just like we were not
allowed to play car ads back to back.

On Dec 24, 4:46*pm, zxcvbob > wrote:
> ImStillMags wrote:
> > On Dec 24, 3:12 pm, zxcvbob > wrote:
> >> (at least I just found out about it)
>
> >> What are some "gotta have it"s from TJ's? *Besides 2 Buck Chuck wine
> >> (how is the Cab and the Burgundy?)
>
> >> Bob
>
> > They have a one pound bar of chocolate in several varieties that is
> > divine.
>
> > They have really good wines at really good prices. * *Look for a
> > Chilean wine Panilonco (sp?) *It has a lion
> > on the label. * *It is a really fabulous wine at a great price. * *Get
> > the Cabernet.
>
> > 2 Buck Chuck is ok for an everyday wine and for a cooking wine but it
> > varies a lot. * The cab is better than the merlot and the shiraz is
> > pretty good.
>
> My favorite cheap wine is (was) Inglenook Chianti. *But it seems to
> have been discontinued, and the replacement (Chillable Red) is way
> too sweet. *Peter Vella Burgundy is pretty good, but I don't need 5
> liters of wine open in the house.
>
> I was at the liquor store this afternoon and someone told me to try
> the Tisdale merlot for $2. *I did, and it's OK but just a *little*
> too sweet. *It would be good with pizza.
>
> I cut my alcohol consumption almost to zero 2 months ago because it
> and my weight were starting to creep up, and I wasn't exercising.
> I'm making an exception for Christmas and New Years weekends, and
> it's amazing how much quicker I can feel a slight buzz after
> abstaining for a few weeks.
>
> Bob

I buy the Tizdale Cabernet for an everyday wine. It's much better
than the merlot and the price is right.
There is also one called Bay Bridge that is not bad at all. The
cabernet is the best one. Lately those two brands have been my go to
cheapo's.

In article >,
zxcvbob > wrote:

> (at least I just found out about it)
>
> What are some "gotta have it"s from TJ's? Besides 2 Buck Chuck wine
> (how is the Cab and the Burgundy?)
>
> Bob

Good for you! I like their tapenade-type spreads. And brie cheeses.
And dried fruits - best price I've seen for dried Montmorency cherries.

--
Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
Holy Order of the Sacred Sisters of St. Pectina of Jella
"Always in a jam, never in a stew; sometimes in a pickle."
Pepparkakor particulars posted 11-29-2010;
http://web.me.com/barbschaller

On Dec 24, 3:12*pm, zxcvbob > wrote:
> (at least I just found out about it)
>
> What are some "gotta have it"s from TJ's? *Besides 2 Buck Chuck wine
> (how is the Cab and the Burgundy?)

Right now, the egg nog and the panettone.

TJ's dairy products vary by state but not the nog.

The pound plus chocolate bars mentioned are excellent for baking.

For staples we buy raisins, orange juice, dairy products, and arugula,
with two buck Chuck for cooking. Other wines are worth trying. Their
coffee may be a good deal for you, but be prepared to watch your
favorite blends disappear.

On Dec 24, 7:46*pm, zxcvbob > wrote:
> ImStillMags wrote:
> > On Dec 24, 3:12 pm, zxcvbob > wrote:
> >> (at least I just found out about it)
>
> >> What are some "gotta have it"s from TJ's? *Besides 2 Buck Chuck wine
> >> (how is the Cab and the Burgundy?)
>
> >> Bob
>
> > They have a one pound bar of chocolate in several varieties that is
> > divine.
>
> > They have really good wines at really good prices. * *Look for a
> > Chilean wine Panilonco (sp?) *It has a lion
> > on the label. * *It is a really fabulous wine at a great price. * *Get
> > the Cabernet.
>
> > 2 Buck Chuck is ok for an everyday wine and for a cooking wine but it
> > varies a lot. * The cab is better than the merlot and the shiraz is
> > pretty good.
>
> My favorite cheap wine is (was) Inglenook Chianti. *But it seems to
> have been discontinued, and the replacement (Chillable Red) is way
> too sweet. *Peter Vella Burgundy is pretty good, but I don't need 5
> liters of wine open in the house.
>
> I was at the liquor store this afternoon and someone told me to try
> the Tisdale merlot for $2. *I did, and it's OK but just a *little*
> too sweet. *It would be good with pizza.
>
> I cut my alcohol consumption almost to zero 2 months ago because it
> and my weight were starting to creep up, and I wasn't exercising.
> I'm making an exception for Christmas and New Years weekends, and
> it's amazing how much quicker I can feel a slight buzz after
> abstaining for a few weeks.
>
> Bob

I get Tisdale wines 3/$10 on the east coast. We are in a state with
very high "vice taxes". I like the Merlot and Shiraz and their
Chardonnay is ok, too, but I prefer Pinot Grigio for white wine and I
haven't seen Tisdale Pinot Grigio here, I don't know whether they make
one or if it's just not carried near me. I don't mind a sweeter
Merlot.
I have one friend who shops at the same store I do: we both
(independently) tried the Tisdale wines b/c of their price and found
we like them. I visited them once at the beginning of our friendship
and they served it with dinner... I said "Oh, I buy that all the time!
I drink it at home, I love it!" They were a bit embarrassed b/c they
realized I knew how cheap it was and apologized. I told them not to
apologize... we were both smart, not rich. Now it's an inside joke...
we bring 3 bottles of Tisdale when we visit one another. It's kinda
funny.

I also like Crane Lake Pinot Grigio. $8 for a magnum. Yes, I tried it
b/c it was cheap. But I keep buying it b/c I like it.

On Dec 25, 9:17*pm, none of your business >
wrote:
> On Dec 24, 7:46*pm, zxcvbob > wrote:
>
>
>
> > ImStillMags wrote:
> > > On Dec 24, 3:12 pm, zxcvbob > wrote:
> > >> (at least I just found out about it)
>
> > >> What are some "gotta have it"s from TJ's? *Besides 2 Buck Chuck wine
> > >> (how is the Cab and the Burgundy?)
>
> > >> Bob
>
> > > They have a one pound bar of chocolate in several varieties that is
> > > divine.
>
> > > They have really good wines at really good prices. * *Look for a
> > > Chilean wine Panilonco (sp?) *It has a lion
> > > on the label. * *It is a really fabulous wine at a great price. * *Get
> > > the Cabernet.
>
> > > 2 Buck Chuck is ok for an everyday wine and for a cooking wine but it
> > > varies a lot. * The cab is better than the merlot and the shiraz is
> > > pretty good.
>
> > My favorite cheap wine is (was) Inglenook Chianti. *But it seems to
> > have been discontinued, and the replacement (Chillable Red) is way
> > too sweet. *Peter Vella Burgundy is pretty good, but I don't need 5
> > liters of wine open in the house.
>
> > I was at the liquor store this afternoon and someone told me to try
> > the Tisdale merlot for $2. *I did, and it's OK but just a *little*
> > too sweet. *It would be good with pizza.
>
> > I cut my alcohol consumption almost to zero 2 months ago because it
> > and my weight were starting to creep up, and I wasn't exercising.
> > I'm making an exception for Christmas and New Years weekends, and
> > it's amazing how much quicker I can feel a slight buzz after
> > abstaining for a few weeks.
>
> > Bob
>
> I get Tisdale wines 3/$10 on the east coast. We are in a state with
> very high "vice taxes". I like the Merlot and Shiraz and their
> Chardonnay is ok, too, but I prefer Pinot Grigio for white wine and I
> haven't seen Tisdale Pinot Grigio here, I don't know whether they make
> one or if it's just not carried near me. I don't mind a sweeter
> Merlot.
> I have one friend who shops at the same store I do: we both
> (independently) tried the Tisdale wines b/c of their price and found
> we like them. I visited them once at the beginning of our friendship
> and they served it with dinner... I said "Oh, I buy that all the time!
> I drink it at home, I love it!" They were a bit embarrassed b/c they
> realized I knew how cheap it was and apologized. I told them not to
> apologize... we were both smart, not rich. Now it's an inside joke...
> we bring 3 bottles of Tisdale when we visit one another. It's kinda
> funny.
>
> I also like Crane Lake Pinot Grigio. $8 for a magnum. Yes, I tried it
> b/c it was cheap. But I keep buying it b/c I like it.

Crane Lake, I forgot about that one....yup...a great 'inexpensive'
wine for everyday !! Don't have to spend a fortune to drink a decent
wine.

In article >,
zxcvbob > wrote:

> (at least I just found out about it)
>
> What are some "gotta have it"s from TJ's? Besides 2 Buck Chuck wine
> (how is the Cab and the Burgundy?)
>
> Bob

Our favorites a

dried fruits and nuts - great prices and always good quality
organic cage free eggs
their brand of hummus
whole wheat pita
frozen shrimp goyza - in the fancy printed bag
frozen mini croissants - thaw and bake and really good
frozen garlic naan
frozen pie crust - as good as homemade without the weird chemical taste
of pillsbury or other brands.
nonfat vanilla yogurt
butter - their brand is always less expensive than anywhere around here
and they also have really good prices on plugra or kerry gold.

marcella

On Fri, 24 Dec 2010 18:46:16 -0600, zxcvbob >
wrote:

> My favorite cheap wine is (was) Inglenook Chianti. But it seems to
> have been discontinued, and the replacement (Chillable Red) is way
> too sweet.

What part of the country are you located in? I wouldn't mind a 5 liter
box of Inglenook. It was my favorite "cheap wine" back I could buy
it, but I just don't see it at retail anymore. I don't think I've
seen it at BevMo either. They just seem to sell the 20-25 liter size
(the one that's 2+ ft high) to restaurants around here.

--

Never trust a dog to watch your food.

On Sun, 26 Dec 2010 09:43:16 -0600, barbie gee >
wrote:

> I just got a bottle of the Charles Shaw Pinot at Trader Joe's and didn't
> care for it much. Probably the first disappointment of the 2 Buck Chuck's
> that I have had. The reds are all good so far.

If you knew what better tasted like, you wouldn't think it's passable.

--

Never trust a dog to watch your food.

On Sun, 26 Dec 2010 09:04:35 -0800, Marcella Peek
> wrote:

> In article >,
> zxcvbob > wrote:
>
> > (at least I just found out about it)
> >
> > What are some "gotta have it"s from TJ's? Besides 2 Buck Chuck wine
> > (how is the Cab and the Burgundy?)
> >
> > Bob
>
> Our favorites a
>
> dried fruits and nuts - great prices and always good quality
> organic cage free eggs
> their brand of hummus
> whole wheat pita
> frozen shrimp goyza - in the fancy printed bag
> frozen mini croissants - thaw and bake and really good
> frozen garlic naan
> frozen pie crust - as good as homemade without the weird chemical taste
> of pillsbury or other brands.
> nonfat vanilla yogurt
> butter - their brand is always less expensive than anywhere around here
> and they also have really good prices on plugra or kerry gold.
>
> marcella

TJ is my go to place for nuts, their price (and freshness) blows every
place else out of the water. I shop TJ first when I want hummus and
(not too fancy) cheese. Their snack chips are priced fairly too,
especially their vegetable chips and fancy potato chips.

--

Never trust a dog to watch your food.

On Dec 26, 10:41*am, sf > wrote:
> On Sun, 26 Dec 2010 09:04:35 -0800, Marcella Peek
>
>
>
> > wrote:
> > In article >,
> > *zxcvbob > wrote:
>
> > > (at least I just found out about it)
>
> > > What are some "gotta have it"s from TJ's? *Besides 2 Buck Chuck wine
> > > (how is the Cab and the Burgundy?)
>
> > > Bob
>
> > Our favorites a
>
> > dried fruits and nuts - great prices and always good quality
> > organic cage free eggs
> > their brand of hummus
> > whole wheat pita
> > frozen shrimp goyza - in the fancy printed bag
> > frozen mini croissants - thaw and bake and really good
> > frozen garlic naan
> > frozen pie crust - as good as homemade without the weird chemical taste
> > of pillsbury or other brands.
> > nonfat vanilla yogurt
> > butter - their brand is always less expensive than anywhere around here
> > and they also have really good prices on plugra or kerry gold.
>
> > marcella
>
> TJ is my go to place for nuts, their price (and freshness) blows every
> place else out of the water. *I shop TJ first when I want hummus and
> (not too fancy) cheese. *Their snack chips are priced fairly too,
> especially their vegetable chips and fancy potato chips.
>
> --
>
> Never trust a dog to watch your food.

They have a great little snack cracker called the Everything
Cracker. It's like the flavor of an everything bagel.

On Sun, 26 Dec 2010 12:19:44 -0800 (PST), ImStillMags
> wrote:

> They have a great little snack cracker called the Everything
> Cracker. It's like the flavor of an everything bagel.

Really??? I *am* looking for that one, absolutely love Everything
bagels! Thanks for the heads up on that one.

--

Never trust a dog to watch your food.

TJ's has great prices on cheese, coffee, and ground almonds. It is also the
only place other than my local dairy where one can get heavy cream that
contains NO additives at all.

On Dec 24, 3:12 pm, zxcvbob > wrote:
> (at least I just found out about it)
>
> What are some "gotta have it"s from TJ's? Besides 2 Buck Chuck wine
> (how is the Cab and the Burgundy?)
>
> Bob
I buy:
Nuts (whole roasted cashews, 50 percent salt)
Dried fruit
Fresh blueberry preserves (no additives/preservatives and delicious)
Ever-changing variety of coffees
Butter (good quality and price)
Frozen small baguettes (surprisingly good, easy emergency freezer
stock)
Pennette (small version of penne, great with many sauces)
Canned tuna--solid pack white albacore (in oil or in water)
Italian grapefruit soda (delicious on its own or as vodka mixer)
Pork tenderloins are not injected or processed
Black Forest ham is a tasty occasional treat in a conveniently small
size

I don't buy:
Most of their prepared foods--our tastes differ (they tend to like
bland/safe and underseasoned imho)
Their produce (prepackaged, overpriced)

I shop/browse
Wine, liquor, cheese. -aem

On Sun, 26 Dec 2010 16:12:37 -0800 (PST), aem >
wrote:

> I don't buy:
> Most of their prepared foods--our tastes differ (they tend to like
> bland/safe and underseasoned imho)
> Their produce (prepackaged, overpriced)

The regular grocery stores often have frozen petit peas at a
reasonable price these days, but I used to buy Trader Joe's
exclusively because they were smaller and a better price than I found
anywhere else.

--

Never trust a dog to watch your food.

On Dec 26, 12:19*pm, ImStillMags > wrote:

> They have a great little snack cracker called the Everything
> Cracker. * It's like the flavor of an everything bagel.

I forgot my other favorite: TJ's Multigrain and Flaxseed cracker. It
is an ultimate cracker. I lie to use it to dip into the pride of
Eugene: Toby's Tofu Pate (available at Whole Foods in my area).

On Mon, 27 Dec 2010 08:48:54 -0800 (PST), spamtrap1888
> wrote:

> On Dec 26, 12:19*pm, ImStillMags > wrote:
>
> > They have a great little snack cracker called the Everything
> > Cracker. * It's like the flavor of an everything bagel.
>
> I forgot my other favorite: TJ's Multigrain and Flaxseed cracker. It
> is an ultimate cracker. I lie to use it to dip into the pride of
> Eugene: Toby's Tofu Pate (available at Whole Foods in my area).

I've looked for flax seed crackers there, but don't remember now if I
saw it and it wasn't the one I wanted or I just didn't see any. I
want the one I had at my sister in laws place. She said she bought it
at CostCo, but my store didn't have that cracker when I looked for it
and I haven't seen that particular one at TJ's either. It was sooo
good and goes perfectly with hummus. I need to remember to ask her if
she can still buy them at her CostCo.

--

Never trust a dog to watch your food.

On Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:23:10 -0600, Andy > wrote:

> Thanks to you two, about the Everything Cracker, I googled "Everything
> Bagel" and read all about it (David Gussin [inventor]).
>
> I rang up the TJ's in town. The conversation went like this:
>
> "Hello, Trader Joe's, Media. Katy speaking."
> "Hi Katy, Andy calling..."
> "Hi Andy!"
> "Some people on the internet spoke of a TJs product called "Everything
> crackers" and I like to try them. Are they available at your store?"
> "Hold on, I'll check." ... ... "Hello?"
> "Yes?
> "Yes. We have them and we're fully stocked!"
> "Great! When they eventually plow my streets, I'll be right over!"
> <chuckles>
> "Thanks, Katy"
> "You're welcome Andy. Bye."
> "See ya."
> <click>
>
> So now I wait.
>
>

Hopefully, it's worth the wait! In the mean time, fix yourself a cup
of hot chocolate and enjoy looking out at the newly fallen snow.

--

Never trust a dog to watch your food.

On Tue, 28 Dec 2010 13:23:32 -0600, Andy > wrote:

> From experience, I know the main roads into and around town are already
> as busy as if nothing ever happened.

<sniffle - dabbing eyes> Wait just a moment while I get out my tiny
violin. Okay, one more time - with meaning.

> Flatland BUMS!!!

LOL

--

Never trust a dog to watch your food.

"Andy" > wrote in message ...
> sf > wrote:
>
>> On Sun, 26 Dec 2010 12:19:44 -0800 (PST), ImStillMags
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> They have a great little snack cracker called the Everything
>>> Cracker. It's like the flavor of an everything bagel.
>>
>> Really??? I *am* looking for that one, absolutely love Everything
>> bagels! Thanks for the heads up on that one.
>
>
> Thanks to you two, about the Everything Cracker, I googled "Everything
> Bagel" and read all about it (David Gussin [inventor]).
>
> I rang up the TJ's in town. The conversation went like this:
>
> "Hello, Trader Joe's, Media. Katy speaking."
> "Hi Katy, Andy calling..."
> "Hi Andy!"
> "Some people on the internet spoke of a TJs product called "Everything
> crackers" and I like to try them. Are they available at your store?"
> "Hold on, I'll check." ... ... "Hello?"
> "Yes?
> "Yes. We have them and we're fully stocked!"
> "Great! When they eventually plow my streets, I'll be right over!"
> <chuckles>
> "Thanks, Katy"
> "You're welcome Andy. Bye."
> "See ya."
> <click>
>
> So now I wait.
>
>
>
> Andy

Spellbinding.

On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 20:30:32 -0500, Paco wrote:

> "Andy" > wrote in message ...
>> sf > wrote:
>>
>>> On Sun, 26 Dec 2010 12:19:44 -0800 (PST), ImStillMags
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> They have a great little snack cracker called the Everything
>>>> Cracker. It's like the flavor of an everything bagel.
>>>
>>> Really??? I *am* looking for that one, absolutely love Everything
>>> bagels! Thanks for the heads up on that one.
>>
>> Thanks to you two, about the Everything Cracker, I googled "Everything
>> Bagel" and read all about it (David Gussin [inventor]).
>>
>> I rang up the TJ's in town. The conversation went like this:
>>
>> "Hello, Trader Joe's, Media. Katy speaking."
>> "Hi Katy, Andy calling..."
>> "Hi Andy!"
>> "Some people on the internet spoke of a TJs product called "Everything
>> crackers" and I like to try them. Are they available at your store?"
>> "Hold on, I'll check." ... ... "Hello?"
>> "Yes?
>> "Yes. We have them and we're fully stocked!"
>> "Great! When they eventually plow my streets, I'll be right over!"
>> <chuckles>
>> "Thanks, Katy"
>> "You're welcome Andy. Bye."
>> "See ya."
>> <click>
>>
>> So now I wait.
>>
>>
>>
>> Andy
>
> Spellbinding.
>

my reaction was pretty much the same. it's only a matter of time before
andy recounts the conversation he had when he dialed a wrong number (which
i'm guessing happens more often than not).

your pal,
blake

On Sun, 02 Jan 2011 10:38:59 -0600, Andy > wrote:

>blake murphy > wrote:
>
>> my reaction was pretty much the same. it's only a matter of time
>> before andy recounts the conversation he had when he dialed a wrong
>> number (which i'm guessing happens more often than not).
>>
>> your pal,
>> blake
>
>
>No Legs blake murphy... that would have to be a knee jerk reaction in your
>short world.
>
>Happy 2011, shortie!

Funny coming from you Andy, isn't shortie your nickname at the
local brothel you frequent?

On Sun, 02 Jan 2011 10:38:59 -0600, Andy wrote:

> blake murphy > wrote:
>
>> my reaction was pretty much the same. it's only a matter of time
>> before andy recounts the conversation he had when he dialed a wrong
>> number (which i'm guessing happens more often than not).
>>
>> your pal,
>> blake
>
> No Legs blake murphy... that would have to be a knee jerk reaction in your
> short world.
>
> Happy 2011, shortie!
>
> Andy

andy's speaking to me again!

>> And this may come as a surprise to you No Legs murphy, that this is the
>> last reply you'll ever get from me.
>>
>> Have a nice rest of your life.
>>
>> Or not.
>>
>> Andy (12/20)

>i'll give you two days, tops.

>blake (posted 6:31 PM 12/21/2010)

....so you made it for almost two weeks, not two days. congratulations!

blake

On Sat, 25 Dec 2010 05:46:26 -0800 (PST) in rec.food.cooking, "Michael
O'Connor" > wrote,
>flounder and a Pumpkin cheesecake. I'm not sure how much sense it
>made to put the store about a half mile from a Whole Foods store,
>which is much larger than the Trader Joes.

A Trader Joe's and a Whole Foods near here (Torrance, CA) are across a
parking lot from each other.

On Jan 8, 9:03*pm, David Harmon > wrote:
> On Sat, 25 Dec 2010 05:46:26 -0800 (PST) in rec.food.cooking, "Michael
> O'Connor" > wrote,
>
> >flounder and a Pumpkin cheesecake. *I'm not sure how much sense it
> >made to put the store about a half mile from a Whole Foods store,
> >which is much larger than the Trader Joes.
>
> A Trader Joe's and a Whole Foods near here (Torrance, CA) are across a
> parking lot from each other.

Trader Joes keeps their stores small for a reason. They consider
themselves more of a specialty store than a regular grocery store or
supermarket. They fill a niche market. They are not interested in
being everything to everyone.

That formula works very well for them. So it doesn't matter if they
are next door to a Whole Foods, or Costco or anyone else. They
always do very well.