Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:

http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej

The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all the
way across town?

Jill

jmcquown wrote:

> Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:

> http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej

> The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all the
> way across town?

> Jill

Whatever happens we're ***sure*** you'll find something to kvetch about, Jill...

--
GM

jmcquown wrote:
> Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
>
> The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all the way
> across town?
>
> Jill

Come now, your majesty; you'd NEVER set foot in an aldi or walmart.

It just wouldn't look good for your highness to patronize establishments
catering to paupers. It would be downright shameful.

GM wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
>
>> Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:
>
>> http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
>
>> The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all the
>> way across town?
>
>> Jill
>
>
> Whatever happens we're ***sure*** you'll find something to kvetch about,
> Jill...
>

Shut up dammit! She's really a nice lady and could benefit from your
guidance if you'd learn her ways before attacking her. We just have to find
a way to drill through that tungsten carbide shell on her.

I leave this thought with you GM: Some people learn late in life how to get
along with others, and some never do. You could make a difference.

It's a hard passage, because they have lived a lifetime of bitterness. Not
easy to cast this off. Think about it.

Hank Rogers wrote:

> GM wrote:
>> jmcquown wrote:
>>
>>> Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:
>>
>>> http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
>>
>>> The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all the
>>> way across town?
>>
>>> Jill
>>
>>
>> Whatever happens we're ***sure*** you'll find something to kvetch about,
>> Jill...
>>

> Shut up dammit! She's really a nice lady and could benefit from your
> guidance if you'd learn her ways before attacking her. We just have to find
> a way to drill through that tungsten carbide shell on her.

> I leave this thought with you GM: Some people learn late in life how to get
> along with others, and some never do. You could make a difference.

> It's a hard passage, because they have lived a lifetime of bitterness. Not
> easy to cast this off. Think about it.

Welp, if Popeye were still "extant", we could have him throw a big honkin' Bat Mitzvah for her...

--
GM

jmcquown wrote:

> Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:

> http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej

> The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all the
> way across town?

> Jill
>
You may or may not like it. Just keep an open mind and not compare it
to Publix or any regional large chain.

Some things will make you think of the national brands, the packaging is
so similar. English muffins packages make me think of Thomas' muffins as
do their Benton (house brand) of vanilla wafers look like the national
brand Nilla wafers. I'm not impressed with their eggs simply because
their large eggs are on the lowest size to still be sold as large. No
problem with their taste or freshness, just their size.

On 2/28/2024 5:44 PM, ItsJoanNotJoAnn wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
>
>> Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:
>
>> http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
>
>> The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all
>> the way across town?
>
>> Jill
>>
> You may or may not like it.  Just keep an open mind and not compare it
> to Publix or any regional large chain.
>
> Some things will make you think of the national brands, the packaging is
> so similar.  English muffins packages make me think of Thomas' muffins as
> do their Benton (house brand) of vanilla wafers look like the national
> brand Nilla wafers.  I'm not impressed with their eggs simply because
> their large eggs are on the lowest size to still be sold as large.  No
> problem with their taste or freshness, just their size.
>
You are *so* full of shit. Eggs are sold by weight. An ALDI dozen
large eggs weighs the same as a Kroger dozen large eggs, 24 ounces. If
one store had eggs that were larger, it would fuck up people's baking.

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--Bryan
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tested on laboratory animals.

"Most of the food described here is nauseating.
We're just too courteous to say so."
-- Cindy Hamilton

ItsJoanNotJoAnn wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
>
>> Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:
>
>> http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
>
>> The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all the
>> way across town?
>
>> Jill
>>
> You may or may not like it.  Just keep an open mind and not compare it
> to Publix or any regional large chain.
>
> Some things will make you think of the national brands, the packaging is
> so similar.  English muffins packages make me think of Thomas' muffins as
> do their Benton (house brand) of vanilla wafers look like the national
> brand Nilla wafers.  I'm not impressed with their eggs simply because
> their large eggs are on the lowest size to still be sold as large.  No
> problem with their taste or freshness, just their size.

If jill lets them know she is royalty, she may get a better price on her
groceries, and surely better treatment than us commoners.

On 2/28/2024 6:44 PM, ItsJoanNotJoAnn wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
>
>> Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:
>
>> http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
>
>> The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all
>> the way across town?
>
>> Jill
>>
> You may or may not like it.  Just keep an open mind and not compare it
> to Publix or any regional large chain.
>
Thanks, I wasn't really thinking about comparing it to any local
supermarkets. Just wondering if it would be worth the drive. Most
things aren't. LOL

> Some things will make you think of the national brands, the packaging is
> so similar.  English muffins packages make me think of Thomas' muffins as
> do their Benton (house brand) of vanilla wafers look like the national
> brand Nilla wafers.  I'm not impressed with their eggs simply because
> their large eggs are on the lowest size to still be sold as large.  No
> problem with their taste or freshness, just their size.

Well, I wouldn't drive across town to buy eggs or English muffins or
Nilla wafers. :) My boss seemed interested because of their fresh
produce. Apparently Aldi was a big thing when they lived in Connecticut
and they'd buy fresh produce at Aldi.

Thinking about it, fresh produce in CT is not on the same growing
schedule as fresh produce in SC. Lots of vegetables grow here year
round. There are farm stands. I can't see fresh produce as being a
reason to drive across town to go shopping. Then again, he and his wife
live not far from the upcoming Aldi. So hey, I'll let them tell me
about it. If there are some great deals I'll surely hear about it. :)

Jill

jmcquown wrote:
> On 2/28/2024 6:44 PM, ItsJoanNotJoAnn wrote:
>> jmcquown wrote:
>>
>>> Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:
>>
>>> http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
>>
>>> The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all the
>>> way across town?
>>
>>> Jill
>>>
>> You may or may not like it.  Just keep an open mind and not compare it
>> to Publix or any regional large chain.
>>
> Thanks, I wasn't really thinking about comparing it to any local
> supermarkets.  Just wondering if it would be worth the drive.  Most things
> aren't. LOL
>
>> Some things will make you think of the national brands, the packaging is
>> so similar.  English muffins packages make me think of Thomas' muffins as
>> do their Benton (house brand) of vanilla wafers look like the national
>> brand Nilla wafers.  I'm not impressed with their eggs simply because
>> their large eggs are on the lowest size to still be sold as large.  No
>> problem with their taste or freshness, just their size.
>
> Well, I wouldn't drive across town to buy eggs or English muffins or Nilla
> wafers. :)  My boss seemed interested because of their fresh produce.
> Apparently Aldi was a big thing when they lived in Connecticut and they'd
> buy fresh produce at Aldi.
>
> Thinking about it, fresh produce in CT is not on the same growing schedule
> as fresh produce in SC.  Lots of vegetables grow here year round.  There
> are farm stands.  I can't see fresh produce as being a reason to drive
> across town to go shopping.  Then again, he and his wife live not far from
> the upcoming Aldi.  So hey, I'll let them tell me about it.  If there are
> some great deals I'll surely hear about it. :)
>
> Jill

Wise decision, your majesty. Aldi would be a terrible disappointment to
your highness.

On 2/28/2024 7:06 PM, BryanGSimmons wrote:
> On 2/28/2024 5:44 PM, ItsJoanNotJoAnn wrote:
>> jmcquown wrote:
>>
>>> Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:
>>
>>> http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
>>
>>> The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all
>>> the way across town?
>>
>>> Jill
>>>
>> You may or may not like it.  Just keep an open mind and not compare it
>> to Publix or any regional large chain.
>>
>> Some things will make you think of the national brands, the packaging is
>> so similar.  English muffins packages make me think of Thomas' muffins as
>> do their Benton (house brand) of vanilla wafers look like the national
>> brand Nilla wafers.  I'm not impressed with their eggs simply because
>> their large eggs are on the lowest size to still be sold as large.  No
>> problem with their taste or freshness, just their size.
> >
> You are *so* full of shit.  Eggs are sold by weight.  An ALDI dozen
> large eggs weighs the same as a Kroger dozen large eggs, 24 ounces. If
> one store had eggs that were larger, it would fuck up people's baking.
>

Not completely true. That is the minimum. Large eggs run from 2 oz. to
2.24 oz. At 2.25 they become extra large. A dozen can vary about 2.8
oz. per dozen. At the end of the year, that 2.8 ounces sure is a lot of
weight.

On 28/02/2024 22:13, jmcquown wrote:
> Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
>
> The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all the
> way across town?
>
I tried an Aldi in NJ, when they first opened, a few years ago.
I wasn't particularly impressed with either the quality or prices, and
I've not tried them again.

The local NJ Lidl, though, is excellent - good quality and variety, and
low prices.
I also shop at Lidl when I'm in Scotland, and am very pleased with their
quality and prices. I just wish they delivered!

On 2/28/2024 5:13 PM, jmcquown wrote:
> Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
>
> The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all the
> way across town?
>
> Jill

When Aldi was opened near is in CT I tried it a couple of times and did
not like it. Crap produce, off tasting milk, injected meats. That was
probably 12 years ago.

One opened about 2 miles from me a few months ago. Tried at again.
Better, but still not something I want to shop at on a regular basis.

Meats are all pre-packaged and selection was minimal. Seems they
stopped the injected crap from the past.

On Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:52:58 -0500, Ed P <esp@snet.xxx> wrote:

>On 2/28/2024 7:06 PM, BryanGSimmons wrote:
>> >
>> You are *so* full of shit.  Eggs are sold by weight.  An ALDI dozen
>> large eggs weighs the same as a Kroger dozen large eggs, 24 ounces. If
>> one store had eggs that were larger, it would fuck up people's baking.
>>
>
>Not completely true. That is the minimum. Large eggs run from 2 oz. to
>2.24 oz. At 2.25 they become extra large. A dozen can vary about 2.8
>oz. per dozen. At the end of the year, that 2.8 ounces sure is a lot of
>weight.

When we still had chickens, they were of pretty average types, but
their eggs were bigger than the biggest type that the supermarket
sells. Shrinkflation?

On 29/02/2024 01:05, Bruce wrote:
> On Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:52:58 -0500, Ed P <esp@snet.xxx> wrote:
>
>> On 2/28/2024 7:06 PM, BryanGSimmons wrote:
>>> >
>>> You are *so* full of shit.  Eggs are sold by weight.  An ALDI dozen
>>> large eggs weighs the same as a Kroger dozen large eggs, 24 ounces. If
>>> one store had eggs that were larger, it would fuck up people's baking.
>>>
>>
>> Not completely true. That is the minimum. Large eggs run from 2 oz. to
>> 2.24 oz. At 2.25 they become extra large. A dozen can vary about 2.8
>> oz. per dozen. At the end of the year, that 2.8 ounces sure is a lot of
>> weight.
>
> When we still had chickens, they were of pretty average types, but
> their eggs were bigger than the biggest type that the supermarket
> sells. Shrinkflation?
>
When my father was a little kid, he took care of the family chickens -
he said that the egg size seemed to increase as the chickens grew older.

On Thu, 29 Feb 2024 01:36:06 +0000, S Viemeister
<firstname@lastname.oc.ku> wrote:

>On 29/02/2024 01:05, Bruce wrote:
>> On Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:52:58 -0500, Ed P <esp@snet.xxx> wrote:
>>
>>> On 2/28/2024 7:06 PM, BryanGSimmons wrote:
>>>> >
>>>> You are *so* full of shit.  Eggs are sold by weight.  An ALDI dozen
>>>> large eggs weighs the same as a Kroger dozen large eggs, 24 ounces. If
>>>> one store had eggs that were larger, it would fuck up people's baking.
>>>>
>>>
>>> Not completely true. That is the minimum. Large eggs run from 2 oz. to
>>> 2.24 oz. At 2.25 they become extra large. A dozen can vary about 2.8
>>> oz. per dozen. At the end of the year, that 2.8 ounces sure is a lot of
>>> weight.
>>
>> When we still had chickens, they were of pretty average types, but
>> their eggs were bigger than the biggest type that the supermarket
>> sells. Shrinkflation?
>>
>When my father was a little kid, he took care of the family chickens -
>he said that the egg size seemed to increase as the chickens grew older.

I believe it. The eggs that I remember the best are the eggs laid when
the chickens were the oldest.

On 2/28/2024 6:52 PM, Ed P wrote:
> On 2/28/2024 7:06 PM, BryanGSimmons wrote:
>> On 2/28/2024 5:44 PM, ItsJoanNotJoAnn wrote:
>>> jmcquown wrote:
>>>
>>>> Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:
>>>
>>>> http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
>>>
>>>> The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all
>>>> the way across town?
>>>
>>>> Jill
>>>>
>>> You may or may not like it.  Just keep an open mind and not compare it
>>> to Publix or any regional large chain.
>>>
>>> Some things will make you think of the national brands, the packaging is
>>> so similar.  English muffins packages make me think of Thomas'
>>> muffins as
>>> do their Benton (house brand) of vanilla wafers look like the
>>> national brand Nilla wafers.  I'm not impressed with their eggs
>>> simply because
>>> their large eggs are on the lowest size to still be sold as large.  No
>>> problem with their taste or freshness, just their size.
>>  >
>> You are *so* full of shit.  Eggs are sold by weight.  An ALDI dozen
>> large eggs weighs the same as a Kroger dozen large eggs, 24 ounces. If
>> one store had eggs that were larger, it would fuck up people's baking.
>>
>
> Not completely true. That is the minimum.  Large eggs run from 2 oz. to
> 2.24 oz.  At 2.25 they become extra large.  A dozen can vary about 2.8
> oz. per dozen.  At the end of the year, that 2.8 ounces sure is a lot of
> weight.
>
They offset the larger ones with smaller ones. That's why when one egg
breaks in each of two cartons, they mark both down instead of making one
full dozen and one with only ten. This was discussed with a store
manager of a Schnuck's store. Fancier grocery stores don't have larger
large eggs.

--
--Bryan
For your safety and protection, this sig. has been thoroughly
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"Most of the food described here is nauseating.
We're just too courteous to say so."
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On 2024-02-28 4:44 p.m., ItsJoanNotJoAnn wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
>
>> Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:
>
>> http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
>
>> The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all
>> the way across town?
>
>> Jill
>>
> You may or may not like it.  Just keep an open mind and not compare it
> to Publix or any regional large chain.
>
> Some things will make you think of the national brands, the packaging is
> so similar.  English muffins packages make me think of Thomas' muffins as
> do their Benton (house brand) of vanilla wafers look like the national
> brand Nilla wafers.  I'm not impressed with their eggs simply because
> their large eggs are on the lowest size to still be sold as large.

That's important for many baking recipes.

On 2024-02-28 5:54 p.m., S Viemeister wrote:
> On 28/02/2024 22:13, jmcquown wrote:
>> Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
>>
>> The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all
>> the way across town?
>>
> I tried an Aldi in NJ, when they first opened, a few years ago.
> I wasn't particularly impressed with either the quality or prices, and
> I've not tried them again.
>
> The local NJ Lidl, though, is excellent - good quality and variety, and
> low  prices.
> I also shop at Lidl when I'm in Scotland, and am very pleased with their
> quality and prices. I just wish they delivered!
>
I looked round the Ipswich Lidl when on holiday in the UK and was not
impressed.
However, I heard of some great wine bargains in another branch but
didn't check them out.

On 2/28/2024 8:00 PM, Ed P wrote:
> On 2/28/2024 5:13 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>> Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
>>
>> The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all
>> the way across town?
>>
>> Jill
>
> When Aldi was opened near is in CT I tried it a couple of times and did
> not like it.  Crap produce, off tasting milk, injected meats.  That was
> probably 12 years ago.
>
> One opened about 2 miles from me a few months ago.  Tried at again.
> Better, but still not something I want to shop at on a regular basis.
>
> Meats are all pre-packaged and selection was minimal.  Seems they
> stopped the injected crap from the past.

Thank you, Ed. Since you live closer to me than other posters and have
shopped at Aldi both in FL and in CT, your opinion counts for a lot! I
don't think I'll bother with Aldi.

Jill

On 2/28/2024 9:02 PM, Graham wrote:
> On 2024-02-28 4:44 p.m., ItsJoanNotJoAnn wrote:
>> jmcquown wrote:
>>
>>> Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:
>>
>>> http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
>>
>>> The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all
>>> the way across town?
>>
>>> Jill
>>>
>> You may or may not like it.  Just keep an open mind and not compare it
>> to Publix or any regional large chain.
>>
(snip to)
>> brand Nilla wafers.  I'm not impressed with their eggs simply because
>> their large eggs are on the lowest size to still be sold as large.
>
> That's important for many baking recipes.
>
Not that I bake a lot, but I've never worried about the exact size of a
"large egg" when I am baking something like cornbread or any other
batter bread or muffins. I don't tend to make yeast breads anymore but
when I do I don't recall worrying about the exact size of a "large" egg
to add to the flour for preparing the dough, either. I'll have to look
up some of my bread recipes.

Jill

On 29/02/2024 02:08, Graham wrote:
> On 2024-02-28 5:54 p.m., S Viemeister wrote:
>> On 28/02/2024 22:13, jmcquown wrote:
>>> Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:
>>>
>>> http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
>>>
>>> The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all
>>> the way across town?
>>>
>> I tried an Aldi in NJ, when they first opened, a few years ago.
>> I wasn't particularly impressed with either the quality or prices, and
>> I've not tried them again.
>>
>> The local NJ Lidl, though, is excellent - good quality and variety,
>> and low  prices.
>> I also shop at Lidl when I'm in Scotland, and am very pleased with
>> their quality and prices. I just wish they delivered!
>>
> I looked round the Ipswich Lidl when on holiday in the UK and was not
> impressed.
> However, I heard of some great wine bargains in another branch but
> didn't check them out.

They do seem to vary. The one in Thurso stocks quite a lot of
locally-grown produce, and Scottish meats and dairy products. The NJ one
stocks some local produce, but not quite as much as the place in Thurso
- NJ is losing its 'Garden State' identity.

On Wed, 28 Feb 2024 21:48:21 -0500, jmcquown <j_mcquown@comcast.net>
wrote:

>On 2/28/2024 8:00 PM, Ed P wrote:
>> On 2/28/2024 5:13 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>>> Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:
>>>
>>> http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
>>>
>>> The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all
>>> the way across town?
>>>
>>> Jill
>>
>> When Aldi was opened near is in CT I tried it a couple of times and did
>> not like it.  Crap produce, off tasting milk, injected meats.  That was
>> probably 12 years ago.
>>
>> One opened about 2 miles from me a few months ago.  Tried at again.
>> Better, but still not something I want to shop at on a regular basis.
>>
>> Meats are all pre-packaged and selection was minimal.  Seems they
>> stopped the injected crap from the past.
>
>Thank you, Ed. Since you live closer to me than other posters and have
>shopped at Aldi both in FL and in CT, your opinion counts for a lot! I
>don't think I'll bother with Aldi.

You were looking for confirmation of your negative prejudice and you
got it! Yay! Biddy power!

On Wed, 28 Feb 2024 22:00:18 -0500, jmcquown <j_mcquown@comcast.net>
wrote:

>On 2/28/2024 9:02 PM, Graham wrote:
>> On 2024-02-28 4:44 p.m., ItsJoanNotJoAnn wrote:
>>> jmcquown wrote:
>>>
>>>> Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:
>>>
>>>> http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
>>>
>>>> The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all
>>>> the way across town?
>>>
>>>> Jill
>>>>
>>> You may or may not like it.  Just keep an open mind and not compare it
>>> to Publix or any regional large chain.
>>>
>(snip to)
>>> brand Nilla wafers.  I'm not impressed with their eggs simply because
>>> their large eggs are on the lowest size to still be sold as large.
>>
>> That's important for many baking recipes.
>>
>Not that I bake a lot (1), but I've never worried about the exact size of a
>"large egg" when I am baking something like cornbread or any other
>batter bread or muffins. I don't tend to make yeast breads anymore (1) but
>when I do I don't recall worrying about the exact size of a "large" egg
>to add to the flour for preparing the dough, either. I'll have to look
>up some of my bread recipes.

(1) You could also sometimes stay out of a discussion, you know.

On 2024-02-29, Bruce <Bruce@invalid.invalid> wrote:
> On Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:52:58 -0500, Ed P <esp@snet.xxx> wrote:
>
>>On 2/28/2024 7:06 PM, BryanGSimmons wrote:
>>> >
>>> You are *so* full of shit.  Eggs are sold by weight.  An ALDI dozen
>>> large eggs weighs the same as a Kroger dozen large eggs, 24 ounces. If
>>> one store had eggs that were larger, it would fuck up people's baking.
>>>
>>
>>Not completely true. That is the minimum. Large eggs run from 2 oz. to
>>2.24 oz. At 2.25 they become extra large. A dozen can vary about 2.8
>>oz. per dozen. At the end of the year, that 2.8 ounces sure is a lot of
>>weight.
>
> When we still had chickens, they were of pretty average types, but
> their eggs were bigger than the biggest type that the supermarket
> sells. Shrinkflation?

Unlikely. Those really large eggs (and the really small ones)
end up not at the supermarket, but at the processor for liquid
egg products for bakeries and pasta making and so forth.

--
Cindy Hamilton