From our first week of moving to OR, I kept hearing people talk about Fred Meyer. My only reference
to Fred Meyer is a jewelry store, in the mall, in Colorado. It happens to be the jewelry store where Marty & I both got our wedding bands.
While I was waiting in the ridiculous Black Friday line at Target, I was told that Fred Meyer is kind of like Wal-Mart. So, I am envisioning a smaller version of Wal-Mart. A local chain, maybe like a slightly larger Walgreens or something. Since I have 2 small boys with me most of the time, I haven't been that quick to check out new places, but this week we ventured into Fred Meyer.
I think this particular Fred Meyer store might be the biggest store I have ever been in. You pick up a map when you walk in the door. It has an entire grocery store (Kroger line - like King Soopers in CO), a Tully's coffee in the middle, a bank, a play land (which is supervised - and I can leave Elijah there for up to 1 hour while I shop), shoes, furniture (think couches), sporting goods, toys, clothing..... basically I'm not sure there is anything they don't carry. It is HUGE. It was overwhelming. OH, and there is a also a Fred Meyer Jewelry Store in the middle.
Suddenly though, it feels a bit like we bought our wedding rings at a giant Wal-Mart. I just took us 7 years to realize it.
Bummer.
What!? you can leave Elijah for 1 hour while you shop!?!?! Ok - my kids and I will definitely be there.
ReplyDeleteWow! Hoooray for the Fred Meyer.
That is TOO funny!
ReplyDeleteOh....your wedding bands are all about what they stand for. They could be from a Cracker Jack box for all it matters.
ReplyDeleteI think I would be totally overwhelmed in a store like that, especially the first few times until you get the layout of the place. Was the clientele as entertaining as Walmart? Or perhaps a little more upscale? (it doesn't take much from a Walmart!)
Merrielle - I know! And you could leave BOTH your kids. They have to be between 2 years and school age.
ReplyDeleteSharon - Good point.... but still funny about the rings. Funny thing about the clientele is that I totally didn't notice?!? I think I was pretty absorbed in trying to find everything. Trying to navigate the grocery store is definitely one of the worst parts about moving. :(