Trader Joe's worst nightmare is about to open its first stores in the US — see if it's coming to your hometown

[OriZ 3,157]

2 minutes ago, Teddy B said:

Gary will show up on some exotic beach surrounded by beautiful RUB women at some point!

 

There was a steady light breeze right a long the coastline that would get gusty on occaision, which is when I probably snapped that pic. The breeze was a welcome plus though as it took the edge off the heat and humidity and kept the bugs at bay. My wife and I both agree that this was one of the best vacation that either of us has had, we plan on going back either next year or in 2019.

 

Alaska is a good time, but when done as a cruise it can be quite hectic, too many ports in such a short time. We did a bunch of excursions when we went but the best one was a helicopter ride through the mountains and glaciers and then landing on top of one of the glaciers where there was a small make shift camp where sled dogs were trained. We all took turns driving the sleds with a full pack of dogs, that was really cool.

...Oh and Manta Rays and Eels...some of my favorites! Yeah the helicopter ride was one of the unfortunate casualties of weather for us. That and the Misty fjords seaplane flight in Ketchikan. So we're going to be making another attempt at it next year, plus going to pack creek to look for bears. I normally don't like to repeat the same places because I kind of see it as a waste instead of experiencing a new place but this time there's just no other way. The reason we did the cruise is because my wife has never been on one before and I thought that would be a good way for her to experience what it's like, 

[bcking 3,157]

I also fail to see how Lidl will displace Trader Joe's. I've only been in Lidl once, mostly because whenever I have pointed it out in UK/Europe my wife will say "No not there! I'd rather not eat food!" (She's a Waitrose girl)

Edited June 2, 2017 by bcking

[charmander 692]

I wonder how Trump would react to this in the Germany (or EU if you prefer)-US trade war era. Nevertheless, Trader Joe's is owned by Aldi, which is another German company. In a way this is becoming the clash of the Germans in the US market.