I can now walk to our supermarket

I was really pleased to be able to walk to this this morning. And open 7am till 9pm? How cool is that?

@JudyEv That does sound good. A restaurant has recently reopened in my neighborhood but different management, different cuisine, doubt I could get fish and chips or an omelette there. We do have a medical centre here and some hairdressers and at least three pharmacies (not the mega kind though that sell a lot of other things). Since the hospital was decomisssioned five years prior to my moving here, a lot of the businesses closed up, then covid did in the restaurants/bars. Tim Hortons (coffee shop) stayed open because they have a drive-through window and managed to open a walk-up window during the shutdown. If a grocery store opened in this neighborhood it would be greatly appreciated by more than just me. Even a Dollarama would help as they do sell bread and some canned/dry foods. My mouth seems to be running off with my head... better feed them some breakfast.

This has only just opened but it will be highly used by the people in my village. There will also be a medical centre there, a chemist, possibly a hairdresser and maybe a restaurant. So it's all good.

@BarBaraPrz Enjoy your meal.

@JudyEv Oh yes - it will be quite convenient I'm sure. You won't need to stock up so much at home - you can walk to get anything you need now!

I know this is going to be just so handy. And yes, it's good motivation to go for a walk and get a few things each time so you don't have huge bags to lug home.

@much2say The hours are great too. 7 am to 9 pm. If you can't do your shopping within those hours, then you're not trying.

It is going to be just so handy for us. There is room there for a few other speciality outlets too.

@JudyEv We do have shops such as groceries and vegetables and those purchases are done by the maid.

I know what you mean.

So far, we've gone each day and just bought a few things but we're looking at getting a carrier like you're suggesting. We have to be careful not to buy too much at once.

@JudyEv Always pal.

Thanks for the bail offer. I won't worry so much now about transgressing the law! lol

Thirty minutes would be long enough for me.

@JudyEv Yes such a store is always a big plus !

It will be a short walk to get anything that we night run out of. It is a very well-stocked store too and I can't think of anything that I'd need that isn't there.

@JudyEv - During the nice season is what I do. I avoid to buy too much, it is a lot better.

I'm only just beginning to realise how convenient this will be. We can just get a few items each visit and get our walk in at the same time.

@JudyEv She will love it

I'm looking forward to my sister opening her present. That store is going to be so handy for us.

@JudyEv There used to be one in the city where I grew up. I don't know if it's still there. Mom sent me there all the time to pick up a few things. Though the store they used most was larger.

There are quite a lot of IGAs here now. I was surprised to discover they were in America.

It will be very convenient for us and it is also nice for those in our village who don't drive.

Thanks. We're pleased that the store has opened.

@JudyEv yup..please to know so.

I wasn't sure if anyone would know what I was taking about if I just said 'IGA' I thought it might be just an Australian thing or what but now I know. There are a lot here.

@porwest That would be similar to here. Usually a bit smaller and in smaller towns.

@JudyEv Yeah. I am sure pretty much anyone is at least vaguely familiar with the stores. There's quite a few around. Usually a smaller store, at least here, and mostly in smaller towns where larger grocery stores don't locate.

Some are saying the prices are a bit higher but we're saving on petrol so it's not too bad. That's what I'm hoping anyway.

It is going to be really convenient. We often run out of milk and/or bread but now it's just a pleasant walk to stock up again.

It couldn't be more convenient. I'm glad you like the sign. They had one with a Labrador on it but she has a 'history' with dachshunds.

@JudyEv Folks get addicted to their dog breeds. A friend of mine is into dachshunds, too.

I would be driving too if I had to go a mile or two. I'm not that fond of walking.

I find it really hard to get motivated to 'go for a walk' but walking to the shops seems different somehow so I understand what you're saying.

8 minutes to the store is good too. It's handy not to have to drive.

@JudyEv Yes, it's very convenient.