First off, let me thank all our friends for their words of wisdom concerning the ‘art of doing nothing’. Lee and I will certainly need more practice. Yesterday when we thought we would get in a full day of practice, we managed to do a few of the maintenance to-do’s and then a Walmart and Costco run. Today has been cleaning and laundry! I’m sure there is a doing nothing day somewhere in our future, but till then we’ll keep practicing. Tom, we may have to settle for your ‘one day each year’, but I’m hoping we can push the concept to two!!!
Our trip to Walmart was interesting. At least as interesting as Walmarts can be. It seems that Walmarts all have a lot in common, but then there is also some individuality among them as well. In Oro Valley, Arizona is one of the fanciest Walmarts you’ll ever see and then in other areas are some of the dirtiest Walmarts you can find. The surrounding population must have a strong influence on the type of Walmart found in that area. The Walmart here is unique in two merchandising areas. First there are lots and lots of storage containers, baskets, shelving, etc. I guess that’s because it’s a college town and the students have just returned for spring semester. Parents are in town helping them to get set up and organized for the new semester. Probably hoping that room organization will lead to better grades. Then also the store has the largest selection of toys I’ve ever seen in a Walmart. I think that must be because this is also a major retirement town. All those grandparents wanting new toys for the little ones. I know I sure was looking!
Today we drove along the beach and visited a Natural Foods Store…so much nicer than Walmart. However, it doesn’t have the right toilet paper or black tank drop-ins, so I guess Walmart will continue to be a part of our travels. At least I can compare them…maybe I should start a ratings and postings like on rvparkreviews…I’ll call in Walmartparkreviews!
Hope you have a great day whether you are in Walmart or just practicing ‘the Art’.
4 comments:
We have experienced the difference in Walmarts too. The nicest ones we have been to are in Tucson right across from Catalina State Park and in Decorah, Iowa. We've noticed they all all similar but often laid out just differently enough that it can make it a challenge sometimes. There are a lot of reasons I'd rather not shop Walmart but we find ourselves there more often than not. I think when we are traveling at least Walmart is a known quantity. If we are in an area a little longer we usually find other places to shop. Keep working on that doing nothing thing, its totally worth it!
I definitely agree that stores cater to the neighborhood. You can tell it in the meats. Some only sell select cuts while others cater to choice cuts. There certainly is a difference and not just at Walmarts.
Love your Wal-Mart ratings idea. Do it!
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