The TJ's at Lakeshore in Oakland has numerous registers but only one line and it frequently curves through the aisles to the back of the store. There's a water station at the mid-point in case you get dehydrated waiting.
I just think it's rather odd that a nation that prides itself on its virility should feel compelled to strap on forty pounds of protective gear just in order to play rugby.
Giles ,'Beneath You'
Natter 64: Yes, we still need you
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
ehab - Nov 01, 2009 9:53:06 am PST #16322 of 30001
...all my words have been taken by my work. - Mala
Lee - Nov 01, 2009 9:53:10 am PST #16323 of 30001
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
Unless that wasn't an invitation but rather a "Nah nah nah, we do things in Oakland and you can't come!"
Hee. No, it was a statement of possible invitations to come. I'm just starting a two month moratorium on spending money, but maybe after the new year we can attempt a Doing Something in Oakland again.
SuziQ - Nov 01, 2009 10:08:58 am PST #16324 of 30001
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
ehab, I hope to meet you when I'm out in the Bay Area at the end of the year. And part of my excitement about my trip is the chance to hit TJ's and bring home a bunch of nummy snacks.
Cashmere - Nov 01, 2009 10:12:38 am PST #16325 of 30001
Now tagless for your comfort.
TJ's is one of the things I miss most about Columbus.
The Denisof Family kills me ded.
Laura - Nov 01, 2009 10:23:30 am PST #16326 of 30001
Our wings are not tired.
Oh my, the kangaroo family are too adorable.
Very jealous of the TJ having peeps.
DavidS - Nov 01, 2009 10:24:36 am PST #16327 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
The thing about Trader Joe's is that it has stuff you just can't get elsewhere. Delicious stuff. Cheap stuff.
Jessica - Nov 01, 2009 10:25:35 am PST #16328 of 30001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
The Hannigan/Denisof family Halloween costumes
Oh my! As if I didn't already have the biggest crush in the world on that family. They are too cute!
Beverly - Nov 01, 2009 10:26:42 am PST #16329 of 30001
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
The adorability reminds me a little of Eskimo Willow.
tommyrot - Nov 01, 2009 10:26:56 am PST #16330 of 30001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
The thing that freaks me out about TJs:
- Their food is really good.
- Their food is pretty cheap.
- Their workers are intelligent and cheerful, and they get decent benefit.
In conclusion, TJs is obviously a cult.
SuziQ - Nov 01, 2009 10:28:09 am PST #16331 of 30001
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
My favorite TJ's thing, that I can't bring home with me, is the frozen steel-cut oatmeal. Inexpensive and nummy. Wish it would survive the flight home. I loved it when K-Big worked there - had the inside news on good new treats.
Now she works at White House-Black Market. I guess I should be happy I don't fit their clothes cause they are pretty cute, but expensive.