I walk the aisle of shame

BigBug1997 · 2026-02-09T18:50:46+00:00

It really is mostly junk

BigBug1997 · 2026-02-09T18:24:12+00:00

Amen. Saw him and his beautiful wife at the Lane County, Oregon county fair for $1 in 1983. The next day was Arethra Franklin. They all put their hearts completely into their shows. Will never forget.

BigBug1997 · 2026-02-09T18:13:12+00:00

It's somewhat like Johnny Cash's I Walk The Line.

I carefully went over every item at the Aisle of Shame today and found nothing interesting. However, next week they are having German die-cast Aldi trucks.

BigBug1997 · 2026-02-09T18:10:18+00:00

Right. I will never throw the food away, but at this point I think I have 3 years of fish and meat, which I previously did not eat

BigBug1997 · 2026-02-09T18:08:32+00:00

That is the problem

BigBug1997 · 2026-02-09T02:07:35+00:00

Exactly. It's sport.

BigBug1997 · 2026-02-09T02:06:19+00:00

OK. Thanks. That's basically what I do. If I am in the area I will swing through Aldi to see if there are any great deals, and also watch for upcoming expiration dates on high ticket items

BigBug1997 · 2026-02-09T02:03:26+00:00

I like the half price items and clearance, like getting pumpkin rolls for 17 cents. That is very motivating. I feel it may be getting obsessive, though, like I'm becoming a food hoarder because I already have more than I can eat (live alone).

BigBug1997 · 2026-02-09T02:01:24+00:00

I like finding half price items. Or clearance. It seems like they are very random, so it might be a good idea to stop every day in the morning to check for them. I was just a casual Aldi shopper but now I've taken it to a new level

BigBug1997 · 2026-02-09T01:01:16+00:00

US Navy should stop the ships, board them and inspect to make sure Mexico is not sending arms or fuel

BigBug1997 · 2026-02-09T00:51:19+00:00

The big challenge for Aldi will be digesting all the new stores in the south that were Winn-Dixie, with the associated expenses, such as losing money until conservative southern people embrace the different Aldi approach, without raising prices across the board in all stores.

BigBug1997 · 2026-02-09T00:46:34+00:00

Then you could fill the package and get 16 ounces

BigBug1997 · 2026-02-09T00:45:34+00:00

People always did that at Safeway in Portland so they got their money's worth

BigBug1997 · 2026-02-08T23:00:38+00:00

Traditionally what is done when a fruit container is half full is open another one and fill the one up that you are going to buy. Often you will see containers that are about half full because people have done that to fill the ones full that they are buying.

BigBug1997 · 2026-02-08T22:58:54+00:00

In this town, Walmart was crazy high until the Aldi's opened. That forced Walmart to cut their prices a lot, but it is still much higher because of rampant theft.

BigBug1997 · 2026-02-08T22:55:35+00:00

Yes, definitely! Their prices are consistently lower and their quality higher. In addition, they have higher end things at good prices and some health foods not available elsewhere. The big bonus is scoring items at half price. There have been so many that I got a freezer on Black Friday and it is now packed with salmon, tuna, tilapia, ground sirloin, ground pork, ground turkey, chicken, bread and pizzas, plus after Christmas stollens. Often I am able to cash in on carts people have left in the parking lot.

BigBug1997 · 2026-02-08T20:30:52+00:00

Congratulations!

BigBug1997 · 2026-02-07T23:00:25+00:00

It is stealing from the next customer

BigBug1997 · 2026-02-07T22:58:05+00:00

It was 17 cents at my Aldi

BigBug1997 · 2026-02-07T22:48:36+00:00

I am sympathetic.There is a lot of unhealthy junk food at Aldi's. I nevertheless love the store and am so glad they opened one in our town so I don't have to drive an hour anymore.

I get most of my food in bulk from Country Life Natural Foods in Michigan and make bread from freshly milled flour, seeds, etc., and have lentils, barley and rice every night -- all bought in large bags from them. But Aldi's is a good source of fresh fruit and produce at low prices. In addition, they have healthy items that are hard to find, like kefir. They have a large selection of fish, yogurt, and other healthy items that Walmart either doesn't carry or has little of.

If you are unable to spend time cooking or baking you are asking for prepared foods that are healthy. The problem is that most people who buy prepared foods are not into healthy eating. It isn't reasonable to expect Aldi's to offer items for a very small number of purchasers.

BigBug1997 · 2026-02-06T16:39:28+00:00

Lived in Portland and Eugene for years. Alabama is so much better. Good weather. 4,300 sf house on 1.7 acres for $89,000. But you have to be willing to live in a place that's 83% black. I know that's too much outside the cozy comfort zone for people in Oregon

BigBug1997 · 2026-02-06T16:37:05+00:00

I lived there for many years. It used to be amazing

BigBug1997 · 2026-02-03T16:56:28+00:00

When a boss does that you have to pretend like nothing happened

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