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SoWal Insider
I ask a young employee when would be a less busy time to return. He replied, "Winter"!
Those clerks at Publix are a stitch!! 
Beach Fanatic
I kept saying to the kids and my husband when we were there last week that things really didn't seem as busy as I thought they'd be based on comments from this board. We live in a college town so SoWal was much less busy even during the peak summer week we were there. And our college town clears out during the summer, but I think we're still busier than SoWal. So, I guess it's perspective. If you live there or grew up there and are used to off season or the way it used to be, it would seem crowded. If you come from a busier place, it may not seem as crowded compared to other vacation areas. It also probably depends on where you are on 30A. I imagine Seagrove and Seaside would be busier, but frankly we didn't think they were too busy either when we drove by those areas.
I tried for two years to see what it was like in peak season so we could tell our guests. Last year we were scheduled to come the week after Dennis, so it wasn't crowded at all. This year, I think we were there at a peak time and we didn't feel it was too crowded at all. We only had to wait once at a restaurant, and the waiter said they were short two staff and that's why the wait was longer than usual. And, as I said, Publix was busy on Saturday night but frankly we bumped a few carts but there wasn't a wait at the checkout counter (maybe one person but I can't remember). I really don't like waiting in line or being in crowds much (I've never been to one of our football games in our college town even though they're a really big deal because it's not worth the crowd or standing in line to me), so I think I'd be particularly sensitive to crowds in SoWal.
Anyway, SoWal seemed like a relatively calm place to visit compared to when we went to Siesta Key once during New Years. I think the July 4th week could be much busier given what I saw on the Bay Bridge when we were leaving.
I tried for two years to see what it was like in peak season so we could tell our guests. Last year we were scheduled to come the week after Dennis, so it wasn't crowded at all. This year, I think we were there at a peak time and we didn't feel it was too crowded at all. We only had to wait once at a restaurant, and the waiter said they were short two staff and that's why the wait was longer than usual. And, as I said, Publix was busy on Saturday night but frankly we bumped a few carts but there wasn't a wait at the checkout counter (maybe one person but I can't remember). I really don't like waiting in line or being in crowds much (I've never been to one of our football games in our college town even though they're a really big deal because it's not worth the crowd or standing in line to me), so I think I'd be particularly sensitive to crowds in SoWal.
Anyway, SoWal seemed like a relatively calm place to visit compared to when we went to Siesta Key once during New Years. I think the July 4th week could be much busier given what I saw on the Bay Bridge when we were leaving.
Beach Fanatic
DO NOT GO TO THE WALMART IN PCB!!!!! I was told that they have lost many many employees. This is after I abandoned a buggy full of stuff. There are only a few (6-8) cashiers and that is including the express lanes. I stood in line the other day for 35 minutes. (I know I am CRAZY) anyway I just went to Kmart by the bridge to get some other items. There is a Sams in PC and if you go that far there is another Walmart that is maybe a 1/2 mile east of there.
A friend told me today that she was at the Walmart in Destin a few days ago and many of their employees walked out too. Apparently they have made many full time employees into part time employess to avoid the benefits cost. They they asked them to work overtime. Everyone walked out. The Publix in Destin has exceed their old record sales numbers as a result.
percy
sounds like you guys have the same walmart issues we have her in indiana. i refuse to go there, period. can someone tell me - what is the purpose of putting in 24 checkout lanes if only 3 are gonna be open at a time ?Excellent question, audie, and so true. We don't shop there, either.
Beach Fanatic
An old friend who lives in western PA inherited the family furniture store from his dad. One day over lunch in a local diner, he overhears 3 guys in ties in the next booth:
Guy 1: So who's the furniture competition here?
Guy 2: Names my friend's store
Guy 1: Oh, they're small time. They'll be out of business in a year.
WalMart opened, and they were...
Meanwhile, over at Target, they sponsor Target House. Easy choice for me.
Guy 1: So who's the furniture competition here?
Guy 2: Names my friend's store
Guy 1: Oh, they're small time. They'll be out of business in a year.
WalMart opened, and they were...
Meanwhile, over at Target, they sponsor Target House. Easy choice for me.
Beach Fanatic
Meanwhile, whoever is behind the e-mail forward regarding Target not supporting veterans / salvation army / Santa Claus / (insert charity here) is working overtime. It landed in my yahoo inbox three times this morning, from three different people. 
I think Wal-Mart is behind it.
I think Wal-Mart is behind it.
SoWal Expert
Meanwhile, whoever is behind the e-mail forward regarding Target not supporting veterans / salvation army / Santa Claus / (insert charity here) is working overtime. It landed in my yahoo inbox three times this morning, from three different people.
I think Wal-Mart is behind it.
They probably are
- one of those idiotic urban legends. I get one of these stupid things a week from my mother-in-law. Slap the word "veteran" on it and people believe that it must be true. Her brother is an Air Force Vet and he falls for this crap all the time.
Beach Fanatic
DO NOT GO TO THE WALMART IN PCB!!!!! I was told that they have lost many many employees. This is after I abandoned a buggy full of stuff. There are only a few (6-8) cashiers and that is including the express lanes. I stood in line the other day for 35 minutes. (I know I am CRAZY) anyway I just went to Kmart by the bridge to get some other items. There is a Sams in PC and if you go that far there is another Walmart that is maybe a 1/2 mile east of there.
Totally agree that PCB is much more crowded and..dirty imo. Can't wait for the Target to open!
Beach Fanatic
I called my friend coming into town Friday and told her whatever she has to do, avoid Publix on Saturday afternoon at all costs..........
So, when I was in Publix Saturday afternoon -
- I was next to someone complaining about "How ridiculous it is to stock Publix on a Saturday afternoon"
If they didn't restock as people empty the shelves, the shelves would be exactly that - empty!!!!
But, I'm NOT going this Saturday -- I swear, I'm really not!!!!
So, when I was in Publix Saturday afternoon -
- I was next to someone complaining about "How ridiculous it is to stock Publix on a Saturday afternoon" If they didn't restock as people empty the shelves, the shelves would be exactly that - empty!!!!
But, I'm NOT going this Saturday -- I swear, I'm really not!!!!
fishlips
things you can only get at a wal-mart supercenter
frozen peas and carrots cut in cubes the same size as the peas (for chinese dishes, especially fried rice and kung pao) and sun dried red chillis (in the mexican section)
brach's bridge mix and whitman's (i think it is whitman's) smores in the gold box
pre-sliced, truly saturated, frozen garlic toast (to be heated on the grill)
put them all into the deep freeze and head for the beach!
frozen peas and carrots cut in cubes the same size as the peas (for chinese dishes, especially fried rice and kung pao) and sun dried red chillis (in the mexican section)
brach's bridge mix and whitman's (i think it is whitman's) smores in the gold box
pre-sliced, truly saturated, frozen garlic toast (to be heated on the grill)
put them all into the deep freeze and head for the beach!
Beach Lover
Our lesson learned the hard way..
We went to the Publix in Watercolor last year just before July 4th and I thought my always calms husband would go all road rage. The aisles were too narrow and the vacation-crazed shoppers were psycho. We vowed never to darken that door again. A day later we stopped in the Publix at Sandestin and loved it. It was like night and day....
We went to the Publix in Watercolor last year just before July 4th and I thought my always calms husband would go all road rage. The aisles were too narrow and the vacation-crazed shoppers were psycho. We vowed never to darken that door again. A day later we stopped in the Publix at Sandestin and loved it. It was like night and day....
percy
things you can only get at a wal-mart supercenter24 lanes with only 3 open.
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