Markham recently lost its sole 7-Eleven store. My closest one to home requires my heading east to Pickering and doing a brief road trip.
My fellow Yelper, Jenny H., carefully noticed my Tic Tac pics over the past months. She shot me a quick message to let me know that 7-Eleven was giving out a free box of Tic Tac candies. The catch was that you needed to flash your 7-Eleven app to be eligible.
The good thing about working in Mississauga is that I can cut across the GTA heading home and eventually hit a 7-Eleven. I did a search and found this one on Wilson, just west of Jane.
I had been to a team-building event at Playdium an hour earlier. I was still thirsty and craved getting a Slurpee.
I pulled into the parking lot. There was lots of parking. There was a woman sitting on the front step of the store. I also saw a telephone in front of the store. You just knew that this store has been there for a while and is a neighbourhood staple.
I walked in and headed to the drinks area. I typically get the cream soda Slurpee, which is my favourite. I saw the banana flavour and immediately knew that I needed it. I am the one who loves getting a banana popsicle at a gas station, so this experience was an extension.
I got a large. I put the cap on. I couldn't find any Slurpee straws. I had to look up and to my left. There was a carton of them. If you are shorter, you probably wouldn't even know that they were there. If you're six feet tall, you'd see them just fine.
The floor in the drink area was sticky. I simply heard my sneakers stick to the floor and release as I walked in and out of the area.
I went to pay. The guy was friendly. I asked about the Tic Tac deal. He asked to see my app. I had him scan my barcode to get credit for my Slurpee (buy seven and your next one is free). He then pointed to the table to my right to pick up my box of Tic Tac candy and get it scanned. I went with the fruit version.
I had my banana Slurpee as I drove home. It was so good. It may be my new favourite flavour.
Coincidentally, as I pulled away from this 7-Eleven, there were cop cars talking to a couple of men on Dallner Road. I felt safe during my entire time there. If you're in the area, you should feel the same way, too.
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