It's Open!!!
I can't believe I didn't make it to this new Aldi sooner, but hey...better late than never!!! Although I didn't make it to the Grand Opening (ho hum)...I couldn't be happier than to finally see this Aldi open!!! Woo Hoo!
I wrote to Aldi so many times (probably borderline annoying) about putting a store in this general area (and/or in a few other areas) before the clearing started for The Pavilion at Durbin Park. Then as things started to progress...I continued to drop them a line now and then so they wouldn't forget...and told others to do the same. Plus, I found out some folks were already doing it too!!! Great minds!!! The folks at Aldi always wrote me back thanking me for being a customer, my input and suggestions...and always told me it would be passed on. I kept my toes & fingers crossed for the longest time! Then when the news came that they were coming to this area...I did a little jig (and I stopped annoying them)!!! Perhaps they listened...I'd like to think I had a little bit to do with it, along with others that did the same...great teamwork! {Now to get one in Palencia and/or Murabella area(s)...Hint! Hint! I'm keeping my eye on news announcements.}
This store is much larger than Southside and the St Augustine store. I can't wait to see what "Aldi Finds" will pop up here in the future...so exciting! The aisles seem a bit larger, which is really nice for getting around our fellow shoppers. Those shopping carts are new too and they are sweet! Of course, don't forget your quarter for the cart!!! The parking lot is more than ample and it's nice that they have a dedicated lot for this store.
Since they are new, some things I needed were out...heavy sigh. But I'm sure like any new store location, they are probably trying to get their groove on customer wise and get to know the volume. So, if you run into the same thing...please be patient, especially if you are a new Aldi shopper (don't judge) and let's all be thankful they are here!!! Woo Hoo!!! Thank you Aldi!!!
[Yes, yes...I have a love for both Aldi's (Süd & Nord) because we lived in Europe. Same, but different...just happy we settled in a place that has a store or two...woot! And now that you know this about me...I post many pictures of things that I find at Aldi. Stay tuned...} read more