Thursday, November 18, 2010
Pictures of Idiots Like Me in Line!
Alleluia!!!!!!
Yes, the opening today was fantabulous! I was there at 6:45 a.m., anxiously waiting with hundreds of friends and fellow fans of our sorely missed Fort Mitchell Kroger! Television, radio and more were on hand to document our excitement when the doors opened promptly at 7:00 a.m. - and we already had our free give card from Kroger in hand as they handed them to us in line outside while we waited! It was great, almost Macy's Parade-like but with a shorter line and much more free stuff!!!
Upon entrance to the store, there were staff and corporate suits welcoming us with smiles, awesome sampling opportunities and friends everywhere . . and I literally mean everywhere. The place was jam packed with people at 7:00 a.m. It was the best non-drinking happy hour I've ever been to!
The new store is scrumptious - sushi selections, cheese from everywhere, a Bistro with awesome seating, Starbucks (with no free refills on the ice tea though!) with all the caffeeine offerings to please anyone, produce that makes you cry, meat selections that fill your weekly menu with ease, and more . . . so much more!
The ribbon cuttings showcased Kroger donating money to area non-profits including various breast cancer organizations and our beloved Beechwood Band (State Champions Band)! The ceremony was great, the crowd constant and the awe in everyone's faces a people watching extravaganza.
Yes, the parking lot is full. Yes, it was very crowded to shop. Yes, Thanksgiving is right around the corner so it will most likely remain at full capacity through the holiday, but in time things will find a normal rhythm and we'll continue to be thankful for having our neighbor back . . . better and bigger than ever!
Pictures are coming . . . I took so many it's taking more time than I thought to download!!!! Thanks, too, to kypost.com for sharing the fact that this blog was out there!! http://www.kypost.com/dpps/news/local_news/new-fort-mitchell-kroger-opens_5528905
Share your experiences!
Upon entrance to the store, there were staff and corporate suits welcoming us with smiles, awesome sampling opportunities and friends everywhere . . and I literally mean everywhere. The place was jam packed with people at 7:00 a.m. It was the best non-drinking happy hour I've ever been to!
The new store is scrumptious - sushi selections, cheese from everywhere, a Bistro with awesome seating, Starbucks (with no free refills on the ice tea though!) with all the caffeeine offerings to please anyone, produce that makes you cry, meat selections that fill your weekly menu with ease, and more . . . so much more!
The ribbon cuttings showcased Kroger donating money to area non-profits including various breast cancer organizations and our beloved Beechwood Band (State Champions Band)! The ceremony was great, the crowd constant and the awe in everyone's faces a people watching extravaganza.
Yes, the parking lot is full. Yes, it was very crowded to shop. Yes, Thanksgiving is right around the corner so it will most likely remain at full capacity through the holiday, but in time things will find a normal rhythm and we'll continue to be thankful for having our neighbor back . . . better and bigger than ever!
Pictures are coming . . . I took so many it's taking more time than I thought to download!!!! Thanks, too, to kypost.com for sharing the fact that this blog was out there!! http://www.kypost.com/dpps/news/local_news/new-fort-mitchell-kroger-opens_5528905
Share your experiences!
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Who Will be there at 7:00 a.m.?
Okay, the big day is upon us - Kroger Fort Mitchell opens at 7:00 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, November 18 - a date that has been circled on calendars throughout the 41017 zipcode! Starbucks, groceries and gasoline at our fingertips - we aren't going to know what do do with ourselves!!!! See you there and let's compare notes after our first trips!
Monday, November 15, 2010
The Countdown is On . . . .
Our little town of Fort Mitchell, Kentucky is abuzz about the new Kroger opening - it's just days away. Thank you to the many people who have emailed me, texted me or called me about receiving special invitations to special opening events prior the store opening on Thursday. Obviously, my time as a blogger on the subject, my shopping at Krogers around the Tri-State and going out of my way to fill up my vehicle at Shell Gas Stations to use my Kroger card is not paying off for me. I have received no such special invitation!
Regardless, I anticipate the new Starbucks to be overflowing on Thursday morning and the store to be busy as a beaver with people joyfully shopping at our very own Kroger again.
There's been discussion about tail gating - I'm game! Morning Mimosa's or Evening Bud Selects - I'm open to celebrating the idea that we will have convenient grocery shopping, expansive product offerings and good price points on our favorite kitchen needs!!!! I cannot say that time has flown since April, but we have somehow survived, although I think many families will be re-introducing the kitchen back into their lives!!! Here's to celebrating the Opening . . . .
Regardless, I anticipate the new Starbucks to be overflowing on Thursday morning and the store to be busy as a beaver with people joyfully shopping at our very own Kroger again.
There's been discussion about tail gating - I'm game! Morning Mimosa's or Evening Bud Selects - I'm open to celebrating the idea that we will have convenient grocery shopping, expansive product offerings and good price points on our favorite kitchen needs!!!! I cannot say that time has flown since April, but we have somehow survived, although I think many families will be re-introducing the kitchen back into their lives!!! Here's to celebrating the Opening . . . .
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