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 . . . .
Monday, November 15, 2010
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Time is Ticking!
Asphault is down, parking lines drawn and Help Wanted Signs (thank goodness Kroger finally took down the hand written posters on bright pink poster board - BRANDING people!) are hanging on poles in the parking lot area.
The time is near - word on the street and in the Liquour Store (still open and well utilized!) notes it will open sometime in November. Let's hope this happens before Thanksgiving. I can't imagine preparing for our annual Turkey Fry on Thanksgiving without the Fort Mitchell Kroger!
Okay - topics of interest: 1. Tailgating 2. Pool on when it will open
So, let's hear some guesses on an exact date.
Let's hear some suggestions on how to celebrate it's opening. As usual, I take comments both on and off (which seems to be the popular forum) line.
Time is ticking . . .let's speed up the clock!
The time is near - word on the street and in the Liquour Store (still open and well utilized!) notes it will open sometime in November. Let's hope this happens before Thanksgiving. I can't imagine preparing for our annual Turkey Fry on Thanksgiving without the Fort Mitchell Kroger!
Okay - topics of interest: 1. Tailgating 2. Pool on when it will open
So, let's hear some guesses on an exact date.
Let's hear some suggestions on how to celebrate it's opening. As usual, I take comments both on and off (which seems to be the popular forum) line.
Time is ticking . . .let's speed up the clock!
Monday, September 27, 2010
Gone Bananas!
Okay folks, the asphault is down and the parking spot lines are drawn, so the day must be near that our beloved Kroger doors will be open to us loyal shoppers in Fort Mitchell. They are saying possibly it will open by November ! Enquirer Reports: Fort-Mitchell-Kroger-could-be-ready-by-November-1 However, it will not be soon enough.
I popped into the Latonia Kroger a couple of weeks ago (actually two weeks ago tonight) at 7:00 p.m. to get some much needed staples - milk, eggs, lunch box foods, and more. Bananas are a major staple item in our house - we go through anywhere from 2 - 4 per day - fruit smoothies and healthy eating!!! I arrive to the produce section at Kroger in Latonia, and, on the large expansive table which holds a large supply of bananas, there were 8 sole bananas to choose from. Yes, only eight - and not all eight were worth buying! I must say, I applaud the staff at the Fort Mitchell Kroger, as I have never ever seen this at our store and I've been shopping there for the last 10 - 11 years. They would never have a produce area so empty during prime time shopping hours.
The off line conversations about Kroger have been getting desperate. The doors need to open! I suggest we have a tail gate party in the parking lot upon opening! Let's discuss in next post.
To those of you out there still impacted by the loss of our Kroger on a daily basis, may you look elsewhere for your bananas!
I popped into the Latonia Kroger a couple of weeks ago (actually two weeks ago tonight) at 7:00 p.m. to get some much needed staples - milk, eggs, lunch box foods, and more. Bananas are a major staple item in our house - we go through anywhere from 2 - 4 per day - fruit smoothies and healthy eating!!! I arrive to the produce section at Kroger in Latonia, and, on the large expansive table which holds a large supply of bananas, there were 8 sole bananas to choose from. Yes, only eight - and not all eight were worth buying! I must say, I applaud the staff at the Fort Mitchell Kroger, as I have never ever seen this at our store and I've been shopping there for the last 10 - 11 years. They would never have a produce area so empty during prime time shopping hours.
The off line conversations about Kroger have been getting desperate. The doors need to open! I suggest we have a tail gate party in the parking lot upon opening! Let's discuss in next post.
To those of you out there still impacted by the loss of our Kroger on a daily basis, may you look elsewhere for your bananas!
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Back to School with No Kroger in Site in Fort Mitchell
Who is jealous that Mariemount in Cincinnati just celebrated the opening of their new Kroger? Will that day come for Fort Mitchell?
Should be interesting when school at Beechwood is back in session next week and Friday night football begins. After all, the question on everyone's mind is parking - will there be enough? Logic says Kroger has done their homework, but avid Kroger shoppers in the Expressway Plaza truly question the amount of space for parking. We don't want an Erlanger Kroger parking situation - no good!!!
By the way, how do you get a bad smell out of a refrigerator? Any good tips you Kroger shoppers? I've tried Pine Sol, Lysol, Baking Soda boxes, cut lemons and limes, etc. I need help! Construction on my house finished, but the remnants of a remodel remain, like the fridge situation!
Cheers all. And best of luck as you complete your back to school shopping without the benefit of our neighborhood Kroger.
Should be interesting when school at Beechwood is back in session next week and Friday night football begins. After all, the question on everyone's mind is parking - will there be enough? Logic says Kroger has done their homework, but avid Kroger shoppers in the Expressway Plaza truly question the amount of space for parking. We don't want an Erlanger Kroger parking situation - no good!!!
By the way, how do you get a bad smell out of a refrigerator? Any good tips you Kroger shoppers? I've tried Pine Sol, Lysol, Baking Soda boxes, cut lemons and limes, etc. I need help! Construction on my house finished, but the remnants of a remodel remain, like the fridge situation!
Cheers all. And best of luck as you complete your back to school shopping without the benefit of our neighborhood Kroger.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Parking Discussion - ON and OFF LINE!
Okay folks - I crack up at the level of discussion about this blog that happens off line and in our community face to face! Whoever said the Internet was always anonymous!!!
Let's get the discussion going on here so we can solicit feedback from Kroger. There's no question that everyone in the Greater Fort Mitchell area is asking the question: Will there be enough parking? I keep saying, Sure, Kroger is a big boy who knows codes, needs and how to be good to us, the customer. But, I'm with everyone on this. There does not seem to be enough room for parking.
Thoughts? Comments? Arguments? Frustrations?
By the way, who else has a family that has not been eating well balanced meals on a regular basis due to lack of grocery shopping? Please say I'm not alone. I do have some house renovation going on (by the best contractor ever I might add!). So, it's tough to seek out groceries when I don't have a kitchen to work with, but life would have been easier with Kroger on board.
Sorry about the stray, but grocery shopping and the lack of Kroger has had a major impact on my life and I'm assuming yours as well. Right Anisa!
So, read, comment and solicit feedback from Corporate. We want answers . . and more importantly, we want our Kroger back up and running.
Running on empty,
Suzanne
Let's get the discussion going on here so we can solicit feedback from Kroger. There's no question that everyone in the Greater Fort Mitchell area is asking the question: Will there be enough parking? I keep saying, Sure, Kroger is a big boy who knows codes, needs and how to be good to us, the customer. But, I'm with everyone on this. There does not seem to be enough room for parking.
Thoughts? Comments? Arguments? Frustrations?
By the way, who else has a family that has not been eating well balanced meals on a regular basis due to lack of grocery shopping? Please say I'm not alone. I do have some house renovation going on (by the best contractor ever I might add!). So, it's tough to seek out groceries when I don't have a kitchen to work with, but life would have been easier with Kroger on board.
Sorry about the stray, but grocery shopping and the lack of Kroger has had a major impact on my life and I'm assuming yours as well. Right Anisa!
So, read, comment and solicit feedback from Corporate. We want answers . . and more importantly, we want our Kroger back up and running.
Running on empty,
Suzanne
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Is it too much to ask for Christmas in July?
So, word is our beloved Fort Mitchell Kroger will be open by Thanksgiving or Christmas? I'm getting desperate - any chance we could celebrate Christmas in July with thoughts of doors opening and cash registers ringing right now?
Seriously, it's getting to me! A quick trip to the store with what I need at the prices I like is just not in our vicinity anytime soon - today, tomorrow, or any time in the near future. Kroger - give us an update on where things stand. Walls are up, electric is on inside (atleast for the construction workers), and your shoppers are anxiously awaiting to be invited inside!
Seriously, it's getting to me! A quick trip to the store with what I need at the prices I like is just not in our vicinity anytime soon - today, tomorrow, or any time in the near future. Kroger - give us an update on where things stand. Walls are up, electric is on inside (atleast for the construction workers), and your shoppers are anxiously awaiting to be invited inside!
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Shopping and Parking Possible?
Okay folks - so sorry about the hiatus. Not only is my favorite Kroger under construction, so is my home dwelling! Believe me when I say, life is chaotic.
In June we reviewed several of the area Kroger stores while our beloved Fort Mitchell one is in the rebuilding process. I shopped at Erlanger, Latonia, Florence, Hebron and Newport. My all time favorite is definitely the Newport store. The fruit and vegetable section is like 3D artwork with colors flying and options everywhere. Hope our new one has a section like this.
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The question of the day - when we are able to start shopping at the Fort Mitchell Kroger, will we be able to park there as well? It's definitely been a topic of conversation around the hood. It looks like a lovely store that will house our favorite Kroger and name brand products, but will we be fighting for a parking spot? Will the dilemma become so great that Beechwood would benefit from auctioning off a few of their spots as a fundraiser? Any comments Kroger, friends and neighbors?
In June we reviewed several of the area Kroger stores while our beloved Fort Mitchell one is in the rebuilding process. I shopped at Erlanger, Latonia, Florence, Hebron and Newport. My all time favorite is definitely the Newport store. The fruit and vegetable section is like 3D artwork with colors flying and options everywhere. Hope our new one has a section like this.
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