Mindy et al, I got that tall blue pot I had my eye on. It might have been $200 marked down to 40 marked down to TEN DOLLARS. I also got a big metal/copper bucket marked down from at least 150 to $37.50 (I don't think she did the math right. I'll have to check in the morning. I had wanted something like a watering trough near the bees, and this might fill the bill. Or we can use it for logs. That magnificient green pot. I met the nice guy who works the floor. I told him what I wanted to pay for it and without my knowing it he called the ?manager? anyway a woman, and she no way was she going below $160. I think the problem is there was no pink marked down price, so it was 75 % off 699. I really don't want to pay that much because I know I won't move it in freezing weather, and it may break. I'm only willing to risk 100 or less. If anyone can talk them down to $100 or less, I'll take you to LaPatisserie for lunch or Quebrada in Arlington for a cake. Could also do Lakota for a dozen cookies. There's a challenge for the bargainers out there! I'll pay you back in cash and could even meet you at Mahoneys to load and transport pot. Mindy, I saw two "maroonish" pots (one upside down, the other on top) on the pallet, next to the sky blue tall. Are those the ones you are talking about? If there was a salmon pot in the "transition room" I missed it entirely. I'm not looking at your post right this second, but I thought you said it had some branches dispayed it it. I'll look again, maybe when I check to see if the christmas tree is marked down. I wasn't too offended by the look of its branches. But then I had pots on my mind. Marie

I buy a lot of household items at Walmart but do not care for the superstore layout at all - too huge and I just don't care for the grocery section at all. So I never buy groceries there because I never go to their superstores. The regular Walmart by me is newer, clean, well organized and the people who work there are very friendly and pleasant. I don't need much help at Walmart - I even check out by myself. I buy a lot of groceries at Target but not a lot of other things. Target's grocery store is like a large convenience store - decent selection but you can get through there quick. Their prices are good - some things $1 or $2 cheaper than local grocery chain. Housewares, etc. are usually much less expensive at Walmart. Target's household things are more stylish and upscale though so if I want something nicer I go to Target. If I want something cheap I go to Walmart. Two complaints I have about Target. They're too focused on just in time inventory and are frequently out of things when I stop on my way home from work - very annoying. They're also just in time with check out staff so often longish lines while they round up more employees to get them to the cash register. I also buy a lot of meat, fish, produce and snack items at Costco. I also buy some groceries at Trader Joe's but it's not close to me so not a regular stop for me. Our local grocery store prices are outrageous so I only go there when I can't buy what I need somewhere else. I haven't been in a K-Mart in about 35 years.

LOL Well, not much time to answer everything so I won't try but yes, I am having a great time reading this. Curious how the first to stomp is also the avid defender of telemarketers! Shall we start a thread on them again? Ruthie, you're quite a surprise. Didn't know you were one who likes to block aisles and doesn't understand the term "excuse me". I was raised to move if blocking the aisle and someone said excuse me. Perhaps it's a local thing? I guess we learn something every day don't we? Must be having a bad day when you have to make up things to complain about. "...post a long diatribe about everything including the number of hours the employees are allowed to work..." Uh, exactly where did I talk about employees long hours and the like! Did you accidentally get some fiberglass in the washer with your underwear? Fall down in the cockleburrs? Sheesh! LOL And of course the tyrades by the "holier than thou" who feel they should decide who posts, what they post about, and their overworn cliches, well it's interesting and dang amusing to read the posts. Don't worry. I'm not offended. If you haven't learned by now I have a very thick skin! Political correctness isn't high on my priority list. Being an old cripple I learned a long time ago that there's two things about certain people I don't like - their face. Curious to see how many must use multiple mirrors! Since this forum is so often the cyber church it's only appropriate isn't it for another deity to come out. The Walmart worshipers are likely on their knees praying to their deity-du-jour, pop open a bottle of Sam's Choice for communion, making up things to throw temper tantrums about and more. Guess following forum rules is a buffet thing these days. Take the ones you like and leave the rest. :) Happy shopping people!

Hobby lobby- hobby lobby (laying on the ground kicking my feet as I scream this!!!!) ...Im so green with envy that you guys have a hobby lobby and we dont!!! IT JUST SUCKS!!!! If I ever get to go to Colorado to see my SIL I will be spending a long time there at that store...she said its not that far away either from where she lives!!! Man I AM SO JEALOUS!!! Ok I feel better now...thank you for listening!!