Now here we are in the mountains, about 20 minutes from the big city of Albuquerque, where there are Walmarts located on almost every corner. Almost everyone here in the mountains does their major stock-ups in Albuquerque. Some go to Walmart, Price Costco, Sam's Club or other grocery stores.
We tend to stock up at Price Costco or Sam's Club. But I do most of my shopping at Target. I don't like shopping in Walmart.
There are no 'quick trips' to Walmart. Shopping in Walmart is like gambling in a casino. You lose track of time...and money.
By the time I get home, my feet, hips and head hurts.
The last time I stepped foot into a Walmart has been almost a year ago. And I don't miss it.
Out here in the mountains, though the major employer is the public school system. The only grocery shopping is a local grocer, called Triangle, about 10 miles from us. And then there is a Smith's in Edgewood, about 7 miles from us.
So there isn't a lot of selection.
So, here comes Mega Walmart. And it will only be about 10 miles from our house. It will be the largest Walmart in the entire state of New Mexico. It will only be about 2 miles from the Smith's grocery store. And it will be within 15 miles of about 3 feed stores.
Yeh. Did I mention that this Walmart will be selling feed and farming supplies?
I wonder and worry how long it will take for our local feed stores, and our Smith's to suffer and go out of business?
I will not buy our feed supplies at Walmart and I hope others won't either. Yep, they'll probably be cheaper. But customers won't get any one-on-one experienced assistance or advice on feed products. Nor will they get that "Hey, how've ya been? How's that tractor holding out", "How's your llamas?" with a smile and a handshake transaction.
But the town of Edgewood is preparing for Mega-Walmart's arrival by widening the country roads going towards the Walmart.
And Smith's? Well, they are adding a Starbucks.
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Hi twinville, I love your blog. It is not unlike mine with al the critters. And yes, your llama looks like Koo, with a better hairdo. I have been trying to find him a friend but have not found the right one. I thought I had a female lined up but it was getting too complicated to get her so I decided to wait. I mean long drive, ferry ride, another long drive then repeat the above.
I read your post on them chasing the dogs out of the pasture. Aren't they amazing? When we first got our Chihuahua I had to rescue him a few times from Koo until he understood the little rat was ours.
Thank you Goatgirl!
I know what you mean about llama transport.
We had our male llama transported from Ohio and the female brought her from Indiana via a Transport Co. located in NM. It was not cheap!
But we are so glad we have our llamas now.
haha! I know what you mean about guard llamas. Catlinite is always so tempted to chase and stomp on our GSD puppy. She harrases the llamas by trying to nip at their heels. I do worry she will get hurt, but at least if they give her a little scare, she might give the llamas some respect.
That Walmart stuff makes me so mad. Especially because most people will shop there and then complain when the small stores go out of business.
:-) I won't shop at wal-mart either. It's amazing how many people can't believe that is even possible, but I don't miss it a all. I liked your comparison to a Casino. :-)
Hi Christy and Heather,
I know what you mean. I'm going to make a serious effort at only buying local from small businesses. I would hate it if the only shopping available out here in the mountains was one Mega Walmart!
Heather, thanks! Hey, how about this one:
Walmart is like the big fish that eats all the food(money/customers) in the pond(neighborhood) so that all the small fish(small businesses) starve to death and die.
I'd prefer not to be 'eaten' by Walmart. "When I'm inside their cavernous stores, I feel like Jonah inside the Whale!"
quote by Lisa W.
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