It's a Jungle Out There!
Every Wednesday I wake up with the thought, "This is the day the stores change their specials!" Some folks might suggest that I get a life, implying that bargain-hunting is a trivial pursuit. They simply don't understand the nature of the beast.
My long-time blog friends know me as Lucy-the-Intrepid-Bargain-Hunter. Picture a dense and steamy jungle crawling with hungry predators---Walmart, for example. Now imagine Lucy, pith-helmeted and armed with coupons, slipping stealthily through the aisles. Why are you laughing? This is serious business.
First off, I must be honest about our family conflict over my bargain shopping. Carole and Jack rant and rave about our overstuffed freezer. "We don't eat frozen dinners and Sara Lee desserts!" Actually, I don't either but how can I resist a 2-for-1 Marie Callender Chicken Fettucini Alfredo? I remember paying an arm and a leg for that stuff at the Marie Callender restaurants! I'd have to be insane to pass up a deal like this.
Also, the checkout cashiers are so very amiable. At King Soopers I'm gratified to hear, "I see you took advantage of our wonderful bargain on coffee. I hope you enjoy it." Actually I won't as I don't drink much of the stuff, but when a $6.99 can sells for $3.59, even a sip tastes downright delicious. Therefore I smile sweetly at the gracious cashier. "Thanks so much. I'll be back for more before the sale ends." And that's the truth.
Intrepid-Bargain-Hunter Lucy has triumphed yet again---and will be back to shop another day!
12 Comments:
At 4:25 PM, Chancy said…
I know the feeling Lucy.
Whenever I go to the nearby Costco I come back with so many specials I have to give away half.
At 6:45 PM, OldLady Of The Hills said…
Oh Lucy my dear...LOL..LOL...You are funny! I used to know a man that would drive 50 miles out of his way to buy gas for his car at the lowest price...I'm talking about when gas was $.50 cents a gallon....!
I love that you buy food you never eat and coffe you never drink...LOL!
I Love You, dear Lucy...And that picture is priceless! I think your family should take a picyure of you with a Marie Calender Frozen Chicken Pot Pie...holding it up to you smiling face! And then you can post it for all of us to see....If I were there, I would take that picture, myself!
At 7:44 PM, Ann (bunnygirl) said…
Everyone needs a hobby! :-)
At 8:57 PM, Joy Des Jardins said…
I know what you mean Lucy. It's hard to pass those deals up...I'm the worst sometimes. But, even I have learned that I can live only so long to use everything stuffed in my cabinets. I'm in great need of 'using-up and cleaning-out' rather than 'storing-away.'
But...I still get a LOT of urges Lucy....it's just another addiction sweet lady.
At 10:05 AM, Anonymous said…
A wonderful photo of you Lucy! On the way back or on the way out? ;)
Great story.
At 11:39 AM, kenju said…
I agree with Naomi, I'd love to see that! I can't resist good bargains either, Lucy, but I am able to keep it to buying stuff we actually do eat! Now coffee? I drink 2-3 pots a day, so I'd be all over that sale!
At 3:48 PM, Kay Dennison said…
Congrsts!!!!!
I'm a bargain hunter, too, Lucy! Not so much in the grocery as retail shops and dept. stores. I have a motto -- if it isn't on sale, I don't need it!
At 4:29 PM, Miss Cellania said…
I love a bargain, too... but I'd eat every bit of it!
At 6:26 AM, GUYK said…
Miss Lucy, you and my sweetthing must be pushing the same basket...
At 8:31 PM, joared said…
Hard to pass up a bargain! Maybe you could get a business going on the Internet for local consumer elders at your Sr. Center. Offer a bonus of Lucy's Philosophical Gems per purchase, sorta like Fortune Cookies. I have so many ideas, but nobody ever likes them! ;-)
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