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[trappedinNM]

Originally Posted by EnjoyEP

Is this an appropriate spot for the out-of-town wannabe to give a quick RIP to that which was Raley's in ABQ?

The Raley's on Paseo and Ventura was a great store. It is now an Albertson's. While it retained the same look and feel, and many of the same employees, there is already a difference. It was just friendlier when it was Raley's. Also, they had a better meat counter. Albertson's is now selling the some of the nitrogen-packed stuff. Uggh!

[EnjoyEP]

Originally Posted by Zoidberg

John Brooks sells the Shur Fine and Shur Savings Generic Brands..

You know, if 4+ years in ABQ, I am ashamed to say that I never patronized a John Brooks. That is competely my shortcoming.

Given this news, especially given the lack of Raley's now and the news of Shur Fine / Savings at JB's, if I am successful at making it back to the Duke City, I will be checking out JB's!!

Originally Posted by Zoidberg

"When Shur Fine is too fine, Shur Savings."

Wish I could collect some royalties for that jingle,

I am with you on Shur Savings. Heck, if any store up here in the frozen mid-upper north (44 degree at 4:30pm on May 3...and that isn't even too bad for here! ) sold Shur Savings, I will be all over those yellow boxes/cans!!

[yukon]

Don't feel bad, EnjoyEP. Many years ago I decided to move from Dallas to "home", where my mom lives. I realized how bad I hated living in my "hometown" when I noticed that I was rushing home in time for "Dallas" so I could watch the skyline scenes in the opening credits and was spending more time figuring out where in town the episode was filmed than what the characters were up to.

Dang. This thread has me wanting to go browse in Trader Joe's, crowd or not.

[EnjoyEP]

Great story Yukon!! Thanks for sharing...it made me feel better!