richswilly Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 With the closed season on us and parks closed, I realised how much trouble I was having not being able to post trip reports. So I went down to my nearby Safeway and pretended I was at a park. Got there half an hour before opening. They opened on time, and I managed to get in without waiting! First off the grocery aisle. NO LINES! I couldn't believe it. I had the whole grocery isle to myself. After a while running up and down, and rubbing the melons I realised I was hungry. Now heres the problem. THERE IS ONLY ONE CAFE IN THE WHOLE PLACE AND ITS TINY! They didn't even serve chicken wings. I settled for a croissant and a few packets of butter. I asked if they had souvenier cups that I could get cheaper refills for but once again I was let down. Next I made my way to the delicatessan. There were a few people in front of me. I decided to get a fast pass. I was number 23 and they were on 21! I'd be next! I waited round looking at the scenery. They have done a great job with the Christmas Overlay. Very festive. Soon enough my turn came and I was able to get anything I wanted! It was a dream! Lots of sauage, some pate! Amazing stuff. Next it was the savouries aisle. Once again NO LINES! This had to be the best day ever. I can't believe I never had to wait, or did I... Yes, there was a line to visit Santa, and my major gripe with the day. After waiting 30 minutes they wouldn't let me see him! I had to be with a kid. Thats ridiculous. If they are going to offer seasonal entertainment they should make it available to everyone. Like a parade or something. All that arguing had made me light headed, and I was sweating badly so I went back to the cafe to see if they had any gravy ready. They did but it was a tiny portion and I had to have some chicken with it. After that I was ready to hit the check out. BIG WAIT HERE! It moved so slowly. Then when I got there I was told I had to pay. ANOTHER UPCHARGE ATTRACTION! I told them I had a season pass. But they wouldn't listen. Anyway long story short. They threatened to call security. The last thing I wanted was to end up on any ban-lists, so I quitened down, and left the store earlier then I expected to. I can't see how or why only the upcharge attractions get all the lines when all the ones included in the price you have to pay extra AND wait. If you manage to avoid them, and don't mind only having one small cafe to eat at. I'd recommend a trip to Safeway any day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coney_man Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 ^ what are you smoking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOB_TOM Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 Can you share? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIDelirium Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 a TR from a grocery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZosoBeast Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 ok, I found it funny! I really really did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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