tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post2363809678527997687..comments2024-03-28T01:33:22.764-04:00Comments on The DiploMad 2.0: MarginaliaDiploMadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02316439950882822419noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-432289512423597562018-04-11T17:49:18.746-04:002018-04-11T17:49:18.746-04:00I get some things at our local Aldi, and I very mu...I get some things at our local Aldi, and I very much enjoyed the effect they had on milk prices in the area, many of which dropped substantially after realizing how many people would go someplace where the milk was $2 a gallon cheaper.Library-Gryffonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06446982343602702829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-6008298845902278152018-04-10T16:36:11.179-04:002018-04-10T16:36:11.179-04:00Did you know that Aldi is the brother of Trader Jo...Did you know that Aldi is the brother of Trader Joes?<br />One opened by us and it is a sub Costco. A depressing warehouse place where all the meat is vacuum packed and looking rather snarky.<br />The fresh avocados and mangoes were offered at a good price but the checkout line was such that we abandoned them and left.babshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09262838137108787643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-89641517443093939232018-04-10T09:29:46.696-04:002018-04-10T09:29:46.696-04:00In addition to Aldi's, we have a similar store...In addition to Aldi's, we have a similar store concept nearby called Ruler Foods. They sell Kroger products at discount prices; it's my preferred place to shop. Yes, you need a quarter.One Browhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11938816242512563561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-3352060278081144842018-04-10T09:02:19.724-04:002018-04-10T09:02:19.724-04:00Aach du lieber!
Get mit da programme you Jankee du...Aach du lieber!<br />Get mit da programme you Jankee dunderpates!<br />Can you say_________-<br />https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:De-Aldi.ogg<br /><br />AT ALDI WE NO MORE PLASTIQue sacks for Gaia!<br />OW~~~<br />Question: but can one grind there own covfefe blend at ALDI as vee usta could at A&P? <br />BUY AMERICAN!<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-44274886092371384112018-04-10T00:39:47.077-04:002018-04-10T00:39:47.077-04:00Ahem, don't use a credit card. Do not get tat...Ahem, don't use a credit card. Do not get tattoo. That's how the bastards track you!SidVicnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-35855161217771617732018-04-09T17:31:56.538-04:002018-04-09T17:31:56.538-04:00Product quality at Aldi is very uneven. I bought ...Product quality at Aldi is very uneven. I bought a couple pounds of bacon and when I got home it was literally all fat. Ground beef was also very fatty. Plus WAY too much junk food on sale. Some of the products may have good prices/sales, but life is way to short to have to keep track of individual prices and shop in multiple stores.<br />DelilahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-48560123825284772932018-04-09T14:37:41.272-04:002018-04-09T14:37:41.272-04:00@KellyJ- the local 99c Store had those locking whe...@KellyJ- the local 99c Store had those locking wheel devices on all their carts, but they finally got rid of them. The reason: all the carts ended up at the furthest distance away from the store, and an employee had to physically go & unlock each one (just pulling them back into range didn't unlock them.)<br /><br />They may have needed a full-time employee just to keep the carts working!Eskymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15947922645001422523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-74539612236990052302018-04-09T14:25:15.574-04:002018-04-09T14:25:15.574-04:00Aldi overpriced??? Good heavens, where do you nor...Aldi overpriced??? Good heavens, where do you normally shop?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-48506118109751221422018-04-09T10:56:24.133-04:002018-04-09T10:56:24.133-04:00Went to an Aldi several years ago when one opened ...Went to an Aldi several years ago when one opened nearby. Never went back. It was like looking at the shelves stocked with food in my underground bunker.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-61868467712858971832018-04-09T09:45:45.061-04:002018-04-09T09:45:45.061-04:00I shop at Aldis alda time. Ha. Sorry. Coffee neede...I shop at Aldis alda time. Ha. Sorry. Coffee needed.<br /><br />Uncle BobAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-67412850906741241162018-04-09T09:32:35.519-04:002018-04-09T09:32:35.519-04:00Yes, that is very good news. The Hungarians, Poles...Yes, that is very good news. The Hungarians, Poles, and others in Eastern Europe know a thing or two about being invaded.DiploMadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02316439950882822419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-70127869568954719392018-04-09T09:05:21.324-04:002018-04-09T09:05:21.324-04:00Agreed! Hope it isn't too late.Agreed! Hope it isn't too late.whitewallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03469746790747742992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-12249732701260762842018-04-09T08:21:09.678-04:002018-04-09T08:21:09.678-04:00Forgive me, it is OT, but I am so, so very happy t...Forgive me, it is OT, but I am so, so very happy that PM Viktor Orban won a landslide victory in Hungary yesterday. Many, many Europeans are happy today but European MSM is very unhappy, they don´t like his anti-migration, anti-Islam politics because their masters told them so. But we, the ordinary people, see a hope and a light in Hungary. Orban can give the EU-people a severe headache for many years now.They definitely deserve it.<br />Swedish lady<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-48494056556360703162018-04-08T22:10:30.620-04:002018-04-08T22:10:30.620-04:00The Sand Hills! Lots of golf.The Sand Hills! Lots of golf.whitewallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03469746790747742992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-22300262705622493182018-04-08T21:02:12.105-04:002018-04-08T21:02:12.105-04:00In Texas, HEB is not shaking at all. ALDI is stru...In Texas, HEB is not shaking at all. ALDI is struggling to gain a toe hold.<br /><br />MFAAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10352174311146177708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-66018733960061280182018-04-08T21:00:20.940-04:002018-04-08T21:00:20.940-04:00Some ALDI products originate in Mediterranean coun...Some ALDI products originate in Mediterranean countries, and have pictures of the villages or monasteries where the olives or wine were produced, with crosses on the roofs. So as not to offend the culturally enriched among their customer base, they take off the labels with crosses. So, we do not shop at ALDI. It's not quite going on Crusade, but it does allow a small emotional satisfaction.<br /><br />Michael AdamsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10352174311146177708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-6524952460351866382018-04-08T20:58:13.722-04:002018-04-08T20:58:13.722-04:00Anon: Most stores now have an RFID brake system on...Anon: Most stores now have an RFID brake system on the wheels that locks the carts wheels if it goes too far away from the store...like 10 yards beyond the parking lot. Our local Target also has a barcode on each cart and the cart you use is scanned onto your receipt so if you do decide to take off with it its traced back to your card. Technology is a wonderful thing. KellyJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342332734935313737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-6926710590457140202018-04-08T19:51:25.224-04:002018-04-08T19:51:25.224-04:00Totally agree with you on Aldi. Went once and hav...Totally agree with you on Aldi. Went once and have no desire to return. Check out my area of NC sometime during your travels - the Southern Pines/Pinehurst/Aberdeen triangle is worth the trip.SJHunternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-39001665502240168652018-04-08T18:09:35.620-04:002018-04-08T18:09:35.620-04:00This year I did my first tax return since leaving ...This year I did my first tax return since leaving California forever. My first refund in 30 years plus I even got $50 refund from Arizona. Another reason to love Arizona.Michael Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18127450762129879267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-44903806985441264542018-04-08T16:29:29.782-04:002018-04-08T16:29:29.782-04:00ALDI doing very well in Australia. Significantly ...ALDI doing very well in Australia. Significantly cheaper and their non-food sale products very competitive. Shopping there is definitely a soulless experience but I’m male (cis birth certificate male??) so very little sleep to be lost over it.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05895436604201859233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-68454447440792502342018-04-08T16:04:55.220-04:002018-04-08T16:04:55.220-04:00Anonymous, You are taking life WAY too seriously. ...Anonymous, You are taking life WAY too seriously. Lay off the coffee; maybe buy some overpriced decaf at ALDI and relax. I hear they keep the decaf next to the insecticide so, please, be careful. DiploMadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02316439950882822419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-33961439457163533502018-04-08T15:47:47.839-04:002018-04-08T15:47:47.839-04:00Nope, no such right...even if you are joking.
The ...Nope, no such right...even if you are joking.<br />The reason, if you had asked anyone in ALDI, is very damn simple:<br />It helps them not lose carts that people take from other stores, people bring back their carts and get their quarters back (oh, you did not mention this part did you>??).<br />SO freaking carry a quarter like we do in our car!!!<br />Or are you really a lazy person who likes to diss good businesses?????<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-72140427375959418642018-04-08T15:45:10.981-04:002018-04-08T15:45:10.981-04:00Too bad you do not like ALDI.
I have loved it from...Too bad you do not like ALDI.<br />I have loved it from the first time I stepped in one 20 years ago with the woman who is now my wife.<br />Products are not overpriced!<br />Produce for the most part, are all local.<br />Plus of course, they do have actual products that are not food (mops, clothes, kitchen stuff including coffee makers and all).<br />Face it, where ALDI is, the other grocery chains are shaking hard!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-32068305682908501802018-04-08T15:43:53.702-04:002018-04-08T15:43:53.702-04:00You win.You win.DiploMadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02316439950882822419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-72933722646164941732018-04-08T15:19:51.464-04:002018-04-08T15:19:51.464-04:00Oh Grand Sir you're so unfair to Aldi! There&...Oh Grand Sir you're so unfair to Aldi! There's one in our village (yes I live in Germany) and it's the closest thing to COSCO to be found - I wouldn't actually buy anything there except that it's much easier to get a 2 euro bottle of wine than to try and leave without going through check out; the fun is in trying to figure out what might be on sale and where they've placed it! Last week it was sort of nice dress shoes stacked in the frozen food isle (refrigerated shoes isn't a "thing" is it?)...normally there are some sort of unnecessary appliances (in shell egg scramblers) mixed in with the canned goods, and you can always count on there being candy mixed with "party shots", cigs, and prophylactics at the check out.<br /><br />On the downside, the crowd there, all ethnic Germans from the Middle East, are nowhere near as fun to watch as late night Walmart shoppers....UNMarinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656957639818862319noreply@blogger.com