Yes, I quite remember when Sam¹s was like that. Even in the 36² snowstorm of 96, they were open, had fresh bagels, groceries and took MAC cards. It was a lifesaver especially since most of the city was shut down for nearly a week.
On 1/26/08 12:17 PM, "SKnight" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It's just that I remember a time when it was lively and well-stocked...with > assortments of pastries, everything looking fresh, the shelves all brimming > with groceries. In fact, it used to be a great place to pick up the Sunday > Times. When my dog companion was still alive, I walked over in that direction > frequently, more often after some of the amazing snow storms of the early 90s. > > But I remember visiting the store at one point and being shocked at how shoddy > everything looked, freezers and refrigerators falling apart and not repaired, > almost empty of food. Even the pastries looked a bit moth-eaten. Then came a > resurgence of life and money. Then it seemed to never match the earlier > almost grandeur appearing a bit down at the heels. Maybe the robberies were > an important element; I don¹t really know. > > After my dog went to heaven to play with Rin Tin Tin and Lassie, I never > walked there again and certainly didn't shop there much at all. That would > have been in '99. So you may be right about the present condition. > > Sande >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> >> From: Wilma de Soto <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> >> To: SKnight <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ; UnivCity listserv >> <mailto:[email protected]> >> >> Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2008 9:41 AM >> >> Subject: Re: [UC] Whither "Sam's Place?" >> >> >> Not by me it hasn't. >> >> One used to be able get a dozen eggs or emergency paper towels, cat food or >> something as recently as five years ago. >> >> Sam's never closed before 6 PM. It was always open before 8 AM. >> >> Now one never knows when it's open. >> >> >> On 1/25/08 8:35 PM, "SKnight" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> >>> Color me confused by your email. But hasn't Sam's fit that description for >>> the last 12 or so years? >>> Sande >>> >>>> >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> >>>> From: Wilma de Soto <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>> >>>> To: UnivCity listserv <mailto:[email protected]> >>>> >>>> Sent: Friday, January 25, 2008 7:51 PM >>>> >>>> Subject: [UC] Whither "Sam's Place?" >>>> >>>> >>>> Even though I have complained about customers blocking my driveway for >>>> years, but I hate to see Sam's Place become the not well-stocked, >>>> "Brigadoon" business it is becoming. >>>> >>>> Has anyone else noticed how seldom it seems to be open and has nothing >>>> when >>>> it is? >>>> >>>> Wilma >>>> >>>> >>>> ---- >>>> You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the >>>> list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see >>>> <http://www.purple.com/list.html>. >>> >> >
