Not so long ago, Elk Grove used to have cheaper gas prices than much of Sacramento. But, in the last few weeks, I’ve noticed that this has reversed, and now Elk Grove’s gas is more expensive than much of the rest of the area. This has COMPLETELY changed my weekly refueling strategy.
Just thought I’d share, because, you know, it’s important to ME.
By the way, has anyone noticed the super high gas prices these days? Yeesh…
Ok, kissmekate, you’re officially off the hook. That is, my latest “enough already” thing is with energy drinks. It’s bad enough that you can’t find a picture of Demi Moore or Britney Spears NOT holding a can of this stuff, but now there are so many wannabe energy drinks hitting the market I just can’t take it. I thought Kabbalah Energy Drink was the worst of the worst (the link has a great review, btw, check it out) but today at Rite Aid on Alhambra I found a display of the all new Go Girl! energy drink.
Although Go Girlâ„¢ is not marketed as a mixer, many women enjoy it with vodka and other fun mixers. Go Girlâ„¢ is a functional drink that enhances the body and mind. If you have over indulged the night before try a Go Girlâ„¢.
Ugh.
UPDATE: As runnergirl1971 noticed, Go Girl is distributed by Nor-Cal Beverage Co. of West Sacramento. Apparently the drink is being well received. I guess there really is no accounting for lightly carbonated with a fruit-punch flavor, a natural herbal appetite suppressant, vitamins geared toward women, and about the same amount of caffeine as a cup of coffee, taste.
You know when you’re in the checkout line at the grocery store and it starts to back up the cashier will call for assistance on the PA system and a new cashier will appear and walk up to the next person in line and basically escort them to the newly opened register? I wish they had this process everywhere as I’ve been noticing a trend lately from coffee shops to drug stores: The Feeder Line.
Continue reading “Please form a line”
The story of Starbucks is no secret. I think we all understand that there literally IS a Starbucks at every corner. In fact, there are currently 4,666 Company-operated coffeehouses and 2,222 licensed locations in the United States alone. I also think we can agree that whether you like their coffee or not (I’m a Peet’s guy actually) they are here to stay. What got me to post today is best illustrated by the photo I’ve provided and the number 13. Why 13 you ask? Well 13 is the number of cars in line at the Starbucks on Eastern and Arden this morning. What’s worse? That 13 people decided that waiting in line for 20 minutes for a cup of joe rather than drive down the road a mile or two to another location OR that 13 people chose to use the drive through for a cup of joe rather than park their car and go into the store which is FAR less crowded than the drive through line (I’ve been paying close attention to this over the last few months and find it to be true).
Reader’s note: Should you find yourself near this location in the future, the coffee at Whole Foods Market is quite delicious and they rarely have more than 2 or 3 people in line. “But Whole Foods Market is so…” I know, I know. Just go for th coffee, dammit.
As we’ve noted here in the past, Sacramento loves anything new. People find no trouble freeing up some time, grabbing a lawn chair, and hopping in line to check out something fresh. Well I caught a story recently on KCRA that I really need your help with. Apparently over in Orangevale there was something to get in line for.
As part of Thursday’s grand opening for the 99 Cents Only store, the first nine customers got an iPod Nano for just 99 cents.
Now stay with me here as this is where your help comes in. The first nine customers, right? Meaning that, say, 10 to 15 people might show up and hope some of the lucky first niners will pull a hammy or something and have to remove themselves from contention, right? Or did I miss something in the fine print? Because if you watch Suzanne Phan‘s video report you’ll find that folks came to play…the day before! With camping gear in tow. Now if only the Kings showed this much heart.
If you listen to KWOD 2.0 with any regularity, I’ve got a wager for you: Bet you can’t go a week without hearing that Spacehog song. You know, the only Spacehog song anybody knows. It was great for that one week in 1995, but I’m not sure how you’re going to contrast yourself from Bob or Jack or their younger cousin (coming soon, I’m sure) by putting it on weekly rotation. What’s next, Marcy’s Playground?
One bittersweet, the other just plain bitter. How about bitter first. Everytime I find myself down in Old Sacramento, I am amazed that for a large portion of my life–my adolescence–going to Old Sac was the most fun to be had. The walk from K Street (Comics & Comix) through the old DTP (Orange Julius) and through the tunnel to Old Sac (Evangelines, Time Zone) was a full day for a 12 year old. These days, I can’t imagine getting out of my car. Except for the Jazz Jubilee. And the Train Museum, which is actually still really fun. Who doesn’t love them that dining car with the fake nighttime outside the windows?
My second nostalgic moment today came when I noticed that when the light is right, say in the late afternoon, the word “Lucky” is clearly visible at Little Lucky where the word “Albertson’s” has been removed. I think it’s mostly 40-year old dirt, but it should bring a tear to the eye of longtime residents.
Only in Sacramento would cows do this on hearing about what’s coming to town.
Cows of Sacramento, please do not panic. It’s the pork they’re after. That’s right Miss Piggy, they’s comin to getcha.
A long standing peeve(s) of mine are car decorations. From bumper stickers to hanging tassles to license plate holders, I just don’t see the need. “Hey, everyone, look at me! I have something to say!” I was reading this article yesterday and I thought it would be fun to solicit your opinion, Sacramento. Bumper stickers: Yea or Nay?
Much the same way the now infamous photo of Sasquatch was engrained in our minds as youngsters, I couldn’t believe my eyes this afternoon when I came across a gaggle of cruiser chicks on Alhambra. As promised, I quickly reached for my low resolution camera phone to capture this moment for eternity. As you can imagine this illusion departed as fast as it arrived. But not before my Sprint LG went to work thus pulling back the curtain on one of the most puzzling mysteries in Sacramento history. Cruiser chick, I’ve outted you!
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