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Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Arthur Andreisokov
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Date: May 17, 2010 03:06PM
Someone told me Walmart-this is store-has been approved. It will go in Fairfax City. This is town in Fairfax where snobs live. People there wear golf clothing. This means polos. They are like old man from Caddyshack. He was a judge. This means he wears robes. He does not wear pants in the family. Walmart in Fairfax City does not make sense. Snobs do not like walmart. People of walmart are nice. They wear unusual clothing. This means they do not wear golf polos. They do not wear $200 shoes. Fairfax City is rich part of county. People bring pitchforks if Walmart is built.
edit by Cary: Corrected typo in subject line, was "Walmart in Fairfax City?"
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 11/01/2010 01:10PM by Cary.
edit by Cary: Corrected typo in subject line, was "Walmart in Fairfax City?"
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 11/01/2010 01:10PM by Cary.
Re: Walmsrt in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Johnny Walker
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Date: May 17, 2010 03:11PM
Walmart has a pretty good selection of pitchforks with reasonable prices.
Re: Walmsrt in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
bdimag
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Date: May 17, 2010 03:23PM
but do they have twinkies?
Re: Walmsrt in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
arthur
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Date: May 17, 2010 03:26PM
pitchforks I do not know. Twinkies I do not know. Yet Fairfax City residents not happy. They snooty. This means snobby. They go to regatta clubs. They like crew sport. They play golf. Walmart going to cause problems.
Re: Walmsrt in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
D. Vader
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Date: May 17, 2010 03:29PM
I'm no snob but I hate Wal Mart too. They drive quality, local businesses out of the market. Besides, I don't want everything I buy to be made in China by 10 year-old slave laborers.
Re: Walmsrt in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Agreed
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Date: May 17, 2010 03:40PM
D. Vader Wrote:
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> I'm no snob but I hate Wal Mart too. They drive
> quality, local businesses out of the market.
> Besides, I don't want everything I buy to be made
> in China by 10 year-old slave laborers.
+1 and I'm out of work. Still won't go.
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> I'm no snob but I hate Wal Mart too. They drive
> quality, local businesses out of the market.
> Besides, I don't want everything I buy to be made
> in China by 10 year-old slave laborers.
+1 and I'm out of work. Still won't go.
Re: Walmsrt in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Johnny Walker
()
Date: May 17, 2010 03:43PM
Yes, I too like that old Mom and Pop family-owned store you go to all the time for everyday items all made in 'merica by good, hard-working union folk gettin' a fair wage for a fair day's work. It's called "This Store Doesn't Really Exist and Hasn't for Decades" I think.
Re: Walmsrt in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
deebe
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Date: May 17, 2010 03:48PM
Nah, there still lots of local businesses. The problem is they can't compete on price. BUt they sure do offer better customer service, advice, etc.
Re: Walmsrt in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Tim45
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Date: May 17, 2010 03:56PM
I like to think of Walmart in the terms of Cannery Row by John Steinbeck. Some people see whores, pimps, gamblers and sons of bitches. While someone else sees saints, angels, martyrs and holy men.
In other words what you see in Walmart depends on the person doing the observation. While I used to hate Walmart I now go in knowing it is expected I will see things I have never seen before. Outfits that dont come close to matching. People that probably shouldnt procreate and yet they do. Toys so dangerous even adults should be prohibited from buying them.
300 pound people poured into clothes for 100 pounders. The most vulgar and profane tee shirts you can imagine outside of bike week. And of course the Indy 500 of motorized fatty carts.
I look upon a visit to Walmart as a carnival sideshow without the barriers and no admission fee. But damn it they do have great prices.
In other words what you see in Walmart depends on the person doing the observation. While I used to hate Walmart I now go in knowing it is expected I will see things I have never seen before. Outfits that dont come close to matching. People that probably shouldnt procreate and yet they do. Toys so dangerous even adults should be prohibited from buying them.
300 pound people poured into clothes for 100 pounders. The most vulgar and profane tee shirts you can imagine outside of bike week. And of course the Indy 500 of motorized fatty carts.
I look upon a visit to Walmart as a carnival sideshow without the barriers and no admission fee. But damn it they do have great prices.
Re: Walmsrt in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Agreed
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Date: May 17, 2010 04:26PM
Johnny Walker Wrote:
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> Yes, I too like that old Mom and Pop family-owned
> store you go to all the time for everyday items
> all made in 'merica by good, hard-working union
> folk gettin' a fair wage for a fair day's work.
> It's called "This Store Doesn't Really Exist and
> Hasn't for Decades" I think.
Too bad nothing is made in 'merica anymore. I do prefer to deal with local small shops. Never been a mall/box store shopper.
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> Yes, I too like that old Mom and Pop family-owned
> store you go to all the time for everyday items
> all made in 'merica by good, hard-working union
> folk gettin' a fair wage for a fair day's work.
> It's called "This Store Doesn't Really Exist and
> Hasn't for Decades" I think.
Too bad nothing is made in 'merica anymore. I do prefer to deal with local small shops. Never been a mall/box store shopper.
Re: Walmsrt in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
schmaz
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Date: May 17, 2010 05:53PM
Where in Fairfax City is this Walmart going to be?
Re: Walmsrt in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
homeexpo
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Date: May 18, 2010 05:22PM
maybe the old Home Expo center...which is Fairfax County
Re: Walmsrt in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
dd
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Date: May 18, 2010 06:30PM
I go to a country club, wear $350.00 shoes and love to shop at Wal-Mart. What's with the us and them mentality? EVERYONE shops at Wal-Mart dahling.
Re: Walmsrt in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Registered Voter
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Date: May 18, 2010 08:22PM
There's already one in Burke and one at Fair Lakes (within 4 miles of downtown Fairfax). Why would they put in another one in that area unless they were going to put n a Super Walmart with a grocery - since we don't have one of those close by.
But no, doubtful they will be putting on in or near Fairfax City any time soon. Maybe Tysons Corner after the service road construction is completed? That seems like a better location.
If you can’t model the past, where you know the answer pretty well, how can you model the future? - William Happer Cyrus Fogg Brackett Professor of Physics Princeton University
But no, doubtful they will be putting on in or near Fairfax City any time soon. Maybe Tysons Corner after the service road construction is completed? That seems like a better location.
If you can’t model the past, where you know the answer pretty well, how can you model the future? - William Happer Cyrus Fogg Brackett Professor of Physics Princeton University
Re: Walmsrt in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
no whey!
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Date: May 18, 2010 08:25PM
Registered Voter Wrote:
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> There's already one in Burke and one at Fair Lakes
> (within 4 miles of downtown Fairfax). Why would
> they put in another one in that area unless they
> were going to put n a Super Walmart with a grocery
> - since we don't have one of those close by.
>
> But no, doubtful they will be putting on in or
> near Fairfax City any time soon. Maybe Tysons
> Corner after the service road construction is
> completed? That seems like a better location.
In Tyson's Corner? I don't think so! The TJmaxx and Marshall's are ghetto enough for that area.
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> There's already one in Burke and one at Fair Lakes
> (within 4 miles of downtown Fairfax). Why would
> they put in another one in that area unless they
> were going to put n a Super Walmart with a grocery
> - since we don't have one of those close by.
>
> But no, doubtful they will be putting on in or
> near Fairfax City any time soon. Maybe Tysons
> Corner after the service road construction is
> completed? That seems like a better location.
In Tyson's Corner? I don't think so! The TJmaxx and Marshall's are ghetto enough for that area.
Re: Walmsrt in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Joe again
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Date: May 18, 2010 08:35PM
They could put one where the Giant has been sitting empty for years.
Re: Walmsrt in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
eesh
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Date: May 18, 2010 08:40PM
no whey! Wrote:
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>
>
> In Tyson's Corner? I don't think so! The TJmaxx
> and Marshall's are ghetto enough for that area.
I thought those were ghetto stores until I discovered Rainbow in Arlington and DTLR in DC and Maryland. Nothing gets as ghetto as those stores.
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>
>
> In Tyson's Corner? I don't think so! The TJmaxx
> and Marshall's are ghetto enough for that area.
I thought those were ghetto stores until I discovered Rainbow in Arlington and DTLR in DC and Maryland. Nothing gets as ghetto as those stores.
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Re: Walmsrt in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
5 finger discount
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Date: May 18, 2010 08:45PM
eesh Wrote:
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> no whey! Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
>
> >
> >
> > In Tyson's Corner? I don't think so! The TJmaxx
> > and Marshall's are ghetto enough for that area.
>
>
>
> I thought those were ghetto stores until I
> discovered Rainbow in Arlington and DTLR in DC and
> Maryland. Nothing gets as ghetto as those stores.
So, is that's where you 'buy' your clothes?
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> no whey! Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
>
> >
> >
> > In Tyson's Corner? I don't think so! The TJmaxx
> > and Marshall's are ghetto enough for that area.
>
>
>
> I thought those were ghetto stores until I
> discovered Rainbow in Arlington and DTLR in DC and
> Maryland. Nothing gets as ghetto as those stores.
So, is that's where you 'buy' your clothes?
Re: Walmsrt in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
A. M. Munition
()
Date: May 18, 2010 09:26PM
Walmart has decent prices on Ammunition. They are welcome in Tysons.
Re: Walmsrt in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
WM
()
Date: May 18, 2010 10:40PM
Hmmm. Close Bloom (waste of a store). Knock the wall down between the old Expo and Bloom. That gives you your Wal-Mart Supercenter. And it gets around the Fairfax County zoning limitation of 88,000 sq. feet for combo stores.
Re: Walmsrt in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
SM
()
Date: May 19, 2010 03:29AM
Darn WM beat me.watch it, that location where the Home Depot owned home design place was in Fairfax City does seem like a good location. with a trailer park right next door!
But with the Fair Lakes store just a few miles away would they close that one? Walmart is noted for that kind smy of stuff ain't it. Leave a big hole at Fair Lakes.
Do you whippersnappers remember the Zayre's and Kmart and Woolworths that use to be in the Tysons Corner area so long ago
But with the Fair Lakes store just a few miles away would they close that one? Walmart is noted for that kind smy of stuff ain't it. Leave a big hole at Fair Lakes.
Do you whippersnappers remember the Zayre's and Kmart and Woolworths that use to be in the Tysons Corner area so long ago
Re: Walmsrt in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Fair Lakes
()
Date: May 19, 2010 05:43AM
They will not close the fair lakes store it is one of their best and best traffic. that is why they have those famous people signing books there. Paula Abdul was there once and so was a former president.
Re: Walmsrt in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
SM
()
Date: May 19, 2010 06:22AM
How come that Walmart ain't open 24 hours a day? Fairfax County ordinance against it?Been down south and seen many a regular Walmart sized open 24 hours a day.
Re: Walmsrt in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
hoocoodanode
()
Date: May 19, 2010 04:30PM
It used to be a 24 hr Walmart a several years ago. I worked there part-time at night, and idiot people would have their children in there at 3:00 a.m.
Re: Walmsrt in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Cars
()
Date: May 19, 2010 08:34PM
Or the workers late at night who would keep their kids sleeping or playing in the cars. Its a shame and something they need to do with no other economical babysitting options. I jsut felt bad when it was really cold. The managers were notified.
Re: Walmsrt in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Bennie
()
Date: May 20, 2010 01:52PM
I've wondered if Walmart has ever considered a program to educate stupid people about bringing their kids shopping at 1 am ? Personally I think these parents should be tagged. And it ain't just new arrivals partaking in this practice.
Will a Walmart in that Fairfax City location drive the Kmart out of business? Walmart should just offer to buy the Kmart out. Better location. I believe Sears/Kmart ain't in very good shape these days. Then again how many of us are
Will a Walmart in that Fairfax City location drive the Kmart out of business? Walmart should just offer to buy the Kmart out. Better location. I believe Sears/Kmart ain't in very good shape these days. Then again how many of us are
Re: Walmsrt in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Lagging Behind
()
Date: May 23, 2010 10:56AM
AA, sounds like GG, a troll that frequents these boards. There is no Walmart set to open in Fairfax City, checked and confirmed with city officials.
Re: Walmsrt in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Really
()
Date: May 23, 2010 12:42PM
It would be nice though -- the Expo Center site is perfect for it! Evem the Kmart site - that Kmart is awful and needs to go!
Re: Walmsrt in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
S
()
Date: July 25, 2010 12:44PM
Employees at the bloom next to the Home Expo center were talking about a Wal-Mart going into that building yesterday. I'm sure it's just rumors but none the less, they may have some insight to it.
Re: Walmsrt in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
G
()
Date: July 25, 2010 12:49PM
Johnny Walker Wrote:
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> Yes, I too like that old Mom and Pop family-owned
> store you go to all the time for everyday items
> all made in 'merica by good, hard-working union
> folk gettin' a fair wage for a fair day's work.
> It's called "This Store Doesn't Really Exist and
> Hasn't for Decades" I think.
+1
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> Yes, I too like that old Mom and Pop family-owned
> store you go to all the time for everyday items
> all made in 'merica by good, hard-working union
> folk gettin' a fair wage for a fair day's work.
> It's called "This Store Doesn't Really Exist and
> Hasn't for Decades" I think.
+1
Re: Walmsrt in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
JJ Walken
()
Date: July 25, 2010 12:52PM
We already have Target and Kohl's which are upscale compared to Walmart.
Re: Walmsrt in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
mommeee
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Date: July 25, 2010 10:14PM
Where do you take your kid at 1 am when everything you tried will not put him to sleep?
Re: Walmsrt in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Tired mommeee
()
Date: July 25, 2010 11:58PM
mommeee Wrote:
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> Where do you take your kid at 1 am when everything
> you tried will not put him to sleep?
For me it was more like where can I go to be alone at 1 am when my kid won't sleep! I often shopped at Walmart and left the kids at home with my husband. There was no way I would actually take them there with me!
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> Where do you take your kid at 1 am when everything
> you tried will not put him to sleep?
For me it was more like where can I go to be alone at 1 am when my kid won't sleep! I often shopped at Walmart and left the kids at home with my husband. There was no way I would actually take them there with me!
Re: Walmsrt in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Bacon
()
Date: July 26, 2010 09:13AM
Arthur Andreisokov Wrote:
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> Someone told me Walmart-this is store-has been
> approved. It will go in Fairfax City. This is town
> in Fairfax where snobs live. People there wear
> golf clothing. This means polos. They are like old
> man from Caddyshack. He was a judge. This means he
> wears robes. He does not wear pants in the family.
> Walmart in Fairfax City does not make sense. Snobs
> do not like walmart. People of walmart are nice.
> They wear unusual clothing. This means they do not
> wear golf polos. They do not wear $200 shoes.
> Fairfax City is rich part of county. People bring
> pitchforks if Walmart is built.
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> Someone told me Walmart-this is store-has been
> approved. It will go in Fairfax City. This is town
> in Fairfax where snobs live. People there wear
> golf clothing. This means polos. They are like old
> man from Caddyshack. He was a judge. This means he
> wears robes. He does not wear pants in the family.
> Walmart in Fairfax City does not make sense. Snobs
> do not like walmart. People of walmart are nice.
> They wear unusual clothing. This means they do not
> wear golf polos. They do not wear $200 shoes.
> Fairfax City is rich part of county. People bring
> pitchforks if Walmart is built.
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Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Remazol
()
Date: November 01, 2010 12:29PM
Yes Bloom is out and Super Wal-mart is in... But that site is next to Fairfax City not in it.... for those who keep saying it's in the city.
Still nothing slated for the old Circuit City site...
And the old AML building they are talking about 300 apartments going in right across the street from the "New Wal-mart"
NICE! Like traffic is not bad enough in that area!
Still nothing slated for the old Circuit City site...
And the old AML building they are talking about 300 apartments going in right across the street from the "New Wal-mart"
NICE! Like traffic is not bad enough in that area!
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
T2T
()
Date: November 01, 2010 12:53PM
Remazol Wrote:
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> Yes Bloom is out and Super Wal-mart is in... But
> that site is next to Fairfax City not in it....
> for those who keep saying it's in the city.
>
> Still nothing slated for the old Circuit City
> site...
>
> And the old AML building they are talking about
> 300 apartments going in right across the street
> from the "New Wal-mart"
>
> NICE! Like traffic is not bad enough in that
> area!
>
Are you talking about the site where the Home Depot Expo store used to be located? Interesting.
I guess the old Circuit City location may not be occupied for a while since HH Gregg decided to opt for the old CompUSA location in the Fair Lakes area instead.
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> Yes Bloom is out and Super Wal-mart is in... But
> that site is next to Fairfax City not in it....
> for those who keep saying it's in the city.
>
> Still nothing slated for the old Circuit City
> site...
>
> And the old AML building they are talking about
> 300 apartments going in right across the street
> from the "New Wal-mart"
>
> NICE! Like traffic is not bad enough in that
> area!
>
Are you talking about the site where the Home Depot Expo store used to be located? Interesting.
I guess the old Circuit City location may not be occupied for a while since HH Gregg decided to opt for the old CompUSA location in the Fair Lakes area instead.
Re: Walmsrt in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
T2T
()
Date: November 06, 2010 10:11AM
SM Wrote:
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>
> Do you whippersnappers remember the Zayre's and
> Kmart and Woolworths that use to be in the Tysons
> Corner area so long ago
>
>
I remember going to the K-Mart in Tysons during the 87/88 time-frame. They actually had a wine section in that store and sold Dom Pérignon for about $98.00 a bottle at the time. It, however, was in a locked glass case - unlike the other cheaper wines and champagnes.
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>
> Do you whippersnappers remember the Zayre's and
> Kmart and Woolworths that use to be in the Tysons
> Corner area so long ago
>
>
I remember going to the K-Mart in Tysons during the 87/88 time-frame. They actually had a wine section in that store and sold Dom Pérignon for about $98.00 a bottle at the time. It, however, was in a locked glass case - unlike the other cheaper wines and champagnes.
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Joe B.
()
Date: November 06, 2010 10:38AM
Wealthy? Snobs? Are you friggin kidding me?! Maybe by Russian standards. It is the Pimmit Hills of the NOVA southwest!
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
whatzit tooya
()
Date: November 06, 2010 12:22PM
Walmart needs a 24 hour supercenter somewhere within 15 miles of here (I'm in Centreville). I am usually up pretty early and would LOVE to breeze through walmart at 4am to grab groceries, etc while everyone else is sleeping....especially on Friday payday mornings! The one in Manassas Mall is nice, but by 6am, especially on fridays or 1st of the month (payday/check cashing days) the store is ALREADY crowded. If something pops up in the middle of the night my only option around here is walgreens- nice that they have a lot of stuff, but not quite walmart.
Oh and if someone would LOVE to make some money here's a business idea- a 24-hour car repair/basic car parts place (like batteries, hoses, etc but sold at discount prices, not we-bought-it-from-vendor-for 50 and will charge you 90 for it prices like all places mark up their parts.
When my friend had an emergency and needed to be picked up and I hopped in my car at 2am and my car wouldn't start, walmart was not open for me to buy a battery (i got it jumped to start but knew I needed a battery) and i didn't want to risk driving all the way to fredericksburg on just alternator at that time of night so I ended up calling my friend a cab home and paying with it with my credit card- coulda spent that $60 and went and got a new battery instead!
Oh and if someone would LOVE to make some money here's a business idea- a 24-hour car repair/basic car parts place (like batteries, hoses, etc but sold at discount prices, not we-bought-it-from-vendor-for 50 and will charge you 90 for it prices like all places mark up their parts.
When my friend had an emergency and needed to be picked up and I hopped in my car at 2am and my car wouldn't start, walmart was not open for me to buy a battery (i got it jumped to start but knew I needed a battery) and i didn't want to risk driving all the way to fredericksburg on just alternator at that time of night so I ended up calling my friend a cab home and paying with it with my credit card- coulda spent that $60 and went and got a new battery instead!
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
ChainBridge
()
Date: November 06, 2010 02:23PM
I refuse to shop at Walmart for several reasons. Their cheap Chinese
crap does not appeal to me. They fight against unions constantly and
at one time, Hillary Clinton was on it's Board of Directors. They also
put mom and pop stores out of business and most notably in more
rural areas. Screw'em. BTW, if they locate at the old Home Depot
Expo Center it will be an easy commute for their illegal alien employees
who live next door in the trailer park.
crap does not appeal to me. They fight against unions constantly and
at one time, Hillary Clinton was on it's Board of Directors. They also
put mom and pop stores out of business and most notably in more
rural areas. Screw'em. BTW, if they locate at the old Home Depot
Expo Center it will be an easy commute for their illegal alien employees
who live next door in the trailer park.
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
T2T
()
Date: November 06, 2010 06:51PM
ChainBridge Wrote:
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> I refuse to shop at Walmart for several reasons.
> Their cheap Chinese
> crap does not appeal to me. They fight against
> unions constantly and
> at one time, Hillary Clinton was on it's Board of
> Directors. They also
> put mom and pop stores out of business and most
> notably in more
> rural areas. Screw'em. BTW, if they locate at the
> old Home Depot
> Expo Center it will be an easy commute for their
> illegal alien employees
> who live next door in the trailer park.
>
1) What's wrong with fighting unions? Unions were a great thing 40-50 years ago when it came to providing a safe work environment in manufacturing situations. Today, unions are a farce. I don't see a positive benefit that they offer. In fact, they collect dues from the unknowing employees, scrape off a nice amount to pay the salaries of union bosses and donate the rest to political campaigns.
2) I do shop at Wal-Mart, but not for clothing. Automotive items (oil, filters, etc.) and food items are purchased, but that's all. The food items purchased are done so at a cost which is much less than Giant or even Shoppers Food Warehouse.
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> I refuse to shop at Walmart for several reasons.
> Their cheap Chinese
> crap does not appeal to me. They fight against
> unions constantly and
> at one time, Hillary Clinton was on it's Board of
> Directors. They also
> put mom and pop stores out of business and most
> notably in more
> rural areas. Screw'em. BTW, if they locate at the
> old Home Depot
> Expo Center it will be an easy commute for their
> illegal alien employees
> who live next door in the trailer park.
>
1) What's wrong with fighting unions? Unions were a great thing 40-50 years ago when it came to providing a safe work environment in manufacturing situations. Today, unions are a farce. I don't see a positive benefit that they offer. In fact, they collect dues from the unknowing employees, scrape off a nice amount to pay the salaries of union bosses and donate the rest to political campaigns.
2) I do shop at Wal-Mart, but not for clothing. Automotive items (oil, filters, etc.) and food items are purchased, but that's all. The food items purchased are done so at a cost which is much less than Giant or even Shoppers Food Warehouse.
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
say
()
Date: November 06, 2010 09:04PM
T2T Wrote:
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> What's wrong with fighting unions? Unions were
> a great thing 40-50 years ago when it came to
> providing a safe work environment in manufacturing
> situations.
Unions came about in response to appalling labor conditions a century ago. Ever heard the song "I Owe MY Soul to the Company Store"? Yeah, miners were once paid in "scrip" redeemable only at the company store or to pay the rent on your company-owned shack. Child labor and hundreds of other examples of worker exploitation in the old days.
Do you think that human nature has changed? I don't! Why do you think management hates unions so much? Well, I'll tell you, because they can't fuck union workers over like they want to.
I do, however, believe that labor unions went too far in many cases, causing a backlash that is making the pendulum swing back towards 1900. I'm sure glad I don't need to work anymore, it's going to get ugly. We're already starting to see it.
UNIONS: THE FOLKS THAT BROUGHT YOU THE WEEKEND!
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> What's wrong with fighting unions? Unions were
> a great thing 40-50 years ago when it came to
> providing a safe work environment in manufacturing
> situations.
Unions came about in response to appalling labor conditions a century ago. Ever heard the song "I Owe MY Soul to the Company Store"? Yeah, miners were once paid in "scrip" redeemable only at the company store or to pay the rent on your company-owned shack. Child labor and hundreds of other examples of worker exploitation in the old days.
Do you think that human nature has changed? I don't! Why do you think management hates unions so much? Well, I'll tell you, because they can't fuck union workers over like they want to.
I do, however, believe that labor unions went too far in many cases, causing a backlash that is making the pendulum swing back towards 1900. I'm sure glad I don't need to work anymore, it's going to get ugly. We're already starting to see it.
UNIONS: THE FOLKS THAT BROUGHT YOU THE WEEKEND!
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
It's me - T2T
()
Date: November 06, 2010 09:45PM
say Wrote:
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>
> Do you think that human nature has changed? I
> don't! Why do you think management hates unions
> so much? Well, I'll tell you, because they can't
> fuck union workers over like they want to.
>
I see your point. However, how can other employees - let's say in professional occupations be successful, get paid a competitive salary and benefits, all without the representation of a union? Sure, there are moments when we're asked to put in extra time to get a project on track. But, that's also part of being a salaried individual. Thoughts?
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>
> Do you think that human nature has changed? I
> don't! Why do you think management hates unions
> so much? Well, I'll tell you, because they can't
> fuck union workers over like they want to.
>
I see your point. However, how can other employees - let's say in professional occupations be successful, get paid a competitive salary and benefits, all without the representation of a union? Sure, there are moments when we're asked to put in extra time to get a project on track. But, that's also part of being a salaried individual. Thoughts?
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
fred claus
()
Date: December 29, 2010 04:00PM
Walmart is going in fairfax city. I work at the fair lakes store eta opening date is middle of 2011. Next to the bloom. Will be a small supercenter that is not open 24 hours a day. They will not close the fair lakes store it is to aleviate the strain of overcrowding at the fair lakes store. Btw fair lakes store is turning into a non 24 hour small super center grand opening date is august 25th 2011.
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Les
()
Date: December 29, 2010 04:20PM
They really only have two groceries competing near the Home Expo Center location. There's an old Giant that's been recently remodeled but still small by local standards. There's also the Wegmans. All the Asians will still go to H Mart and Lotte down the street because of the better produce and seafood.
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Sam Walton's Ghost
()
Date: December 30, 2010 12:07PM
fred claus Wrote:
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> Walmart is going in fairfax city. I work at the
> fair lakes store eta opening date is middle of
> 2011. Next to the bloom. Will be a small
> supercenter that is not open 24 hours a day. They
> will not close the fair lakes store it is to
> aleviate the strain of overcrowding at the fair
> lakes store. Btw fair lakes store is turning into
> a non 24 hour small super center grand opening
> date is august 25th 2011.
Wal-Mart should just take over the Bloom space in Fairfax City. If Wal-Mart really is going to put a mini-Supercenter there, Bloom is fucked. Bloom is going to be fucked too in Fair Lakes when the Supercenter opens there...
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> Walmart is going in fairfax city. I work at the
> fair lakes store eta opening date is middle of
> 2011. Next to the bloom. Will be a small
> supercenter that is not open 24 hours a day. They
> will not close the fair lakes store it is to
> aleviate the strain of overcrowding at the fair
> lakes store. Btw fair lakes store is turning into
> a non 24 hour small super center grand opening
> date is august 25th 2011.
Wal-Mart should just take over the Bloom space in Fairfax City. If Wal-Mart really is going to put a mini-Supercenter there, Bloom is fucked. Bloom is going to be fucked too in Fair Lakes when the Supercenter opens there...
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
In The Know
()
Date: December 30, 2010 12:28PM
Sam Walton's Ghost Wrote:
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>
> Wal-Mart should just take over the Bloom space in
> Fairfax City. If Wal-Mart really is going to put
> a mini-Supercenter there, Bloom is fucked. Bloom
> is going to be fucked too in Fair Lakes when the
> Supercenter opens there...
The K-Mart across the street will be hammered, too. What would be the reason to shop there - unless someone wanted Craftsman tools or appliances?
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>
> Wal-Mart should just take over the Bloom space in
> Fairfax City. If Wal-Mart really is going to put
> a mini-Supercenter there, Bloom is fucked. Bloom
> is going to be fucked too in Fair Lakes when the
> Supercenter opens there...
The K-Mart across the street will be hammered, too. What would be the reason to shop there - unless someone wanted Craftsman tools or appliances?
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
No More Walmarts
()
Date: December 30, 2010 12:35PM
There is a Walmart in Fair Lakes like 2 minutes from FFx Cty. Isn't that enough. Maybe they should put it in where the diner has failed in downtown FFx Cty.
Lee Highway Centreville
Posted by:
Centre
()
Date: January 26, 2011 12:56AM
What are they building in the empty lot on route 29 in front of the gas station just before the arriving to the cvs? the lot has like an old building close
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Sam Walton Masonville
()
Date: January 26, 2011 09:02AM
Well it takes an hour to get from city courthouse to kamp washington, any given day or time. So we will get fed up since we're really going to Costco or Fair Lakes and pull in to the Bloom/Walmart/Havertys parking lot. Its always pretty empty. Just not good to go to in the dark. The all mighty dollar prevails.
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Jason
()
Date: February 06, 2011 11:22PM
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
shopper
()
Date: February 07, 2011 12:16AM
Building permit approved at the old Home Expo Store. Now lets talk snobs. Anybody who is honestly going into Walmart to buy staple items not junk made in China (canned goods, personal care items, stationary, cleaning products) that you find in any other store knows it is cheaper. In this economy even snobs should shop there they must be hurting in the pocketbook, too. People on here sound like snobs with your comments or are you just plain white trash with nothing better to do?
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
FurfaxTownie
()
Date: February 07, 2011 03:14PM
As big as that the Expo is, the site still seems to small for a Wal-mart, wonder if they are going to buy out the Bloom lease?
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Ken T
()
Date: February 07, 2011 03:31PM
Still, it is a Wal-Mart after all is said and done.
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
I am a snob
()
Date: February 07, 2011 03:35PM
I love a good deal and I never pay the retail price.
Marcy Simms
Marcy Simms
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
HFH
()
Date: February 07, 2011 05:11PM
walking distance from Habitat for Humanity homes and mobile home park
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
ww
()
Date: February 11, 2011 04:39PM
I love Walley World!!
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Oldskool
()
Date: February 11, 2011 10:39PM
I miss MEMCO.
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
rebelpride24
()
Date: February 12, 2011 08:18AM
Oldskool Wrote:
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> I miss MEMCO.
Memco was awesome, thats where I got hooked on Richfood products.
I hope the new Walfart does a better job of keeping ammo in stock the other ones around here always run out of the most popular stuff.
I think Ill attend the grand opening in my most patriotic attire.
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> I miss MEMCO.
Memco was awesome, thats where I got hooked on Richfood products.
I hope the new Walfart does a better job of keeping ammo in stock the other ones around here always run out of the most popular stuff.
I think Ill attend the grand opening in my most patriotic attire.
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Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
You dumb asses
()
Date: February 12, 2011 09:27AM
To all you dumb fucks that keep saying that Blooms in Fairfax County...
IT'S NOT. Just STFU. It's in the city...All of Jermantown Road is in the City. That whole shopping center where KMart is, is in the city. Just b/c the fucking gay ass sign is next to the gas station DOES NOT mean that is where the city begins. The city ends at Waples Mill Road. PERIOD.
IT'S NOT. Just STFU. It's in the city...All of Jermantown Road is in the City. That whole shopping center where KMart is, is in the city. Just b/c the fucking gay ass sign is next to the gas station DOES NOT mean that is where the city begins. The city ends at Waples Mill Road. PERIOD.
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
sumguy
()
Date: February 23, 2011 02:08PM
You are wrong the city line runs behind kmart then down rust road. Look at a map .
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
wally pip
()
Date: February 23, 2011 08:10PM
whatever is going in the home expo site, be it a walmart or something else, some construction activity seems to have started with several large dumpsters outside the building
i hate that bloom. something always happens to fuck up the shopping experience at that location. so i avoid it. i sort of think bloom purposely exiles their worst employees to that store. can't see why its still in business it always seemed so empty
i hate that bloom. something always happens to fuck up the shopping experience at that location. so i avoid it. i sort of think bloom purposely exiles their worst employees to that store. can't see why its still in business it always seemed so empty
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
sumguy
()
Date: February 24, 2011 10:51AM
I went by there the other night the building permit says walmart on it.
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
city-county
()
Date: February 24, 2011 11:08AM
Here's a map showing the boundary between the city (white) and the county. Go to the top left, near section 57-3.
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/maps/images/maps/BOSdist/Braddock%20District%20Map.pdf
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/maps/images/maps/BOSdist/Braddock%20District%20Map.pdf
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Ted
()
Date: February 25, 2011 08:37PM
It's in the County. "sumguy" says to look at a map - may want to look at a map yourself. It's a quirk in the line between the City and the County - for example, the K-Mart across the street is in the City, but go down a little further to the Burlington Coat Factory, and that's in the County. There are a couple of other places where the line "jiggles" a little. For instance, did you know that in the shopping center where Trader Joes is (Pickett Shopping Center, I believe), the row of stores running from the cd trading store down past Chuck E Cheese has another quirk: about 10 feet of the store frontage is in the City, the back is in the County. Very strange.
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Ted
()
Date: February 25, 2011 08:44PM
Sorry, "sumguy" - I meant to direct my comment to "you dumb asses". :)
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Are you kidding me?
()
Date: February 27, 2011 12:31PM
"wealthy snobs" Really??? We are the last vestiges of the normal folks here in the NOVA area. An eclectic mix of white and blue collar families with a great tie in to a small college town.
Come on over, seriously there are no snobs here. Well I take that back we set the invisible fence at the Lamb Center. But we do donate :-)
Come on over, seriously there are no snobs here. Well I take that back we set the invisible fence at the Lamb Center. But we do donate :-)
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Shadow
()
Date: February 27, 2011 01:05PM
Ted Wrote:
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> It's in the County. "sumguy" says to look at a
> map - may want to look at a map yourself. It's a
> quirk in the line between the City and the County
> - for example, the K-Mart across the street is in
> the City, but go down a little further to the
> Burlington Coat Factory, and that's in the County.
> There are a couple of other places where the line
> "jiggles" a little. For instance, did you know
> that in the shopping center where Trader Joes is
> (Pickett Shopping Center, I believe), the row of
> stores running from the cd trading store down past
> Chuck E Cheese has another quirk: about 10 feet
> of the store frontage is in the City, the back is
> in the County. Very strange.
Not strange. Stupid. Royal pain in the ass for anyone wanting to lease there. They have to go through both governments to do it.
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> It's in the County. "sumguy" says to look at a
> map - may want to look at a map yourself. It's a
> quirk in the line between the City and the County
> - for example, the K-Mart across the street is in
> the City, but go down a little further to the
> Burlington Coat Factory, and that's in the County.
> There are a couple of other places where the line
> "jiggles" a little. For instance, did you know
> that in the shopping center where Trader Joes is
> (Pickett Shopping Center, I believe), the row of
> stores running from the cd trading store down past
> Chuck E Cheese has another quirk: about 10 feet
> of the store frontage is in the City, the back is
> in the County. Very strange.
Not strange. Stupid. Royal pain in the ass for anyone wanting to lease there. They have to go through both governments to do it.
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Lazy mobster
()
Date: February 28, 2011 08:52AM
There is no walmart going in the city of fairfax. I know this 110%
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Tell Me
()
Date: February 28, 2011 10:40AM
So what is going there, Mobsta?
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Laughing
()
Date: February 28, 2011 11:17AM
Look, this isn't that complicated:
The OLD Home Expo Design store (next door to Bloom) is NOT, repeat, NOT in the City of Fairfax. It's Fairfax County.
That IS, repeat, IS a Wal-Mart being built there.
The OLD Home Expo Design store (next door to Bloom) is NOT, repeat, NOT in the City of Fairfax. It's Fairfax County.
That IS, repeat, IS a Wal-Mart being built there.
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Kamp Washingtonian
()
Date: February 28, 2011 01:22PM
If anyone doubts it is going to be a Wal-Mart, just go there and read the stormwater permit sign in front. It says... "Applicant: Wal-Mart".
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Shadow
()
Date: February 28, 2011 01:26PM
A real map for those of you who are really interested in this border dispute.
http://www.fairfaxva.gov/maps/CITY_MAP.pdf
http://www.fairfaxva.gov/maps/CITY_MAP.pdf
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Due to the trailer park down the street
()
Date: February 28, 2011 01:26PM
It makes sense to put a walmart here.
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Lazy mobster
()
Date: February 28, 2011 01:32PM
Trust me....I know the applicat still says walmart...but it's not going to be a walmart
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
.-.-.-
()
Date: March 01, 2011 06:50PM
I'm hoping this comes, but it will shut KMART out of business.
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
sumguy
()
Date: March 02, 2011 09:27AM
Please enlighten us lazy mobster it seem that you have some inside information. What will be going in next to bloom?
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Rusty
()
Date: March 02, 2011 02:45PM
Here's whats going in next to Bloom:
http://fairfaxcity.patch.com/articles/walmart-to-open-next-to-bloom
http://fairfaxcity.patch.com/articles/walmart-to-open-next-to-bloom
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
mdcoon
()
Date: March 12, 2011 11:40PM
We in Fairfax City are not golf shirt wearing, Polo playing idiots who would not save money (if we had all that much) by going to Walmart especially if they have groceries that can compete with Giant or Wegmans...so shut up about what you don't know!
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Phyllis
()
Date: May 15, 2011 08:48PM
This last post is rediculous. I have lived in the City of Fairfax for 50 years. It is a terrific place to live. There are people of all cultures and family incomes throughout Fairfax. We've had K Mart here for many, many years. We need a Wal Mart. I know an awful lot of people in the City of Fairfax who LOVE Wal Mart! I'm sorry if you've come across someone in Fairfax who made you think we are "snobs". You couldn't be more wrong!! w
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Gordon Blvd
()
Date: May 15, 2011 08:59PM
gotta agree with Phyllis - Fairfax City ppl are waaaaaaaaayy more down-to-earth than surrounding County ppl
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Aname
()
Date: May 16, 2011 02:00AM
I heard the walmart opening next to bloom is going to be a "small" discount store walmart and the one in fair lakes is going to become a super walmart. I mean anyone that has gone recently into the Fair Lakes one has noticed how it is being renovated and reconstructed. It is said to open around october or so. I know for a fact that a lot of the people in the westmore neighborhood are not very pleased with the construction because it will generate a lot of traffic inside the neighborhood. On the other hand, I am sure they will get lots of business form the trailer park people.
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Poli
()
Date: June 24, 2011 05:06PM
YES, I SAW THE PERMIT. THE AREA AROUND EXPO IS COVERED FOR RENOVATION AND PERMIT BELONGS TO WALMART. RIGHT NEXT TO BLOOM SUPERMARKET.
This will suck, Fairfax City has old town look, this giant shoping place will ruin the style.
I am not happy that permit was issued witout consulting to the citizens.
This will suck, Fairfax City has old town look, this giant shoping place will ruin the style.
I am not happy that permit was issued witout consulting to the citizens.
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Poli
()
Date: June 24, 2011 05:07PM
"walmart opening next to bloom is going to be a "small" discount store walmart "
I doubt it. If you ahve ever been in Expo store, the area is huge..Walmart will use every square inch of the place I bet..
I doubt it. If you ahve ever been in Expo store, the area is huge..Walmart will use every square inch of the place I bet..
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
mmoore
()
Date: June 25, 2011 10:08PM
The city grocery stores feel sold out on this one.
Is it that the city beancounters feel it's revenues go to FFx Corner/Fair Lakes instead? White flight about to take off.....
Is it that the city beancounters feel it's revenues go to FFx Corner/Fair Lakes instead? White flight about to take off.....
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Scott
()
Date: June 27, 2011 10:56PM
Wal-Mart is going in where the Expo Design Center was (next to Blooms).
Blooms and the future Wal-Mart are in the county, along with the Waples Mobile Home Park.
Wal-Mart is going in in Tysons where the old Moore Cadillac is. It will be a smaller store.
Blooms and the future Wal-Mart are in the county, along with the Waples Mobile Home Park.
Wal-Mart is going in in Tysons where the old Moore Cadillac is. It will be a smaller store.
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Alex()
()
Date: July 04, 2011 12:38PM
So new Wal Marts in Tysons, Fairfax City, AND Dulles Expo. And the one if Fair Lakes will be Super Wal Mart. Wal Mart is taking over Fairfax.
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Les
()
Date: July 04, 2011 12:58PM
The one in Tysons Corner will be primarily a supermarket. There's currently only a Harris Teeter in that area.
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Alex()
()
Date: July 04, 2011 03:10PM
Yea but its just the image of seeing Wal Mart everywhere. Not that I have too much of a problem with it, just sayin.
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Gordon Blvd
()
Date: July 04, 2011 06:45PM
nothing like driving across country and seeing abandoned downtown after abandoned downtown, THEN seeing the closed down Walmart, THEN getting to the abandoned downtown with the SuperWalmart - something I will never forget seeing..............and that was 7-8 years ago :(
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Les
()
Date: July 04, 2011 07:50PM
The Walmart in Fair Lakes looks like a disaster inside.
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Lee
()
Date: August 05, 2011 07:02PM
so when is this walmart going to open?
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Spoiled Americans
()
Date: August 05, 2011 09:00PM
How many products do you need. Stop it. I love the low prices.
Sergo.
Sergo.
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Croaker Norge
()
Date: August 07, 2011 12:18AM
I do not believe Wally World detracts from the "old town" feel of old town Fairfax at all. Maybe because it's not located I old town but a section of Lee Hwy that is nothing but commercial space, strip after strip.
I probably won't shop there as it's likely to be a total cluster cuss. Forget about buying groceries there, for some reason the idea
scheeves me.
As far as the sweeping generalizations (stepford or otherwise) about City of Fairfax - I totally disagree. The Real Housewives of Oakton will probably go incognito to shop at Wally World ;)
I probably won't shop there as it's likely to be a total cluster cuss. Forget about buying groceries there, for some reason the idea
scheeves me.
As far as the sweeping generalizations (stepford or otherwise) about City of Fairfax - I totally disagree. The Real Housewives of Oakton will probably go incognito to shop at Wally World ;)
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
currentsituation
()
Date: August 07, 2011 10:53AM
Les Wrote:
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> The Walmart in Fair Lakes looks like a disaster
> inside.
I was there a couple of days ago. The inside is OK, the outside and getting in a mess.
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> The Walmart in Fair Lakes looks like a disaster
> inside.
I was there a couple of days ago. The inside is OK, the outside and getting in a mess.
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
TankRizzo
()
Date: August 07, 2011 07:14PM
They are going to put in a Sbarro into this new Wal-mart. This means good pizza. I am all for it.
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Meme
()
Date: August 11, 2011 02:36PM
Mama needs some new jeans, when is this place going to open? Was at the KMart across the street the other day, they don't have the style of mom jeans Wal Mart carries.
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
hoocoodanode
()
Date: September 03, 2011 08:27PM
I heard it is supposed to open on October 12 or thereabouts.
Re: Walmart in Fairfax City?
Posted by:
Good Pizza?
()
Date: September 03, 2011 08:46PM
TankRizzo Wrote:
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> They are going to put in a Sbarro into this new
> Wal-mart. This means good pizza. I am all for it.
Sbarro makes good pizza? Could have fooled me.
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> They are going to put in a Sbarro into this new
> Wal-mart. This means good pizza. I am all for it.
Sbarro makes good pizza? Could have fooled me.