I dropped by this Metro on a Sunday morning, just after 10 am. It was Daylight Saving (there isn't an S at the end and I will hunt you down if you add one... huge pet peeve of mine) Time. I got up way too early instead of sleeping in till noon.
Anyway, I needed some raw honey. I chose to go to a grocery store that I rarely frequent. This Metro is open 24 hours every day and is likely the second closest one to my home. My visit was well before the toilet paper shopping panic had started.
I had no problem finding a parking spot that was steps from the main entrance. There is plenty of parking, especially for a crazy person like me up at this hour.
I find that going into a grocery store comforts me, no matter where I am on this planet. This place was no exception. I walked in, and loved seeing the sandwiches and drinks that you can grab and go.
I spent a ton of time in the cheese and deli meat section. Yum!
I managed to find the honey section. There was a decent selection of raw honey. I went with the Irresistibles line. I didn't need fancy and I trust this brand.
I ended up in the snack section. I know that's not all that shocking. I was drawn by the Snack Pack juicy gels. They were on sale and did not have any sugar in them. I bought some to try out.
This store is cheerful and large. I enjoyed leisurely shopping and browsing on a Sunday morning, which was so out of my element.
I went to the checkout. There was a lineup at the lone human checkout. I did something that I rarely do. I went to the self-checkout instead. I prefer that a person cash me out in general. I was obviously out of my mind.
The number of times that I have used a self-checkout in my life is now at three. Once in London, UK. Once in Dallas, TX. I can safely add Scarborough, ON.
It was pretty straightforward. The prompts are clear, both on the screen and through a woman's voice blasting out of the system. I scanned all my items. I scanned my Air Miles card next. I then paid with a debit card. Done!
My only concern is that it's the honour system when it comes to paying for plastic bags. At this self-checkout, you could technically say that you don't need a bag and take them all home. Who would do any check there? Such a random thought!
Anyway, the raw honey was exactly what I needed. The Snack Pack juicy gels were yummy. I had food poisoning a few days before this visit and my appetite was nonexistent. These gels helped get my appetite back, which made me happy.
I'd come back here again. I hope to not return on a Sunday morning, though, and sleep in instead.
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