Going to Wal-Mart while in Port

We get a lot of cruise ships visiting here (Kailua Kona) and every
time there is a ship in Wal-Mart sends a shuttle buss to shuttle people
to and from the ship to Wal-Mart. A lot of people take this shuttle
and go to Wal-Mart, what I would love to know is why, if you are on a
cruise to someplace like Hawaii, would you want to go to Wal-Mart? I
have nothing against Wal-Mart mind you but our town is very nice and
there are any number of interesting places to see right from the pier
where the tender boats come in. There is even a nice little beach
right there were you can snorkel or just swim.

We see passengers from the ships at Wal-Mart all the time and I keep
wanting to ask why they are there but it seems kind of rude to do so.

Scott

It's the same with us when we see people running for McDonalds at a stop.
Makes no sense.




"Scott W" wrote in message
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We get a lot of cruise ships visiting here (Kailua Kona) and every
time there is a ship in Wal-Mart sends a shuttle buss to shuttle people
to and from the ship to Wal-Mart. A lot of people take this shuttle
and go to Wal-Mart, what I would love to know is why, if you are on a
cruise to someplace like Hawaii, would you want to go to Wal-Mart? I
have nothing against Wal-Mart mind you but our town is very nice and
there are any number of interesting places to see right from the pier
where the tender boats come in. There is even a nice little beach
right there were you can snorkel or just swim.

We see passengers from the ships at Wal-Mart all the time and I keep
wanting to ask why they are there but it seems kind of rude to do so.

Scott

My wife's sister and her husband have taken trips to Paris, France several
times and they eat their meals at McDonalds. Go figure.


"Mike Cordelli" wrote in message
om...
It's the same with us when we see people running for McDonalds at a stop.
Makes no sense.




"Scott W" wrote in message
oups.com...
We get a lot of cruise ships visiting here (Kailua Kona) and every
time there is a ship in Wal-Mart sends a shuttle buss to shuttle people
to and from the ship to Wal-Mart. A lot of people take this shuttle
and go to Wal-Mart, what I would love to know is why, if you are on a
cruise to someplace like Hawaii, would you want to go to Wal-Mart? I
have nothing against Wal-Mart mind you but our town is very nice and
there are any number of interesting places to see right from the pier
where the tender boats come in. There is even a nice little beach
right there were you can snorkel or just swim.

We see passengers from the ships at Wal-Mart all the time and I keep
wanting to ask why they are there but it seems kind of rude to do so.

Scott

We were on a road trip some time bqack and looked for a placwe to eat.
We saw a sign and as it loomed neare it was the Olive Garden. Ah,
someplace we knew

S'nd I
XXX

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"Don & Lynn" wrote in message
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My wife's sister and her husband have taken trips to Paris, France several
times and they eat their meals at McDonalds. Go figure.


"Mike Cordelli" wrote in message
om...
It's the same with us when we see people running for McDonalds at a stop.
Makes no sense.




"Scott W" wrote in message
oups.com...
We get a lot of cruise ships visiting here (Kailua Kona) and every
time there is a ship in Wal-Mart sends a shuttle buss to shuttle people
to and from the ship to Wal-Mart. A lot of people take this shuttle
and go to Wal-Mart, what I would love to know is why, if you are on a
cruise to someplace like Hawaii, would you want to go to Wal-Mart? I
have nothing against Wal-Mart mind you but our town is very nice and
there are any number of interesting places to see right from the pier
where the tender boats come in. There is even a nice little beach
right there were you can snorkel or just swim.

We see passengers from the ships at Wal-Mart all the time and I keep
wanting to ask why they are there but it seems kind of rude to do so.

Scott

McDonalds in Germany sells beer, so maybe French McDonalds sells
wine with the burgers. When I was in the Army serving in many overseas
assignments, the first food on a GI's mind was a "Big Mac" when they arrived
back home. I can only guess that McDonalds is as much a symbol of America
as the American Flag, and McDonalds is the taste of home, no matter where
you get the "Mac". Besides, no matter where the McDonalds is located, it's
almost always cheaper than the local joints if all you want is a quick
lunch.

But when you go to France, you should want to eat French and drink fine
wine,
likewise anyplace else in the world.

As for Wal Mart, they are in a lot of countries now and still growing. Like
McDonalds, Wal Mart is very American and people are expecting American
service and goods. I can't imagine how the locals feel about Wal Mart
sending
a bus to pick up customers at the pier. But business is business and he who
gets the customer, gets the dough.

Bottom line is most likely economics. McDonalds and Wal Mart may be a lot
cheaper than the local establishments.

When we went to Bermuda a few years ago, we stayed away from the familiar
places and ate at local restaurants. We found a nice German Biergarden, but
we
found it too late to eat there.

I have also found that the shops on board are not as expensive as one would
think, and of course the food is free.

"Rich Greene \)"
wrote in
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When I was in the Army serving in many overseas
assignments, the first food on a GI's mind was a "Big Mac" when they
arrived back home.

In the early 1970s, there was one Mickey D's in all of Britain, and it
was south of the Thames in London. There was a map with instructions
about how to reach it on the bulletin board at work where I served with
the USAF. About 1974 or 1975, a second one opened north of the river.

When I took my adopted daughter to Britain around 1986, we ate at
McDonald's across the street from Windsor castle! In the mid 1990s,
while in Britain again on business, I visited friends from the village
where I used to live. We took a drive to the American memorial cemetery
in Cambridge. For lunch they decided to go to Burger King. Quite
frankly, I would have preferred sausage and mash at a good local.

--Roy Cochrun

you get the "Mac". Besides, no matter where the McDonalds is located,
it's
almost always cheaper than the local joints if all you want is a quick
lunch.


If you can afford to go on a cruise, you can afford to spend a couple of
bucks more and eat at someplace other than McDonalds. My guess is that
people like the food there, and that is why they chose to eat there.

Why you would travel that far to eat a Big Mac, I don't know...

I can only guess that McDonalds is as much a symbol of America
as the American Flag, and McDonalds is the taste of home, no matter
where
you get the "Mac".

McDs was not what he was singing about, but the taste of home reminds
me of Jimmy Buffet's "Cheeseburger in Paradise" - if one has spent any
extended time overseas, the lyrics ring true for most Americans

Regards, Keith

"Rich Greene \)"
wrote in
:

When I was in the Army serving in many overseas
assignments, the first food on a GI's mind was a "Big Mac" when they
arrived back home.

In the early 1970s, there was one Mickey D's in all of Britain, and it
was south of the Thames in London. There was a map with instructions
about how to reach it on the bulletin board at work where I served with
the USAF. About 1974 or 1975, a second one opened north of the river.

When I took my adopted daughter to Britain around 1986, we ate at
McDonald's across the street from Windsor castle! In the mid 1990s,
while in Britain again on business, I visited friends from the village
where I used to live. We took a drive to the American memorial cemetery
in Cambridge. For lunch they decided to go to Burger King. Quite
frankly, I would have preferred sausage and mash at a good local.

--Roy Cochrun

you get the "Mac". Besides, no matter where the McDonalds is located,
it's
almost always cheaper than the local joints if all you want is a quick
lunch.


If you can afford to go on a cruise, you can afford to spend a couple of
bucks more and eat at someplace other than McDonalds. My guess is that
people like the food there, and that is why they chose to eat there.

Why you would travel that far to eat a Big Mac, I don't know...