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Sam's Meat and Seafood Dept. $6,000,000 Renovation

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  • Hans61
    Hans61 Posts: 3,901
    Is this in the Iowa?
    “There are three rules that I live by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city; and never get involved with a woman with a tattoo of a dagger on her body.”
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    Hans61 said:
    Is this in the Iowa?
    Yessir, Davenport.
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
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  • Hans61
    Hans61 Posts: 3,901
    Focker said:
    Hans61 said:
    Is this in the Iowa?
    Yessir, Davenport.
    That meat looks good, I might have to give sams another chance 
    “There are three rules that I live by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city; and never get involved with a woman with a tattoo of a dagger on her body.”
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  • Bentgrass
    Bentgrass Posts: 443
    Stopped in there last week to get stuff other than meat and glanced at the new department.  Big improvement.  It was needed with new neighbor coming in the fall.
    1. Bettendorf, Ia with lots of time in Chattanooga, Tn.  LBGE, plate setter, ar, Looft lighter, maverick et-735, Rutland gasket, Smokeware SS cap, Kickash basket, and lots of cast iron.
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    edited April 2018
    Bentgrass said:
    Stopped in there last week to get stuff other than meat and glanced at the new department.  Big improvement.  It was needed with new neighbor coming in the fall.
    Yep, they closed the newer store down the hill from my house and put 6 mil in the Davenport one.  I'll just stop by after work on my way home now for prime or Berkshire.  =)

    They even had prime sirloin. Not that I would go there, but if the price is right.
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,455
    Brandon,
    I had been a 2 year hold out about joining COSTCO in East Peoria until Jan '17. I carefully kept records of what we LIKED, what we paid and what we bought at which chain. As it turned out we continued our SAMS membership which had expired in June '17.

    Like I think you said you found - the competition from COSTCO made our SAMS up their GAME and we still buy certain things from each. As for the cleanliness of the stores and friendliness of the staff there is no contest...COSTCO wins hands down!

    Last week we even upped our COSTCO status to the $45 higher status of Executive. Before we even left that day we had already saved $47 which paid for the upgrade!

    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    edited April 2018
    RRP said:
    Brandon,
    I had been a 2 year hold out about joining COSTCO in East Peoria until Jan '17. I carefully kept records of what we LIKED, what we paid and what we bought at which chain. As it turned out we continued our SAMS membership which had expired in June '17.

    Like I think you said you found - the competition from COSTCO made our SAMS up their GAME and we still buy certain things from each. As for the cleanliness of the stores and friendliness of the staff there is no contest...COSTCO wins hands down!

    Last week we even upped our COSTCO status to the $45 higher status of Executive. Before we even left that day we had already saved $47 which paid for the upgrade!

    Good deal my friend, but does Costco have unicorn rafts?  Floors look clean enough for me.  Never paid attention to it until now. Lol

    These stores are really not a place I seek, nor need,  good customer service.  It is, what it is.  I go there, folks are all nice, I get gas, buy meat, cheese, Revolution beer, or a handle of Evan Williams, have a Nathan's hot dog or polish, and then bounce.  I don't need my hand held here.  Maybe I'm not using my membership to the fullest, or confused at the need for customer service at these places, like a Walmart...but I've learned, buying in bulk is not always as good of a deal as you think it is.

    One of my favorite Mexican grills is a dump.  You're not there for the ambiance.  Most get squeamish, I embrace it...keeps it a diamond in the rough hidden gem. Lol

    I like to support others as well, Hy Vee, Schnucks, Jewel, Aldi, for specialty products only found at each.....based out of Des Moines, Chicago, St Louis, and Germany.

    Sam's has always been my meat store.  
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
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  • milesvdustin
    milesvdustin Posts: 2,882
    The directv guy at my sams accosts everyone who walks by. Enough to where I will go the long way around. 

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  • LetsEat
    LetsEat Posts: 462
    Now that is a perfect brunch. Love the waffled potatoes technique. I’m thinking a Bloody Mary would be a great accompaniment to that Prime strip!  
    IL 
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    edited April 2018
    LetsEat said:
    Now that is a perfect brunch. Love the waffled potatoes technique. I’m thinking a Bloody Mary would be a great accompaniment to that Prime strip!  
    Oh hell yes!
    Maybe poach the eggs too, letting the waffle bed catch the yolk.
    Always room for improvement. =)
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
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  • Bentgrass
    Bentgrass Posts: 443
    Focker said:
    Bentgrass said:
    Stopped in there last week to get stuff other than meat and glanced at the new department.  Big improvement.  It was needed with new neighbor coming in the fall.
    Yep, they closed the newer store down the hill from my house and put 6 mil in the Davenport one.  I'll just stop by after work on my way home now for prime or Berkshire.  =)

    They even had prime sirloin. Not that I would go there, but if the price is right.
    Now if we could buy Rockwood in town I would be a happy camper !
    1. Bettendorf, Ia with lots of time in Chattanooga, Tn.  LBGE, plate setter, ar, Looft lighter, maverick et-735, Rutland gasket, Smokeware SS cap, Kickash basket, and lots of cast iron.
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    Bentgrass said:
    Focker said:
    Bentgrass said:
    Stopped in there last week to get stuff other than meat and glanced at the new department.  Big improvement.  It was needed with new neighbor coming in the fall.
    Yep, they closed the newer store down the hill from my house and put 6 mil in the Davenport one.  I'll just stop by after work on my way home now for prime or Berkshire.  =)

    They even had prime sirloin. Not that I would go there, but if the price is right.
    Now if we could buy Rockwood in town I would be a happy camper !
    Seems like a worthy excuse to visit Prescott's in Sterling.  Get some Chicken George while you're at it.  ;)
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
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  • Bentgrass
    Bentgrass Posts: 443
    I'm going Thursday for my inaugural visit.  Wtf is chicken George ?
    1. Bettendorf, Ia with lots of time in Chattanooga, Tn.  LBGE, plate setter, ar, Looft lighter, maverick et-735, Rutland gasket, Smokeware SS cap, Kickash basket, and lots of cast iron.
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,455
    Bentgrass said:
    I'm going Thursday for my inaugural visit.  Wtf is chicken George ?
    Not sure "da man" will be there, but the store is such a nice one with so MANY things to buy that you might want to check the available balance on your plastic!  =)
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • Bentgrass
    Bentgrass Posts: 443
    I told a friend of mine several weeks ago that he needs to use Rockwood and he went to Sterling a couple weeks ago and raved about the place.  I have been bringing mine back from Tennessee.  No room this time around so will be going to Sterling every few weeks for reload.  After all, it's grilling month !
    1. Bettendorf, Ia with lots of time in Chattanooga, Tn.  LBGE, plate setter, ar, Looft lighter, maverick et-735, Rutland gasket, Smokeware SS cap, Kickash basket, and lots of cast iron.
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    edited May 2018
    Bentgrass said:
    I'm going Thursday for my inaugural visit.  Wtf is chicken George ?
    The most tender fried chicken tenders you'll eat.
    It's quite delightful.  Friday's are jumbo margs for $2.  Get extra Jan's sauce.
    Candlelight Inn, not far off 88, you'll pass it on your left on your way to Pete's.  You want to take the second exit for Sterling Rock Falls.
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    edited May 2018
    RRP said:
    Bentgrass said:
    I'm going Thursday for my inaugural visit.  Wtf is chicken George ?
    Not sure "da man" will be there, but the store is such a nice one with so MANY things to buy that you might want to check the available balance on your plastic!  =)
    Lol, agreed.  Da man was there a couple of weeks ago.   :)
    Lovely visit as usual.  
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
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  • Bentgrass
    Bentgrass Posts: 443
    Made the trip to Prescott’s this morning.  They have got everything you need for sure.  Could have spent a chunk but settled for 5 bags of Rockwood.  Will make many return trips. 
    1. Bettendorf, Ia with lots of time in Chattanooga, Tn.  LBGE, plate setter, ar, Looft lighter, maverick et-735, Rutland gasket, Smokeware SS cap, Kickash basket, and lots of cast iron.
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    Bentgrass said:
    Made the trip to Prescott’s this morning.  They have got everything you need for sure.  Could have spent a chunk but settled for 5 bags of Rockwood.  Will make many return trips. 
    Nice!  Well worth the short trip out.
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
    Thanks for the kind words and patronage fellas! Much appreciated. 
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    pgprescott said:
    Thanks for the kind words and patronage fellas! Much appreciated. 
    Thanks for being the best dealer in the entire corn patch. ;)
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
    @Focker @Bentgrass and any others. We would love to have you for our little Eggfest. If you want to cook or know someone looking for the good Eggfest deal. Let us know. It’s always a great time!

    https://jimprescottsbbqshop.com/whats-happening/5th-annual-rock-river-valley-eggfest/
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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,387
    I gotta make a trip by my local Sam's to see if we lucked out yet, or if it is in the plans.
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  • Bentgrass
    Bentgrass Posts: 443
    Focker said:
    pgprescott said:
    Thanks for the kind words and patronage fellas! Much appreciated. 
    Thanks for being the best dealer in the entire corn patch. ;)
    1. Bettendorf, Ia with lots of time in Chattanooga, Tn.  LBGE, plate setter, ar, Looft lighter, maverick et-735, Rutland gasket, Smokeware SS cap, Kickash basket, and lots of cast iron.
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  • Bentgrass
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    edited May 2018

    Bentgrass said:
    1. Bettendorf, Ia with lots of time in Chattanooga, Tn.  LBGE, plate setter, ar, Looft lighter, maverick et-735, Rutland gasket, Smokeware SS cap, Kickash basket, and lots of cast iron.
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    This never gets old.  Hoping you all, get the renovation.


    Brandon
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  • Brisket_Fanatic
    Brisket_Fanatic Posts: 2,885
    Little slice of heaven! Tell me more about the Tots Waffle process?

    NW IA

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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    Brisket_Fanatic said:
    Little slice of heaven! Tell me more about the Tots Waffle process?
    Super easy, thawed out enough tots to fill the iron at room temp for an hour or two.  Cooked over medium heat until golden.  The tots mold into the paddles as they cook.  Standard hashbrowns are a thing of the past, and it's another great use for the waffle iron.
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