It all started with a horse– Sandy.
What felt like almost everyday, ammi and I would go to Meijer when I was a little kid. And whenever she would pay for groceries, she would quickly plop me down on the pony, drop in a penny, and let me have a “wild ride”. Despite the fact that this pony only went back forth at a rate of 1/2 a mile per hour, I thought it was unbelievably fun.
I’ve been going to the same Meijer since then, which was 1989. I know every aisle and every product, and I even know some of the employees (by face and name, but not personally). I can zip through the longest grocery list in less than 20 minutes because I know this store like the back of my hand.
It’s not that I blindly love all Meijer stores; I only love mine–nestled on the corner of 8 mile and Haggerty. I’ve been to others in the area, and I feel like I’m in the twilight zone because I’m totally thrown off by the layout of the aisles. I am strictly a Northville Meijer girl. And now I will be leaving my precious Meijer and going to the land of Jewel Osco, Dominick’s and Aldi.
I’m sad to say goodbye to my Meijer. We’ve been through a lot– from endless party supplies to school supplies, grocery lists to late night munchies with cousins, I’ve spent a lot of hours within those walls.
Northville Meijer … I heart you 
Why no mention of the legendary Meijer Video store? Where else could you rent Back to the Forest?
Yes, the Meijer video store was a big part of my growing affection for the whole store when I was little. That was the scene of ammi renting us all sorts of interesting movies… Back to the Forest included–I guess.
Remember that summer when ammi used to bring home cans of Meijer cola and make us fish fillet burgers? I clearly recall eating it on more than a dozen occassions whilst watching The A-Team. Anyone else?
Best Meijer Video Rental EVER: Ernest Goes To Camp. I’m not even sure it’s available for rent at other video stores. I think Meijer had an exclusive contract for it.
Thanks for making all of those last minute trips to Meijers.
I hope that you learned some valuble life skills which you can use in your married life.
Missing you.
Baba
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