What? Walmart's Closed!

Nomad
Nomad Posts: 7,209
in Camping & Travel
Thought I'd get an early start, run into Williston, stop at Walmart to see if the Thermacells came in, hit the grocery store and restock on food, get propane, etc. Guess what, in North Dakota all general merchandise stores have to close at midnight Sat night and can't reopen until noon on Sunday. So, if you're traveling across ND you'll need to cool your jets till noon if you need to restock.
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  • Verna
    Verna Posts: 6,876
    PXLated, I'm aging myself, but I remember when no store was open on Sunday. And I remember when all stores were closed on Christmas.

    When you come to Indiana, stock up on alcohol on Saturday, because you can't buy alcohol on Sunday, although you can buy at local breweries, wineries and you can have a glass of alcohol to drink with a meal. 
    Verna, Columbus, IN
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  • Nomad
    Nomad Posts: 7,209
    I remember those days also.
  • Nomad
    Nomad Posts: 7,209
    Oh, and guess what, still no Thermacells so I guess the skeeters are going to have lunch for another week.
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Posts: 6,424
    Blue Laws.

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  • Nomad
    Nomad Posts: 7,209
    Yes they are, they make me blue.
    Oh well :-(
  • RollingLagrima
    RollingLagrima Posts: 435
    Well, that takes Indiana off my list to visit...

    :-p
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  • Verna
    Verna Posts: 6,876
    RollingLagrima said:
    Well, that takes Indiana off my list to visit...

    :-p
    Like I said, stock up on Saturday or spend Sunday wine tasting. And, you can buy bottles of wine at wineries on Sunday, and beer at the breweries. 
    Verna, Columbus, IN
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  • RollingLagrima
    RollingLagrima Posts: 435
    I was joking. : :)
    Sally, "PlaT@Bus" 2016 T@B Sofitel Maxx-S (plata=silver; SP), previously Little Guy 2014 Silver Shadow LE, TV -- 2013 Chevy Avalanche + two hounds.
  • twocutes
    twocutes Posts: 202
    edited June 2015
    No off-sale alcohol (liquor stores) sold in Minnesota on Sundays, but bars and restaurants serve full selection.  There is an exception - growlers can be sold at breweries.
    I also remember the days when no stores were open on Sundays.
    Beth
    Minnesota
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  • Nomad
    Nomad Posts: 7,209
    Well, Walmart got 8 Thermacells in and they were out within a half hour of stocking them. Oilfield workers scooping them up as fast as they hit the shelves. Don't think I've ever been to a busier Walmart. And, found out what everybody does while waiting for Walmart to open, they all go to the car washes - long waiting lines.
  • Cyclonic
    Cyclonic Posts: 1,232
    I don't know if it has changed, but a few years ago I was in Mahwah, NJ, and surprised to find everything closed on Sunday.  Who knew a county in New Jersey still had blue laws?

    States the T@Bpole has camped, so far ;)
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  • DennisHemingway
    DennisHemingway Posts: 37

    In South Carolina the grocery part of the store is open but the rest is closed off till noon.


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  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Posts: 6,424
    I remember debating with a family member because our local Walmart closed at 11:00 PM and they didn't believe me, until we got there and it was closed.

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  • DennisHemingway
    DennisHemingway Posts: 37
    Our Walmart also closes at 11pm.

    2015 Jeep Cherokee tow Vehicle. 

    Barstow, CA

  • Mouseketab
    Mouseketab Posts: 1,262
    We still have a Wal-Mart that's not a SuperCenter, and they do open at 9 and close at 11. All of the remaining Wal-Marts are SuperCenters, and are open 24 hours.
    Carol
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  • Nomad
    Nomad Posts: 7,209
    Finally scored a Thermacell - All Walmarts were out along my route from NW ND until I got to Mitchell, SD and they had 12 in stock. From none to a lot in only 600 miles.
  • RZRBUG
    RZRBUG Posts: 890
    Corn Palace?

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  • Nomad
    Nomad Posts: 7,209
    RZRBUG - Was a quick off the freeway two blocks to Walmart and right back on.
  • RZRBUG
    RZRBUG Posts: 890
    Understand.  Lot of folks not overly interested in touristy things anyway.  It is sort of out of the way, but worth a one-time side trip if time permits.

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  • Nomad
    Nomad Posts: 7,209
    RZRBUG - Been to the Corn Palace a couple times but many years ago.
  • Nomad
    Nomad Posts: 7,209
    One thing the Thermacell does not repel - Flies - They just look at it and laugh.
  • vito
    vito Posts: 181
    Just received my Thermacell and extra supplies. Bought it from Amazon at what seemed like a good price. I'm a little disappointed in the amount of light it provides. But if it only repels mosquitoes I will feel I got my money's worth. BTW, with Amazon Prime I received it the day after I ordered it. 
    2016 T@b S Maxx
    2011 Subaru Outback
    Rockford, Illinois
  • Tabster
    Tabster Posts: 118
    Walmart has coupons for $5 rebate on thermocells. Just bought my first one. $19.97 minus $5 seems like a sweet deal. Eager to try it out. Last trip camping I came home with 81 large welts from mosquito bites. 
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  • Nomad
    Nomad Posts: 7,209
    Tabter - That's a good deal.
    vito - You must have bought the tabletop model. I bought the small, portable one like Tabster 
  • Tabster
    Tabster Posts: 118
    Ammonia? Will have to try it. Thanks
    2015 CS. Ford f150 v8. Southern california
  • vito
    vito Posts: 181
    I bought the larger Thermacell so that I would have the lantern function as well as the mosquitoe repellent. Its not as bright as I hoped it would be, but can serve nicely for some basic lighting while sitting around the campfire. 
    2016 T@b S Maxx
    2011 Subaru Outback
    Rockford, Illinois
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Posts: 6,424
    Got my Thermocell tonight. It's the small personal one so I can take on my shoots.

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  • Nomad
    Nomad Posts: 7,209
    Jenn - Mosquitos tend not to bother me when I'm moving but when I'm at the tripod standing still, they swarm - so, I put the Thermacell on the ground below the tripod and not a mosquito within feet.
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Posts: 6,424
    PXLated said:
    Jenn - Mosquitos tend not to bother me when I'm moving but when I'm at the tripod standing still, they swarm - so, I put the Thermacell on the ground below the tripod and not a mosquito within feet.
    That's awesome. Truthfully, I haven't had too much trouble in the fall, but I didn't want to wait until there was a, "next time" and I was without one.

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  • KyBawpaw
    KyBawpaw Posts: 183
    In Ky I remember the Blue Law as it was called. Only essential services were open on Sunday. You had to gas up on Sat if you were low and planned on some Sunday drive. It gradually phased out in the early sixties or thereabouts as I recall. I'm 67 now and I've seen a LOT of changes in our American life and culture. Less good than not I'm afraid, but let's not go there. (wink) 
    "Not all those who wander are lost"- J. R. R. Tolkien 
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