Green Fields Market in Stone Oak (updated title) (San Antonio, Anton: day care, Home Depot)

[Chaka]

It's interesting that when the new HEBPlus stores were going up, everyone was praising how wonderful it was to have these gigantic stores with everything in one place.

Now people are actually saying they prefer going to a small grocery where you can actually buy groceries without going through auto parts and furniture?

If that's the new trend, I welcome it! Gladly. Now just bring the store to my neighborhood and I'll be happy

[firstclassflyer]

Originally Posted by 713 to 210

BenjaminNicholas andfirstclassflyer, why do you hate so much? You're right, we chose to live in SO so therefore we knew what traffic to expect. We don't complain about your neighborhood, why do you feel the need to complain about ours? Is this MPC envy?

Umm..no. I'm quite sure that both BN (from what I've read)and I have the resources to reside anywhere that we wish. I think BN actually did live in SO if I'm not mistaken...he smartened up and left.

[BenjaminNicholas]

Originally Posted by 713 to 210

BenjaminNicholas andfirstclassflyer, why do you hate so much? You're right, we chose to live in SO so therefore we knew what traffic to expect. We don't complain about your neighborhood, why do you feel the need to complain about ours? Is this MPC envy?

If you think how or what I'm expressing is hate, then you've got to grow a thicker skin mi amigo. It's my OPINION... And like FirstClassFlyer, we're entitled to express it as we see fit.

I rant against Stone Oak because I've lived there and I find everything wrong with suburbia to be wrapped up in that chasm of development: Horrible traffic, ridiculous zoning, overpopulation, cookie-cutter design, bored housewife neighborhood associations, dime-a-dozen Central Mexican luxury lease cars and more stucco than should be humanly allowed. It just all felt so... Prefabricated.

It's not jealousy for me. Living downtown and within King William is a true pleasure, especially after dealing with the SO issues/attitude. I'm not saying it's the best choice for everyone... Just me. It took me nearly 2 years to realize that and I haven't regretted the move for one day since. I'm not wanting to start a Downtown vs Stone Oak war here: I'm just expressing an opinion.



BN




PS: I will say that this is great initial PR for this new organic grocery store... I'm calling Wolff today and asking for a cut of the first quarter profits

[713 to 210]

Originally Posted by BenjaminNicholas

If you think how or what I'm expressing is hate, then you've got to grow a thicker skin mi amigo. It's my OPINION... And like FirstClassFlyer, we're entitled to express it as we see fit.

I rant against Stone Oak because I've lived there and I find everything wrong with suburbia to be wrapped up in that chasm of development: Horrible traffic, ridiculous zoning, overpopulation, cookie-cutter design, bored housewife neighborhood associations, dime-a-dozen Central Mexican luxury lease cars and more stucco than should be humanly allowed. It just all felt so... Prefabricated.

It's not jealousy for me. Living downtown and within King William is a true pleasure, especially after dealing with the SO issues/attitude. I'm not saying it's the best choice for everyone... Just me. It took me nearly 2 years to realize that and I haven't regretted the move for one day since. I'm not wanting to start a Downtown vs Stone Oak war here: I'm just expressing an opinion.



BN




PS: I will say that this is great initial PR for this new organic grocery store... I'm calling Wolff today and asking for a cut of the first quarter profits

I understand it's your opinion, I wasn't arguing that you were purporting fact. I'm simply stating that your opinion comes across as rude and "holier than thou" as opposed to objective and beneficial. There are ways to get your point across, yours is a way that shuts people off to your opinion. You might try to tone it down so others see the value in your posts and read with sincere interest.

Of course this is just my opinion, I hope I've stated it politely.

[achtungpv]

Originally Posted by Chaka

It's interesting that when the new HEBPlus stores were going up, everyone was praising how wonderful it was to have these gigantic stores with everything in one place.

HEB Plus stores are a horrible shopping experience. I swear the selection is actually smaller than at normal HEBs. They just fill the space with large quantities of crap.

Even though there's one 5 minutes away, I prefer to drive 20 minutes to Central Market and stop at Target on the way for non-grocery items.

[winst0n]

Originally Posted by pobre

Exactly. My trip time will shrink considerably. Remember, while many people don't want to venture INto the Stone Oak area, those of us who live there would often prefer not to venture OUT for the same reason.

Agree... Agree

[winst0n]

Originally Posted by fitmommy

maybe you should get yourself on some planning and zoning committees if your so concerned about it.
BTW, I don't live in SO, I live just north, but I work there and this store is convenient for me.

your constant negativity gets tiresom.

I know, why are they bothered to say something negative if it doesn't impact them at all... they don't live here in SO....

[winst0n]

From what I know, businesses open because there is demand, there is demand because there is money, there is money because there are people living, there are people living because its a good/great place... oh well...

[DC4u]

I don't know why Stone Oak gets certain people irritated. Traffic surely is a problem, but only at certain hours. I live here and wouldn't call my home cookie-cutter. Perhaps y'all lived in cookie-cutter homes in SO and drove the same luxury style leased-type cars as all 'Mexican Nationals', and then moved on to other areas. Talk about over-generalizations and stereotyping. Love stereotyping. Don't you?
I'm sure: the security of gated communities, closed off streets so children can play without random creeps driving by, knowing that if I get hit by some day-dreamer - the chances of him having car insurance is much better here than most anywhere else in the city, the ability to pick up an item from a store at almost anytime of the night is just a few minutes (literally like 4) away, and most importantly - if ever I need semi-emergency or emergencycare at a hospital - I now have 2, where the wait is not 6 hours and smothered by legions of sick waiting for crap care - is not of interest to you.
I'm not saying it's the cat's meow here but for some folk, it fits the bill just fine.

DC4U

[StanStelle]

Here's another article on Green Fields Market: Wolffs back in natural food business (http://www.mysanantonio.com/business/local/Wolffs_getting_back_in_food_business_naturally.htm l - broken link)
This place was long overdue for a local grocery store and getting one with organic products is a nice bonus.