MR

Posted: **Tue Jun 03, 2008 4:35 am**

Friends, just got back from the largest Wal-Mart in Texas, an honor about as prestigious as being the best ballerina in Duluth, but nonetheless, I went hoping to score a copy of Revelation early. I had listened to my mp3 copy and got more and more excited, so I though, maybe, just maybe..............

At any rate, no, even though I picked out the "slowest" looking sales associate, he wouldn't sell me a copy early. I then decided, that since I had wasted the better part of my lunch hour, I would eat at the McDonald's in Wal-Mart. Apparently it is no longer required of McDonald's employees to speak or make eye contact, so that may partially explain why my order wasn't even close.

The only saving grace was that I grabbed a large sweet tea that, as you other southerners will concur, is a staple food down here...............

Until tomorrow!

Posted: **Tue Jun 03, 2008 5:24 am**

epresley wrote:The only saving grace was that I grabbed a large sweet tea that, as you other southerners will concur, is a staple food down here......

It's hotter than Satan's taint in Chicago today and I have no a/c in my car... I'd KILL for some real, good, sweet tea. That is the only thing I am homesick for.

Posted: **Tue Jun 03, 2008 5:28 am**

Rhiannon wrote:
epresley wrote:The only saving grace was that I grabbed a large sweet tea that, as you other southerners will concur, is a staple food down here......

It's hotter than Satan's taint in Chicago today and I have no a/c in my car... I'd KILL for some real, good, sweet tea. That is the only thing I am homesick for.

Rhi, it will be a high of 103 here all week--Unbearable.

Posted: **Tue Jun 03, 2008 5:33 am**

epresley wrote:Rhi, it will be a high of 103 here all week--Unbearable.

If it's a dry heat, I'll trade you with no hesitation. I didn't realize as much humidity came off the lake as there is.

It's only mid-80s. OMG... I need a can of freon... stat. *sigh*

Posted: **Tue Jun 03, 2008 5:34 am**

Rhiannon wrote:
epresley wrote:Rhi, it will be a high of 103 here all week--Unbearable.

If it's a dry heat, I'll trade you with no hesitation. I didn't realize as much humidity came off the lake as there is.

It's only mid-80s. OMG... I need a can of freon... stat. *sigh*

I don't do humidity, sorry, no trade, but it is still hot as hell here this week, dry or not. :shock:

Posted: **Tue Jun 03, 2008 5:45 am**

I am sitting here contemplating travelling to the Walmart in East San Jose, Given that I am the whitest white girl you could imagine, it's a scary proposition. I'll be going to a place that is about 100% Hispanic and Asian. However, I just might be able to find someone dumb or illiterate enough to sell me a copy early.

Posted: **Tue Jun 03, 2008 5:47 am**

Rhiannon wrote:
If it's a dry heat, I'll trade you with no hesitation. I didn't realize as much humidity came off the lake as there is.

It's only mid-80s. OMG... I need a can of freon... stat. *sigh*

I agree! I ran out at lunch to grab a couple of birthday cards and lunch (@ Wal-Mart...no luck there either) and I was surprised it wasn't just warm...it was icky warm. I need my place of employment to allow the "summer casual" dress code at work. Glad I have a pair of shorts in the car...along with the "Birks" of course!

Posted: **Tue Jun 03, 2008 5:53 am**

epresley wrote:Friends, just got back from the largest Wal-Mart in Texas, an honor about as prestigious as being the best ballerina in Duluth,

At any rate, no, even though I picked out the "slowest" looking sales associate, he wouldn't sell me a copy early.

That's some funny stuff!!

Posted: **Tue Jun 03, 2008 5:54 am**

Barb wrote:I am sitting here contemplating travelling to the Walmart in East San Jose, Given that I am the whitest white girl you could imagine, it's a scary proposition. I'll be going to a place that is about 100% Hispanic and Asian. However, I just might be able to find someone dumb or illiterate enough to sell me a copy early.

I LOVE San Jose, but I'm not familiar enough with the city to give advice about Wal-Mart on the East side..........

Posted: **Tue Jun 03, 2008 6:02 am**

I went to the WalMart here in Bedford, and just like Barb, I got nuthin. They had The Greatest Hits, The Essential, and Infinity I think. Wound up actually buying clothes. I haven't bought myself clothes in a decade.

Posted: **Tue Jun 03, 2008 6:05 am**

rayzke wrote:
Rhiannon wrote:
If it's a dry heat, I'll trade you with no hesitation. I didn't realize as much humidity came off the lake as there is.

It's only mid-80s. OMG... I need a can of freon... stat. *sigh*

I agree! I ran out at lunch to grab a couple of birthday cards and lunch (@ Wal-Mart...no luck there either) and I was surprised it wasn't just warm...it was icky warm. I need my place of employment to allow the "summer casual" dress code at work. Glad I have a pair of shorts in the car...along with the "Birks" of course!

I am not complaining ONCE about the heat this summer after the lousy spring we've had! Until Saturday, every one of my daughter's baseball games warranted an umbrella, a winter coat, or both. After all the freaking snow I shoveled this winter and the cold spring, I am a happy camper now!

I went to Wal Mart today too, but only because we were out of things we needed right away. I decided to swing through the electronics section and see if the CD was out early. It wasn't. I was tempted to ask, but then I remembered that I have a Journey t-shirt on today. It just seemed way too geeky for me to beg for the CD in my Journey t-shirt. Maybe I should show up there tomorrow in my Journey Force satin jacket. :oops:

Posted: **Tue Jun 03, 2008 6:06 am**

epresley wrote:Friends, just got back from the largest Wal-Mart in Texas, an honor about as prestigious as being the best ballerina in Duluth, but nonetheless, I went hoping to score a copy of Revelation early. I had listened to my mp3 copy and got more and more excited, so I though, maybe, just maybe..............

At any rate, no, even though I picked out the "slowest" looking sales associate, he wouldn't sell me a copy early. I then decided, that since I had wasted the better part of my lunch hour, I would eat at the McDonald's in Wal-Mart. Apparently it is no longer required of McDonald's employees to speak or make eye contact, so that may partially explain why my order wasn't even close.

The only saving grace was that I grabbed a large sweet tea that, as you other southerners will concur, is a staple food down here...............

Until tomorrow!

Same here! I took a chance and drove 20 miles round-trip to our biggest one, and again, no dice... the associate said any boxes in the back would be dated so as not to open the wrong one, and also that there is actually someone that comes in around midnight to arrange their CD displays -- the regular employees do not do this. Oh, well... I'll just pick one up tomorrow.

Thought about going at midnight tonight, but it's really not that big a deal to me at this point...

Posted: **Tue Jun 03, 2008 6:13 am**

jrnychick wrote:I went to Wal Mart today too, but only because we were out of things we needed right away. I decided to swing through the electronics section and see if the CD was out early. It wasn't. I was tempted to ask, but then I remembered that I have a Journey t-shirt on today. It just seemed way too geeky for me to beg for the CD in my Journey t-shirt. Maybe I should show up there tomorrow in my Journey Force satin jacket.

I'll bitch for about two weeks and then be happy as a pig in mud. I just have to acclimatize myself to it.

Posted: **Tue Jun 03, 2008 6:19 am**

I'd do the midnight release thing, but honestly, I'm too old and too damn tired to stay up and drive to Wallyworld, though I will admit, that's the ONLY time it's not crowded here!!!!! :shock:

Posted: **Tue Jun 03, 2008 6:21 am**

epresley wrote: The only saving grace was that I grabbed a large sweet tea that, as you other southerners will concur, is a staple food down here...............

And that fucker is only a buck too!

Posted: **Tue Jun 03, 2008 6:30 am**

Took a Wal-Mart trip last night. Even though I did not find any pre- copies of Revelation, I did manage to be my sneaky self and walk out with something Journey.

At my Wal-mart, they had little posters in sleeves promoting REVELATION and also other songs due that week/month. The Revelation poster was in a carrier with other releases that were already released. I walked over..and without hesitation snagged the poster right out of the slot, and walked out of the store, patiently.

Atleast I walked out with SOMETHING and the poster will be a nice little addition to the group band poster we snagged in Vegas.. :lol:

Posted: **Tue Jun 03, 2008 6:38 am**

I'm just waiting for someone to put a decent rip online...I've managed to avoid supporting Wal-Mart in any way for my whole life, I'm not starting now. Sorry guys.

Why isn't there away for me to download it and just send the band the couple bucks they'd make from the sale (if that) directly? That's how this should work.

Posted: **Tue Jun 03, 2008 6:49 am**

WalrusOct9 wrote:I'm just waiting for someone to put a decent rip online...I've managed to avoid supporting Wal-Mart in any way for my whole life, I'm not starting now. Sorry guys.

Why isn't there away for me to download it and just send the band the couple bucks they'd make from the sale (if that) directly? That's how this should work.

Just curious, but why don't you support Wal-Mart?

Posted: **Tue Jun 03, 2008 6:53 am**

AlteredDNA wrote:
WalrusOct9 wrote:I'm just waiting for someone to put a decent rip online...I've managed to avoid supporting Wal-Mart in any way for my whole life, I'm not starting now. Sorry guys.

Why isn't there away for me to download it and just send the band the couple bucks they'd make from the sale (if that) directly? That's how this should work.

Just curious, but why don't you support Wal-Mart?

A big old can of worms was just opened. :lol:

I hate that chain, too. I have only been in WalMart maybe 5 times ever. Target is a much better shopping experience.

Posted: **Tue Jun 03, 2008 6:55 am**

Rick wrote:I went to the WalMart here in Bedford, and just like Barb, I got nuthin. They had The Greatest Hits, The Essential, and Infinity I think. Wound up actually buying clothes. I haven't bought myself clothes in a decade.

That's the plan:

1) Plant a few copies in a few stores
2) Word gets out, everyone rushes out to their local Wal-Mart
3) No CD, but while you're there, might as well pick up a few non-essentials

:wink:

Posted: **Tue Jun 03, 2008 6:55 am**

AlteredDNA wrote:
Rick wrote:I went to the WalMart here in Bedford, and just like Barb, I got nuthin. They had The Greatest Hits, The Essential, and Infinity I think. Wound up actually buying clothes. I haven't bought myself clothes in a decade.

That's the plan:

1) Plant a few copies in a few stores
2) Word gets out, everyone rushes out to their local Wal-Mart
3) No CD, but while you're there, might as well pick up a few non-essentials

I've been hoodwinked!! :lol:

Posted: **Tue Jun 03, 2008 6:56 am**

I think that's what happened to me, I hope I didn't get pregnant! :shock:

Posted: **Tue Jun 03, 2008 6:56 am**

NealIsGod wrote:
AlteredDNA wrote:
WalrusOct9 wrote:I'm just waiting for someone to put a decent rip online...I've managed to avoid supporting Wal-Mart in any way for my whole life, I'm not starting now. Sorry guys.

Why isn't there away for me to download it and just send the band the couple bucks they'd make from the sale (if that) directly? That's how this should work.

Just curious, but why don't you support Wal-Mart?

A big old can of worms was just opened.

I hate that chain, too. I have only been in WalMart maybe 5 times ever. Target is a much better shopping experience.

Agree totally - Target rules...

But they aren't selling Revelation... :wink:

Posted: **Tue Jun 03, 2008 6:57 am**

jrnychick wrote:I am not complaining ONCE about the heat this summer after the lousy spring we've had! Until Saturday, every one of my daughter's baseball games warranted an umbrella, a winter coat, or both. After all the freaking snow I shoveled this winter and the cold spring, I am a happy camper now!

Amen. AMENAMENAMEN!!!!!!

I AM SO SICK OF BEING COLD!!! :evil:

You will NEVER EVER hear me complain about heat. Bring it on! All of it! Gimme heat, gimme sun, gimme humidity. GIMMEGIMME GIMME!

Posted: **Tue Jun 03, 2008 6:59 am**

Angiekay wrote:
jrnychick wrote:I am not complaining ONCE about the heat this summer after the lousy spring we've had! Until Saturday, every one of my daughter's baseball games warranted an umbrella, a winter coat, or both. After all the freaking snow I shoveled this winter and the cold spring, I am a happy camper now!

Amen. AMENAMENAMEN!!!!!!

I AM SO SICK OF BEING COLD!!!

You will NEVER EVER hear me complain about heat. Bring it on! All of it! Gimme heat, gimme sun, gimme humidity. GIMMEGIMME GIMME!

Angie, may Al Gore damn you and strike you down where thou art.

Posted: **Tue Jun 03, 2008 7:00 am**

AlteredDNA wrote:
WalrusOct9 wrote:I'm just waiting for someone to put a decent rip online...I've managed to avoid supporting Wal-Mart in any way for my whole life, I'm not starting now. Sorry guys.

Why isn't there away for me to download it and just send the band the couple bucks they'd make from the sale (if that) directly? That's how this should work.

Just curious, but why don't you support Wal-Mart?

Because they suck. :twisted:

There are several releases being exclusively held hostage by Walmart that I want, but they are not getting one red dime from me. I'll wait til the year is up or not have the album at all.

Posted: **Tue Jun 03, 2008 7:02 am**

RedWingFan wrote:
Angiekay wrote:
jrnychick wrote:I am not complaining ONCE about the heat this summer after the lousy spring we've had! Until Saturday, every one of my daughter's baseball games warranted an umbrella, a winter coat, or both. After all the freaking snow I shoveled this winter and the cold spring, I am a happy camper now!

Amen. AMENAMENAMEN!!!!!!

I AM SO SICK OF BEING COLD!!!

You will NEVER EVER hear me complain about heat. Bring it on! All of it! Gimme heat, gimme sun, gimme humidity. GIMMEGIMME GIMME!

Angie, may Al Gore damn you and strike you down where thou art.

As long as I'm enjoying a cold beer in the HOT HOT sun, I don't care.

Posted: **Tue Jun 03, 2008 7:19 am**

For all you people holding out on giving Wal-Mart any money at all:

For every one of you boycotting the store, there's a million more going there every day. Is it really gonna hurt you, or the store, that much to go pick up a simple CD?

Posted: **Tue Jun 03, 2008 7:19 am**

WalrusOct9 wrote:I'm just waiting for someone to put a decent rip online...I've managed to avoid supporting Wal-Mart in any way for my whole life, I'm not starting now. Sorry guys.

Why isn't there away for me to download it and just send the band the couple bucks they'd make from the sale (if that) directly? That's how this should work.

You can order from www.journeymusic.com

Posted: **Tue Jun 03, 2008 7:20 am**

WalrusOct9 wrote:I'm just waiting for someone to put a decent rip online...I've managed to avoid supporting Wal-Mart in any way for my whole life, I'm not starting now. Sorry guys.

Why isn't there away for me to download it and just send the band the couple bucks they'd make from the sale (if that) directly? That's how this should work.

I know how you feel. I wish more bands would let you buy their albums directly from them. I would buy A LOT more CDs if I could pay $10 bucks directly to the artist or even more if they sign it.

Bill Leverty of FireHouse is the perfect example - you can buy his albums direct and then he will sign them for you.

MR

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