Photo: New Orleans, LA, October 2000

Coop Holiday Shopping

December 22, 2006 | Life | People & Society

I went to the Coop at 1:30 PM today, three shopping days before Christmas, and the first day off of work for most people. I knew it would be a scene, but it was such a scene I got a photo pass from the store manager and took a few shots. When you arrive and there aren't any carts, you know you're in for it:

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After you make it through the deli (whew!!) you have the dairy gauntlet:

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The intersection of wine, meat, and produce was something of a bottleneck:

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I don't eat caviar, but if I did I'd be glad to know you can get it in a range of qualities this year, from $4.25/oz to $130/oz:

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Checkout moved quickly, but there were a lot of people, and everyone had full carriages:

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My meager basket was $143.62:

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Eat, drink, and make a toast to peace in our lifetime.

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