Highway Robbery at Schooner Bay (or Holiday Egg Blog)
I used to go to Schooner Bay Market every day. It was the biggest thrill when they first opened to have a grocery store on this side of town. And they had nice stuff. Not old looking overpriced produce like Pueblo had. I thought their prices were high, but not ridiculously so. I’ve spent a lot of money at that store.
We use a lot of eggs every week because we have eggs for breakfast every day. Schooner Bay Market used to carry jumbo eggs. This was just a few months ago. The eggs were so big, they’d practically pop out of the carton. It was hard to close the lid on it. The eggs cost $2.99 for a carton. That was fine. A little expensive for non-organic, but I didn’t mind paying it because of the convenience and size of the eggs.
The other day I bought a carton of eggs there. They were in the same sized carton that they’ve been in. The sign still said “jumbo eggs” for the same price, but the eggs were tiny. They were practically microscopic. I had to use three eggs for each of us to equal two normal eggs. The entire dozen of itty bitty eggs was consumed in two days. I couldn’t believe it. I keep wondering if they are ordering small eggs and packing them in jumbo cartons to make a bigger profit. Or if they’re the ones getting ripped off by the egg company (and passing along the losses to the consumers). You just never know….
Tags: St. Croix
December 25th, 2007 at 11:15 am
You need a few chickens. Michael could go out in the bush and collect them every day.
Notice how I do nothing in this scenario except bum eggs off of you when I come down.
I have already talked to Marti about getting some of her eggs when I come down.
Have fun today my friends. Wreggie soon come!
December 25th, 2007 at 2:51 pm
I also purchased these so called jumbo eggs from Schooner, I had to use two to equal one of the old guys.
December 26th, 2007 at 10:00 am
Seeing another St Croix blog just verifies what I feel about living here: we have a unique and inspiring community. We’re probably on the cusp of development and international recognition since a great thing doesn’t go unnoticed for long. So I guess we welcome that with all the eager trepidation that comes with change.
I’ll be adding your site to my list. There’s much here that’s so interesting to me. So glad you’re doing this too.
Can I invite you to share my wordpress blog? I wanted to use it as a place to entice and not gripe. We have so much to be appreciate of.
Having left the cold NY winters 7 years ago, I giggle at having to put another blanket on the bed during these chilly winter Caribbean nights! Happy New Year.
December 26th, 2007 at 10:55 am
I agree with your feelings about our island and our lives here, Bonnie. Thanks for reading!
We also want to use it as a place to “entice…..”, but no place or person is perfect and some of the imperfections need to be exposed. Yes, life is good, especially here, where it’s wonderful. The people are so vibrant and caring. St. Croix has been ispirational to me as a place where people can be themselves without judgement and criticism. And the natural beauty of the island takes my breath away regularly. Our blog is called “Livin’ on St. Croix” and “livin’” always has it’s up and downs, otherwise, you’re dead
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We are happy to be adding your blog to our list as well.