REI

I'm so excited...we are FINALLY getting an REI in Asheville!!!

When!

SUCCESS Crazygurl! Never quite understood why there are 3 of them in the Triangle and not one your way. Glad to know this cause most of the time I leave the east before the butt crack of dawn ..when I blow thru Raleigh everything is still sleeping including REI. But by the time I get to Asheville I can swing thru your store instead!

It is going to be right off of I26 past the airport. I am not sure when it will be complete but they are building it along with a Barnes and Noble and movie theater...it is only going to ba few miles from my house.

Asheville is EXPLODING!!!

Okay...now are you gettting a store or is the city erupting? I think everyone on here would like to know whether to come shop...or plan on staying out of the debris ring (LOL)

We are getting a BASS Pro shop in Augusta...WHOOHOO

I had heard we were getting a Bass Pro as well...but I've not heard confirmation of that.

Just hearing the words "Bass Pro Shop" turns me on

we need an REI in central PA. It's silly not to have one. Reading, Harrisburg and Lancaster would all be good locations.

Bass Pro is building 10 minutes from my town. I do wish the B'ham area would get an REI. Heck, I've never even been in one.

Ten..how bout...Bass Pro Shop and Paid off AMEX Gold Card? Hows that work for you (LOL)?

oh my.....is it hot in here????

yep...just had two in a row...keep talking Lt :)

A woman who likes Outdoor stores....I would cook breakfast for you everyday of the week...of course I already do that...but just saying...(LOL)

I like being outdoors and I like shopping so of course I like outdoor stores :)

I remember the first time I went to REI in Dallas..with a friend of mine...we walked in and just STOOD there.....it was SOO cool.

Denver REI is even better....

They could at least have ONE in SC.....   Like in Columbia??

That'd be lots closer and less hassle than any of the Three in Atlanta   (unless they've built one or two more!).

Well Tilt do you have something against shopping in NC?

Tilt they do technically have three...but two are like closets.

It takes GAS to get to NC, Crazygurl!

They can't be worse than our local 'outfitter' down here on Washington Rd just before the expressway.... or can they?  

Atlanta just got its fourth REI..and it's near my new house! YEA!!!...i think.

They are building one just down the road from me in Charlotte.

Looks like REIs are popping up like Wal Marts.

Does Mrs Opie like REI's? ;-)

When y'all going to post pics of the new house?

oh your right, i have no pics yet...we'll get on that.

i wish they would bulldoze 3 of the ATL REI's and make one super one.

I've never been in an REI...but I've been to Gander Mountain and Bass numerous times. I told the hubby if they open Bass here I'll just have him paged to come home when dinner is ready!

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LtDan
I remember the first time I went to REI in Dallas..with a friend of mine...we walked in and just STOOD there.....it was SOO cool.
Denver REI is even better....

The new expanded Boulder one is almost as good.

:)

I need to move.

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crazygurl
I've never been in an REI...

It's pretty much a WalMart, only more expensive and no greeters.

Knoxville was going to get a Cabella's but they decided to put that plan on hold for at least a year in light of current economic forecasts.

I wish we would get an REI, but Asheville will be more convenient than Nashville for me.

The Gander Mountain on 95 at Ashland VA pretty much blows if you are looking for camping equipment. Good clothes, crappy gear.... When in PA I hit the Cabela's in Hamburg on 78... Place is awesome!!!!!

'32oz

One of the best things about having an REI nearby is the free shipping on online orders to the store. Saves me $8.99, at least, every order. =)

I heard roomers that an REI was supposed to open around here last year. I never heard anything sense. The closest store to me is Boston. How can an area with over 1 million people that sits between the Catskill Park and Adirondack Park not have an REI?

I wish they would either open a REI here in Chattanooga or close the one in Nashville. I hate having to pay taxes and shipping.

I'm with ya. I would much rather go to Chattanooga than to Nashville.

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I wish they would either open a REI here in Chattanooga or close the one in Nashville. I hate having to pay taxes and shipping.

they will never close the one in Nashville. It is in one of the richest areas of town. They sell more TNF crap than anything.

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they will never close the one in Nashville. It is in one of the richest areas of town. They sell more TNF crap than anything.

Ok...i'll show my stupidity what is TNF?

Yo Eddie....what's da matta wit TNF? The Noogie Federation does some fine work.....I personally sponsor TWA....The Wedgie Association....just sent them a cheque the other day....

Brentwood is a rich area, so no, it will never close.

The North Face

The Noogie Federation

I miss REI. Thank goodness when I moved from Raleigh to NH, we have an EMS store not too far away.

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yep...just had two in a row...keep talking Lt :)

gEez... well it's obvious /not/ demand media in charge here.. ;)

In general.. a lot of the REIs and other "backpacking" stores.. are for folks looking for the clothes that the kool kids wear..

OH Man...I was with the Scouts in Ft Mill this weekend (Order of the Arrow event). We went into Pineville for some items....and saw MECCA...yes an REI.

Okay we were there to get a replacement for the popup that had passed on...and to get some water bottles and a couple of other "disposable" items.

Well we leave the Super Store (Sams) and head out to the road...and Lo and Behold the Lord of Hiking sent an idiot in a honda to cut me off. I had to Swerve (swear to God it was not intentional) into the turn in for REI....

Well when you get divine intervention I have been around enough to know...YOU GO WITH IT. And there RIGHT IN FRONT was a parking place. Went in and wandered a bit, bought some nice Crocks (very comfortable) got a couple of other little things. So as we walk up to the register my friend is worrying if he can remember his REI Number. I offered to let him use mine.....(his reply was wierd but it was something about Dinner I think...something like "Duck Stew" but I didn't catch it. (LOL).


Needless to say when the two REI bags come out at camp...they mysteriously multiplied over the weekend.

LMAO...that is so great!!!!

UUUUmmmm....loved the duck stew too!

So can we see pics of your Crocs...for some reason I can't imagine you in them..what color?

You're not alone cg; somehow, someway, I never thought I'd live to see the day Lt. Dan wore Crocs. I've tried them on and thought they were comfy....but could never pull the trigger.

Kleet I got the OD green ones with the Orange heel strap. I tried them out with my socks around the camp...then wore them just as camp shoes that evening. I decided to get them when one of my friends explained that he got a pair because they are virtually weightless and they work great for a camp/shower shoe. He is an old friend and I have taken to trying out his suggestions for backpacking gear.

Kleet tell you what I decided, I figured I would try them on (Got em Friday) wore em around camp Friday night...discovered they are a lot easier to get into in the middle of the night when I can't reset the wee-wee alarm.

Then the next day I wore them for a while...and noticed they are nice lightweight shoe. Would I hike in them...NAH, but I will definitly pack them in my pack for camp.

I'm so proud of you!!! :-)

Yeah I think I will wear them to the next Bald Eagle Hunt...(LOL)

Now...you gonna get the little buttons to decorate them?

Buttons? Those are things that keep your shirt on...they're called Jibbitz....now get it straight woman! Sheesh....amatuers....