Sign #1 that I am getting older.  I have a favorite grocery store.  \n\nYes...I have shopped many...Randall's, HEB, Super Wal-Mart & Target, Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Bloom (RIP), Bi-Lo, Fiesta, Safeway, Giant, Whole Foods, Central Market, Trader Joes, Sunflower.  The list keeps going.  \n\nAll make me pine for Publix.  Now we in the Charlotte area have a NEW, BIG, BEAUTIFUL Publix to enjoy.  \n\nFor those not familiar with the beauty of Publix let me wow you:\n1. Double Coupons up to 50 cents everyday.\n2. Free help to your car with your bags...they will never take tips.  \n3. Amazing deli sandwiches and Bakery.  Seriously...ahhhmahhhzing.\n4. Best selection of delicious store made sides ever.  Try the southern potato salad.  Better than my mom's....almost.\n5. Seafood department to rival the coast.\n6. A store that you enjoy being in- No flies, not sticky spots on the floor, no burned out lights, no broken carts.  \n7. FRIENDLY PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\n\nI know that they are not as cheap as Wal-Mart but they also seem to care about the people who shop at their store and the people who work there.  \n\nI live 25 miles away and have already been twice.  Harris Teeter has really let their stores go and now with Whole Foods and Publix moving in I hope that they step up their game.  \n\nCan't wait for them to take over Charlotte.  May the best store win!