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July 25, 2013 at 8:57 pm #608399
on boardParticipantAnyone know who actually sells blocks of ice still? Last year I went to Admiral Safeway and they looked at me like I was crazy.
July 25, 2013 at 9:00 pm #794749
schwaggyParticipant7-11
July 25, 2013 at 9:28 pm #794750
on boardParticipantWhich 7-11? The one on Admiral does not sell block ice. Thus, my resorting to posting to the neighborhood blog to ask if someone actually knows a specific location that sells block ice.
Thanks.
July 25, 2013 at 9:49 pm #794751
trickycooljParticipant7-11 35th & Avalon had it on the 4th of July. I remember debating whether or not I’d want a block since it might not melt as fast in the cooler but also took up more space.
July 25, 2013 at 9:57 pm #794752
on boardParticipantAwesome, thanks!
July 25, 2013 at 10:07 pm #794753
justadumbguyParticipantI saw some at Met Market as well.
July 26, 2013 at 2:24 am #794754
JayDeeParticipantI think the 7/11 at Charlestown and California has some too. I remember seeing it and wondering if I should go that way rather than cubes…
July 26, 2013 at 4:45 am #794755
sboneParticipantThriftway has block ice for sure.
July 26, 2013 at 5:32 am #794756
on boardParticipantThanks for all the responses. As of tonight, here is what I have tried so far and been unsuccessful.
Junction Safeway
Junction QFC
Avalon 7-11
Charlestown 7-11
Admiral 7-11
Admiral Exxon
Admiral Metropolitan Market.
Only the Avalon 7-11 had one forlorn old block ice bag at the bottom of the bin covered in raspberry syrup. I just called Morgan Thriftway and they said they carry it, but are “out”.
Maybe this is more popular outside the city? On hot days, crushed ice doesn’t last very long in the coolers.
July 26, 2013 at 3:16 pm #794757
M LMemberIt’s easy to make your own block ice. Take an empty plastic jug, from say, cranberry juice or orange juice. Fill jug with water (not all the way to the top to allow for expansion), freeze. Better than block ice in that a) it doesn’t take up as much space in cooler b) you don’t get a cooler full of water after it melts c) it’s cheaper than buying ice d) you can drink the water as it melts for refreshing ice cold water. I always have a few of these on hand in my freezer….
July 27, 2013 at 1:17 am #794758
JayDeeParticipantOr if your freezer is full of other frozen objects, then go to 7/11 and cross your fingers. Block ice is probably smarter, but it is rather inconvenient. I suspect it may be frozen harder too–so often cube ice seems to melt faster than my own ice cubes.
July 27, 2013 at 2:30 am #794759
KJBParticipantSave empty 1/2 gallon milk cartons – fill with water and freeze = ice block.
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