Submitted by [deleted] t3_z3rver in Connecticut
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Accurate_Age2596 t1_ixn8p8w wrote
3 days a year package stores are closed and that’s thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day
ParamedicCareful3840 t1_ixna0fq wrote
Alcoholic should have made plans to get wine yesterday. You would have hated it when every package store was closed on Sunday
Fit_Low592 t1_ixnh6d4 wrote
Wait, you’re angry that stores are closed on a national holiday? Retail workers have families too. Grow up…
eastst328 t1_ixnamm1 wrote
Lack of planning in CT is a death sentence.
eastst328 t1_ixnaepm wrote
Did you not read anything before you moved here? The laws are perfectly clear. You're lucky they sell on Sundays.
Screaming_brain t1_ixndwmb wrote
> You're lucky they sell on Sundays.
Now. And past 8pm.
eastst328 t1_ixngs7v wrote
Better planning.
Screaming_brain t1_ixnig17 wrote
OG24_Jack_Bauer t1_ixngzbp wrote
Yeah that was a bummer in college, missed a lot of drinking because of the 8 pm closing. Worst was Super Bowl Sunday and package closed, had to drive to Massachusetts!
Screaming_brain t1_ixni73z wrote
Luckily I was in the Navy during that time. Someone always had alcohol! 🤣
graben_ t1_ixnh74l wrote
From new York, visiting family for the holidays. Didn't realize I needed to plan this in advance
guapomalo t1_ixni17l wrote
Did you have to bring anything else (dishes, desserts,ie)to the festivities?
eastst328 t1_ixnif90 wrote
We won't hold back info. No matter where you're from.
eastst328 t1_ixnon0v wrote
I don't know how much you drink, do I.
graben_ t1_ixntr50 wrote
Rarely. I shouldn't have posted this. I needed to vent. Obviously it invited a bunch of angry responses when I vehemently said "I hate your state"! Anyway. Happy Thanksgiving.
eastst328 t1_ixnufbr wrote
I'm happy you did post this. Truth will always anger someone. Please, be part of the solution.
shihchiun t1_ixndn0i wrote
If you think that’s dumb, go to New Jersey. There are a certain counties where you can’t buy household appliances on Sunday.
Mofiremofire t1_ixn7ysj wrote
If you were closer I might be able to help out but I doubt you’d want to drive an hour for a bottle of wine.
graben_ t1_ixn8546 wrote
It's tempting. Not having a good bottle of wine on Thanksgiving is sacrilege.
TallStephen t1_ixnaogg wrote
if you were so concerned about having a bottle of wine today, you absolutely would not have waited until today to get one
shoeshouuu t1_ixngxh5 wrote
Why did you wait til the last second.........
Screaming_brain t1_ixndgdm wrote
Boy, wait till you hear about what our blue laws used to be until a few years ago.
zizouz13 t1_ixncqej wrote
What sucks about PA? Genuine question
Scarecrow_Kayak t1_ixnifit wrote
If it’s related to the post about buying wine I’m going to venture it’s how their liquor distribution is even more strange too, beer being separate and sold in “deli’s” vs liquor stores that sell wine and spirits.
ViperGTS_MRE t1_ixnftsx wrote
CT also has the first AA rehab in the nation, coincidence?
eastst328 t1_ixnim5h wrote
Never, empty-handed. Ask ahead.
eastst328 t1_ixnivfl wrote
No, and the dishes will be cleaned before return. You know, just what you would like.
eastst328 t1_ixnkgtw wrote
No. All rules are posted. No excuses. Not far to NY. Lol. Or you can go to Las Vegas. They never close. Ct would revolt.
eastst328 t1_ixnndzg wrote
Not at all. No secrets here until it comes to money. Read everything six times. Especially the rules. Ignorance is no excuse. I've paid plenty for mine.
eastst328 t1_ixnu6t0 wrote
We all hate this stunning state. Taxes too high and don't get me started on rentals. But yet, I came back because I love it. No secrets here.
QueenOfQuok t1_ixn8izs wrote
Holdover from the days when local laws were even MORE Puritan.
SwampYankee102 t1_ixna2no wrote
It dates back to our Puritan roots. Package stores used to not be allowed to be open on Sunday because of the Sabbath. They changed that awhile ago though; personally I think it should have stayed, not for religious reasons, just for New England Tradition. Anyway you can’t buy alcohol on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Years Day, in a package store or grocery store.
Time_Yam301 t1_ixnjh5y wrote
I think it was only 10 years ago or so they allowed liquor sales on Sunday.
klop2031 t1_ixn8887 wrote
When was this law enacted? I didnt see any law about this?
BeenBanned69Times t1_ixn8m45 wrote
Explain why you can’t buy a bottle today. I doubt it’s some law.
And as for the rest of the post, I agree. Hartford sucks. I live near New Haven though and I love it and all the food in it
ctrealestateatty t1_ixnkfyc wrote
It’s because it’s a law…
BeenBanned69Times t1_ixo15vn wrote
What is the law exactly?
ctrealestateatty t1_ixo1aaw wrote
No retail sales of alcoholic beverages on thanksgiving (as well as 2 other days)
BeenBanned69Times t1_ixo1cwh wrote
Holy hell that is stupid. I’ve never heard of that
ctrealestateatty t1_ixo1fqw wrote
Until a few years ago retail sales were only allowed 12 hours a day 5 days a week and no holidays
graben_ t1_ixn8uan wrote
I like new haven
JW860 t1_ixn8vl4 wrote
Waaahhh. If I wanted to hear whining, I'd listen to my kids. Make some friends, I'm sure they have some wine.