On Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:55:56 -0400, cybercat wrote:

> "Andy" > wrote in message ...
>> Do you remember? (shopping)
>>
>> Way back in time I remember we were allowed to break a 12-egg carton in
>> half
>> and just buy the six of them.
>>
>> I don't know if this practice is still allowed.
>
> I wondered about this while shopping with an elderly relative who wanted
> only six eggs. At the grocery where she shopped, she said they usually had
> half dozens, but there were none out. I would imagine if the store is
> willing to break them, a customer could, or at least request it.

my grocery (in md) used to have the eight-egg cartons, but stopped carrying
them.

your pal,
blake