On Mar 10, 5:53 am, Andy > wrote:
> 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.
>
> Do you remember?
>
> I don't know what else was "separable" like that but by all means, add
> anything, from bygone days to present you can think of.
>
> OB_Breakfast: crispbread with garlic hummus dip and pesto
>
> And what IS Sky doing up so early? Trying to take my job? Hi Sky!
> [waving]
>
> Andy

I have, on several occasions when I've been camping, gotten a whole
dozen when I only really wanted a dinner's and/or breakfast's worth,
and at the front of the store, offered a half dozen or eight to the
people in line (or other random people within shouting distance in the
store) for free. Someone invariably takes me up on the deal and also
says that they couldn't possibly take most of a carton from me for
nothing and asks me if they can pay me something for them. I say,
"Sure. Whatever you like" and they invariably give me a dollar and I
go off with my 4 or 6 eggs in my nifty travel carrier and they go off
with their 8 or 6 left in the carton and we're both quite happy.

Try it some time.

--
Silvar Beitel
(very occasional poster)