Thanks everyone for all your helpful posts. We stopped at Home Depot
today and I looked at the Samsung fridges. Then I looked at a
Whirlpool. I liked the Whirlpool much better.

Had a chat with the saleslady, who was very knowledgeable and had many
certificates of merit by her desk, plus one for quite a few years of
working in that department at Home Depot.

I told her that my on line research had taken me to Samsung and
Whirlpool as the ones in my price range that had good reviews. I asked
her opinion and she favored the Whirlpool. She said that parts are more
easily available and service is better. I did see negative comments
about Samsung's service on line.

We bought a beautiful Whirlpool with lots of storage space and an ice
maker in the freezer. No more in the door junk to break itself or my
knee caps!

Just to make sure nothing breaks for 5 years we got a service contract
as well. It will be the best money I ever wasted as it will avert the
evil eye.

HD will deliver and set up the new one on May 1. I put the old one on
Craig's List for a good price, but if it doesn't sell by May 1, we'll
let HD take it away for free.

I feel we paid a very fair price for the Whirlpool. There was a
manufacturers discount and then another discount from HD on top of that.
Can't wait for the Whirlpool to come.
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On 4/24/2014 10:06 AM, Janet Wilder wrote:
> Thanks everyone for all your helpful posts. We stopped at Home Depot
> today and I looked at the Samsung fridges. Then I looked at a
> Whirlpool. I liked the Whirlpool much better.
>
> Had a chat with the saleslady, who was very knowledgeable and had many
> certificates of merit by her desk, plus one for quite a few years of
> working in that department at Home Depot.
>
> I told her that my on line research had taken me to Samsung and
> Whirlpool as the ones in my price range that had good reviews. I asked
> her opinion and she favored the Whirlpool. She said that parts are more
> easily available and service is better. I did see negative comments
> about Samsung's service on line.
>
> We bought a beautiful Whirlpool with lots of storage space and an ice
> maker in the freezer. No more in the door junk to break itself or my
> knee caps!
>
> Just to make sure nothing breaks for 5 years we got a service contract
> as well. It will be the best money I ever wasted as it will avert the
> evil eye.
>
> HD will deliver and set up the new one on May 1. I put the old one on
> Craig's List for a good price, but if it doesn't sell by May 1, we'll
> let HD take it away for free.
>
> I feel we paid a very fair price for the Whirlpool. There was a
> manufacturers discount and then another discount from HD on top of that.
> Can't wait for the Whirlpool to come.

Damnit, that sounds like fun!

"Janet Wilder" > wrote in message
b.com...
> Thanks everyone for all your helpful posts. We stopped at Home Depot
> today and I looked at the Samsung fridges. Then I looked at a Whirlpool.
> I liked the Whirlpool much better.
>
> Had a chat with the saleslady, who was very knowledgeable and had many
> certificates of merit by her desk, plus one for quite a few years of
> working in that department at Home Depot.
>
> I told her that my on line research had taken me to Samsung and Whirlpool
> as the ones in my price range that had good reviews. I asked her opinion
> and she favored the Whirlpool. She said that parts are more easily
> available and service is better. I did see negative comments about
> Samsung's service on line.
>
> We bought a beautiful Whirlpool with lots of storage space and an ice
> maker in the freezer. No more in the door junk to break itself or my knee
> caps!
>
> Just to make sure nothing breaks for 5 years we got a service contract as
> well. It will be the best money I ever wasted as it will avert the evil
> eye.
>
> HD will deliver and set up the new one on May 1. I put the old one on
> Craig's List for a good price, but if it doesn't sell by May 1, we'll let
> HD take it away for free.
>
> I feel we paid a very fair price for the Whirlpool. There was a
> manufacturers discount and then another discount from HD on top of that.
> Can't wait for the Whirlpool to come.

Sounds like a good one. We bought the five year service contract too, peace
of mind.

Cheri

"Sqwertz" > wrote in message
...
> On Thu, 24 Apr 2014 15:06:39 -0500, Janet Wilder wrote:
>
>> HD will deliver and set up the new one on May 1. I put the old one on
>> Craig's List for a good price, but if it doesn't sell by May 1, we'll
>> let HD take it away for free.
>
> The City of Austin came and took my last one away and gave me $75 for
> it. It just has to be almost working (cold inside). Many cities
> offer a rebate program for fridges.
>
> -sw

Yes, I got a $50.00 rebate when I bought my new one. I also got a $1050.00
rebate for my new heater/AC and duct work, so it's always good to check and
see what your city might offer.

Cheri

On 4/24/2014 6:44 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
> On Thu, 24 Apr 2014 15:06:39 -0500, Janet Wilder wrote:
>
>> HD will deliver and set up the new one on May 1. I put the old one on
>> Craig's List for a good price, but if it doesn't sell by May 1, we'll
>> let HD take it away for free.
>
> The City of Austin came and took my last one away and gave me $75 for
> it. It just has to be almost working (cold inside). Many cities
> offer a rebate program for fridges.
>
> -sw
>

I don't live in *any* city. I'm outside the city limits in the county.
I'm a far piece from Austin. :-)

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On 4/24/2014 7:00 PM, Cheri wrote:
>
> "Sqwertz" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Thu, 24 Apr 2014 15:06:39 -0500, Janet Wilder wrote:
>>
>>> HD will deliver and set up the new one on May 1. I put the old one on
>>> Craig's List for a good price, but if it doesn't sell by May 1, we'll
>>> let HD take it away for free.
>>
>> The City of Austin came and took my last one away and gave me $75 for
>> it. It just has to be almost working (cold inside). Many cities
>> offer a rebate program for fridges.
>>
>> -sw
>
> Yes, I got a $50.00 rebate when I bought my new one. I also got a
> $1050.00 rebate for my new heater/AC and duct work, so it's always good
> to check and see what your city might offer.
>
> Cheri

I got an income tax rebate on my central air unit.

I don't live in a city. I'm outside the limits in the county.

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On 4/24/2014 6:44 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
> On Thu, 24 Apr 2014 15:06:39 -0500, Janet Wilder wrote:
>
>> HD will deliver and set up the new one on May 1. I put the old one on
>> Craig's List for a good price, but if it doesn't sell by May 1, we'll
>> let HD take it away for free.
>
> The City of Austin came and took my last one away and gave me $75 for
> it. It just has to be almost working (cold inside). Many cities
> offer a rebate program for fridges.
>
> -sw
>

An Illinois electric company (Ameren IP) pays $50 for old fridges, too.

Sky

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In article m>,
Janet Wilder > wrote:

> Thanks everyone for all your helpful posts. We stopped at Home Depot
> today and I looked at the Samsung fridges. Then I looked at a
> Whirlpool. I liked the Whirlpool much better.
>
> Had a chat with the saleslady, who was very knowledgeable and had many
> certificates of merit by her desk, plus one for quite a few years of
> working in that department at Home Depot.
>
> I told her that my on line research had taken me to Samsung and
> Whirlpool as the ones in my price range that had good reviews. I asked
> her opinion and she favored the Whirlpool. She said that parts are more
> easily available and service is better. I did see negative comments
> about Samsung's service on line.
>
> We bought a beautiful Whirlpool with lots of storage space and an ice
> maker in the freezer. No more in the door junk to break itself or my
> knee caps!
>
> Just to make sure nothing breaks for 5 years we got a service contract
> as well. It will be the best money I ever wasted as it will avert the
> evil eye.
>
> HD will deliver and set up the new one on May 1. I put the old one on
> Craig's List for a good price, but if it doesn't sell by May 1, we'll
> let HD take it away for free.
>
> I feel we paid a very fair price for the Whirlpool. There was a
> manufacturers discount and then another discount from HD on top of that.
> Can't wait for the Whirlpool to come.

it may not be too late, but if you go to the Post Office and ask for a
Change of Address Kit, it usually contains a 10% off at Home Depot and
also good at Lowe's. Home Depot may still honor it

On 4/24/2014 11:17 PM, Malcom "Mal" Reynolds wrote:
> In article m>,
> Janet Wilder > wrote:
>
>> Thanks everyone for all your helpful posts. We stopped at Home Depot
>> today and I looked at the Samsung fridges. Then I looked at a
>> Whirlpool. I liked the Whirlpool much better.
>>
>> Had a chat with the saleslady, who was very knowledgeable and had many
>> certificates of merit by her desk, plus one for quite a few years of
>> working in that department at Home Depot.
>>
>> I told her that my on line research had taken me to Samsung and
>> Whirlpool as the ones in my price range that had good reviews. I asked
>> her opinion and she favored the Whirlpool. She said that parts are more
>> easily available and service is better. I did see negative comments
>> about Samsung's service on line.
>>
>> We bought a beautiful Whirlpool with lots of storage space and an ice
>> maker in the freezer. No more in the door junk to break itself or my
>> knee caps!
>>
>> Just to make sure nothing breaks for 5 years we got a service contract
>> as well. It will be the best money I ever wasted as it will avert the
>> evil eye.
>>
>> HD will deliver and set up the new one on May 1. I put the old one on
>> Craig's List for a good price, but if it doesn't sell by May 1, we'll
>> let HD take it away for free.
>>
>> I feel we paid a very fair price for the Whirlpool. There was a
>> manufacturers discount and then another discount from HD on top of that.
>> Can't wait for the Whirlpool to come.
>
> it may not be too late, but if you go to the Post Office and ask for a
> Change of Address Kit, it usually contains a 10% off at Home Depot and
> also good at Lowe's. Home Depot may still honor it
>
Thanks. I already got 10% off at Home Depot on top of the
manufacturer's 10% discount. I doubt if HD would honor another discount.

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On 4/24/2014 8:54 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
> On Thu, 24 Apr 2014 19:57:53 -0500, Janet Wilder wrote:
>
>> I don't live in *any* city. I'm outside the city limits in the county.
>> I'm a far piece from Austin. :-)
>
> Ahh, so you live in a world where they still give you grocery bags!
>
> -sw
>

The stores are all inside the city limits. Brownsville does not give
you grocery bags but Harlingen, where I'm am closest still does.

I have my own reusable bags but had to quit using them as they tend to
over pack them and we have a problem carrying the heavy bags.

No matter how I have tried to talk to the baggers and monitor what they
are packing, they still over pack. I have had to stop using my own bags
so that we can carry them. Sad.

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On 4/24/2014 9:24 PM, Sky wrote:
> On 4/24/2014 6:44 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
>> On Thu, 24 Apr 2014 15:06:39 -0500, Janet Wilder wrote:
>>
>>> HD will deliver and set up the new one on May 1. I put the old one on
>>> Craig's List for a good price, but if it doesn't sell by May 1, we'll
>>> let HD take it away for free.
>>
>> The City of Austin came and took my last one away and gave me $75 for
>> it. It just has to be almost working (cold inside). Many cities
>> offer a rebate program for fridges.
>>
>> -sw
>>
>
> An Illinois electric company (Ameren IP) pays $50 for old fridges, too.
>
> Sky
>
I'll call my co-op and see if they do.

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On Fri, 25 Apr 2014 10:32:56 -0500, Janet Wilder >
wrote:

> I have my own reusable bags but had to quit using them as they tend to
> over pack them and we have a problem carrying the heavy bags.
>
> No matter how I have tried to talk to the baggers and monitor what they
> are packing, they still over pack. I have had to stop using my own bags
> so that we can carry them. Sad.

That's totally weird. Do you bring in enough bags to spread the
weight around? I often don't, so I tell them to overpack or just put
the overflow in the cart and I shift things around when I'm back at
the car.


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"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Fri, 25 Apr 2014 10:32:56 -0500, Janet Wilder >
> wrote:
>
>> I have my own reusable bags but had to quit using them as they tend to
>> over pack them and we have a problem carrying the heavy bags.
>>
>> No matter how I have tried to talk to the baggers and monitor what they
>> are packing, they still over pack. I have had to stop using my own bags
>> so that we can carry them. Sad.
>
> That's totally weird. Do you bring in enough bags to spread the
> weight around? I often don't, so I tell them to overpack or just put
> the overflow in the cart and I shift things around when I'm back at
> the car.

Same here. I keep most of my bags in the back of the car anyway, so I
decant from the full bags to make them easier to carry.


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Janet Wilder wrote:
>
> I have my own reusable bags but had to quit using them as they tend to
> over pack them and we have a problem carrying the heavy bags.
> No matter how I have tried to talk to the baggers and monitor what they
> are packing, they still over pack. I have had to stop using my own bags
> so that we can carry them. Sad.

Then wouldn't they over pack the store bags the same... and then you'd
have a bigger problem when those plastic/paper bag break. I've found
if you place like items on the belt in small groupings then they will
more likely pack to your liking, and naturally it helps if you say
"Don't over pack the bags". Most of my reusable shopping bags are the
insulated type, and those have zippers, so I tell the bagger to be
sure to zip them closed.

On 4/25/2014 11:08 AM, sf wrote:
> On Fri, 25 Apr 2014 10:32:56 -0500, Janet Wilder >
> wrote:
>
>> I have my own reusable bags but had to quit using them as they tend to
>> over pack them and we have a problem carrying the heavy bags.
>>
>> No matter how I have tried to talk to the baggers and monitor what they
>> are packing, they still over pack. I have had to stop using my own bags
>> so that we can carry them. Sad.
>
> That's totally weird. Do you bring in enough bags to spread the
> weight around? I often don't, so I tell them to overpack or just put
> the overflow in the cart and I shift things around when I'm back at
> the car.
>
>
I have many, many, many bags. There are always 4 or 5 empty ones left
after they pack.

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On 4/25/2014 12:59 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
> Janet Wilder wrote:
>>
>> I have my own reusable bags but had to quit using them as they tend to
>> over pack them and we have a problem carrying the heavy bags.
>> No matter how I have tried to talk to the baggers and monitor what they
>> are packing, they still over pack. I have had to stop using my own bags
>> so that we can carry them. Sad.
>
> Then wouldn't they over pack the store bags the same... and then you'd
> have a bigger problem when those plastic/paper bag break. I've found
> if you place like items on the belt in small groupings then they will
> more likely pack to your liking, and naturally it helps if you say
> "Don't over pack the bags". Most of my reusable shopping bags are the
> insulated type, and those have zippers, so I tell the bagger to be
> sure to zip them closed.
>

They seem to be trained on packing their own plastic ones but not on the
bags people bring in.

To my credit, I do recycle all the plastic bags from the stores.

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On 4/25/2014 4:44 PM, Janet Wilder wrote:
> On 4/25/2014 11:08 AM, sf wrote:
>> On Fri, 25 Apr 2014 10:32:56 -0500, Janet Wilder >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I have my own reusable bags but had to quit using them as they tend to
>>> over pack them and we have a problem carrying the heavy bags.
>>>
>>> No matter how I have tried to talk to the baggers and monitor what they
>>> are packing, they still over pack. I have had to stop using my own bags
>>> so that we can carry them. Sad.
>>
>> That's totally weird. Do you bring in enough bags to spread the
>> weight around? I often don't, so I tell them to overpack or just put
>> the overflow in the cart and I shift things around when I'm back at
>> the car.
>>
>>
> I have many, many, many bags. There are always 4 or 5 empty ones left
> after they pack.
>
One of the problems is that I think baggers are encouraged to pack stuff
into customer's bags. Giant at least gives a credit for bags provided.

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In article om>,
Janet Wilder > wrote:

> On 4/24/2014 11:17 PM, Malcom "Mal" Reynolds wrote:
> > In article m>,
> > Janet Wilder > wrote:
> >
> >> Thanks everyone for all your helpful posts. We stopped at Home Depot
> >> today and I looked at the Samsung fridges. Then I looked at a
> >> Whirlpool. I liked the Whirlpool much better.
> >>
> >> Had a chat with the saleslady, who was very knowledgeable and had many
> >> certificates of merit by her desk, plus one for quite a few years of
> >> working in that department at Home Depot.
> >>
> >> I told her that my on line research had taken me to Samsung and
> >> Whirlpool as the ones in my price range that had good reviews. I asked
> >> her opinion and she favored the Whirlpool. She said that parts are more
> >> easily available and service is better. I did see negative comments
> >> about Samsung's service on line.
> >>
> >> We bought a beautiful Whirlpool with lots of storage space and an ice
> >> maker in the freezer. No more in the door junk to break itself or my
> >> knee caps!
> >>
> >> Just to make sure nothing breaks for 5 years we got a service contract
> >> as well. It will be the best money I ever wasted as it will avert the
> >> evil eye.
> >>
> >> HD will deliver and set up the new one on May 1. I put the old one on
> >> Craig's List for a good price, but if it doesn't sell by May 1, we'll
> >> let HD take it away for free.
> >>
> >> I feel we paid a very fair price for the Whirlpool. There was a
> >> manufacturers discount and then another discount from HD on top of that.
> >> Can't wait for the Whirlpool to come.
> >
> > it may not be too late, but if you go to the Post Office and ask for a
> > Change of Address Kit, it usually contains a 10% off at Home Depot and
> > also good at Lowe's. Home Depot may still honor it
> >
> Thanks. I already got 10% off at Home Depot on top of the
> manufacturer's 10% discount. I doubt if HD would honor another discount.

worth a try

On Fri, 25 Apr 2014 15:44:54 -0500, Janet Wilder >
wrote:

> I have many, many, many bags. There are always 4 or 5 empty ones left
> after they pack.



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On Fri, 25 Apr 2014 15:46:19 -0500, Janet Wilder >
wrote:

>On 4/25/2014 12:59 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>> Janet Wilder wrote:
>>>
>>> I have my own reusable bags but had to quit using them as they tend to
>>> over pack them and we have a problem carrying the heavy bags.
>>> No matter how I have tried to talk to the baggers and monitor what they
>>> are packing, they still over pack. I have had to stop using my own bags
>>> so that we can carry them. Sad.
>>
>> Then wouldn't they over pack the store bags the same... and then you'd
>> have a bigger problem when those plastic/paper bag break. I've found
>> if you place like items on the belt in small groupings then they will
>> more likely pack to your liking, and naturally it helps if you say
>> "Don't over pack the bags". Most of my reusable shopping bags are the
>> insulated type, and those have zippers, so I tell the bagger to be
>> sure to zip them closed.
>>
>
>They seem to be trained on packing their own plastic ones but not on the
>bags people bring in.
>
>To my credit, I do recycle all the plastic bags from the stores.

Me too... cat litter.

On 4/25/2014 11:32 AM, Janet Wilder wrote:
>
> The stores are all inside the city limits. Brownsville does not give
> you grocery bags but Harlingen, where I'm am closest still does.
>
> I have my own reusable bags but had to quit using them as they tend to
> over pack them and we have a problem carrying the heavy bags.
>
> No matter how I have tried to talk to the baggers and monitor what they
> are packing, they still over pack. I have had to stop using my own bags
> so that we can carry them. Sad.

To my knowledge, we only have one nearby county that doesn't give you
bags, or makes you pay for them. I feel the same way about the reusable
bags - they always pack them heavy. I think those people need more
training on how to pack grocery bags. On the other hand, if they use the
plastic ones, they'll put one or two items in them and you end up with a
ton of bags. That works for me since I use them for scooping kitty
litter into. Those heavy bags are very hard on my back and awkward to
lift out of the cart and into my vehicle.

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On Friday, April 25, 2014 8:14:13 PM UTC-5, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>
> On Fri, 25 Apr 2014 15:46:19 -0500, Janet Wilder >
> wrote:
>
> > >They seem to be trained on packing their own plastic ones but not on the
> >bags people bring in.
> >
>
> >To my credit, I do recycle all the plastic bags from the stores.
>
>
> Me too... cat litter.
>
>
Same here, cat litter.

On Thursday, April 24, 2014 3:06:39 PM UTC-5, Janet Wilder wrote:
>
>
> We bought a beautiful Whirlpool with lots of storage space and an ice
> maker in the freezer. No more in the door junk to break itself or my
> knee caps!
>
>
>
> Just to make sure nothing breaks for 5 years we got a service contract
>
> as well. It will be the best money I ever wasted as it will avert the
>
> evil eye.
>
>
>
> HD will deliver and set up the new one on May 1. I put the old one on
>
> Craig's List for a good price, but if it doesn't sell by May 1, we'll
>
> let HD take it away for free.
>
>
>
> I feel we paid a very fair price for the Whirlpool. There was a
>
> manufacturers discount and then another discount from HD on top of that.
>
> Can't wait for the Whirlpool to come.
>
> --
>
> Janet Wilder
>
> Way-the-heck-south Texas
>
> Spelling doesn't count. Cooking does.
>
>
>
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On Thursday, April 24, 2014 3:06:39 PM UTC-5, Janet Wilder wrote:
>
> We bought a beautiful Whirlpool with lots of storage space and an ice
> maker in the freezer. No more in the door junk to break itself or my
> knee caps!
>
>
Don't leave us in suspense! Which model did you buy???

"Cheryl" > wrote in message
b.com...
> On 4/25/2014 11:32 AM, Janet Wilder wrote:
>>
>> The stores are all inside the city limits. Brownsville does not give
>> you grocery bags but Harlingen, where I'm am closest still does.
>>
>> I have my own reusable bags but had to quit using them as they tend to
>> over pack them and we have a problem carrying the heavy bags.
>>
>> No matter how I have tried to talk to the baggers and monitor what they
>> are packing, they still over pack. I have had to stop using my own bags
>> so that we can carry them. Sad.
>
> To my knowledge, we only have one nearby county that doesn't give you
> bags, or makes you pay for them. I feel the same way about the reusable
> bags - they always pack them heavy. I think those people need more
> training on how to pack grocery bags. On the other hand, if they use the
> plastic ones, they'll put one or two items in them and you end up with a
> ton of bags. That works for me since I use them for scooping kitty litter
> into. Those heavy bags are very hard on my back and awkward to lift out of
> the cart and into my vehicle.

Why don't you decant some of it into other bags while it is still in the
cart?

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On 4/25/2014 9:16 PM, Cheryl wrote:

> To my knowledge, we only have one nearby county that doesn't give you
> bags, or makes you pay for them. I feel the same way about the reusable
> bags - they always pack them heavy. I think those people need more
> training on how to pack grocery bags. On the other hand, if they use the
> plastic ones, they'll put one or two items in them and you end up with a
> ton of bags. That works for me since I use them for scooping kitty
> litter into. Those heavy bags are very hard on my back and awkward to
> lift out of the cart and into my vehicle.

I imagine that part of the problem is that everyone wants their
bags packed a different way. I want as few bags as possible,
and when I brought my own reusable bags, I wanted them full. If
I had a bad back, I wouldn't want that, and how are they to know
unless I'm using a cane/whatever.

I was fine with bagging my own groceries, I'd prefer it. The
store has changed the checkout lanes around so that the cashier
puts the stuff into bags themselves. They seem to do a pretty
good job, though I'd use fewer bags if I was doing it.

I put the empty bags into a mini step trash can I use for
cat litter. Any overflow, I try to recycle.

nancy

"Brooklyn1" wrote in message
...

Janet Wilder wrote:
>
> I have my own reusable bags but had to quit using them as they tend to
> over pack them and we have a problem carrying the heavy bags.
> No matter how I have tried to talk to the baggers and monitor what they
> are packing, they still over pack. I have had to stop using my own bags
> so that we can carry them. Sad.

Then wouldn't they over pack the store bags the same... and then you'd
have a bigger problem when those plastic/paper bag break. I've found
if you place like items on the belt in small groupings then they will
more likely pack to your liking, and naturally it helps if you say
"Don't over pack the bags". Most of my reusable shopping bags are the
insulated type, and those have zippers, so I tell the bagger to be
sure to zip them closed.

~~~~~~~~
I guess I'm lucky. I shop at Kroger, and they do a very good job of
separating items both by category and weight (not too heavy). Then, I
re-use all the plastic bags as liners for my trash can (a medium size waste
basket kept under the sink) and (most important!!!) for scooping my cats'
litter boxes. I do check carefully before using them for litter because the
bags will often have holes in the bottom. Those get used as waste basket
liners.

MaryL

On 4/26/2014 12:15 AM, wrote:
> On Thursday, April 24, 2014 3:06:39 PM UTC-5, Janet Wilder wrote:
>>
>> We bought a beautiful Whirlpool with lots of storage space and an ice
>> maker in the freezer. No more in the door junk to break itself or my
>> knee caps!
>>
>>
> Don't leave us in suspense! Which model did you buy???
>
WRF535SMBM

http://tinyurl.com/l57lv94

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Nancy Young wrote:
>
> I put the empty bags into a mini step trash can I use for
> cat litter. Any overflow, I try to recycle.

I use the grocery plastic bags to throw out the ferret poopy papers
each morning, plus small trashcan liners, plus just to carry things
around again from van to house or house to van. Each one has at least
a 2nd life.

On Sat, 26 Apr 2014 08:51:34 -0500, "MaryL"
> wrote:

>
>
>"Brooklyn1" wrote in message
.. .
>
>Janet Wilder wrote:
>>
>> I have my own reusable bags but had to quit using them as they tend to
>> over pack them and we have a problem carrying the heavy bags.
>> No matter how I have tried to talk to the baggers and monitor what they
>> are packing, they still over pack. I have had to stop using my own bags
>> so that we can carry them. Sad.
>
>Then wouldn't they over pack the store bags the same... and then you'd
>have a bigger problem when those plastic/paper bag break. I've found
>if you place like items on the belt in small groupings then they will
>more likely pack to your liking, and naturally it helps if you say
>"Don't over pack the bags". Most of my reusable shopping bags are the
>insulated type, and those have zippers, so I tell the bagger to be
>sure to zip them closed.
>
>~~~~~~~~
>I guess I'm lucky. I shop at Kroger, and they do a very good job of
>separating items both by category and weight (not too heavy). Then, I
>re-use all the plastic bags as liners for my trash can (a medium size waste
>basket kept under the sink) and (most important!!!) for scooping my cats'
>litter boxes. I do check carefully before using them for litter because the
>bags will often have holes in the bottom. Those get used as waste basket
>liners.

I always put 2-3 plastic bags together for scooping cat litter, if one
has a hole I'll still use it along with two good ones for extra
strength... I don't need the bag to burst. I also buy those plastic
bags by the case at BJs, I don't get enough used ones.

On Saturday, April 26, 2014 9:56:27 AM UTC-5, Janet Wilder wrote:
>
> On 4/26/2014 12:15 AM, wrote:
>
> > On Thursday, April 24, 2014 3:06:39 PM UTC-5, Janet Wilder wrote:
>
> >> We bought a beautiful Whirlpool with lots of storage space and an ice
> >> maker in the freezer. No more in the door junk to break itself or my
>
> >> knee caps!
> >>
>
> > Don't leave us in suspense! Which model did you buy???
>
>
> WRF535SMBM
>
> http://tinyurl.com/l57lv94
>
>
Very nice, I like the configuration. You done goooooood.

Brooklyn1 > wrote:
> On Sat, 26 Apr 2014 08:51:34 -0500, "MaryL"
> > wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> "Brooklyn1" wrote in message
>> ...
>>
>> Janet Wilder wrote:
>>>
>>> I have my own reusable bags but had to quit using them as they tend to
>>> over pack them and we have a problem carrying the heavy bags.
>>> No matter how I have tried to talk to the baggers and monitor what they
>>> are packing, they still over pack. I have had to stop using my own bags
>>> so that we can carry them. Sad.
>>
>> Then wouldn't they over pack the store bags the same... and then you'd
>> have a bigger problem when those plastic/paper bag break. I've found
>> if you place like items on the belt in small groupings then they will
>> more likely pack to your liking, and naturally it helps if you say
>> "Don't over pack the bags". Most of my reusable shopping bags are the
>> insulated type, and those have zippers, so I tell the bagger to be
>> sure to zip them closed.
>>
>> ~~~~~~~~
>> I guess I'm lucky. I shop at Kroger, and they do a very good job of
>> separating items both by category and weight (not too heavy). Then, I
>> re-use all the plastic bags as liners for my trash can (a medium size waste
>> basket kept under the sink) and (most important!!!) for scooping my cats'
>> litter boxes. I do check carefully before using them for litter because the
>> bags will often have holes in the bottom. Those get used as waste basket
>> liners.
>
> I always put 2-3 plastic bags together for scooping cat litter, if one
> has a hole I'll still use it along with two good ones for extra
> strength... I don't need the bag to burst. I also buy those plastic
> bags by the case at BJs, I don't get enough used ones.

I use simple clear gallon bags with wire wraps. They are cheap. I have put
that into a grocery gag for easy carrying. It never leaks, otherwise, I
just add it to the kitchen bag when I'm putting it outside.

Greg

On 4/27/2014 3:21 AM, gregz wrote:
> Brooklyn1 > wrote:

>> I always put 2-3 plastic bags together for scooping cat litter, if one
>> has a hole I'll still use it along with two good ones for extra
>> strength... I don't need the bag to burst. I also buy those plastic
>> bags by the case at BJs, I don't get enough used ones.
>
> I use simple clear gallon bags with wire wraps. They are cheap.

What kind of cat do you have, a tiger??

nancy

Nancy Young wrote:
> Brooklyn1 wrote:
>
>> I always put 2-3 plastic bags together for scooping cat litter, if one
>> has a hole I'll still use it along with two good ones for extra
>> strength... I don't need the bag to burst. I also buy those plastic
>> bags by the case at BJs, I don't get enough used ones.
>
>What kind of cat do you have, a tiger??
>
>nancy

Six tigers... three litter pans! LOL

Nancy Young wrote:
>
> On 4/27/2014 3:21 AM, gregz wrote:
> > I use simple clear gallon bags with wire wraps. They are cheap.
>
> What kind of cat do you have, a tiger??

heheh Now *that's* a cat! ;-D

On 4/27/2014 9:35 AM, Gary wrote:
> Nancy Young wrote:
>>
>> On 4/27/2014 3:21 AM, gregz wrote:
>>> I use simple clear gallon bags with wire wraps. They are cheap.
>>
>> What kind of cat do you have, a tiger??
>
> heheh Now *that's* a cat! ;-D
>
Hee, it's on my bucket list to pet a tiger. Of course, it
should be the last thing on the list as that's also a good
way to go about kicking the actual bucket.

nancy

On 4/26/2014 10:57 PM, wrote:
> On Saturday, April 26, 2014 9:56:27 AM UTC-5, Janet Wilder wrote:
>>
>> On 4/26/2014 12:15 AM, wrote:
>>
>>> On Thursday, April 24, 2014 3:06:39 PM UTC-5, Janet Wilder wrote:
>>
>>>> We bought a beautiful Whirlpool with lots of storage space and an ice
>>>> maker in the freezer. No more in the door junk to break itself or my
>>
>>>> knee caps!
>>>>
>>
>>> Don't leave us in suspense! Which model did you buy???
>>
>>
>> WRF535SMBM
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/l57lv94
>>
>>
> Very nice, I like the configuration. You done goooooood.
>
Thank you. Can't wait until it gets here, Thursday.

Sold the old one on Craig's List.

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Maybe I missed it, but did you get a side by side, or freezer above or below?

On 2014-04-27 3:50 PM, Kalmia wrote:
> Maybe I missed it, but did you get a side by side, or freezer above or below?
>

I once had a side by side. Never again.

On 4/27/2014 5:05 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2014-04-27 3:50 PM, Kalmia wrote:
>> Maybe I missed it, but did you get a side by side, or freezer above or
>> below?
>>
>
> I once had a side by side. Never again.

That's why there are different styles. I wouldn't
consider a refrigerator that wasn't side by side.

nancy