On 2/4/2015 2:26 AM, sf wrote:

>
> We normally buy the gas they're connected with for their gas rewards
> program, so that's a good enough incentive to do most of my shopping
> there. It's nice to get 20¢ per gallon knocked off at the pump. Wish
> I had a Safeway with gas pumps nearby because there are times I could
> get a 50¢ per gallon discount, but I think the closest one is
> somewhere in the San Jose Area.
>

False economy. We have that at Stop & Shop but I wish they would do
away with it.
You have to spend $200 to get 20 cents off about 15 gallons on a
fill-up. Whoopee, you saved $3. Do away with the card and sell those
same goods for $20 less like they do at Market Basket.

On 2/4/2015 6:19 PM, Cheri wrote:
>
> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>> She was speaking of Safeway. I was speaking of Target. I can't
>> afford the prices at Safeway so I buy very little there.
>
> Actually, if you take the time to shop their sales their prices are
> great which are the only things I buy there. The regular prices are high
> though.
>
> Cheri

They have to be high to give those great sale prices. I'd rather have
lower prices all the time.

On 5/02/2015 12:48 PM, Cheryl wrote:
> On 2/3/2015 1:38 AM, Xeno wrote:
>>
>> A few days ago I was in town and I saw something that might be a nice
>> feature on my deck. It would add a bit of privacy, provide a welcome bit
>> of greenery and, more importantly, give me a project to work on.
>> Probably need 3 or 4 of them.
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/lccg9pn
>
> Interesting. I was actually picturing a lattice with climbing vines for
> deck privacy which I might do.

That was what I was thinking of using but it would destroy the view from
our deck. A 'price" too far, I should think.

http://tinyurl.com/q9lmbxt

We live inland from the coast on a ridge between two valleys. We have,
from the deck, a 270 degree view from the North East right round to the
South East. It would be tragic to lose that. Views of the hills, banana
plantations and cow pastures... peaceful. The camera view of the deck is
looking due West, the centre point of the 270 degrees and by far the
best aspect.

The portable trellis would look rather nice and the potplants in the top
would set it off rather well. It could be made just high enough to
provide the right amount of screening without killing the view..

This is the angle that needs screening the most, the South East... note
the high brick fence isn't high enough.

http://tinyurl.com/l59gqmj

If you stand outside the brick fence in the street, the top of it is
well over your head. We look across to the second floor of the building
over the road and, of course, they look onto our deck. As well, that far
back corner of the deck area is a bit plain and needs something to dress
it up a touch. It's not a covered area so won't be used for sitting in
but could be used to create a nice little semi-enclosed deck garden...

Another couple of angles...

http://tinyurl.com/pl2zvps Looking up to the deck

http://tinyurl.com/kzj9uxm Looking to the North East from just off
the deck.

The palm trees are no longer extant. Palm trees are wonderful . . in
somebody else's yard. They are a pain in yours as they drop fronds and
the roots tend to clump... not good when they are planted near a brick
wall or brick fence as they tend to push the wall/fence outwards... nasty.

> My deck is 8' high and visible to all

Our's isn't 8 foot high but it is visible to the neighbours and, to an
extent, the street.

> neighbors and I've been thinking about how to add some privacy. What
> is shown in your image would't work for me, but it's cute.
>
It is definitely cute. I was quite taken by it.

--

Xeno.

"Ed Pawlowski" > wrote in message
...
> On 2/4/2015 6:19 PM, Cheri wrote:
>>
>> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>
>>> She was speaking of Safeway. I was speaking of Target. I can't
>>> afford the prices at Safeway so I buy very little there.
>>
>> Actually, if you take the time to shop their sales their prices are
>> great which are the only things I buy there. The regular prices are high
>> though.
>>
>> Cheri
>
> They have to be high to give those great sale prices. I'd rather have
> lower prices all the time.

Of course, but I only buy the stuff on sale, and they have a lot of nice
reduced meat too.

Cheri

On Wed, 04 Feb 2015 23:06:15 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

> On 2/4/2015 2:26 AM, sf wrote:
>
> >
> > We normally buy the gas they're connected with for their gas rewards
> > program, so that's a good enough incentive to do most of my shopping
> > there. It's nice to get 20¢ per gallon knocked off at the pump. Wish
> > I had a Safeway with gas pumps nearby because there are times I could
> > get a 50¢ per gallon discount, but I think the closest one is
> > somewhere in the San Jose Area.
> >
>
> False economy. We have that at Stop & Shop but I wish they would do
> away with it.
> You have to spend $200 to get 20 cents off about 15 gallons on a
> fill-up. Whoopee, you saved $3. Do away with the card and sell those
> same goods for $20 less like they do at Market Basket.

It's not a false economy. Most prices are the same.

--
A kitchen without a cook is just a room

On Wed, 4 Feb 2015 15:19:58 -0800, "Cheri" >
wrote:

>
> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
> ...
>
> > She was speaking of Safeway. I was speaking of Target. I can't afford
> > the prices at Safeway so I buy very little there.
>
> Actually, if you take the time to shop their sales their prices are great
> which are the only things I buy there. The regular prices are high though.
>
Prices are getting better.

--
A kitchen without a cook is just a room

On Wed, 4 Feb 2015 16:14:32 -0800 (PST), Kalmia
> wrote:

> On Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 5:08:37 PM UTC-5, sf wrote:
> > On Wed, 4 Feb 2015 10:30:52 -0800 (PST), Kalmia
> > > wrote:
> >
> > > On Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 3:50:01 PM UTC-5, sf wrote:
> > > > Added a new grocery list to Out of Milk and the darned phone app
> > > > wouldn't sync up with the computer for me. Finally deleted it and
> > > > reinstalled. 30 minutes down the drain, but at least all my lists are
> > > > sync'd and intact.
> > > >
> > >
> > > Whew - I've escaped one more modern hassle - I kinda like living in the near Stone Age with my dumb phone, accompanied by my pencil and paper.
> >
> > What's the point of having a smartphone if you're not going to use it?
> > I thought it was a silly idea until I realized how convenient is it to
> > be able to add to my list(s) from anywhere without hunting for my
> > paper list - and every device I use has the same list with the same
> > entries on it. Best of all, I keep many lists for many places and
> > people on that app. I was annoyed because I wanted to leave the house
> > ASAP and fixing the problem held me up.
> > >
> > > Wasted time, you say? Try this - over the past 3 wks, I've been on the phone at least ten hours with at least 30 nincompoops, trying to get the two huge companies to communicate. I'm stuck in the middle between idiocy and stonewalling, but haven't given up yet.
> >
> > At least you're getting paid to do it. :/
>
> I most certainly am NOT getting paid to do it. I am the customer and at their mercy.

Sorry, you made it sound otherwise.

--
A kitchen without a cook is just a room

On Thu, 05 Feb 2015 09:56:35 +0800, JBurns >
wrote:

> On Wed, 04 Feb 2015 09:59:14 -0800, sf > wrote:
>
> >On Wed, 04 Feb 2015 09:03:52 -0800, JRStern >
> >wrote:
> >
> >> On Wed, 04 Feb 2015 04:38:46 -0500, jmcquown >
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> >On 2/4/2015 1:33 AM, Cheri wrote in reply to Julie:
> >> >>> I don't like that system either. I wish all of the stores would just
> >> >>> do away with the cards.
> >> >>
> >> >> +1 with the cards. I hate them, so I guess that's why I don't buy a lot
> >> >> of groceries where they have them. Just put the damned stuff on sale
> >> >> without having customers jump through hoops.
> >> >>
> >> >> Cheri
> >> >
> >> >I agree with that! Publix doesn't require a card. Food Lion and Piggly
> >> >Wiggly do. Items should either be on sale or not, period. They don't
> >> >need a loyalty card to track their inventory, or people's shopping
> >> >habits. The electronic cash registers are able to tell them that.
> >> >
> >> >Jill
> >>
> >> Well, tracking a customer across sales helps marketing analysis in
> >> lots of ways. And Ralphs (Kroger) sends you some nice individualized
> >> coupons, for using their loyalty cards, including a free Tombstone
> >> pizza once a quarter, or if you buy tons there who knows what kinds of
> >> coupons they'd send.
> >>
> >> Given how incredibly obnoxious everyone is these days tracking your
> >> Internet usage, phone apps, and even physical location, I'm surprised
> >> that every single store does not try to load us up with cards. Well
> >> they do, actually, except they're called apps. If you don't already
> >> know don't ask, or it will just creep you out.
> >>
> >It's not as if we have a choice because you need the card to get the
> >sale price. Period. I'd shop more at Lucky because you only need to
> >use their card if you want gas reward points, but we don't buy the gas
> >they're affiliated with so I don't. Whole Foods has no affiliations,
> >so they're at the bottom of the heap even though they are closest full
> >service grocery store. Son and family were over for dinner last
> >Saturday, so I spent well over $100 there. I want something in return
> >if I'm going to be plonking down that much money on one day's worth of
> >food.
>
> The only store card I have is for the store that I do most of my
> shopping at. It accumulates points that I can spend on rewards or cash
> in for use at the store. They often send me triple point coupons. Last
> year I cashed in points to the value of $500 worth of shopping.
>
> The store in question is no more expensive than anywhere else and
> specials are specials, no card needed.
>
I can only say: lucky you!


--
A kitchen without a cook is just a room

Sqwertz wrote:
> On Sat, 31 Jan 2015 12:49:00 -0800, sf wrote:
>
>> Added a new grocery list to Out of Milk and the darned phone app
>> wouldn't sync up with the computer for me. Finally deleted it and
>> reinstalled. 30 minutes down the drain, but at least all my lists are
>> sync'd and intact.
>
> Normal people make a list with pen and paper or mental synapses.
>
> Why do people think they need a cell phone to function? And when it
> doesn't work they come blabbing and bitching like we should give a
> shit and feel sorry for them?
>
> Awwww. Poor Barbara. If you tell us what you had on your list maybe
> we could all pitch in and Amazon them to you?
>
> -sw
>
Heh! I have a friend who uses his phone for EVERYTHING. I am amused to
see how much time he wastes trying to get these things to work. He is
ALWAYS having one problem or another with his devices.

Recently, I said something about needing to get a calender, and he
wondered why I didn't just use a smart phone app. I said I could just
turn my head and look at a wall calender. Heck, I could even hang one
where I can see it without turning my head! He was astonished that I
didn't want to use my droid. He just loves his gadgets and is
constantly faffing around with them. I told him I was going to make a
t-shirt that said something like "Luddite and proud of it" and wear it
when I was with him.

Xeno wrote:
> On 1/02/2015 7:49 AM, sf wrote:
>>
>> Added a new grocery list to Out of Milk
>
> Huh?
>
>> and the darned phone app wouldn't sync up with the computer for me.
> > Finally deleted it and reinstalled. 30 minutes down the drain,
> > but at least all my lists are sync'd and intact.
>>
> You need an app to tell you that you're out of milk? I just look in the
> fridge and estimate how long the current supply will last.
>
Amazing! I do that too! And I make paper lists.

Gary wrote:
> Alan Holbrook wrote:
>>
>> sf > wrote in news:jrfqca1t2gpvrke6qk6jj8mcncd8ngqlj0@
>> 4ax.com:
>>
>>>
>>> Added a new grocery list to Out of Milk and the darned phone app
>>> wouldn't sync up with the computer for me. Finally deleted it and
>>> reinstalled. 30 minutes down the drain, but at least all my lists are
>>> sync'd and intact.
>>>
>>
>> Put Dropbox on both your computer and yur phone. Always synchs. Handy for
>> a lot of things.
>
> I prefer the good ol' ways. I love those 5X7 pads of white lined
> paper. Those are for my lists. I still like real books vs electronic
> books too. E-Books for me.
>
Is that last part "No E-Books?" Anyway... yay!!!! I love physical
books, as my house can attest. I make lists. I increasingly get older
items because the new ones are such c--p.

Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 2/1/2015 4:30 AM, Xeno wrote:
>
>> You need an app to tell you that you're out of milk? I just look in the
>> fridge and estimate how long the current supply will last.
>>
>
> But with your phone you can have it do the math for you.
> Enter the container size
> Enter the milk level
> Enter the daily consumption
> or
> Enter the number of people in the household
> Enter their ages
> Do you drink milk in your coffee?
> Eat cereal?
> Enter today's date
> Tap "FINISH"
> Read the day you will need milk.
>
> See, simple and far more accurate.

But why? And aren;t people's habits somewhat variable? For example, I
usually consume some milk in the morning. The amount is roughly the
same. I usually do not consume it later, but sometimes I do. As I heft
the milk, I have an idea of whether I need milk. If I do, I get a
backup. Is this hard? No. Has it ever failed me? No.

The Cook wrote:
> On Sun, 01 Feb 2015 09:12:43 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
>
>> On 2/1/2015 4:30 AM, Xeno wrote:
>>
>>> You need an app to tell you that you're out of milk? I just look in the
>>> fridge and estimate how long the current supply will last.
>>>
>>
>> But with your phone you can have it do the math for you.
>> Enter the container size
>> Enter the milk level
>> Enter the daily consumption
>> or
>> Enter the number of people in the household
>> Enter their ages
>> Do you drink milk in your coffee?
>> Eat cereal?
>> Enter today's date
>> Tap "FINISH"
>> Read the day you will need milk.
>>
>> See, simple and far more accurate.
>
> Not if someone decides to make custard. That can throw the whole
> thing off. Or a second bowl of cereal.
>
Yup. That too.

jmcquown wrote:
> On 2/1/2015 9:47 PM, sf wrote:
>> On Sun, 01 Feb 2015 13:43:35 -0500, jmcquown >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> On 2/1/2015 1:31 PM, sf wrote:
>>>> On Sun, 01 Feb 2015 10:22:32 -0500, jmcquown >
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I don't understand why a shopping list on a cell phone would *need* to
>>>>> sync with the computer. She's not carrying the computer with her
>>>>> to the
>>>>> store.
>>>>
>>>> The phone goes with me to the store. I prefer using a larger
>>>> keyboard, especially when adding more than one item to a list, so that
>>>> means I use the computer. The tablet is often with me in the kitchen
>>>> because I'm using a recipe that is either from the internet or from
>>>> the recipe folder that's stored on my Google Drive.... which syncs
>>>> with my computer too. In fact, all three devices sync. Change
>>>> something on one and I've changed it on all of them. I like that!
>>>> Funny how non-techie me can understand syncing and the advantages it
>>>> has for me better than a lot of old farts here who claim to be more
>>>> technologically savvy than I am.
>>>>
>>> I sure don't claim to be more tech savvy. I simply find it easier to
>>> write a list. I keep the list in a small spiral notebook which is in my
>>> purse (and my purse is always where I can find it). I add to it when I
>>> think of things I want to buy. No typing required. I don't have
>>> electronic devices all over the house. What works for you works for
>>> you, except when it doesn't. Paper and pen will always work.
>>>
>> You don't even use a cellphone, so what's the point of talking about
>> an app for one.
>>
> For your information, I *did* own a "smartphone" for a while. It had a
> touchscreen and full keyboard. I know what they are and I know what
> they can do. Even if I *could* get a good signal I don't really see the
> point. Yours didn't sync. Boo hoo. I don't have the problems you do.
> My brain + pen & paper sync just fine.
>
> Jill

I have a smart phone. I use it the way I want to use it. I don't WANT
to use apps for this, that, and everything. I almost never forget my
list. If I do, I use my brain, which generally works quite well.

KenK wrote:
> Gary > wrote in :
>
>> Alan Holbrook wrote:
>>>
>>> sf > wrote in news:jrfqca1t2gpvrke6qk6jj8mcncd8ngqlj0@
>>> 4ax.com:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> Added a new grocery list to Out of Milk and the darned phone app
>>>> wouldn't sync up with the computer for me. Finally deleted it and
>>>> reinstalled. 30 minutes down the drain, but at least all my lists
>>>> are sync'd and intact.
>>>>
>>>
>>> Put Dropbox on both your computer and yur phone. Always synchs.
>>> Handy for a lot of things.
>>
>> I prefer the good ol' ways. I love those 5X7 pads of white lined
>> paper. Those are for my lists. I still like real books vs electronic
>> books too. E-Books for me.
>
> I used to prefer the 3 x 5 unlined pads. Cheap at dollar store.
> Unfortunately, a year or so they evidently stopped making them - now only
> 3 x 5 lined spiral-bound pads. <sigh>
>

I use notecards.

jmcquown wrote:

> Sure, I'm a Luddite. I see no reason to have to sync my phone to a
> computer and a tablet and whatever other electronic devices are around
> the house when I can simply jot down what I need on a piece of paper.
>
> Most grocery stores, if they have web sites, also have a way to create
> and print a shopping list. Add to it, subtract from it. The Publix
> site will even tell me in which aisle specific items are located so I
> don't have to hunt for them. I do like to look around, but mostly I
> just want to get in, buy what I need and get out.
>
> Jill

I actually write my lists in the order the items are arranged in the
stores. That is pretty efficient for me.

Julie Bove wrote:

> Or sometimes they just don't ring it up right. I've had that happen too.

Here, if the prices don't match, you get one free item if the cost is
less than $10.

On 5/02/2015 5:53 PM, Jean B. wrote:
> Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>> On 2/1/2015 4:30 AM, Xeno wrote:
>>
>>> You need an app to tell you that you're out of milk? I just look in the
>>> fridge and estimate how long the current supply will last.
>>>
>>
>> But with your phone you can have it do the math for you.
>> Enter the container size
>> Enter the milk level
>> Enter the daily consumption
>> or
>> Enter the number of people in the household
>> Enter their ages
>> Do you drink milk in your coffee?
>> Eat cereal?
>> Enter today's date
>> Tap "FINISH"
>> Read the day you will need milk.
>>
>> See, simple and far more accurate.
>
> But why? And aren;t people's habits somewhat variable? For example, I
> usually consume some milk in the morning. The amount is roughly the
> same. I usually do not consume it later, but sometimes I do. As I heft
> the milk, I have an idea of whether I need milk. If I do, I get a
> backup. Is this hard? No. Has it ever failed me? No.

My milk use is variable. It depends on my whims. Most of the time, milk
around here is just for coffee and tea. Sometimes for breakfast cereal,
rarely for much else. Might feel like a glass of milk now and then for
instance. As such then, milk is an as needed purchase. When I have my
cuppa in the morning, I will do as you do, heft the milk... and make a
mental note to get some when I am in town. No need for fancy apps.

--

Xeno.

"Ed Pawlowski" > wrote in message
...
> On 2/4/2015 6:19 PM, Cheri wrote:
>>
>> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>
>>> She was speaking of Safeway. I was speaking of Target. I can't
>>> afford the prices at Safeway so I buy very little there.
>>
>> Actually, if you take the time to shop their sales their prices are
>> great which are the only things I buy there. The regular prices are high
>> though.
>>
>> Cheri
>
> They have to be high to give those great sale prices. I'd rather have
> lower prices all the time.

Me too. But what I have found is that certain stores sell certain things.
For instance, there was a time when I could only buy my preferred brand of
taco sauce at Safeway. Now they no longer carry it but Albertsons does.

"Jean B." > wrote in message
...
> Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>> On 2/1/2015 4:30 AM, Xeno wrote:
>>
>>> You need an app to tell you that you're out of milk? I just look in the
>>> fridge and estimate how long the current supply will last.
>>>
>>
>> But with your phone you can have it do the math for you.
>> Enter the container size
>> Enter the milk level
>> Enter the daily consumption
>> or
>> Enter the number of people in the household
>> Enter their ages
>> Do you drink milk in your coffee?
>> Eat cereal?
>> Enter today's date
>> Tap "FINISH"
>> Read the day you will need milk.
>>
>> See, simple and far more accurate.
>
> But why? And aren;t people's habits somewhat variable? For example, I
> usually consume some milk in the morning. The amount is roughly the same.
> I usually do not consume it later, but sometimes I do. As I heft the
> milk, I have an idea of whether I need milk. If I do, I get a backup. Is
> this hard? No. Has it ever failed me? No.

Milk use is very sporadic in this house. So much so that often all that I
have is the shelf stable. If I buy some kind of baked goods then I do buy
milk because my husband does drink it with things like cookies and cake.
Once in a great while Angela will drink a glass. Once in great while I use
it for mashed potatoes. Other than that? Pretty much nobody uses it.
We're not big cereal eaters.

We also go through phases with various foods. We might eat lunch meat or
bacon for a time then not have any for months.

"Jean B." > wrote in message
...
> jmcquown wrote:
>> On 2/1/2015 9:47 PM, sf wrote:
>>> On Sun, 01 Feb 2015 13:43:35 -0500, jmcquown >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> On 2/1/2015 1:31 PM, sf wrote:
>>>>> On Sun, 01 Feb 2015 10:22:32 -0500, jmcquown >
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> I don't understand why a shopping list on a cell phone would *need*
>>>>>> to
>>>>>> sync with the computer. She's not carrying the computer with her
>>>>>> to the
>>>>>> store.
>>>>>
>>>>> The phone goes with me to the store. I prefer using a larger
>>>>> keyboard, especially when adding more than one item to a list, so that
>>>>> means I use the computer. The tablet is often with me in the kitchen
>>>>> because I'm using a recipe that is either from the internet or from
>>>>> the recipe folder that's stored on my Google Drive.... which syncs
>>>>> with my computer too. In fact, all three devices sync. Change
>>>>> something on one and I've changed it on all of them. I like that!
>>>>> Funny how non-techie me can understand syncing and the advantages it
>>>>> has for me better than a lot of old farts here who claim to be more
>>>>> technologically savvy than I am.
>>>>>
>>>> I sure don't claim to be more tech savvy. I simply find it easier to
>>>> write a list. I keep the list in a small spiral notebook which is in
>>>> my
>>>> purse (and my purse is always where I can find it). I add to it when I
>>>> think of things I want to buy. No typing required. I don't have
>>>> electronic devices all over the house. What works for you works for
>>>> you, except when it doesn't. Paper and pen will always work.
>>>>
>>> You don't even use a cellphone, so what's the point of talking about
>>> an app for one.
>>>
>> For your information, I *did* own a "smartphone" for a while. It had a
>> touchscreen and full keyboard. I know what they are and I know what
>> they can do. Even if I *could* get a good signal I don't really see the
>> point. Yours didn't sync. Boo hoo. I don't have the problems you do.
>> My brain + pen & paper sync just fine.
>>
>> Jill
>
> I have a smart phone. I use it the way I want to use it. I don't WANT to
> use apps for this, that, and everything. I almost never forget my list.
> If I do, I use my brain, which generally works quite well.

I have one too and rarely use the apps. It is nice to have the Internet if
I am out and need it though.

"Jean B." > wrote in message
...
> KenK wrote:
>> Gary > wrote in :
>>
>>> Alan Holbrook wrote:
>>>>
>>>> sf > wrote in news:jrfqca1t2gpvrke6qk6jj8mcncd8ngqlj0@
>>>> 4ax.com:
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Added a new grocery list to Out of Milk and the darned phone app
>>>>> wouldn't sync up with the computer for me. Finally deleted it and
>>>>> reinstalled. 30 minutes down the drain, but at least all my lists
>>>>> are sync'd and intact.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Put Dropbox on both your computer and yur phone. Always synchs.
>>>> Handy for a lot of things.
>>>
>>> I prefer the good ol' ways. I love those 5X7 pads of white lined
>>> paper. Those are for my lists. I still like real books vs electronic
>>> books too. E-Books for me.
>>
>> I used to prefer the 3 x 5 unlined pads. Cheap at dollar store.
>> Unfortunately, a year or so they evidently stopped making them - now only
>> 3 x 5 lined spiral-bound pads. <sigh>
>>
>
> I use notecards.

I use a variety of paper. Whatever I find that is cute or cheap or both.
Or old mail or something I printed off but no longer need. If I am making a
long list that might change then I might use the computer.

"Jean B." > wrote in message
...
> jmcquown wrote:
>
>> Sure, I'm a Luddite. I see no reason to have to sync my phone to a
>> computer and a tablet and whatever other electronic devices are around
>> the house when I can simply jot down what I need on a piece of paper.
>>
>> Most grocery stores, if they have web sites, also have a way to create
>> and print a shopping list. Add to it, subtract from it. The Publix
>> site will even tell me in which aisle specific items are located so I
>> don't have to hunt for them. I do like to look around, but mostly I
>> just want to get in, buy what I need and get out.
>>
>> Jill
>
> I actually write my lists in the order the items are arranged in the
> stores. That is pretty efficient for me.

I do that too and I have a separate list for each store. If I am going to
more than one store and am unsure of which one might have the best price
then I will put a question mark by the item. I put a "c" if I need to use a
coupon for it.

"Jean B." > wrote in message
...
> Julie Bove wrote:
>
>> Or sometimes they just don't ring it up right. I've had that happen too.
>
> Here, if the prices don't match, you get one free item if the cost is less
> than $10.

Some stores here used to do that. I'll never forget going to one store when
the POS system first went in. I was buying some sort of new, gourmet item
and it sold for around $10. I can't remember now what the item was but I
want to say that it had something to do with baking. I did do a lot of
baking in those days.

They were having massive problems at the registers so it took me two hours
from the time I entered the store until I left. But I left getting that
very expensive item for free! This was back in the 1980's so $10 was a big
deal.

Albertsons always has some item they are pushing at each checkstand. There
used to be a sign with the item telling the customer that if you were not
reminded of the item, you would get it for free. One day the guy in front
of me very snottily and haughtily told the clerk that she had to give him
the item for free because she hadn't told him about it. I hastily told her
that I already knew about the item and didn't need it.

"Jean B." wrote:
>
> I actually write my lists in the order the items are arranged in the
> stores. That is pretty efficient for me.

I do that too. Although I have a large varity of stores to shop at, I
normally just go to my favorite one that is very close by. I know the
store setup well and I list my things in order of the store setup.

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Wed, 4 Feb 2015 12:20:43 -0800 (PST), Kalmia
> > wrote:
>
>> On Sunday, February 1, 2015 at 1:34:48 PM UTC-5, sf wrote:
>> > On 1 Feb 2015 16:25:12 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>> >
>> > > On 2015-02-01, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
>> > >
>> > > > See, simple and far more accurate.
>> > >
>> > > ...and jes think of all those great little pop-ups you'll delight in
>> > > responding to:
>> > >
>> > > Are you sure you want to save this file?
>> > >
>> > > Are you sure you want to delete this file?
>> > >
>> > > Are you sure you want to file this file?
>> > >
>> > > It's all great fun and makes you feel like all this activity actually
>> > > justifies the insane amts of money you've tossed on this junk.
>> > >
>> >
>> > You're living in the past, old man.
>>
>> But, that's the way he LIKES it. It ain't a crime not to keep in step.
>
> He needs to get with the times.

Ugh!
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On 2/5/15 1:48 AM, Jean B. wrote:

> Amazing! I do that too! And I make paper lists.

I keep a small whiteboard (actually an old Corningware ceramic cutting
board, approximately 10" x 14") attached to the side of the
refrigerator, and write shopping items on it with a Sharpie. Then when I
go shopping, I snap a picture of the current shopping list with my cell
phone.

When I return, I wipe off the items I've bought.

-- Larry

"Jean B." > wrote in message
...
> jmcquown wrote:
>> On 2/1/2015 9:47 PM, sf wrote:
>>> On Sun, 01 Feb 2015 13:43:35 -0500, jmcquown >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> On 2/1/2015 1:31 PM, sf wrote:
>>>>> On Sun, 01 Feb 2015 10:22:32 -0500, jmcquown >
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> I don't understand why a shopping list on a cell phone would *need*
>>>>>> to
>>>>>> sync with the computer. She's not carrying the computer with her
>>>>>> to the
>>>>>> store.
>>>>>
>>>>> The phone goes with me to the store. I prefer using a larger
>>>>> keyboard, especially when adding more than one item to a list, so that
>>>>> means I use the computer. The tablet is often with me in the kitchen
>>>>> because I'm using a recipe that is either from the internet or from
>>>>> the recipe folder that's stored on my Google Drive.... which syncs
>>>>> with my computer too. In fact, all three devices sync. Change
>>>>> something on one and I've changed it on all of them. I like that!
>>>>> Funny how non-techie me can understand syncing and the advantages it
>>>>> has for me better than a lot of old farts here who claim to be more
>>>>> technologically savvy than I am.
>>>>>
>>>> I sure don't claim to be more tech savvy. I simply find it easier to
>>>> write a list. I keep the list in a small spiral notebook which is in
>>>> my
>>>> purse (and my purse is always where I can find it). I add to it when I
>>>> think of things I want to buy. No typing required. I don't have
>>>> electronic devices all over the house. What works for you works for
>>>> you, except when it doesn't. Paper and pen will always work.
>>>>
>>> You don't even use a cellphone, so what's the point of talking about
>>> an app for one.
>>>
>> For your information, I *did* own a "smartphone" for a while. It had a
>> touchscreen and full keyboard. I know what they are and I know what
>> they can do. Even if I *could* get a good signal I don't really see the
>> point. Yours didn't sync. Boo hoo. I don't have the problems you do.
>> My brain + pen & paper sync just fine.
>>
>> Jill
>
> I have a smart phone. I use it the way I want to use it. I don't WANT to
> use apps for this, that, and everything. I almost never forget my list.
> If I do, I use my brain, which generally works quite well.

The whole point being, we all do want WE want to do, not what some self
designated superior being demands we must do!!! pftpftpfpt



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On Thu, 05 Feb 2015 02:24:32 -0500, "Jean B." > wrote:

> Julie Bove wrote:
>
> > Or sometimes they just don't ring it up right. I've had that happen too.
>
> Here, if the prices don't match, you get one free item if the cost is
> less than $10.

How do you know they don't match? Do you write every price down as
you buy the item?

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On Thu, 05 Feb 2015 02:20:40 -0500, "Jean B." > wrote:
>
> I actually write my lists in the order the items are arranged in the
> stores. That is pretty efficient for me.

I never do. I can figure that part out for myself, but it's a fairly
new feature of that app. It drops each item into a category.
Frankly, it's kind of annoying. One of these days I'll give it a
little thought and figure out how to tell it not do that.

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On Thu, 05 Feb 2015 07:20:48 -0500, Gary > wrote:

> "Jean B." wrote:
> >
> > I actually write my lists in the order the items are arranged in the
> > stores. That is pretty efficient for me.
>
> I do that too. Although I have a large varity of stores to shop at,

That's why I like that app because I have a separate list for every
store and I never have to wish I had my list with me when I drop by
one of them.

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sf wrote:
>
> On Thu, 05 Feb 2015 07:20:48 -0500, Gary > wrote:
>
> > "Jean B." wrote:
> > >
> > > I actually write my lists in the order the items are arranged in the
> > > stores. That is pretty efficient for me.
> >
> > I do that too. Although I have a large varity of stores to shop at,
>
> That's why I like that app because I have a separate list for every
> store and I never have to wish I had my list with me when I drop by
> one of them.

I make my lists in my vehicle so I always have them at any store.

"Gary" > wrote in message ...
> sf wrote:
>>
>> On Thu, 05 Feb 2015 07:20:48 -0500, Gary > wrote:
>>
>> > "Jean B." wrote:
>> > >
>> > > I actually write my lists in the order the items are arranged in the
>> > > stores. That is pretty efficient for me.
>> >
>> > I do that too. Although I have a large varity of stores to shop at,
>>
>> That's why I like that app because I have a separate list for every
>> store and I never have to wish I had my list with me when I drop by
>> one of them.
>
> I make my lists in my vehicle so I always have them at any store.

I just grab someone else's full shopping cart when they are not looking.
Saves a lot of time.

On 2015-02-05, Jean B. > wrote:

> constantly faffing around with them.

I love British terminology. A total hoot.

nb

"Gary" > wrote in message ...
> "Jean B." wrote:
>>
>> I actually write my lists in the order the items are arranged in the
>> stores. That is pretty efficient for me.
>
> I do that too. Although I have a large varity of stores to shop at, I
> normally just go to my favorite one that is very close by. I know the
> store setup well and I list my things in order of the store setup.

Same here, the only thing that really ****es me off is when they decide to
change the whole store around so things are in different places. :-)

Cheri

"Xeno" > wrote in message
...
> On 5/02/2015 5:53 PM, Jean B. wrote:
>> Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>> On 2/1/2015 4:30 AM, Xeno wrote:
>>>
>>>> You need an app to tell you that you're out of milk? I just look in the
>>>> fridge and estimate how long the current supply will last.
>>>>
>>>
>>> But with your phone you can have it do the math for you.
>>> Enter the container size
>>> Enter the milk level
>>> Enter the daily consumption
>>> or
>>> Enter the number of people in the household
>>> Enter their ages
>>> Do you drink milk in your coffee?
>>> Eat cereal?
>>> Enter today's date
>>> Tap "FINISH"
>>> Read the day you will need milk.
>>>
>>> See, simple and far more accurate.
>>
>> But why? And aren;t people's habits somewhat variable? For example, I
>> usually consume some milk in the morning. The amount is roughly the
>> same. I usually do not consume it later, but sometimes I do. As I heft
>> the milk, I have an idea of whether I need milk. If I do, I get a
>> backup. Is this hard? No. Has it ever failed me? No.
>
> My milk use is variable. It depends on my whims. Most of the time, milk
> around here is just for coffee and tea. Sometimes for breakfast cereal,
> rarely for much else. Might feel like a glass of milk now and then for
> instance. As such then, milk is an as needed purchase. When I have my
> cuppa in the morning, I will do as you do, heft the milk... and make a
> mental note to get some when I am in town. No need for fancy apps.

We don't drink milk at all and I don't make milk puddings any more so I keep
a few separate pints of milk in the freezer for sauces.

But I think Ed was just using milk as an example ...


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"Gary" > wrote in message ...
> "Jean B." wrote:
>>
>> I actually write my lists in the order the items are arranged in the
>> stores. That is pretty efficient for me.
>
> I do that too. Although I have a large varity of stores to shop at, I
> normally just go to my favorite one that is very close by. I know the
> store setup well and I list my things in order of the store setup.

I do all that but on my .... wait for it .. ta daaaaaaaaaaaaa, my Out Of
Milk app !!!!!!!!! ;-)


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"pltrgyst" > wrote in message
...
> On 2/5/15 1:48 AM, Jean B. wrote:
>
>> Amazing! I do that too! And I make paper lists.
>
> I keep a small whiteboard (actually an old Corningware ceramic cutting
> board, approximately 10" x 14") attached to the side of the refrigerator,
> and write shopping items on it with a Sharpie. Then when I go shopping, I
> snap a picture of the current shopping list with my cell phone.
>
> When I return, I wipe off the items I've bought.

So many ways to achieve the same thing I love it

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"Ophelia" > wrote in message
...

> We don't drink milk at all and I don't make milk puddings any more so I
> keep
> a few separate pints of milk in the freezer for sauces.


DH uses almond milk, and I use canned milk for pudding when the kids are
here, but other than that I don't keep regular milk either. I use heavy
whipping cream in coffee and for some other things.

Cheri

> wrote in message
...
> On Thu, 05 Feb 2015 08:16:12 -0500, pltrgyst > wrote:
>
>>On 2/5/15 1:48 AM, Jean B. wrote:
>>
>>> Amazing! I do that too! And I make paper lists.
>>
>>I keep a small whiteboard (actually an old Corningware ceramic cutting
>>board, approximately 10" x 14") attached to the side of the
>>refrigerator, and write shopping items on it with a Sharpie. Then when I
>>go shopping, I snap a picture of the current shopping list with my cell
>>phone.
>>
>>When I return, I wipe off the items I've bought.
>>
>>-- Larry
>
> Now that's a good idea, I might be jostled into doing that but
> otherwise my smart phone is smart enough to remain silent, except when
> someone calls me or a tiny beep if a text comes in and that's it. Why
> would I want it for anything more ?

There is a song about that )

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