Supermarket

jet

jet

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had to go shopping this morning,top up beer and food,,,,,,,
i hate supermarkets,,today,old farts stopping and having a chunter,blocking the shelves off,kids screaming and hurtling around with the trollys,,stackers blocking the aisles,idiots in the car park cant park grrrr,
anyone else hate this chore
 

I've forgotten grocery items on the bottom rung of my cart while going through the cash. The cashier didn't notice, but I came back to the Supermarket when I got to my car and realized the mistake.

But it got my thinking...

A Grocery Store would be the perfect place to off somebody. You just place the body on the bottom rung of your cart...then whistle a merry tune while going through the cash.

And even if another shopper did notice, I doubt they would yell out, "Hey! You forgot to ring in the dead guy!!"
 
To be truthful, I actually enjoy it. I can use delivery if I want but I like to choose my own produce and meats. Little kids at the store make me smile. They are too cute, putting something in the cart when the parents aren't watching. Dancing around asking for special treats. Kids are more likely to eat fruit and veggies is they help choose them.
 

jet said:
had to go shopping this morning,top up beer and food,,,,,,,
i hate supermarkets,,today,old farts stopping and having a chunter,blocking the shelves off,kids screaming and hurtling around with the trollys,,stackers blocking the aisles,idiots in the car park cant park grrrr,
anyone else hate this chore
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When the pandemic started, I was forced to do curbside pickup because they were only letting a low number of people into the store at a time. When that policy ended, I realized that having someone bring my order to the car *and* pack it into the trunk for me was something I wanted to continue instead of fighting the things you mentioned. Now when I go into the store for anything, it's for fun shopping, but grocery shopping is left to someone else! :giggle:
 
I don't mind it if I've planned and have a list. I like to pick out my own produce.
I go early morning when I can. Most kids are in school.
I just remembered how I used to carry stickers so when I came upon a screaming kid with it's mortified mother I would just ask if they could have a sticker. I'd just quietly put it on the cart handle where they're sitting and say don't cry or you'll make mickey (mouse) cry. It always shut them up.
Need to put stickers on my list. 😊
 
jet said:
had to go shopping this morning,top up beer and food,,,,,,,
i hate supermarkets,,today,old farts stopping and having a chunter,blocking the shelves off,kids screaming and hurtling around with the trollys,,stackers blocking the aisles,idiots in the car park cant park grrrr,
anyone else hate this chore
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Look at the bright side. This obviously gets your heart rate up which is good. Then you get to relax at home with a cold beer that you bought.
 
I used to love it. Not so much anymore. I love to cook and bake so grocery shopping was one way to find new ingredients and inspiration. But I have transitioned from a big box grocery to Aldis. Not only for the good prices but for the small store. I did drive up during the Pan. But I like to select my meat and produce. So I'm back to shopping myself.
 
jet said:
had to go shopping this morning,top up beer and food,,,,,,,
i hate supermarkets,,today,old farts stopping and having a chunter,blocking the shelves off,kids screaming and hurtling around with the trollys,,stackers blocking the aisles,idiots in the car park cant park grrrr,
anyone else hate this chore
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yep for all the reasons you state above. I cannot hate a chore more than I do supermarket shopping. I try to go only once a month but even then my heart drops to my toes at the thought of it...
 
Beezer said:
I've forgotten grocery items on the bottom rung of my cart while going through the cash. The cashier didn't notice, but I came back to the Supermarket when I got to my car and realized the mistake.

But it got my thinking...

A Grocery Store would be the perfect place to off somebody. You just place the body on the bottom rung of your cart...then whistle a merry tune while going through the cash.

And even if another shopper did notice, I doubt they would yell out, "Hey! You forgot to ring in the dead guy!!"
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we no longer have bottom shelves on our supermarket trolleys as we once did...
 
I have to say I prefer going to Costco, because unless I go on a Saturday there just isn't the same volume of screaming unruly chicldren as there is in the regular supermarkets.. I swear I'm never through the door of a supermarket before some entitled child lets off ear piercing screaming and keeps it up along with the screaming kiddie chorus... :oops::oops:

This never happened when my daughter was little. She never onced cried or screamed in a supermarket or public place... and aside from tiny babies who can't help it... I have no recollection of other toddlers screaming either.. but today... it's a nightmare.. too many blue sweets..
 
JustBonee said:
It seems we have officially gotten old when going to the grocery store becomes the big event of the day.
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This confirms my age! It’s something to do. I also know when to best go for individual stores to avoid the crowds. What bothers me are the social gatherings in the middle of the aisle. Or folks shopping together and blocking the route; this is one of the reasons I rarely let my husband accompany me.

If there’s a busy aisle or something that bothers me, I just move on to the next one and swing back afterwards.
 
hollydolly said:
This never happened when my daughter was little. She never onced cried or screamed in a supermarket or public place... and aside from tiny babies who can't help it... I have no recollection of other toddlers screaming either.. but today... it's a nightmare.. too many blue sweets..
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I know exactly what you mean. I've been shopping with my daughter and once in a while she'll say "was I ever like that?!" when a kid is screaming or throwing a hissy. I always tell her no, she wasn't... and I'm pretty sure I'd remember if other kids were. She was born in '84. Things have changed on so many levels since the 80s and 90s.
 
This old man, he plays one
He plays one on his old drum, oh yes, yes-yes, uh-huh
Well, he plays one on his old drum, uh-huh
This old man, he plays two
He plays two on his kazoo, oh yes, yes-yes, uh-huh
He plays two on his kazoo, uh-huh
This old man, he plays three
He plays three on his ukulele, uh-huh, yes, yes, uh-huh
He plays three on his ukulele, uh huh
Hear him play!
This old fart, he plays four
He play four on his guitar, oh yes (knick knack pattywack)
Yes-yes, uh-huh (give a dog a bone, knick knack pattywack, give a dog a bone)
He plays four on his guitar, uh-huh
This old fart,he plays five
He plays five with his friend Clive, oh yes
Yes, yes, uh-huh
He plays five with his friend Clive, uh-huh
Take it, Clive!
Knick knack! Paddywack!
Knick knack! Paddywack!
This old fart, he plays one
This old man, he plays two
This old fart,he plays three
This old fart,he plays four
This old fart, he plays five
Knick knack! Paddywack!

‘Yes, I hate to grocery shop too, but sometimes we have to bite the bullet and do it.
 
I use Instacart to shop and delivery groceries a few times during the month. But.......I do not really like it. I am particular about my groceries and look at every single berry in a package of berries before putting it in my cart. Study the meat packages before choosing which one I want. The spring mix for my bunny has to have as little spinach as possible as he will not eat it and it is not good for him. I guess I enjoy my shopping experience..........unless there are children crying and making noise.
 
hollydolly said:
that's all good in theory but they always send short dated stuff...
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That's a shame. My wife and I who are closing in on 90, call our orders in, select a pick-up time (usually the following day), drive to the store, pop the trunk and they trolley out the groceries and deposit them in the trunk. Payment is pre-arranged and no money or credit card is necessary. No need to even get out of the car.

We've been doing this for the past couple of years and have not been troubled with "short dated items". It's a blessing considering our limited ability to walk about.
 
hollydolly said:
that's all good in theory but they always send short dated stuff...
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I'm glad it's not like that here... we've been doing curbside for three years now and they have always done a super job... fresh produce I would have chosen myself and really good substitutions when something is out of stock.
 

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