[nagdu] Managing Groceries and Other Large Purchases

[Elizabeth Campbell]

Hi everyone,

We used to have the Peapod service in Fort Worth which worked out well at
the time. Then, Albertsons offered a grocery delivery service, but it didn't
last long.
I guess since so many Texans have cars, the grocery delivery idea never
really took hold.
Fortunately, I live a short bus ride away from a shopping center with a
SuperTarget and a PetsMart. If I have to buy dog food, or large quantities
of groceries, I call a cab so that I can get my purchases home. I also pay
someone to help me with shopping and transportation from time to time.
I like the idea of buying a cart or wagon that can fit on the bus, but I
also like having a free hand when working Gabe.

I also appreciated the information about Amazon, although I've never ordered
groceries.

Enjoy your Sunday.

Liz

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Larry D. Keeler
Sent: Saturday, March 1, 2014 9:58 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Managing Groceries and Other Large Purchases

I just us my backpack and one arm. If I have a car available, that's 
different. I can carry about 8 bags on my arm and maybe 80 pounds of 
groceries in the packpack.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Raven Tolliver" <ravend729 at gmail.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2014 3:27 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Managing Groceries and Other Large Purchases


> Hi,
> My roommate and I bought laundry baskets that have wheels and come
> with lids. These have been really helpful, especially when we had to
> buy dishes for our apartment. We also use cloth grocery bags. We have
> about 7 or 8.
> When I grocery shop by myself, I bring one of the laundry baskets. It
> makes carrying groceries home easier, whether you have a nosy dog or
> not.
>
> On 3/1/14, Alyssa <alyssahenson95 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> I like that suggestion and I agree. Honestly, I would bring someone along

>> to
>> help with groceries especially with a new dog. I remember the struggles 
>> of
>> shopping with Sophie oh so well. She even tried to go after some muffins
>> sitting out once. I was glad to have someone else who could manage the 
>> cart
>> since Sophie required both hands.
>> Alyssa and sniffy Sophie who will hopefully find a new handler with more
>> experience
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Mar 1, 2014, at 11:17 AM, "Tai Blas" <taiablas at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hello, all. I have been home with my female lab golden cross Lava now 
>>> for
>>> two months. Yesterday, we went grocery shopping. Lava sniffed more than 
>>> I
>>> would like and I had forgotten to bring her Gentle Leader. I will be 
>>> sure
>>> to
>>> use it with her the next time we go shopping.
>>>
>>> I had too many groceries to carry (more than ten bags) and had to borrow
>>> a
>>> shopping cart from the store to take them home in. I thought I would
>>> write
>>> to the list to see how you handle groceries and other large purchases.
>>> Can
>>> anyone recommend a cart or other method for getting purchases home?
>>>
>>> Thanks.
>>>
>>> Tai
>>>
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