[nagdu] Managing Groceries and Other Large Purchases

Mon Mar 3 00:31:38 UTC 2014

Thanks tarsan, but I don't think I am strong enough to drag some large 
trunk onto the bus and I doubt the drivers would allow me on with a 
large wagon.

I usually shop at larger stores where they have no delivery--prices are 
cheaper than so-called family businesses. The store I select is about 3 
miles from my residence.  Anyway, my backpack works fine and I have a 
couple of friends when I need the larger bulkier items, like dog food, 
furniture, beer, paper and cleaning products which I always buy in bulk, 
etc.  I still plan to re-examine one of those little shopping carts 
since they may now be adequate for a tiny person like my self, only 71 
inches long.  It might be easier than carrying the backpack as I slowly age.

On 02/03/2014 5:38 PM, National Association of Guide Dog Users wrote:
> Doug,
> 	Well, I have the same issue you describe as it pertains to the
> seeming design for short people. I am 6'3" and my wife is 5'12"! Both the
> wagon and the trunk on wheels works very well for both our tall frames!
>
> Fraternally yours,
> Marion
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Doug Parisian
> Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2014 12:13 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Managing Groceries and Other Large Purchases
>
> For me, the cart you describe seems a good idea as well as my backpack I
> described previously.  It's a lot smaller than some of those catalac
> strollers we allow on our buses so I see no issues with a cart.  In fact,
> before backpacks became the trend (quite a sensible way to carry
> anything) I had wanted one.  Unfortunately, I find that anything I looked at
> suffered from being designed for people under 5 foot 5, handles were two
> short.  That was about 15 years ago so I might look again.
>
> Thanks for the idea
> On 02/03/2014 10:25 AM, Tracy Carcione wrote:
>> We bought a folding cart somewhere, like Target or Walgreen's.  We
>> bring grocery bags and set them in the cart, so the small stuff
>> doesn't fall out.
>> It is pretty easy to pull the cart behind me with my free hand, though
>> in truth my husband usually manages the cart.
>> Tracy
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nicole Torcolini"
>> <ntorcolini at wavecable.com>
>> To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'"
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2014 3:47 PM
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Managing Groceries and Other Large Purchases
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>>
>>> Is shopping online an option? I do this for several items, including
>>> groceries and Lexia's dog food.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Raven
>>> Tolliver
>>> Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2014 12:28 PM
>>> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>>> 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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