[nagdu] Managing Groceries and Other Large Purchases

[rhonda cruz]

 hi i use a back pack, and it works good.

On Mar 2, 2014, at 2:03 AM, National Association of Guide Dog Users wrote:

> Dear All,
> 	Merry and I have a couple ways we manage transporting large
> purchases. About four years ago, after wearing out a few suitcases on wheels
> (they are not meant to carry heavy items long distances; rather only from a
> vehicle to airport check-in), we purchased a wagon. Mind you, it was not a
> red flyer wagon; it is a steel wagon with high mesh steel rails and
> pneumatic tires. We paid about $80 for it at Lowes. It has served us well
> and is still in pretty good shape, in spite of the fact that there is no
> room to store it in our shed, so it is exposed to the elements! The
> challenge with the wagon is that it is far to large to transport on the bus!
> 
> 	About a month ago, Merry saw a large trunk on wheels at Lowes for
> about $49. Though it is a pretty large trunk, it is not too large to
> transport on the bus. The trunk itself is very durable plastic (I sit on it
> while waiting for the bus), has a strong aluminum handle, steel snaps with
> rings to accommodate padlocks, and pretty large wheels. Shortly after she
> purchased it, I carried home 80 pounds of dog/cat food in it. The other day,
> we toted home about $70 worth of groceries with plenty of room for another
> $70 worth! I highly recommend both the wagon and the trunk. They have been
> well worth the investment!
> 
> With warm regards,
> Marion
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Nicole Torcolini
> Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2014 3:48 PM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Managing Groceries and Other Large Purchases
> 
> 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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