Groceries

Shannon · 08-03-2003, 09:39 AM

As I wait for my groceries to be delivered, I'm curious to know how others get their groceries.

I usually go to the store a couple of times each week to get a few things, but most of my groceries are delivered.

How about you?

Shannon
33 year old T4/5 complete
25 years post

Steven Edwards · 08-03-2003, 10:06 AM

My parents usually do the grocery shopping, but I like to see what's new occasionally.

-Steven

Andy · 08-03-2003, 11:18 AM

Either the gf does the shopping, or Peapod delivers (on-line shopping service).

Elizabeth0116 · 08-03-2003, 11:42 AM

Are groceries on line more expensive? What about delivery charges? That's one thing I miss about living in NYC!

~Patrick~ · 08-03-2003, 01:47 PM

Either my wife or I go with one of the boys. Once in a great while all of us go. Did you ever see the Grizzwalds on National Lampoon? Thats what we look like.

jimnms · 08-03-2003, 02:10 PM

I'd like to do my own shopping, or at least go to the store and pick out the things I want. Before my mom broke her leg, I went along. Now my sister does the shopping. It's hard to make a list not being able to see whats out there.

_____
Learn from the mistakes of others, you won't live long enough to make all of them yourself.

dogger · 08-03-2003, 02:52 PM

i order by phone , then they are delivered on the mail from my nearest town , 100Kms [60 miles] away .
thank you
dogger

every day i wake up is a good one .

Jeff · 08-03-2003, 03:11 PM

I did my own shopping for years. Thought of it as a way to try to meet women. That part never worked. I always used a hand basket on my lap. Filling it up 3/4's full meant that my purchases would fit in a doubled paper bag. So I tried not to shop when I was hungry and might pick out too much. I could never use plastic bags as they'd contantly slide off my lap. So, I'd leave the store with one tall paper bag on my lap, blocking my vision. I'd simply look around it.

Now, I go shopping with my wife. It's a fun time together and a definite improvement over trying to meet someone.

~See you at the SCIWire-used-to-be-paralyzed Reunion

~

chick · 08-03-2003, 03:21 PM

LOL Great one Jeff!

Dogs work better at pickin up the chicks

I don't know how ya'll do it in areas where a store is more than a mile away or in another town!!

Benefits of city livin is that everything is in "walking" distance, esp where Im at. grocery is down block or others being with few blocks. Usually have others shop for me but have shopped on own when using power chair or in manual with scheduled trip to the store (since it would be impossible to push to the bigger store myself). True about NOT shopping when hungry. I buy too much whenever I go myself, hungry or not. Only thing I hate is having other people pick out fruit. UGH. Like they become retarded when it comes to picking out fresh fruit! Finally, if I do go myself, I can better comparison shop and look for better prices.

Andy · 08-03-2003, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Elizabeth0116:

Are groceries on line more expensive? What about delivery charges? That's one thing I miss about living in NYC!

Yes, it is a little more expensive, delivery charge is a couple of bucks. Actually it is kind of worth it considering the time spent shopping, and hauling it in. It is more of a winter time service, during the summer the gf goes shopping as it isnt too annoying.

View Poll Results:
I usually do the shopping myself.	11	31.43%
I usually have someone with me to help when I shop.	13	37.14%
Someone else usually does it for me.	7	20.00%
I order groceries online and have them delivered.	2	5.71%
Other.	2	5.71%
Voters: 35. You may not vote on this poll

08-03-2003, 09:39 AM	#1
Shannon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,947	Groceries As I wait for my groceries to be delivered, I'm curious to know how others get their groceries. I usually go to the store a couple of times each week to get a few things, but most of my groceries are delivered. How about you? Shannon 33 year old T4/5 complete 25 years post

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08-03-2003, 10:06 AM	#2
Steven Edwards Administrator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Acme Labs Posts: 15,530	My parents usually do the grocery shopping, but I like to see what's new occasionally. -Steven

08-03-2003, 11:18 AM	#3
Andy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 4,725	Either the gf does the shopping, or Peapod delivers (on-line shopping service).

08-03-2003, 11:42 AM	#4
Elizabeth0116 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 19	Are groceries on line more expensive? What about delivery charges? That's one thing I miss about living in NYC!

08-03-2003, 01:47 PM	#5
~Patrick~ Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lewistown,Pennsylvania Posts: 1,517	Either my wife or I go with one of the boys. Once in a great while all of us go. Did you ever see the Grizzwalds on National Lampoon? Thats what we look like.

08-03-2003, 02:10 PM	#6
jimnms Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,673	I'd like to do my own shopping, or at least go to the store and pick out the things I want. Before my mom broke her leg, I went along. Now my sister does the shopping. It's hard to make a list not being able to see whats out there. _____ Learn from the mistakes of others, you won't live long enough to make all of them yourself.

08-03-2003, 02:52 PM	#7
dogger Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Mitchell , Qld. Australia Posts: 2,239	i order by phone , then they are delivered on the mail from my nearest town , 100Kms [60 miles] away . thank you dogger every day i wake up is a good one .

08-03-2003, 03:11 PM	#8
Jeff Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Brunswick, NJ, USA Posts: 6,858	I did my own shopping for years. Thought of it as a way to try to meet women. That part never worked. I always used a hand basket on my lap. Filling it up 3/4's full meant that my purchases would fit in a doubled paper bag. So I tried not to shop when I was hungry and might pick out too much. I could never use plastic bags as they'd contantly slide off my lap. So, I'd leave the store with one tall paper bag on my lap, blocking my vision. I'd simply look around it. Now, I go shopping with my wife. It's a fun time together and a definite improvement over trying to meet someone. ~See you at the SCIWire-used-to-be-paralyzed Reunion ~

08-03-2003, 03:21 PM	#9
chick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,689	LOL Great one Jeff! Dogs work better at pickin up the chicks I don't know how ya'll do it in areas where a store is more than a mile away or in another town!! Benefits of city livin is that everything is in "walking" distance, esp where Im at. grocery is down block or others being with few blocks. Usually have others shop for me but have shopped on own when using power chair or in manual with scheduled trip to the store (since it would be impossible to push to the bigger store myself). True about NOT shopping when hungry. I buy too much whenever I go myself, hungry or not. Only thing I hate is having other people pick out fruit. UGH. Like they become retarded when it comes to picking out fresh fruit! Finally, if I do go myself, I can better comparison shop and look for better prices.