tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3873703409588157947.post9207088405099486800..comments2023-10-10T17:43:02.052+01:00Comments on Portugal Bound: European Living - The Shopping CartNina in Portugalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682852209195660555noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3873703409588157947.post-62537242860002868132009-09-09T00:50:45.164+01:002009-09-09T00:50:45.164+01:00That's a great trick! I always end up putting ...That's a great trick! I always end up putting real coins in there, and forgetting how to take them out. If only the £ coins were of similiar shape to the Euros!Anahttp://expressiveworld.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3873703409588157947.post-52405485746397831782009-09-08T21:50:51.716+01:002009-09-08T21:50:51.716+01:00There would be a riot in Little Town, Big State if...There would be a riot in Little Town, Big State if they chained up carts OR charged for bags.The Hat Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698171137809654840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3873703409588157947.post-58255354274645282732009-09-08T19:05:01.805+01:002009-09-08T19:05:01.805+01:00haha...I was going to say that a store called Aldi...haha...I was going to say that a store called Aldi's here does that, but I see that some others have beat me to it! haha<br />JenniferJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04466555356281497345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3873703409588157947.post-28509264495460833322009-09-07T23:04:42.935+01:002009-09-07T23:04:42.935+01:00None of the stores do that here in the Savannah ar...None of the stores do that here in the Savannah area... but actually, this isn't a bad idea! It is sad to see random shopping carts far from their stores...some take the carts to a bus stop and then just abandon them... or they are in some of the drain or run off ditches...<br /><br />It would get some getting used to...but after awhile, it would help keep carts from "straying". :o)<br /><br />Blessings & Aloha!Personalized Sketches and Sentimentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10540064662050920859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3873703409588157947.post-22897076969148918762009-09-07T15:26:31.304+01:002009-09-07T15:26:31.304+01:00Here in Paraguay they do not do that. Buggies are ...Here in Paraguay they do not do that. Buggies are very small tho. The strangest thing for me was to learn that I cant take my buggie up to the cash register. I have to empty it out before reaching the register and leave it on the inside. No wonder they are small when you end up carrying it all.Rita Locahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09961929692808138092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3873703409588157947.post-5104195820557465022009-09-05T06:57:56.366+01:002009-09-05T06:57:56.366+01:00They lock them up here too, and I can't tell y...They lock them up here too, and I can't tell you how often I get stuck carrying a few items- and having to finish shopping another time- because I forgot a coin! ARGH!Stonefoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01315274338937631860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3873703409588157947.post-58339629729659169782009-09-05T05:34:24.970+01:002009-09-05T05:34:24.970+01:00Oh, do I hate the four swingin' wheels...excep...Oh, do I hate the four swingin' wheels...except, I have figured out that a few places have the Wally World kiddy car on the front...and that is not the crazy spinning wheels!<br /><br />We also have the lock up system some places---it keeps them from paying a buggy boy--and anything that saves a Russian money--they will do!!The Herdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04472507772885670488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3873703409588157947.post-87305202982129106922009-09-05T00:29:14.867+01:002009-09-05T00:29:14.867+01:00I totally can see you doing the shopping cart danc...I totally can see you doing the shopping cart dance!! ;) I use to do this dance until I got "saved" and started shopping at a smaller store. Now I heave all my groceries either in a small cart or in my arms. <br /><br />Grocery shopping is a huge workout. Mentally and physically!!!<br /><br />I felt the same as Tori. I feel badly that I don´t notice these abnormalties anymore. or that I don´t think of them as novel. Now when I got to the States it all feels so weird there.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18439689700601562619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3873703409588157947.post-70607502624980256182009-09-04T13:39:12.925+01:002009-09-04T13:39:12.925+01:00Yes ladies, all 4 wheels swivel on our buggies too...Yes ladies, all 4 wheels swivel on our buggies too.<br /><br />When I shop, I always fill the cart, and add a kid or two....and those buggy's can sure get heavy.<br /><br />Every time I turn a corner I have to swing wide...apologizing to everyone in my way. Grunting the whole time tying to bring that cart back into submission!!<br /><br />Now that you've got a great mental picture....<br /><br />Who knew grocery shopping in Portugal would be such a workout!!Nina in Portugalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13682852209195660555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3873703409588157947.post-43073459801608037262009-09-04T13:33:21.944+01:002009-09-04T13:33:21.944+01:00It's like that in Germany... but the funny thi...It's like that in Germany... but the funny thing here is that all four wheels swivel. Our kids love it, but we think it's a pain... esp. when you fill your cart like Americans typically do.Jon and Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03904518316099516324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3873703409588157947.post-423131029393534312009-09-04T06:39:02.002+01:002009-09-04T06:39:02.002+01:00Nope, Croatia doesn't trust us with their cart...Nope, Croatia doesn't trust us with their carts either. <br />Actually I think it's a great idea. If I had a store in the states I'd do the same. <br /> Oh wait, do all 4 wheels on your carts turn also? Drives me crazy.<br /><br />you know what bothers me? It bothers me that I don't notice all those neat things anymore. I need to look at Croatia with a fresh eye, but how? After 10 years it all becomes normal. <br /><br />Anyhow, loved this post.Tori Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859488167015452608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3873703409588157947.post-38553216425957388692009-09-04T01:35:23.359+01:002009-09-04T01:35:23.359+01:00Well by now everyone has told you about Aldi's...Well by now everyone has told you about Aldi's. Aldi's is now in the store where Western Super Mkt was in Trussville. I have never been in there but some of the ladies at work go there. After I got home from your house I was in Walmart and was telling the check out girl about the buggy thing over there and I told her it wont be long before they start that here and make us by the bags too! I say they charge enough for the stuff we by.. they dont need to charge us for the bags!<br />Love youMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00448779296171184733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3873703409588157947.post-45242420305056110092009-09-03T22:14:26.111+01:002009-09-03T22:14:26.111+01:00Several of our stores here, like Save-A-Lot and Al...Several of our stores here, like Save-A-Lot and Aldi's, tend to use the same system at some of their locations. While I've never tried plastic money, I scoured the car on a few occasions in search of a quarter for the cart. <br /><br />ReneeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3873703409588157947.post-91447665647173670322009-09-03T22:13:50.073+01:002009-09-03T22:13:50.073+01:00Great post by the way! What a great idea! Love how...Great post by the way! What a great idea! Love how it explains the way it is so well. People just don´t know and they haven´t heard it from me. ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18439689700601562619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3873703409588157947.post-3542590461837723152009-09-03T22:12:16.822+01:002009-09-03T22:12:16.822+01:00You know it! and I never have a fifty for them. I ...You know it! and I never have a fifty for them. I usually have to humbly tell customer service or something. I think I have even stooped to looking all over the ground or for a loose cart. And we have lived here 9 years! It was good when I had a little "booger" as you called it. Mine was a magnet key chain with a coin the size of a fifty. It was great. But the magnet broke and I lost the coin. Figures. <br /><br />You really had a dress like that green one? Cool. Had to ditch it when I got here though... too American. jeje. (so I was told) <br /><br />Are you hoping to get your photos from the STates? Maybe your mom or MIL could send them in one of your packages. Or on your first furlough. I so look forward to going to your house for a good stay and sip coffee looking at photo albums. Sounds too good to be true though. <br /><br />Well, I think I have totally written a post of my own. jejeje.<br />Love ya girl!!!<br />Now I am off to shred it! (the fat that is)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18439689700601562619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3873703409588157947.post-5407230418114154892009-09-03T20:47:58.301+01:002009-09-03T20:47:58.301+01:00They do at Aldi, a German owned Grocery here in th...They do at Aldi, a German owned Grocery here in the US. There costs are much cheaper on some items, same on some and more on others. I have found my favorites there and it saves me several dollars. For example milk, it costs 2.88 at Wally World and 3.50 or more in other groceries. At Aldi, it is 1.49. I don't mind using the coin to save. It does take some getting used to.Janice: AKA Nannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02591158813808768660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3873703409588157947.post-67758564860359870242009-09-03T20:05:05.178+01:002009-09-03T20:05:05.178+01:00My problem is that I never have change in my purse...My problem is that I never have change in my purse (or cash for that matter :)) and always forget until I get to the storu. Luckly my husband always keeps a coupek of .50 coins in the car. :) Smart<br /><br />We still get the bags for free but now they are saying that are going to start charging .05 cents per bag to help people to remember to recicle by middle november, you know, enviroment..... ;)Pilarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01539881148022345267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3873703409588157947.post-37142738324420366212009-09-03T19:45:59.561+01:002009-09-03T19:45:59.561+01:00They don't chain the carts up but they do char...They don't chain the carts up but they do charge for bags. And because jobs are a bit scarce here, there's guys waiting outside the store, ready to take your cart for a tip.Jen Pricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04257374047455590078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3873703409588157947.post-14886646050747853162009-09-03T18:06:06.915+01:002009-09-03T18:06:06.915+01:00That sounds like Aldis here in America. You use a ...That sounds like Aldis here in America. You use a quarter to get your cart you do get it back when you return it. And you also have to pay for your bags. My dad usually gets empty boxes through out the store and uses them. They don't charge for the boxes.Starlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685930880024437696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3873703409588157947.post-10064329716176640892009-09-03T16:24:05.408+01:002009-09-03T16:24:05.408+01:00They do that at Aldi stores here. I don't like...They do that at Aldi stores here. I don't like having to make sure I have change for a buggy either. Sometimes I don't, then I'm really in a pickle. They also charge for bags there too. I hope Wal-Mart doesn't catch on and start doing the same. =)Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17317324029966840712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3873703409588157947.post-79743151303961749242009-09-03T16:19:32.917+01:002009-09-03T16:19:32.917+01:00The Aldi's that I used to shop at in Plattsbur...The Aldi's that I used to shop at in Plattsburgh, NY needed a quarter to use their carts. But I don't have to do that anywhere around where I live now.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15748632099253775650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3873703409588157947.post-70991072142568967352009-09-03T15:59:53.452+01:002009-09-03T15:59:53.452+01:00When we lived in Jackson...about 12years ago...we ...When we lived in Jackson...about 12years ago...we lived down the street from a Save-A-Lot. There, the buggies were chained together. It took 50 cents to get the buggy out, but you got it back once you returned it safe and sound where it belonged. <br />I always hated it, so I tried not to go there unless it was a quick trip....not to mention, I NEVER had 2 quarters!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01319657494511126991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3873703409588157947.post-79074940267752811662009-09-03T14:58:38.723+01:002009-09-03T14:58:38.723+01:00Well sure they don't,
(sounds like Ms Ann)lol
...Well sure they don't,<br />(sounds like Ms Ann)lol<br /><br />I'm sorry you have to go through that.<br />They need to pass out doc visit,passes with ours the way the swin flu is going around !!!!Beckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10170754432538839962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3873703409588157947.post-87635116063685681322009-09-03T14:58:33.609+01:002009-09-03T14:58:33.609+01:00They do in many places in and around NYC. Keeps t...They do in many places in and around NYC. Keeps the carts from being stolen.<br />-FringeGirlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com