In article >, Brooklyn1
says...
>
> On Fri, 21 Oct 2016 09:38:44 -0700, Taxed and Spent
> > wrote:
>
> >On 10/21/2016 9:24 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> >> On Friday, October 21, 2016 at 11:32:53 AM UTC-4, Gary wrote:
> >>> sf wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> On Thu, 20 Oct 2016 12:52:33 -0400, Gary > wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>> Brooklyn1 wrote:
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> I carry a tailer's tape with me whenever I shop.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Funny. I've never done that. ;-D
> >>>>
> >>>> I carry a cute little 6ft retractable tape measure in my purse.
> >>>> <http://www.homedepot.com/p/Stanley-6-ft-Tape-Rule-Key-Chain-FMHT33706M/204624587?cm_mmc=SEM|THD|google|&mid=syrjdvt4k|dc_ mtid_8903tb925190_pcrid_50250225219_pkw__pmt__prod uct_204624587_slid_&gclid=CLqLoPCE7M8CFZRffgodaQ8N Kw>
> >>>
> >>> This is very interesting to me. Seems that old ppl here carry measuring
> >>> tapes in their purses or pockets when shopping. Just why is this? I've
> >>> never been out shopping and needed a measuring tape.
> >>
> >> Here's an example: I wanted plastic containers of a specific
> >> dimension. Those things are often labeled as to their volume
> >> (e.g., 10 quarts). To know whether it will fit in my closet,
> >> I need to measure it.
> >>
> >> Cindy Hamilton
> >>
> >
> >But do you ALWAYS have one when you shop?
>
> I do, a 6" stainless steel precision scale too... they live in my Man
> Bag. I also have a sheet of vellum graph paper with a detailed plan
> of my house with measurements; rooms, doorways, windows, etc. All
> very handy to check if something will fit, saves trips.

Lol... old people... This is why it always takes them so long to find
their wallet in a supermarket queue.