On Friday, October 21, 2016 at 12:38:46 PM UTC-4, 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 always have one in my purse (which functions chiefly as a
case for my tablet computer), but when I shop I stick my
wallet and keys in my pockets and travel light. I generally
know when I'll need one, and get it out of my purse before
I go in the store.

Cindy Hamilton