On Friday, October 21, 2016 at 1:18:53 PM UTC-4, Bruce wrote:
> In article >, Taxed and Spent says...
> >
> > 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?
>
> Can you always tell in advance when the urge for plastic containers of a
> specific dimension comes over you?

Well, yes. I usually recognize in advance when I want to bring
down the heel of organization on the throat of chaos.

Cindy Hamilton