In article >,
Cindy Hamilton says...
>
> 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.

That means you're still relatively young. As you get older, the urge to
measure items can come up without any prior warning, so it's best to
always be prepared. Or so I understand.