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

The biggest chaos in our kitchen is caused by all the plastic
containers.