One time on Usenet, Chatty Cathy > said:
> Little Malice wrote:
>
> >
> > Interesting results -- most people chose "pen and paper" over
> > using the computer.
>
> DH predicted that result too - sigh. I lost 5 bucks
>
> We have a 'custom computerized gizmo' that he set up for us - I can
> access it thru my browser and just type in stuff when I remember, or run
> out of something. I can also delete/edit items when necessary Even
> have "buttons" on there that I can click on to add common stuff like
> milk, bread, etc. Then I print it out before going shopping (most times)
> LOL.
>
> > I utitilize different methods, but if I'm
> > organized, I plot out a week's worth of meals via text file. I
> > put together a dinner menu, recipes (if needed), and a grocery
> > list, then print it all out. The menu and recipes hang on the
> > fridge door and the list goes to the store with me. But also
> > have a small white board on the door to keep updated when as
> > we run out of things...
> >
>
> You got all your bases covered 'eh?

Well, that's the idea. Of course I did say "IF I'm organized".
Today, for example, I just hit the store after work and went by
my memory of what we needed. I damn near forgot the panko for my
meatloaf tonight...

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Jani in WA

One time on Usenet, "wff_ng_7" > said:
> "Chatty Cathy" > wrote:
> > Little Malice wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> Interesting results -- most people chose "pen and paper" over using the
> >> computer.
> >
> > DH predicted that result too - sigh. I lost 5 bucks
> >
> > We have a 'custom computerized gizmo' that he set up for us - I can access
> > it thru my browser and just type in stuff when I remember, or run out of
> > something. I can also delete/edit items when necessary Even have
> > "buttons" on there that I can click on to add common stuff like milk,
> > bread, etc. Then I print it out before going shopping (most times) LOL.
>
> One of the reasons I use pen an paper is just due to logistics. The kitchen
> and laundry are on the first floor, the computer is on the third floor. So
> I'm normally on the first floor when I discover things running low, I'd like
> to have something close by to record the shortage. If I waited until I got
> up to the third floor, I might forget! ;-)
>
> There's really no room on the first floor for a computer (laptop or
> desktop), so that really isn't an option.

Ah, I see. In our house, the computer is in the living room, which
is about 5 steps away from the kitchen. When I forget to print out
a recipe, I've been known to bring it up on the computer and run
back and forth to the kitchen. I need the exercise...

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Jani in WA

Chatty Cathy wrote:

> Default User wrote:

> > Of course, I only use lists a few times a year, for big functions
> > where I'm buying unusual things.
>
> What big functions? Just curious.

Thanksgiving, primarily, or a party.



Brian

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Default User wrote:
> Chatty Cathy wrote:
>
>> Default User wrote:
>
>>> Of course, I only use lists a few times a year, for big functions
>>> where I'm buying unusual things.
>> What big functions? Just curious.
>
> Thanksgiving, primarily, or a party.

Ah. Makes sense.
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Cheers
Chatty Cathy