In article >,
"Nancy Young" > wrote:

> ImStillMags wrote:
>
> > The cloth bags fold up nicely and nest inside one cloth bag and I keep
> > them in the trunk of my car so I have them at hand.
>
> If they'd only jump up and down so you remember to bring
> them into the store, they'd be perfect!
>
> nancy

<lol> Too true! HEB has signs posted in the parking lot over the cart
corrals to remind people, but I still don't always remember! It's
taking me time to get used to doing it. I really do like them better
for many reasons, one of which is that they hold a lot more so I can
make fewer trips into the house after a grocery run.
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Omelet wrote:

> "Nancy Young" > wrote:

>> If they'd only jump up and down so you remember to bring
>> them into the store, they'd be perfect!

> <lol> Too true! HEB has signs posted in the parking lot over the cart
> corrals to remind people, but I still don't always remember!

I've found it's pretty universal and yet perplexing that people
can't remember to bring the bags in. One store where I shop
occasionally even gives you 3 cents back for every one you use.

> It's
> taking me time to get used to doing it. I really do like them better
> for many reasons, one of which is that they hold a lot more so I can
> make fewer trips into the house after a grocery run.

It's all good. You can pack a ton of stuff in those things. I do
put meat into a plastic bag. I recycle the plastic bags I use
by bringing them back to the store bin or using them around the
house. Emptying the vacuum cleaner, for instance.

nancy

On Mar 20, 5:17*pm, "Nancy Young" > wrote:
> Omelet wrote:
> > "Nancy Young" > wrote:
> >> If they'd only jump up and down so you remember to bring
> >> them into the store, they'd be perfect!
> > <lol> Too true! *HEB has signs posted in the parking lot over the cart
> > corrals to remind people, but I still don't always remember!
>
> I've found it's pretty universal and yet perplexing that people
> can't remember to bring the bags in. *One store where I shop
> occasionally even gives you 3 cents back for every one you use. *
>
> > It's
> > taking me time to get used to doing it. *I really do like them better
> > for many reasons, one of which is that they hold a lot more so I can
> > make fewer trips into the house after a grocery run.
>
> It's all good. *You can pack a ton of stuff in those things. *I do
> put meat into a plastic bag. *I recycle the plastic bags I use
> by bringing them back to the store bin or using them around the
> house. *Emptying the vacuum cleaner, for instance.
>
> nancy *

We get $0.05 per reused bag. You need to move out of cheapo NJ <G>

maxine in ri

On Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:38:08 -0700 (PDT), maxine in ri
> wrote:

>>
>> nancy *
>
>We get $0.05 per reused bag. You need to move out of cheapo NJ <G>
>
>maxine in ri

My Shop Rite here in northern NJ gives $0.05.

Boron

maxine in ri wrote:
> On Mar 20, 5:17 pm, "Nancy Young" > wrote:

>> I've found it's pretty universal and yet perplexing that people
>> can't remember to bring the bags in. One store where I shop
>> occasionally even gives you 3 cents back for every one you use.

> We get $0.05 per reused bag. You need to move out of cheapo NJ <G>

(laugh) Hey, that would be an extra 6 or 8 cents for me, usually!
Might pay for a move. How are the winters there?

nancy

On Mar 20, 4:17*pm, "Nancy Young" > wrote:
>
>
>*I recycle the plastic bags I use
> by bringing them back to the store bin or using them around the
> house. *Emptying the vacuum cleaner, for instance.
>
> nancy
>
>
They're also good for cleaning out kitty litter boxes, too.*

In article >,
"Nancy Young" > wrote:

> Omelet wrote:
>
> > "Nancy Young" > wrote:
>
> >> If they'd only jump up and down so you remember to bring
> >> them into the store, they'd be perfect!
>
> > <lol> Too true! HEB has signs posted in the parking lot over the cart
> > corrals to remind people, but I still don't always remember!
>
> I've found it's pretty universal and yet perplexing that people
> can't remember to bring the bags in. One store where I shop
> occasionally even gives you 3 cents back for every one you use.

I'm seeing that more and more. It's not universal yet. Some stores I've
shopped at offer 5 cents.

>
> > It's
> > taking me time to get used to doing it. I really do like them better
> > for many reasons, one of which is that they hold a lot more so I can
> > make fewer trips into the house after a grocery run.
>
> It's all good. You can pack a ton of stuff in those things. I do
> put meat into a plastic bag. I recycle the plastic bags I use
> by bringing them back to the store bin or using them around the
> house. Emptying the vacuum cleaner, for instance.
>
> nancy

I either take them back to the store to recycle or use them for various
stuff too. I use them for bagging food scraps to take out to the
dumpster and misc. tasks.
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On Mar 20, 11:48*am, Omelet > wrote:

>
> <lol> Too true! *HEB has signs posted in the parking lot over the cart
> corrals to remind people, but I still don't always remember! *It's
> taking me time to get used to doing it. *I really do like them better
> for many reasons, one of which is that they hold a lot more so I can
> make fewer trips into the house after a grocery run.
> --

Same here. I like being able to carry heavier loads with fewer trips.
And the nicer handles don't dig into my hands. Since I work at a
grocery store, I keep them in my backpack, so no problem when shopping
after work. But I do have a hard time remembering on days off or when
I go to other stores. I will take them in the car, but forget to take
them into the store.

In article
>,
" > wrote:

> On Mar 20, 11:48*am, Omelet > wrote:
>
> >
> > <lol> Too true! *HEB has signs posted in the parking lot over the cart
> > corrals to remind people, but I still don't always remember! *It's
> > taking me time to get used to doing it. *I really do like them better
> > for many reasons, one of which is that they hold a lot more so I can
> > make fewer trips into the house after a grocery run.
> > --
>
> Same here. I like being able to carry heavier loads with fewer trips.
> And the nicer handles don't dig into my hands. Since I work at a
> grocery store, I keep them in my backpack, so no problem when shopping
> after work. But I do have a hard time remembering on days off or when
> I go to other stores. I will take them in the car, but forget to take
> them into the store.

It's amusing how universal that is. ;-) We live in a disposable society!
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"Omelet" > ha scritto nel messaggio newsmpomelet-

It's > taking me time to get used to doing it. I really do like them
better > for many reasons, one of which is that they hold a lot more so I
can > make fewer trips into the house after a grocery run.

Really? I have a few that I picked up in the US and I never use them here
because they seem so tiny. Our reusable bags are enormous. You can use 2
to do a week's shopping. They run about 30" high by 24" wide and 9" deep.
They have bottle holder straps sewn inside and rounded handles. Many also
have a strap that snaps to keep the top closed. I can get more in there
than I can carry up the stairs to the kitchen.

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"Giusi" > wrote:

> "Omelet" > ha scritto nel messaggio newsmpomelet-
>
> It's > taking me time to get used to doing it. I really do like them
> better > for many reasons, one of which is that they hold a lot more so I
> can > make fewer trips into the house after a grocery run.
>
> Really? I have a few that I picked up in the US and I never use them here
> because they seem so tiny. Our reusable bags are enormous. You can use 2
> to do a week's shopping. They run about 30" high by 24" wide and 9" deep.
> They have bottle holder straps sewn inside and rounded handles. Many also
> have a strap that snaps to keep the top closed. I can get more in there
> than I can carry up the stairs to the kitchen.

Ok, so yours are truly better. :-) It's just that ours do hold more
than the plastic or paper bags. About double the load and they carry
more weight.

I might just have to break down and bug sis' to borrow the sewing
machine and make some like that!
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