http://www.organicandhealthy.org/201...esticides.html

In article >,
says...
>
> http://www.organicandhealthy.org/201...esticides.html

That's great. I hope they do it in Australia too.

On Thu, 15 Dec 2016 21:19:27 -0800 (PST), "
> wrote:

>http://www.organicandhealthy.org/201...esticides.html

Good news.


Cue a certain person to criticise this change...

In article >, Jeßus says...
>
> On Thu, 15 Dec 2016 21:19:27 -0800 (PST), "
> > wrote:
>
> >http://www.organicandhealthy.org/201...esticides.html
>
> Good news.
>
>
> Cue a certain person to criticise this change...

By saying organic doesn't exist because the whole world is polluted?

In article >, Sqwertz says...
>
> On Thu, 15 Dec 2016 21:19:27 -0800 (PST),
> wrote:
>
> > http://www.organicandhealthy.org/201...ans-pesticides
>
> What the **** are you trying to accomplish by posting this bullshit
> here?
>
> This is Christmas. Screw your head on straight.

Pearls before swine.

On Fri, 16 Dec 2016 01:14:06 -0600, Sqwertz >
wrote:

>On Thu, 15 Dec 2016 21:19:27 -0800 (PST),
>wrote:
>
>> http://www.organicandhealthy.org/201...ans-pesticides
>
>What the **** are you trying to accomplish by posting this bullshit
>here?
>
>This is Christmas. Screw your head on straight.
>
>
>+=-sw=-+

Yep, right on cue.

On Fri, 16 Dec 2016 17:27:40 +1100, Bruce >
wrote:

>In article >, Jeßus says...
>>
>> On Thu, 15 Dec 2016 21:19:27 -0800 (PST), "
>> > wrote:
>>
>> >http://www.organicandhealthy.org/201...esticides.html
>>
>> Good news.
>>
>>
>> Cue a certain person to criticise this change...
>
>By saying organic doesn't exist because the whole world is polluted?

No, see further down the thread.

In article >, Jeßus says...
>
> On Fri, 16 Dec 2016 17:27:40 +1100, Bruce >
> wrote:
>
> >In article >, Jeßus says...
> >>
> >> On Thu, 15 Dec 2016 21:19:27 -0800 (PST), "
> >> > wrote:
> >>
> >> >http://www.organicandhealthy.org/201...esticides.html
> >>
> >> Good news.
> >>
> >>
> >> Cue a certain person to criticise this change...
> >
> >By saying organic doesn't exist because the whole world is polluted?
>
> No, see further down the thread.

lol

wrote:

> http://www.organicandhealthy.org/201...esticides.html


Another reason to love Aldi...they've been steadily improving their offerings.


--
Best
Greg

On Fri, 16 Dec 2016 02:33:12 -0600, Sqwertz >
wrote:

>On Fri, 16 Dec 2016 19:06:11 +1100, Jeßus wrote:
>
>> On Fri, 16 Dec 2016 01:14:06 -0600, Sqwertz >
>> wrote:
>>
>>>On Thu, 15 Dec 2016 21:19:27 -0800 (PST),
>>>wrote:
>>>
>>>> http://www.organicandhealthy.org/201...ans-pesticides
>>>
>>>What the **** are you trying to accomplish by posting this bullshit
>>>here?
>>>
>>>This is Christmas. Screw your head on straight.
>>>
>>>
>>>+=-sw=-+
>>
>> Yep, right on cue.
>
>What cue? Thursdays I spend at the local Baptist ****s food pantry.
>I'm never sarcastic or obnoxious on Thursdays. Ever.
>
>Tuesdays and Saturdays. Ands sometimes Wednesdays.
>
>I thought you knew my schedule by now, Jebus.

Umm... okay.

On Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 9:19:30 PM UTC-8, wrote:
> http://www.organicandhealthy.org/201...esticides.html

I wish we had Aldi's on the West coast.

On Friday, December 16, 2016 at 4:01:38 PM UTC-6, ImStillMags wrote:
>
> On Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 9:19:30 PM UTC-8, wrote:
> > http://www.organicandhealthy.org/201...esticides.html
>
> I wish we had Aldi's on the West coast.
>
>
It's absolutely no frills and the ones around here are very
clean. You do have to do your own bagging but if you've
ever used a self-checkout that won't be new to you. They
do have some excellent products and the labelling on many
items is almost the exact replica of the name brand; LOTS
cheaper though.

On Fri, 16 Dec 2016 15:22:59 -0800 (PST), "
> wrote:

> It's absolutely no frills and the ones around here are very
> clean. You do have to do your own bagging but if you've
> ever used a self-checkout that won't be new to you.

That's one of the many reasons why Fresh & Easy failed.


--
Avoid cutting yourself when slicing vegetables by getting someone else to hold them.

On 2016-12-16, ImStillMags > wrote:

> On Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 9:19:30 PM UTC-8, wrote:

>> http://www.organicandhealthy.org/201...esticides.html

> I wish we had Aldi's on the West coast.

I see a trend. Ppl wanna eat real honest food. Not what some
corporation sez we have to eat.

I ate some Stagg Chili, yesterday. Was it always this bad!? My
"childhood fave" memories promted the purchase. I bought two cans. I
really do not wanna eat the other can. Particularly, when I have a
fresh made pot o' my fave, red beans sans rice.

Anywho, love to hear Aldi's has gone all organic. I wish we had such
places. Our only all-organic went belly up. "I can't buy it if you
don't sell it!" ....I constantly told them.

nb

On 12/16/2016 10:40 PM, notbob wrote:
> On 2016-12-16, ImStillMags > wrote:
>
>> On Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 9:19:30 PM UTC-8, wrote:
>
>>> http://www.organicandhealthy.org/201...esticides.html
>
>> I wish we had Aldi's on the West coast.
>
> I see a trend. Ppl wanna eat real honest food. Not what some
> corporation sez we have to eat.
>
> I ate some Stagg Chili, yesterday. Was it always this bad!? My
> "childhood fave" memories promted the purchase. I bought two cans. I
> really do not wanna eat the other can. Particularly, when I have a
> fresh made pot o' my fave, red beans sans rice.
>
> Anywho, love to hear Aldi's has gone all organic. I wish we had such
> places. Our only all-organic went belly up. "I can't buy it if you
> don't sell it!" ....I constantly told them.
>
> nb
>
I still don't believe anyone can certify anything "organic". It's just
more expensive in any supermarket where I shop. Does not seem to be
appreciably better.

Jill

In article >, jmcquown says...
>
> On 12/16/2016 10:40 PM, notbob wrote:
> > On 2016-12-16, ImStillMags > wrote:
> >
> >> On Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 9:19:30 PM UTC-8, wrote:
> >
> >>> http://www.organicandhealthy.org/201...esticides.html
> >
> >> I wish we had Aldi's on the West coast.
> >
> > I see a trend. Ppl wanna eat real honest food. Not what some
> > corporation sez we have to eat.
> >
> > I ate some Stagg Chili, yesterday. Was it always this bad!? My
> > "childhood fave" memories promted the purchase. I bought two cans. I
> > really do not wanna eat the other can. Particularly, when I have a
> > fresh made pot o' my fave, red beans sans rice.
> >
> > Anywho, love to hear Aldi's has gone all organic. I wish we had such
> > places. Our only all-organic went belly up. "I can't buy it if you
> > don't sell it!" ....I constantly told them.
> >
> > nb
> >
> I still don't believe anyone can certify anything "organic". It's just
> more expensive in any supermarket where I shop. Does not seem to be
> appreciably better.

Organic fruit might even look less good then non organic fruit. And it's
more expensive! I'd buy non organic if I were you. You're too smart to
buy that organic hype.

In article >,
says...
>
> On Fri, 16 Dec 2016 15:22:59 -0800 (PST), "
> > wrote:
>
> > It's absolutely no frills and the ones around here are very
> > clean. You do have to do your own bagging but if you've
> > ever used a self-checkout that won't be new to you.
>
> That's one of the many reasons why Fresh & Easy failed.

No sign of ALDI failing here; the opposite.

http://www.managementtoday.co.uk/lon...dls-onslaught-
last/future-business/article/1386497

When Aldi and Lidl first came to UK, the combination of low price and
minimal service meant they were at first perceived as "low-end market".
Since then their fresh-foods quality and range has improved so much
(prices still low) that now they have captured a large chunk of upmarket
shoppers too.

Janet UK

On 2016-12-17, jmcquown > wrote:

> Does not seem to be appreciably better.

Perhaps yer being scammed.

"Food being "appreciably better" was what got me into organic. I will
not even buy cilantro/flat leaf parsely if it is not organic. Why?
Mainly cuz they both taste the same. Completely flavorless!

Then I tried organic flat-leaf parsely. Parsely times 10!!

YMMV

nb

On 12/17/2016 10:48 AM, l not -l wrote:
> On 16-Dec-2016, jmcquown > wrote:
>
>> On 12/16/2016 10:40 PM, notbob wrote:
>>> On 2016-12-16, ImStillMags > wrote:
>>>
>>>> On Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 9:19:30 PM UTC-8,
>>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>>> http://www.organicandhealthy.org/201...esticides.html
>>>
>>>> I wish we had Aldi's on the West coast.
>>>
>>> I see a trend. Ppl wanna eat real honest food. Not what some
>>> corporation sez we have to eat.
>>>
>>> I ate some Stagg Chili, yesterday. Was it always this bad!? My
>>> "childhood fave" memories promted the purchase. I bought two cans. I
>>> really do not wanna eat the other can. Particularly, when I have a
>>> fresh made pot o' my fave, red beans sans rice.
>>>
>>> Anywho, love to hear Aldi's has gone all organic. I wish we had such
>>> places. Our only all-organic went belly up. "I can't buy it if you
>>> don't sell it!" ....I constantly told them.
>>>
>>> nb
>>>
>> I still don't believe anyone can certify anything "organic". It's just
>> more expensive in any supermarket where I shop. Does not seem to be
>> appreciably better.
>>
>> Jill
> Better is the critical word. What is better. I was raised in a time when
> bigger, prettier and less expensive food was better. Where I shop most
> often, organic means smaller than "regular", ugly (blemished/scarred) fruits
> and vegetables at three times the price.

Exactly. And we're supposed to appreciate blemished/scarred fruits and
vegetables at a higher price. No thanks! I've seen no appreciable
difference.

> Most of the fruit and veg looks
> like what my grandparents would have cut up and hid in "canned" goods or fed
> to the hogs or chickens.

Probably. They sure didn't throw it away.

> "Regular" fruits and vegetables are most appealing
> to me. But, had I been raised in an era where I was constantly told evil,
> giant corporations were trying to get rich while slowly killing us all, then
> I might believe expensive, small, ugly fruits and vegetables were better.

LOLOL I buy from local farmers whenever I can. I buy what is in
season. I care about freshness. Organic? I should go to the farm and
check the quality of the manure.

I get plenty of fresh local vegetables and don't worry about "organic".
I do care about locally grown.

Jill

On Sat, 17 Dec 2016 12:56:39 -0500, jmcquown >
wrote:


>LOLOL I buy from local farmers whenever I can. I buy what is in
>season. I care about freshness. Organic? I should go to the farm and
>check the quality of the manure.
>
>I get plenty of fresh local vegetables and don't worry about "organic".
> I do care about locally grown.

Can't resist replying (even though I tried

Organic tastes and smells better. It might not necessarily be
noticeable enough to everyone but it's true. Whilst not a food, it's
especially noticeable with cannabis. There is a definite difference in
taste and flavour. That's all I have to say on the subject as everyone
already has their mind made up one way or the other

On 12/17/2016 12:56 PM, jmcquown wrote:

>> Better is the critical word. What is better. I was raised in a time
>> when
>> bigger, prettier and less expensive food was better. Where I shop most
>> often, organic means smaller than "regular", ugly (blemished/scarred)
>> fruits
>> and vegetables at three times the price.
>
> Exactly. And we're supposed to appreciate blemished/scarred fruits and
> vegetables at a higher price. No thanks! I've seen no appreciable
> difference.
>

> LOLOL I buy from local farmers whenever I can. I buy what is in
> season. I care about freshness. Organic? I should go to the farm and
> check the quality of the manure.
>
> I get plenty of fresh local vegetables and don't worry about "organic".
> I do care about locally grown.
>
> Jill

Perhaps organic is better as it does not have chemical residue but I
won't pay a much higher price for it. Now do I care much about
appearance of a peel that will become garbage. What matters is the
texture and flavor.

Supermarket produce even allegedly in season is picked so it ships with
no damage, even if it has no taste and most customers buy what looks
nice. As you say, local farmer's markets are the best source. Some of
the produce my have blemishes, but picked at the right time will taste
great.

Our country wastes tons of good food just because it does not look
pretty. We really have to get over the importance of appearance and
seek out what is best to eat.

On Sat, 17 Dec 2016 13:45:09 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:


>Our country wastes tons of good food just because it does not look
>pretty.

About a third of U.S food is wasted, apparently.

> We really have to get over the importance of appearance and
>seek out what is best to eat.

2.8 trillion pounds of food is wasted world-wide, and accounts for
about 21% of water usage.

In article >, jmcquown says...
>
> On 12/17/2016 10:48 AM, l not -l wrote:
> > On 16-Dec-2016, jmcquown > wrote:
> >
> >> On 12/16/2016 10:40 PM, notbob wrote:
> >>> On 2016-12-16, ImStillMags > wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> On Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 9:19:30 PM UTC-8,
> >>>> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>>> http://www.organicandhealthy.org/201...esticides.html
> >>>
> >>>> I wish we had Aldi's on the West coast.
> >>>
> >>> I see a trend. Ppl wanna eat real honest food. Not what some
> >>> corporation sez we have to eat.
> >>>
> >>> I ate some Stagg Chili, yesterday. Was it always this bad!? My
> >>> "childhood fave" memories promted the purchase. I bought two cans. I
> >>> really do not wanna eat the other can. Particularly, when I have a
> >>> fresh made pot o' my fave, red beans sans rice.
> >>>
> >>> Anywho, love to hear Aldi's has gone all organic. I wish we had such
> >>> places. Our only all-organic went belly up. "I can't buy it if you
> >>> don't sell it!" ....I constantly told them.
> >>>
> >>> nb
> >>>
> >> I still don't believe anyone can certify anything "organic". It's just
> >> more expensive in any supermarket where I shop. Does not seem to be
> >> appreciably better.
> >>
> >> Jill
> > Better is the critical word. What is better. I was raised in a time when
> > bigger, prettier and less expensive food was better. Where I shop most
> > often, organic means smaller than "regular", ugly (blemished/scarred) fruits
> > and vegetables at three times the price.
>
> Exactly. And we're supposed to appreciate blemished/scarred fruits and
> vegetables at a higher price. No thanks! I've seen no appreciable
> difference.

Just because vegetables look perfect, doesn't mean they're any better.
Think of a bimbo with fake tits and fake lips. She looks great to you
and she's cheap, but she's all artificial.

> LOLOL I buy from local farmers whenever I can. I buy what is in
> season. I care about freshness. Organic? I should go to the farm and
> check the quality of the manure.

You on a farm? Wearing a space suit?

In article >, Ed Pawlowski says...
>
> Supermarket produce even allegedly in season is picked so it ships
> with
> no damage, even if it has no taste and most customers buy what looks
> nice. As you say, local farmer's markets are the best source. Some of
> the produce my have blemishes, but picked at the right time will taste
> great.
>
Supermarket tomatoes, for instance, have been grown for their looks and
their ability to survive packaging and transport. So that customers like
Jill will love them. But they haven't been grown for taste first of all.

On Friday, December 16, 2016 at 8:02:25 PM UTC-6, sf wrote:
>
> On Fri, 16 Dec 2016 15:22:59 -0800 (PST), "
> > wrote:
>
> > It's absolutely no frills and the ones around here are very
> > clean. You do have to do your own bagging but if you've
> > ever used a self-checkout that won't be new to you.
>
> That's one of the many reasons why Fresh & Easy failed.
>
>
Aldi's here is booming and people who shop there know they will
have bag their own groceries.

At Aldi's the checker has an empty cart turned sideways at the
end of the aisle (she is seated while ringing you up). As she
rings up your purchases she places them in her empty cart. After
you've paid you roll her cart over to a looooooong hip high shelf
to do your bagging/boxing. The checker then takes your empty cart
places where the previous one was ready for the next shopper.

On 12/17/2016 1:45 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 12/17/2016 12:56 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>
>> I get plenty of fresh local vegetables and don't worry about "organic".
>> I do care about locally grown.
>>
>> Jill
>
> Perhaps organic is better as it does not have chemical residue but I
> won't pay a much higher price for it. Now do I care much about
> appearance of a peel that will become garbage. What matters is the
> texture and flavor.
>
> Supermarket produce even allegedly in season is picked so it ships with
> no damage, even if it has no taste and most customers buy what looks
> nice. As you say, local farmer's markets are the best source. Some of
> the produce my have blemishes, but picked at the right time will taste
> great.
>
> Our country wastes tons of good food just because it does not look
> pretty. We really have to get over the importance of appearance and
> seek out what is best to eat.

Absolutely. It's not about how pretty the food is, as long as it's
fresh. As for pesticides... I wash all the fresh vegetables I buy. I
don't recall anyone complaining their vegetables weren't organic 35
years ago.

Jill

On 12/17/2016 1:43 PM, l not -l wrote:
>
> I do buy local when available; but, here (STL) we have a relatively short
> season for fresh. The two major regional grocery chains have arrangements
> with local growers and tasty peaches and vegetables are available during the
> growing season. Some decent. local, hot house items are available much of
> the year.
>
> The suburb where I live even has a fairly large "farmers market"; sadly, the
> "farmers" buy most of their produce from wholesalers. So, the items in our
> farmers market could be just as old and from as far away as those in the
> supermarkets We do have a true, large farmers market in the city of St
> Louis; but, the trip to Soulard Farmers Market is worth the effort only a
> few months of the year.

The Soulard Farmers Market in St. Louis is absolutely wonderful, IMHO
with my limited experiences as far as farmers markets go <g>. Whenever
in the STL area and if lucky, I'd stop at this fun market because it
offers so many different and fun foods and other non-edible items. I've
been there late spring to early fall, so I have no experience as to
shopping at Soulard during the winter months . . . . It's always worth
a visit!!

Sky

================================
Kitchen Rule #1 - Use the timer!
Kitchen Rule #2 - Cook's choice!
================================

In article >, Sqwertz says...
>
> On Thu, 15 Dec 2016 21:19:27 -0800 (PST),
> wrote:
>
> > http://www.organicandhealthy.org/201...esticides.html
>
> This is a kook site.
>
> Just getting rid of 8 pesticides does NOT make you a "full out
> organic" store.

True. I't a good step, but ALDI's not going 100% organic. Read the more
balanced article this one is an exaggeration of:

http://www.businessinsider.com.au/al...gest-weakness-
and-that-should-terrify-whole-foods-2016-1?r=US&IR=T

On Sat, 17 Dec 2016 13:51:24 -0000, Janet > wrote:

> When Aldi and Lidl first came to UK, the combination of low price and
> minimal service meant they were at first perceived as "low-end market".
> Since then their fresh-foods quality and range has improved so much
> (prices still low) that now they have captured a large chunk of upmarket
> shoppers too.

We don't have Aldi here, but they won't get my business if they insist
on self checkout. We have Trader Joe's, which is an Aldi subsidiary
(Aldi is following their model as far as going organic, non-GMO).
TJ's has lots of checkers and they have my business.


--
Avoid cutting yourself when slicing vegetables by getting someone else to hold them.

On Sat, 17 Dec 2016 13:01:20 -0800 (PST), "
> wrote:

> On Friday, December 16, 2016 at 8:02:25 PM UTC-6, sf wrote:
> >
> > On Fri, 16 Dec 2016 15:22:59 -0800 (PST), "
> > > wrote:
> >
> > > It's absolutely no frills and the ones around here are very
> > > clean. You do have to do your own bagging but if you've
> > > ever used a self-checkout that won't be new to you.
> >
> > That's one of the many reasons why Fresh & Easy failed.
> >
> >
> Aldi's here is booming and people who shop there know they will
> have bag their own groceries.
>
> At Aldi's the checker has an empty cart turned sideways at the
> end of the aisle (she is seated while ringing you up). As she
> rings up your purchases she places them in her empty cart. After
> you've paid you roll her cart over to a looooooong hip high shelf
> to do your bagging/boxing. The checker then takes your empty cart
> places where the previous one was ready for the next shopper.

I know that type of checkout and those stores don't get my business.


--
Avoid cutting yourself when slicing vegetables by getting someone else to hold them.

In article >, sf says...
>
> On Sat, 17 Dec 2016 13:51:24 -0000, Janet > wrote:
>
> > When Aldi and Lidl first came to UK, the combination of low price and
> > minimal service meant they were at first perceived as "low-end market".
> > Since then their fresh-foods quality and range has improved so much
> > (prices still low) that now they have captured a large chunk of upmarket
> > shoppers too.
>
> We don't have Aldi here, but they won't get my business if they insist
> on self checkout. We have Trader Joe's, which is an Aldi subsidiary
> (Aldi is following their model as far as going organic, non-GMO).
> TJ's has lots of checkers and they have my business.

I couldn't care less what kind of checkout they have. What a strange
thing to hold against a place.

On 2016-12-17, jmcquown > wrote:

> I don't recall anyone complaining their vegetables weren't organic
> 35 years ago.

I also do not recall GMO crops, back then. I do find it curious that
the first GMO'd crop was tobacco. Co-inkydink? I think not. 8|

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geneti...ganism#History

nb

On Sunday, December 18, 2016 at 2:59:34 AM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:
> In article >, sf says...
> >
> > On Sat, 17 Dec 2016 13:51:24 -0000, Janet > wrote:
> >
> > > When Aldi and Lidl first came to UK, the combination of low price and
> > > minimal service meant they were at first perceived as "low-end market".
> > > Since then their fresh-foods quality and range has improved so much
> > > (prices still low) that now they have captured a large chunk of upmarket
> > > shoppers too.
> >
> > We don't have Aldi here, but they won't get my business if they insist
> > on self checkout. We have Trader Joe's, which is an Aldi subsidiary
> > (Aldi is following their model as far as going organic, non-GMO).
> > TJ's has lots of checkers and they have my business.
>
> I couldn't care less what kind of checkout they have. What a strange
> thing to hold against a place.

Agreed. My usual store has a carousel so the cashier fills bags as
he/she scans items, but when I got to a store that has the belt, I'm
not above bagging my own things, especially when they don't have a
bagger for every lane. It gets me out of there faster.

Cindy Hamilton

On Sunday, December 18, 2016 at 6:05:27 AM UTC-5, notbob wrote:
> On 2016-12-17, jmcquown > wrote:
>
> > I don't recall anyone complaining their vegetables weren't organic
> > 35 years ago.
>
> I also do not recall GMO crops, back then. I do find it curious that
> the first GMO'd crop was tobacco. Co-inkydink? I think not. 8|
>
> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geneti...ganism#History
>
> nb

Of course it wasn't a coincidence.

1. Tobacco isn't a food crop, so they don't have to jump through so many hoops
2. The first GMO tobacco sold only in China
3. The first GMO crop sold in the U.S. was a tomato

Did you even read the Wikipedia article?

Cindy Hamilton

In article >,
says...
>
> On Sat, 17 Dec 2016 13:51:24 -0000, Janet > wrote:
>
> > When Aldi and Lidl first came to UK, the combination of low price and
> > minimal service meant they were at first perceived as "low-end market".
> > Since then their fresh-foods quality and range has improved so much
> > (prices still low) that now they have captured a large chunk of upmarket
> > shoppers too.
>
> We don't have Aldi here, but they won't get my business if they insist
> on self checkout.

They don't; they have checkout staff. You have to bag everything
yourself; someone said that would be no hardship to anyone who uses
self-checkout in other stores.

Aldi checkouts are nbo hardhsip to me because I *always* bag my own
stuff at any supermarket; I like it packed MY WAY, the ONLY way :-)

Janet UK

On 12/18/2016 2:59 AM, Bruce wrote:
> In article >, sf says...
>>

>> We don't have Aldi here, but they won't get my business if they insist
>> on self checkout. We have Trader Joe's, which is an Aldi subsidiary
>> (Aldi is following their model as far as going organic, non-GMO).
>> TJ's has lots of checkers and they have my business.
>
> I couldn't care less what kind of checkout they have. What a strange
> thing to hold against a place.
>

Why not? I dislike self checkout and I'd not go for the same reason.
Aldi is self packing but has a cashier.

On Sunday, December 18, 2016 at 9:46:25 AM UTC-6, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>
> On 12/18/2016 2:59 AM, Bruce wrote:
>
> > In article >, sf says...
> >>
>
> >> We don't have Aldi here, but they won't get my business if they insist
> >> on self checkout. We have Trader Joe's, which is an Aldi subsidiary
> >> (Aldi is following their model as far as going organic, non-GMO).
> >> TJ's has lots of checkers and they have my business.
> >
> > I couldn't care less what kind of checkout they have. What a strange
> > thing to hold against a place.
> >
>
> Why not? I dislike self checkout and I'd not go for the same reason.
> Aldi is self packing but has a cashier.
>
>
What's the big deal of bagging your own groceries??? You have
to unpack them when you get home or is someone at your all's
houses doing this for you? You have to unbag a hamburger,
hotdog, sandwich, salad, whatever if and when you get a meal
to go. Is bagging your own groceries somehow an insult??
Not having baggers saves them money and it saves you money in
the cost of their groceries.

On 2016-12-18 10:46 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 12/18/2016 2:59 AM, Bruce wrote:

>> I couldn't care less what kind of checkout they have. What a strange
>> thing to hold against a place.
>>
>
> Why not? I dislike self checkout and I'd not go for the same reason.
> Aldi is self packing but has a cashier.


I won't do self checkout. I prefer some human contact. I pity the people
who are assigned to talking people into using self checkout and helped
customers to screw the cashiers out of jobs. They are like Judas goats.

On Sat, 17 Dec 2016 23:55:31 -0800, sf > wrote:

>On Sat, 17 Dec 2016 13:51:24 -0000, Janet > wrote:
>
>> When Aldi and Lidl first came to UK, the combination of low price and
>> minimal service meant they were at first perceived as "low-end market".
>> Since then their fresh-foods quality and range has improved so much
>> (prices still low) that now they have captured a large chunk of upmarket
>> shoppers too.
>
>We don't have Aldi here, but they won't get my business if they insist
>on self checkout. We have Trader Joe's, which is an Aldi subsidiary
>(Aldi is following their model as far as going organic, non-GMO).
>TJ's has lots of checkers and they have my business.

I really prefer self checkout. I can make sure that all the
crushables are together, cold stuff stays together, canned goods --
everything just the way I want it for packing and then unpacking in my
home. I mostly shop at self checkout stores. Actually, I have all my
Costco stuff bagged in various cloth bags, including those big
insulated Costco bags before I get to checkout. I do it as I shop. I
make sure that all the barcodes are facing up and easily accessible
for the checkers. That way the bags never get too heavy for me. I
have no rotator cuff in one arm and minimal in the other, so lighter
weight bags are the way to go for me.
Janet US

On Sun, 18 Dec 2016 10:25:34 -0700, U.S. Janet B. >
wrote:

>On Sat, 17 Dec 2016 23:55:31 -0800, sf > wrote:
>
>>On Sat, 17 Dec 2016 13:51:24 -0000, Janet > wrote:
>>
>>> When Aldi and Lidl first came to UK, the combination of low price and
>>> minimal service meant they were at first perceived as "low-end market".
>>> Since then their fresh-foods quality and range has improved so much
>>> (prices still low) that now they have captured a large chunk of upmarket
>>> shoppers too.
>>
>>We don't have Aldi here, but they won't get my business if they insist
>>on self checkout. We have Trader Joe's, which is an Aldi subsidiary
>>(Aldi is following their model as far as going organic, non-GMO).
>>TJ's has lots of checkers and they have my business.
>
>I really prefer self checkout. I can make sure that all the
>crushables are together, cold stuff stays together, canned goods --
>everything just the way I want it for packing and then unpacking in my
>home. I mostly shop at self checkout stores. Actually, I have all my
>Costco stuff bagged in various cloth bags, including those big
>insulated Costco bags before I get to checkout. I do it as I shop. I
>make sure that all the barcodes are facing up and easily accessible
>for the checkers. That way the bags never get too heavy for me. I
>have no rotator cuff in one arm and minimal in the other, so lighter
>weight bags are the way to go for me.
>Janet US

Correction -- I mean self bagging.
Janet US