Time to re-stock the freezer. I was perusing the Publix weekly ad.
Nothing much in the way of beef on sale. I decided to dig beyond and
look at what else is available in the meat department. According to
their web site.

I've never liked the term "flap steak". Nor the term "skirt steak". I
know exactly what they're used for - fajitas. That sort of meat
requires a lot of marinating and tenderizing.

In any event, the web site can't tell you the price of these pieces of
tough meat. But yes, they have lots of different cuts available.

I am looking for some nice *tender* tenderloin filets. I like
porterhouse steaks but really don't want to contend with cutting steaks
off the bone.

Oh yes, just found prime filets! For actual prime, I have to buy vacuum
packed named branded ones... but they're prime, not choice. You know
this means XX dollars. Ditto the rib-eyes.

How often do you use your grocery store's web site to see what is
available before you make a shopping list?

Jill

Jill, I never check a website for sales...the grocery I use most of the time mails sale flyers every
week. Plus, being the only person I feed, and having no freezer besides what is contained within, I
have no need to "stock up." I like having a flyer in my hand so I can check through it at my
leisure.

That supermarket has an "Aisles Online" feature. That means I can either have a shopper choose
Groceries that I ask for on my order (along with specific instructions for each item if needed), and I can
pick them up in the Sri E-up lane (without getting out of my car), or have the shopper choose and then
the store delivers within an hour time-frame that I specify.

There is a very small fee for each service if the order is less than $100, so I usually send an order
when I can spend that amount.

Both shopping services are a blessing as I can't do a lot of walking. Having them delivered is the best
because the delivery lad brings them upstairs (half a flight), and there are often heavy items, like
water for my Keurig and cases of drinking water. I always tip the delivery person, though they aren't
allowed to accept tips at the store.

The shoppers at thethat do this for me know me pretty well, so they know what to expect in my choices. But
even if they didn't, one can specify...after each selection...any special instructions, plus whether a substitute
(one can say what the substitute can be, or not) is acceptable if the item listed is out of stock.

Jill, I never check a website for specials, although I do order my groceries online.

I get a weekly sales flyer in the regular mail, and I really prefer having that as opposed
to spending more time on the computer. I just like the printed "word," which also
includes books (instead of electronic readers).

N.

On 5/27/2018 6:33 PM, Nancy2 wrote:
> Jill, I never check a website for specials, although I do order my groceries online.
>
> I get a weekly sales flyer in the regular mail, and I really prefer having that as opposed
> to spending more time on the computer. I just like the printed "word," which also
> includes books (instead of electronic readers).
>
> N.
>
Nancy2, I prefer to hold and read books in my hands, sure. I don't get
sales flyers in the mailbox anymore. So I look at the web site to help
me make my shopping list and also see what else they might have I might
want. To stock the freezer.

Jill

On 5/27/2018 6:23 PM, l not -l wrote:
> On 27-May-2018, jmcquown > wrote:
>
>> Time to re-stock the freezer. I was perusing the Publix weekly ad.
>> Nothing much in the way of beef on sale. I decided to dig beyond and
>> look at what else is available in the meat department. According to
>> their web site.
>>
>> I've never liked the term "flap steak". Nor the term "skirt steak". I
>> know exactly what they're used for - fajitas. That sort of meat
>> requires a lot of marinating and tenderizing.
>>
>> In any event, the web site can't tell you the price of these pieces of
>> tough meat. But yes, they have lots of different cuts available.
>>
>> I am looking for some nice *tender* tenderloin filets. I like
>> porterhouse steaks but really don't want to contend with cutting steaks
>> off the bone.
>>
>> Oh yes, just found prime filets! For actual prime, I have to buy vacuum
>> packed named branded ones... but they're prime, not choice. You know
>> this means XX dollars. Ditto the rib-eyes.
>>
>> How often do you use your grocery store's web site to see what is
>> available before you make a shopping list?

> I never do. The only thing I do is read the ads; otherwise, my list is
> based upon what I anticipate needing. My list gets supplemented by
> whatever, if anything of interest, is in the "Save more today" bin (meat
> with sell by of next 2 days).
>
That's one of the things I never seen at Publix. A "save more" or
"marked down" or, as it is euphemistically called on RFC, the "used
meat" bin.

I like to look at what they actually have to offer before I add it to my
list. So I've looked online and decided which cuts. I can always
change my mind. Of course I want to get the best price. Just because
it's on the list doesn't mean I have to buy it.

Jill

On 5/27/2018 5:01 PM, jmcquown wrote:
> Time to re-stock the freezer.Â* I was perusing the Publix weekly ad.
> Nothing much in the way of beef on sale.Â* I decided to dig beyond and
> look at what else is available in the meat department. According to
> their web site.
>
> I've never liked the term "flap steak".Â* Nor the term "skirt steak".Â*
> I know exactly what they're used for - fajitas.Â* That sort of meat
> requires a lot of marinating and tenderizing.
>
> In any event, the web site can't tell you the price of these pieces of
> tough meat.Â* But yes, they have lots of different cuts available.
>
> I am looking for some nice *tender* tenderloin filets.Â* I like
> porterhouse steaks but really don't want to contend with cutting
> steaks off the bone.
>
> Oh yes, just found prime filets!Â* For actual prime, I have to buy
> vacuum packed named branded ones... but they're prime, not choice.Â*
> You know this means XX dollars.Â* Ditto the rib-eyes.
>
> How often do you use your grocery store's web site to see what is
> available before you make a shopping list?
>
> Jill

Â*Â* What's a shopping list ? I've almost always got whatever I want on
the pantry shelf and/or in the freezer to fix almost anything I want .
There are exceptions ...

Â*Â* We get an ad insert every other week with the local weekly paper .
This morning I bought 2 12 pound shank hams at a buck.48 , and 3
packagesÂ* - about 12 pounds total - of country style ribs at $1.78 .
Right now the only item I'm low on is skinless/boneless chicken breasts
.. When I see a good deal I'll stock up on those . I usually have a
pretty good idea what I'm short on , and watch for sales . Besides the
chicken , I'm watching for a good sale on "ends and pieces" of ham . Got
some pretty decent slices in there in the past , and it usually goes for
cheep in big packages . Perfect ! That's what Food Savers are for . Six
month's supply ? Hell yeah !

--
Snag
Yes , I'm old
and set in my ways .

On 5/27/2018 6:26 PM, Nancy2 wrote:
> Jill, I never check a website for sales...the grocery I use most of the time mails sale flyers every
> week. Plus, being the only person I feed, and having no freezer besides what is contained within, I
> have no need to "stock up." I like having a flyer in my hand so I can check through it at my
> leisure.
>
> That supermarket has an "Aisles Online" feature. That means I can either have a shopper choose
> Groceries that I ask for on my order (along with specific instructions for each item if needed), and I can
> pick them up in the Sri E-up lane (without getting out of my car), or have the shopper choose and then
> the store delivers within an hour time-frame that I specify.
>
> There is a very small fee for each service if the order is less than $100, so I usually send an order
> when I can spend that amount.
>
> Both shopping services are a blessing as I can't do a lot of walking. Having them delivered is the best
> because the delivery lad brings them upstairs (half a flight), and there are often heavy items, like
> water for my Keurig and cases of drinking water. I always tip the delivery person, though they aren't
> allowed to accept tips at the store.
>
> The shoppers at thethat do this for me know me pretty well, so they know what to expect in my choices. But
> even if they didn't, one can specify...after each selection...any special instructions, plus whether a substitute
> (one can say what the substitute can be, or not) is acceptable if the item listed is out of stock.
>
I think it's great you have a pickup/delivery service options. I'm sure
it's available through Publix, though it would cost a lot more.

I use the grocery store website to create and print a shopping list.
It's convenient and nice to know what they have that isn't just in the
weekly ad. Sometimes they tell you the price, sometimes they don't.
The price of meat and produce is not constant.

I've added prime filets to my shopping list. I could call and find out
the price today, I suppose. At this point I don't care. I just want
really nice, tender beef steaks.

Jill

On 5/27/2018 6:01 PM, jmcquown wrote:

>
> How often do you use your grocery store's web site to see what is
> available before you make a shopping list?
>
> Jill

Pretty much never. I'm at the store 2 or 3 times a week so I cruise the
meat aisle to see what looks good. I take advantage of bargains too.
They had packs of two large, thick, pork chops marked down 50% so I
bought 3 packs, one for dinner, 2 for the freezer.

I do get a list of coupons by email every Thursday. I will look at them
and load them to the loyalty card if I want to use them. I won't buy
something just for the coupon, but if it is something I use, sure, I may
buy it a week or so earlier if the coupon will expire soon.

On 5/27/2018 7:22 PM, Terry Coombs wrote:
> On 5/27/2018 5:01 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>> Time to re-stock the freezer.Â* I was perusing the Publix weekly ad.
>> Nothing much in the way of beef on sale.Â* I decided to dig beyond and
>> look at what else is available in the meat department. According to
>> their web site.
>>
>> I've never liked the term "flap steak".Â* Nor the term "skirt steak". I
>> know exactly what they're used for - fajitas.Â* That sort of meat
>> requires a lot of marinating and tenderizing.
>>
>> In any event, the web site can't tell you the price of these pieces of
>> tough meat.Â* But yes, they have lots of different cuts available.
>>
>> I am looking for some nice *tender* tenderloin filets.Â* I like
>> porterhouse steaks but really don't want to contend with cutting
>> steaks off the bone.
>>
>> Oh yes, just found prime filets!Â* For actual prime, I have to buy
>> vacuum packed named branded ones... but they're prime, not choice. You
>> know this means XX dollars.Â* Ditto the rib-eyes.
>>
>> How often do you use your grocery store's web site to see what is
>> available before you make a shopping list?
>>
>> Jill
>
> Â*Â* What's a shopping list ? I've almost always got whatever I want on
> the pantry shelf and/or in the freezer to fix almost anything I want .
> There are exceptions ...
>
If you have to ask don't bother.

Jill

On Sun, 27 May 2018 19:22:42 -0400, jmcquown >
wrote:

snip
>>
>That's one of the things I never seen at Publix. A "save more" or
>"marked down" or, as it is euphemistically called on RFC, the "used
>meat" bin.
>
snip
>Jill

I don't have a 'used meat bin either. Some packages of meat are
yellow stickered in amongst the regular cuts. The yellow sticker
generally gives between 20 - 30 % reduction. If you look at the
dating on the packages, they have been out just a couple of days
longer than the rest of the meat. The packages are never bloody or
icky looking -- they look just like the rest of the meat for sale,
just the yellow stickers. I find the stickered packages most often
early in the day after a holiday or after Sunday.
Janet US

On Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 1:22:48 PM UTC-10, Terry Coombs wrote:
>
> Â*Â* What's a shopping list ? I've almost always got whatever I want on
> the pantry shelf and/or in the freezer to fix almost anything I want .
> There are exceptions ...
>
> Â*Â* We get an ad insert every other week with the local weekly paper .
> This morning I bought 2 12 pound shank hams at a buck.48 , and 3
> packagesÂ* - about 12 pounds total - of country style ribs at $1.78 .
> Right now the only item I'm low on is skinless/boneless chicken breasts
> . When I see a good deal I'll stock up on those . I usually have a
> pretty good idea what I'm short on , and watch for sales . Besides the
> chicken , I'm watching for a good sale on "ends and pieces" of ham . Got
> some pretty decent slices in there in the past , and it usually goes for
> cheep in big packages . Perfect ! That's what Food Savers are for . Six
> month's supply ? Hell yeah !
>
> --
> Snag
> Yes , I'm old
> and set in my ways .

I wish I could find lamb shanks. My daughter ordered that dish at the restaurant down the street. She would never order lamb in any form nor would I ever buy lamb in any form. This braised lamb in a wine sauce was so wonderful that we would make an exception. The restaurant is managed by her ex-boyfriend so it looks like we won't be eating there again for a while. That's the breaks.

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On Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 1:50:10 PM UTC-10, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>
> Pretty much never. I'm at the store 2 or 3 times a week so I cruise the
> meat aisle to see what looks good. I take advantage of bargains too.
> They had packs of two large, thick, pork chops marked down 50% so I
> bought 3 packs, one for dinner, 2 for the freezer.
>
> I do get a list of coupons by email every Thursday. I will look at them
> and load them to the loyalty card if I want to use them. I won't buy
> something just for the coupon, but if it is something I use, sure, I may
> buy it a week or so earlier if the coupon will expire soon.

I wouldn't expect a man to make a shopping list. That would be like expecting a woman to back up into a parking stall.

On Sun, 27 May 2018 19:50:08 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

>On 5/27/2018 6:01 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>
>>
>> How often do you use your grocery store's web site to see what is
>> available before you make a shopping list?
>>
>> Jill
>
>Pretty much never. I'm at the store 2 or 3 times a week so I cruise the
>meat aisle to see what looks good. I take advantage of bargains too.
>They had packs of two large, thick, pork chops marked down 50% so I
>bought 3 packs, one for dinner, 2 for the freezer.
>
>I do get a list of coupons by email every Thursday. I will look at them
>and load them to the loyalty card if I want to use them. I won't buy
>something just for the coupon, but if it is something I use, sure, I may
>buy it a week or so earlier if the coupon will expire soon.

I have the Tops Market in town email me the weekly circular. I go
through it looking for items we use that are on sale at a good price
and make a list. usually a very short list of less than six items. For
meats and produce I wait until I get to the store to see how things
look, low sale prices don't mean good quality. For meats I talk to
thje butchers and let them knoow what I want, they are very good at
custom cutting me large beef/pork roasts, packs of pork
chops, and such. I rarely buy what's displayed in the meat case,
usually the cuts displayed are too small for me... I have no use for a
two pound pork rib roast, I have them cut me a 5-6 pounder. I ddo the
sasme with top round. When they cut larger roasts it's from a far
better part.... I don't want the ends. This way I get the cuts that
the butchers take home for themselves. When I get home I have no
problem portioning those large roasts to sizes I can use. But I get
better quality at the sale price.

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> Time to re-stock the freezer. I was perusing the Publix weekly ad.
> Nothing much in the way of beef on sale. I decided to dig beyond and look
> at what else is available in the meat department. According to their web
> site.
>
> I've never liked the term "flap steak". Nor the term "skirt steak". I
> know exactly what they're used for - fajitas. That sort of meat requires
> a lot of marinating and tenderizing.
>
> In any event, the web site can't tell you the price of these pieces of
> tough meat. But yes, they have lots of different cuts available.
>
> I am looking for some nice *tender* tenderloin filets. I like porterhouse
> steaks but really don't want to contend with cutting steaks off the bone.
>
> Oh yes, just found prime filets! For actual prime, I have to buy vacuum
> packed named branded ones... but they're prime, not choice. You know this
> means XX dollars. Ditto the rib-eyes.
>
> How often do you use your grocery store's web site to see what is
> available before you make a shopping list?

Always.

"U.S. Janet B." > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 27 May 2018 19:22:42 -0400, jmcquown >
> wrote:
>
> snip
>>>
>>That's one of the things I never seen at Publix. A "save more" or
>>"marked down" or, as it is euphemistically called on RFC, the "used
>>meat" bin.
>>
> snip
>>Jill
>
> I don't have a 'used meat bin either. Some packages of meat are
> yellow stickered in amongst the regular cuts. The yellow sticker
> generally gives between 20 - 30 % reduction. If you look at the
> dating on the packages, they have been out just a couple of days
> longer than the rest of the meat. The packages are never bloody or
> icky looking -- they look just like the rest of the meat for sale,
> just the yellow stickers. I find the stickered packages most often
> early in the day after a holiday or after Sunday.
> Janet US

I am very careful about buying marked down meats at Fred Meyer. They're not
always close to expiring. In fact they often are not worth the price. They
tend to put the fatty part on the bottom where you can't see It. I tried a
roast and some steaks. Had to trim off so much fat that it wasn't worth it.

On Sun, 27 May 2018 22:02:18 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:


>> I am looking for some nice *tender* tenderloin filets. I like porterhouse
>> steaks but really don't want to contend with cutting steaks off the bone.
>>
>> Oh yes, just found prime filets! For actual prime, I have to buy vacuum
>> packed named branded ones... but they're prime, not choice. You know this
>> means XX dollars. Ditto the rib-eyes.
>>
>> How often do you use your grocery store's web site to see what is
>> available before you make a shopping list?
>
>Always.

Von's has ribeye steaks for $3.99 a pound, Kroger (Ralph's) is $4.77.

"Nancy2" > wrote in message
...
> Jill, I never check a website for specials, although I do order my
> groceries online.
>
> I get a weekly sales flyer in the regular mail, and I really prefer having
> that as opposed
> to spending more time on the computer. I just like the printed "word,"
> which also
> includes books (instead of electronic readers).

For ads I much prefer online. Any paper ads I get are tossed out
immediately. I wish they'd do away with mailing them.

On Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 6:01:32 PM UTC-4, Jill McQuown wrote:
> Time to re-stock the freezer. I was perusing the Publix weekly ad.
> Nothing much in the way of beef on sale. I decided to dig beyond and
> look at what else is available in the meat department. According to
> their web site.
>
> I've never liked the term "flap steak". Nor the term "skirt steak". I
> know exactly what they're used for - fajitas. That sort of meat
> requires a lot of marinating and tenderizing.
>
> In any event, the web site can't tell you the price of these pieces of
> tough meat. But yes, they have lots of different cuts available.
>
> I am looking for some nice *tender* tenderloin filets. I like
> porterhouse steaks but really don't want to contend with cutting steaks
> off the bone.
>
> Oh yes, just found prime filets! For actual prime, I have to buy vacuum
> packed named branded ones... but they're prime, not choice. You know
> this means XX dollars. Ditto the rib-eyes.
>
> How often do you use your grocery store's web site to see what is
> available before you make a shopping list?
>
> Jill

Never. I buy what I want when I want it. If nothing looks good when
I'm at the store, I go to a different store.

Cindy Hamilton

On Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 8:17:52 PM UTC-4, dsi1 wrote:
> On Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 1:50:10 PM UTC-10, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> >
> > Pretty much never. I'm at the store 2 or 3 times a week so I cruise the
> > meat aisle to see what looks good. I take advantage of bargains too.
> > They had packs of two large, thick, pork chops marked down 50% so I
> > bought 3 packs, one for dinner, 2 for the freezer.
> >
> > I do get a list of coupons by email every Thursday. I will look at them
> > and load them to the loyalty card if I want to use them. I won't buy
> > something just for the coupon, but if it is something I use, sure, I may
> > buy it a week or so earlier if the coupon will expire soon.
>
> I wouldn't expect a man to make a shopping list. That would be like expecting a woman to back up into a parking stall.

We have a shopping list always on the refrigerator door. He marks stuff on
it that he wants.

He pretty often makes a shopping list for the Home Depot.

I can't count the number of times I've waited for some asshole to
finish backing into a parking spot. What's the point? You have
to back up at some point, and I'd rather back out of the spot, which
is much, much easier.

Cindy Hamilton

On Mon, 28 May 2018 03:54:57 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton
> wrote:

>On Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 8:17:52 PM UTC-4, dsi1 wrote:
>> On Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 1:50:10 PM UTC-10, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>> >
>> > Pretty much never. I'm at the store 2 or 3 times a week so I cruise the
>> > meat aisle to see what looks good. I take advantage of bargains too.
>> > They had packs of two large, thick, pork chops marked down 50% so I
>> > bought 3 packs, one for dinner, 2 for the freezer.
>> >
>> > I do get a list of coupons by email every Thursday. I will look at them
>> > and load them to the loyalty card if I want to use them. I won't buy
>> > something just for the coupon, but if it is something I use, sure, I may
>> > buy it a week or so earlier if the coupon will expire soon.
>>
>> I wouldn't expect a man to make a shopping list. That would be like expecting a woman to back up into a parking stall.
>
>We have a shopping list always on the refrigerator door. He marks stuff on
>it that he wants.
>
>He pretty often makes a shopping list for the Home Depot.
>
>I can't count the number of times I've waited for some asshole to
>finish backing into a parking spot. What's the point? You have
>to back up at some point, and I'd rather back out of the spot, which
>is much, much easier.

Maybe they like to have the hard bit over with before they go
shopping. Or they like the look on your face.

On 5/28/2018 6:54 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> On Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 8:17:52 PM UTC-4, dsi1 wrote:
>> On Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 1:50:10 PM UTC-10, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>>
>>> Pretty much never. I'm at the store 2 or 3 times a week so I cruise the
>>> meat aisle to see what looks good. I take advantage of bargains too.
>>> They had packs of two large, thick, pork chops marked down 50% so I
>>> bought 3 packs, one for dinner, 2 for the freezer.
>>>
>>> I do get a list of coupons by email every Thursday. I will look at them
>>> and load them to the loyalty card if I want to use them. I won't buy
>>> something just for the coupon, but if it is something I use, sure, I may
>>> buy it a week or so earlier if the coupon will expire soon.
>>
>> I wouldn't expect a man to make a shopping list. That would be like expecting a woman to back up into a parking stall.
>
> We have a shopping list always on the refrigerator door. He marks stuff on
> it that he wants.
>
> He pretty often makes a shopping list for the Home Depot.
>
> I can't count the number of times I've waited for some asshole to
> finish backing into a parking spot. What's the point? You have
> to back up at some point, and I'd rather back out of the spot, which
> is much, much easier.
>
> Cindy Hamilton
>
That's a pet peeve of mine. Just park the damn car and get out of the way.

Jill

On 2018-05-28 6:50 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> On Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 6:01:32 PM UTC-4, Jill McQuown wrote:

>> How often do you use your grocery store's web site to see what is
>> available before you make a shopping list?
>>
>> Jill
>
> Never. I buy what I want when I want it. If nothing looks good when
> I'm at the store, I go to a different store.

I might go to a store for specials is someone tells me about a good
deal. Otherwise I just get what is available and looks good when I am
there. There are some stores that I just don't bother with when I will
be buying meat. If our shopping is mainly for meat we go to the one
particular meat market.

On 2018-05-28 6:54 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:

> I can't count the number of times I've waited for some asshole to
> finish backing into a parking spot. What's the point? You have
> to back up at some point, and I'd rather back out of the spot, which
> is much, much easier.

It shouldn't take much longer to back into a space than it does to drive
it. I would expect that anyone who does it should be able to back well
enough that it should not take any great effort. While it may take
just a little longer to back in they will gain that time back when they
drive straight out.

People who back into spaces are probably better trained drivers. It is
generally safer to back in than to drive in and then have to back out
because it is harder so see vehicles and pedestrians approaching from
the side. Ideally, people should choose a space where they can drive in
and drive out. The next best is to back in and drive out.



No matter how large a parking spot it, there are still people who will
have trouble getting in and out. There are people out there who are
hopeless at parking. I see it almost every time I go to the corner
bakery/coffee shop. The roadside parking spaces are huge. You can
easily park an extended cab ban or pickup truck in one of them, but
people still have trouble staying between the lines.
A couple weeks ago I was there with my wife and there was only one
space available. The car behind was more than two feet into the
otherwise empty space. I had a bit of a challenge parallel in front of
it, and thanks to my back camera I was able to back up to within about
an inch of her front bumper. I figured that she had more than enough
room to back up before pulling out. What I had not counted on was a
small car slipping into the space behind her car and boxing her in.

Of course we had to stick around and watch for her to some out. She
could not be too upset with my position because it was her car that was
sticking so far into my space. As it turned out, she left just before
us. She was lucky that the guy behind was leaving just as she was
standing there looking at her boxed in Mercedes SUV.

On 5/28/2018 8:26 AM, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2018-05-28 6:50 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>> On Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 6:01:32 PM UTC-4, Jill McQuown wrote:
>
>>> How often do you use your grocery store's web site to see what is
>>> available before you make a shopping list?
>>>
>>> Jill
>>
>> Never.Â* I buy what I want when I want it.Â* If nothing looks good when
>> I'm at the store, I go to a different store.
>
> I might go to a store for specials is someone tells me about a good
> deal. Otherwise I just get what is available and looks good when I am
> there. There are some stores that I just don't bother with when I will
> be buying meat.Â* If our shopping is mainly for meat we go to the one
> particular meat market.
>
>
The mom & pop meat market on Lady's Island was sold last year after the
husband developed health problems. I understand it's re-opened under
new ownership but I've not checked it out yet. I'd gotten very
discouraged with the place under the previous ownership. At first they
had a full time butcher and the meat was cut to order and very high
quality. Next thing you know the butcher was gone and they'd put in a
bunch of freezers. Suddenly there was very little in the way of fresh
meats. They started stocking boxes of pre-cut frozen meats; no way to
even get a look at the meat much less pick out individual steaks. Buy a
box of frozen meat and hope for the best is not my idea of a "meat market."

And the woman fancied herself a cook so she started pushing her homemade
meals, which were horrible. We caved and bought one of her "cottage
pies" to take home and re-heat. I have no idea how a British woman
could manage to screw up cottage pie, but she did.

I know it's not fair of me to pre-judge the place based on the previous
owners. Human nature to predispose, I guess.

Jill

Nancy2 wrote:
>
> I just like the printed "word," which also
> includes books (instead of electronic readers).

Add me. I keep a grocery list all week. Many times I'll notice
something that needs to be replaced while cooking. I add that to
my list. Wednesday sale ads I'll look at too. I do always take a
list with me though.

I normally go grocery shopping twice a week. Mon or Tue to pick
up a few more sale things, then Thur, Fri to get the new weeks
sale items. Or just basics that I want here anyway.

On 5/27/2018 6:33 PM, Nancy2 wrote:
> I just like the printed "word," which also
> includes books (instead of electronic readers).
>
> N.

Add me to that list. I just picked up a bunch of books. They don't
require a cord or recharging.

Jill

On 5/28/2018 2:14 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>
> "Nancy2" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Jill, I never check a website for specials, although I do order my
>> groceries online.
>>
>> I get a weekly sales flyer in the regular mail, and I really prefer
>> having that as opposed
>> to spending more time on the computer.Â* I just like the printed
>> "word," which also
>> includes books (instead of electronic readers).
>
> For ads I much prefer online. Any paper ads I get are tossed out
> immediately. I wish they'd do away with mailing them.

The paper ads and coupons I do still get via snail mail are useless.

As for paper (other than books and shopping lists!) I pay most of my
bills online. For things like the electric and water bill, I've been
signed up for "paperless billing" at this address for a decade yet I
still occasionally get paper bills in the mail. Then I have to check
and make sure it's the same bill, yeah, thought so. I just paid this.
A duplication of effort and a waste of paper. It's irritating.

Jill

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> On 5/28/2018 2:14 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>> "Nancy2" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Jill, I never check a website for specials, although I do order my
>>> groceries online.
>>>
>>> I get a weekly sales flyer in the regular mail, and I really prefer
>>> having that as opposed
>>> to spending more time on the computer. I just like the printed "word,"
>>> which also
>>> includes books (instead of electronic readers).
>>
>> For ads I much prefer online. Any paper ads I get are tossed out
>> immediately. I wish they'd do away with mailing them.
>
> The paper ads and coupons I do still get via snail mail are useless.



I love the paper ads and coupons that come in snail mail.

Cheri

On Mon, 28 May 2018 09:33:30 -0400, jmcquown >
wrote:

>On 5/27/2018 6:33 PM, Nancy2 wrote:
>> I just like the printed "word," which also
>> includes books (instead of electronic readers).
>>
>> N.
>
>Add me to that list. I just picked up a bunch of books. They don't
>require a cord or recharging.
>
>Jill

But OTOH if I'm out somewhere and have to wait, I have about 40 books
in my purse. I tried to read a paper book recently and gave up and
found the ebook editiion, much better. I can adjust the print size,
add backlighting if the light is poor.

On 5/28/2018 1:21 AM, wrote:
> On Sun, 27 May 2018 22:02:18 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> > wrote:
>
>
>>> I am looking for some nice *tender* tenderloin filets. I like porterhouse
>>> steaks but really don't want to contend with cutting steaks off the bone.
>>>
>>> Oh yes, just found prime filets! For actual prime, I have to buy vacuum
>>> packed named branded ones... but they're prime, not choice. You know this
>>> means XX dollars. Ditto the rib-eyes.
>>>
>>> How often do you use your grocery store's web site to see what is
>>> available before you make a shopping list?
>>
>> Always.
>
> Von's has ribeye steaks for $3.99 a pound, Kroger (Ralph's) is $4.77.
>
>
>
>
If they are a decent grade, both are fairly cheap. I see them in the $8
to $10 range for Choice or CAB.

On Monday, May 28, 2018 at 8:54:50 AM UTC-4, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2018-05-28 6:54 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>
> > I can't count the number of times I've waited for some asshole to
> > finish backing into a parking spot. What's the point? You have
> > to back up at some point, and I'd rather back out of the spot, which
> > is much, much easier.
>
> It shouldn't take much longer to back into a space than it does to drive
> it. I would expect that anyone who does it should be able to back well
> enough that it should not take any great effort. While it may take
> just a little longer to back in they will gain that time back when they
> drive straight out.
>
> People who back into spaces are probably better trained drivers. It is
> generally safer to back in than to drive in and then have to back out
> because it is harder so see vehicles and pedestrians approaching from
> the side. Ideally, people should choose a space where they can drive in
> and drive out. The next best is to back in and drive out.

Should. Should. Should. The plain and simple fact is that people who
back into a space take extra time and do a poor job of aligning their
car between the lines on the pavement.

If you can't back out of a parking space, it's time to turn in your
driver's license.

Besides: How the hell do you get groceries into the trunk when it's
jammed up against the car behind you?

Cindy Hamilton

On 5/28/2018 10:04 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:

>
> Should. Should. Should. The plain and simple fact is that people who
> back into a space take extra time and do a poor job of aligning their
> car between the lines on the pavement.

Some do, as do the clods that pull in and can't get close to centered.

>
> If you can't back out of a parking space, it's time to turn in your
> driver's license.
>
> Besides: How the hell do you get groceries into the trunk when it's
> jammed up against the car behind you?
>
> Cindy Hamilton
>

Backing out can be dangerous parked between a couple of big SUVs and you
cannot see anything to the side. Even pulling out is only marginally
better.

Most times at the store I have only a bag or two and find it easier to
put it in the back seat. If we go to BJ's I will load the trunk.

On 5/28/2018 9:50 AM, Cheri wrote:
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 5/28/2018 2:14 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>>
>>> "Nancy2" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> Jill, I never check a website for specials, although I do order my
>>>> groceries online.
>>>>
>>>> I get a weekly sales flyer in the regular mail, and I really prefer
>>>> having that as opposed
>>>> to spending more time on the computer. I just like the printed
>>>> "word," which also
>>>> includes books (instead of electronic readers).
>>>
>>> For ads I much prefer online. Any paper ads I get are tossed out
>>> immediately. I wish they'd do away with mailing them.
>>
>> The paper ads and coupons I do still get via snail mail are useless.
>
>
>
> I love the paper ads and coupons that come in snail mail.
>
> Cheri

I live in a weird area, Cheri. The paper ads I get via snail mail are
not for nearby stores. Unless you count 50-75 miles as nearby. And
they're never for anything I want or need. I'm not in the market for
furniture from an outlet in Bluffton. The paper coupons are often for
restaurants, e.g. $10 off at some teppankaki grill in Rincon. I've
heard of Rincon. Never actually been there. I certainly won't be
dining there. LOL Useless waste of paper.

Jill

On 5/27/2018 6:50 PM, jmcquown wrote:
> On 5/27/2018 7:22 PM, Terry Coombs wrote:
>> On 5/27/2018 5:01 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>>> Time to re-stock the freezer.Â* I was perusing the Publix weekly ad.
>>> Nothing much in the way of beef on sale.Â* I decided to dig beyond
>>> and look at what else is available in the meat department. According
>>> to their web site.
>>>
>>> I've never liked the term "flap steak".Â* Nor the term "skirt steak".
>>> I know exactly what they're used for - fajitas.Â* That sort of meat
>>> requires a lot of marinating and tenderizing.
>>>
>>> In any event, the web site can't tell you the price of these pieces
>>> of tough meat.Â* But yes, they have lots of different cuts available.
>>>
>>> I am looking for some nice *tender* tenderloin filets.Â* I like
>>> porterhouse steaks but really don't want to contend with cutting
>>> steaks off the bone.
>>>
>>> Oh yes, just found prime filets!Â* For actual prime, I have to buy
>>> vacuum packed named branded ones... but they're prime, not choice.
>>> You know this means XX dollars.Â* Ditto the rib-eyes.
>>>
>>> How often do you use your grocery store's web site to see what is
>>> available before you make a shopping list?
>>>
>>> Jill
>>
>> Â*Â*Â* What's a shopping list ? I've almost always got whatever I want
>> on the pantry shelf and/or in the freezer to fix almost anything I
>> want . There are exceptions ...
>>
> If you have to ask don't bother.
>
> Jill

Â* Jill , this thread implies that the list is for dinner tonight or
something in that vein . We use a list , but the list is made as I/we
pull items off the storage shelf to the current-use location . This way
I almost always have on hand whatever I need for what I want to fix for
dinner . WE have to use a system of some sort since I do most of the
cooking and she does most of the shopping . The exception is meat , I do
almost all the meat purchases . Just a few minutes ago I finished
portioning out the 3 packages of country style ribs and got them in the
freezer . Did pretty good , average a buck a serving . Did even better
on the ham , looks like around $.85 per serving based on getting 2 meals
per package . And we'll probably get that plus a lunch or 2 .

--
Snag
Yes , I'm old
and set in my ways .

On 5/28/2018 9:57 AM, wrote:
> On Mon, 28 May 2018 09:33:30 -0400, jmcquown >
> wrote:
>
>> On 5/27/2018 6:33 PM, Nancy2 wrote:
>>> I just like the printed "word," which also
>>> includes books (instead of electronic readers).
>>>
>>> N.
>>
>> Add me to that list. I just picked up a bunch of books. They don't
>> require a cord or recharging.
>>
>> Jill
>
> But OTOH if I'm out somewhere and have to wait, I have about 40 books
> in my purse. I tried to read a paper book recently and gave up and
> found the ebook editiion, much better. I can adjust the print size,
> add backlighting if the light is poor.
>
Hey, if you enjoy the ebook reader, great. Me, I don't need to have 40
books in my purse. I tend to pick one book and read it cover to cover.
I don't generally bounce between books unless I find one to be
exceptionally dull.

Then again, I don't spend a lot of time in waiting rooms.

Jill

On 5/28/2018 10:04 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> On Monday, May 28, 2018 at 8:54:50 AM UTC-4, Dave Smith wrote:
>> On 2018-05-28 6:54 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>>
>>> I can't count the number of times I've waited for some asshole to
>>> finish backing into a parking spot. What's the point? You have
>>> to back up at some point, and I'd rather back out of the spot, which
>>> is much, much easier.
>>
>> It shouldn't take much longer to back into a space than it does to drive
>> it. I would expect that anyone who does it should be able to back well
>> enough that it should not take any great effort. While it may take
>> just a little longer to back in they will gain that time back when they
>> drive straight out.
>>
>> People who back into spaces are probably better trained drivers. It is
>> generally safer to back in than to drive in and then have to back out
>> because it is harder so see vehicles and pedestrians approaching from
>> the side. Ideally, people should choose a space where they can drive in
>> and drive out. The next best is to back in and drive out.
>
> Should. Should. Should. The plain and simple fact is that people who
> back into a space take extra time and do a poor job of aligning their
> car between the lines on the pavement.
>
> If you can't back out of a parking space, it's time to turn in your
> driver's license.
>
> Besides: How the hell do you get groceries into the trunk when it's
> jammed up against the car behind you?
>
> Cindy Hamilton
>
He's making specious arguments. It makes absolutely no sense to take
the time to back into a parking space at the grocery store. Takes more
time to pull up, align and back in than it would to just park. Of
course he's assuming everyone has backup cameras. Nope, not everyone
ran out and bought a new vehicle. I just want to park and get into the
store, okay? Get the hell out of the way.

Jill

On 5/28/2018 10:20 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 5/28/2018 10:04 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>
>>
>> Should.Â* Should.Â* Should.Â* The plain and simple fact is that people who
>> back into a space take extra time and do a poor job of aligning their
>> car between the lines on the pavement.
>
> Some do, as do the clods that pull in and can't get close to centered.
>
>>
>> If you can't back out of a parking space, it's time to turn in your
>> driver's license.
>>
>> Besides:Â* How the hell do you get groceries into the trunk when it's
>> jammed up against the car behind you?
>>
>> Cindy Hamilton
>>
>
> Backing out can be dangerous parked between a couple of big SUVs and you
> cannot see anything to the side.Â* Even pulling out is only marginally
> better.
>
This is why I park as far away from the store as possible. I've got two
good legs, don't mind using them. I still somehow manage to wind up
with a big honkin' SUV and/or an extended cab pickup truck on either
side. It wouldn't matter if I'd backed in. I still can't see around
them. So I do what I've always done... back out slowly and check the
mirrors and out the windows. I also always have to watch for
pedestrians. People who are walking out with their carts or heading
into the store. It's called being a good driver.

> Most times at the store I have only a bag or two and find it easier to
> put it in the back seat.Â* If we go to BJ's I will load the trunk.

I don't go to the store as frequently. I did only have one bag a couple
of days ago. I picked up some vegetables at the farm stand. Wasn't
really a parking issue or a need to load the trunk issue.

Jill

On 5/28/2018 10:26 AM, Terry Coombs wrote:
> On 5/27/2018 6:50 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>> On 5/27/2018 7:22 PM, Terry Coombs wrote:
>>> On 5/27/2018 5:01 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>>>> Time to re-stock the freezer.Â* I was perusing the Publix weekly ad.
>>>> Nothing much in the way of beef on sale.Â* I decided to dig beyond
>>>> and look at what else is available in the meat department. According
>>>> to their web site.
>>>>
>>>> I've never liked the term "flap steak".Â* Nor the term "skirt steak".
>>>> I know exactly what they're used for - fajitas.Â* That sort of meat
>>>> requires a lot of marinating and tenderizing.
>>>>
>>>> In any event, the web site can't tell you the price of these pieces
>>>> of tough meat.Â* But yes, they have lots of different cuts available.
>>>>
>>>> I am looking for some nice *tender* tenderloin filets.Â* I like
>>>> porterhouse steaks but really don't want to contend with cutting
>>>> steaks off the bone.
>>>>
>>>> Oh yes, just found prime filets!Â* For actual prime, I have to buy
>>>> vacuum packed named branded ones... but they're prime, not choice.
>>>> You know this means XX dollars.Â* Ditto the rib-eyes.
>>>>
>>>> How often do you use your grocery store's web site to see what is
>>>> available before you make a shopping list?
>>>>
>>>> Jill
>>>
>>> Â*Â*Â* What's a shopping list ? I've almost always got whatever I want
>>> on the pantry shelf and/or in the freezer to fix almost anything I
>>> want . There are exceptions ...
>>>
>> If you have to ask don't bother.
>>
>> Jill
>
> Â* Jill , this thread implies that the list is for dinner tonight or
> something in that vein .

No, it doesn't. Re-read. I specifically said it's time to restock the
freezer.

> We use a list , but the list is made as I/we
> pull items off the storage shelf to the current-use location . This way
> I almost always have on hand whatever I need for what I want to fix for
> dinner . WE have to use a system of some sort since I do most of the
> cooking and she does most of the shopping . The exception is meat , I do
> almost all the meat purchases . Just a few minutes ago I finished
> portioning out the 3 packages of country style ribs and got them in the
> freezer . Did pretty good , average a buck a serving . Did even better
> on the ham , looks like around $.85 per serving based on getting 2 meals
> per package . And we'll probably get that plus a lunch or 2 .
>
Nice. I made country ribs with a pseudo asian marinade not long ago so
I'm not in the market for ribs. I've never been a huge fan of ham.

I guess you got the impression about a dinner tonight because I
mentioned I'm in the market for some prime beef petit filets. About 2
inches thick. Yes, but I plan to stock up for the freezer.

And no, I don't want the filets wrapped in bacon. If I decide to cook
them that way I'll wrap them myself at home, thank you.

I dislike the way some grocery stores try to present you with their own
embellishments. Here are some "pinwheels" of thinly sliced beef flank
with garlic and basil butter. What? I skip right past that stuff.

Jill

On Monday, May 28, 2018 at 10:20:26 AM UTC-4, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 5/28/2018 10:04 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>
> >
> > Should. Should. Should. The plain and simple fact is that people who
> > back into a space take extra time and do a poor job of aligning their
> > car between the lines on the pavement.
>
> Some do, as do the clods that pull in and can't get close to centered.
>
> >
> > If you can't back out of a parking space, it's time to turn in your
> > driver's license.
> >
> > Besides: How the hell do you get groceries into the trunk when it's
> > jammed up against the car behind you?
> >
> > Cindy Hamilton
> >
>
> Backing out can be dangerous parked between a couple of big SUVs and you
> cannot see anything to the side. Even pulling out is only marginally
> better.
>
> Most times at the store I have only a bag or two and find it easier to
> put it in the back seat. If we go to BJ's I will load the trunk.

Ah, well, everybody's different. I have an SUV. I mainly shop once a week,
and have four to six heavy bags that I load in the back.

Even for small trips, I'm as likely to put a bag or to in the back, because
it's easier to get stuff out of the back than from the passenger doors.
My garage is fully detached, has two single doors, and shelving on the
driver's side. The second most convenient place for groceries is the
front passenger door, and I'd have to walk right past the back of the
SUV to reach it.

Still, even when I drove a Chevette, I'd never back in to a parking space.

Cindy Hamilton

On Monday, May 28, 2018 at 7:05:45 AM UTC-5, Jill McQuown wrote:
>
> On 5/28/2018 6:54 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>
> > I can't count the number of times I've waited for some asshole to
> > finish backing into a parking spot. What's the point? You have
> > to back up at some point, and I'd rather back out of the spot, which
> > is much, much easier.
> >
> > Cindy Hamilton
> >
> That's a pet peeve of mine. Just park the damn car and get out of the way.
>
> Jill
>
>
I'm a backer in person. I cannot stand to be backing out of a spot and
some IDIOT on their phone, usually, or walking and looking at their feet
walks right behind me as I'm backing out. I look like Linda Blair in the
"Exorcist" twisting and turning to see if some numb skull is back there
before I creep out. 70% of the time there is and I'M the one getting a
dirty look or the finger because I don't have eyes in the back of my head.

I back in and you're inconvenienced for 45 seconds but I didn't run over
anyone. I've got a clear view of airheads walking in front of my car
before pulling out.