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Title: Do you want a hand with your packing?
Post by: loulou on August 02, 2006, 10:23:47 pm

In Sainsburys today the checkout lady asked me if I would like some help with my packing. I thought she looked a little bored so I said yes. She then packed my shampoo and washing up liquid with my cauliflower and fish fingers. Stupid stupid woman.

Title: Do you want a hand with your packing?
Post by: smurfboy on August 02, 2006, 10:25:18 pm

I never get help with my packing because they always want to put about two items per bag, which is pretty useless if you don't have a car (not to mention bad for the environment).

Title: Do you want a hand with your packing?
Post by: oldspice on August 02, 2006, 10:30:10 pm

I agree Smurfy. They ALWAYS assume you're in a car and using loads of bags is such a waste. I like to pack my own shopping because it takes less time to unpack if you've planned the packing yourself. 

Title: Do you want a hand with your packing?
Post by: kevvosa on August 03, 2006, 09:18:59 am

I always do it myself because they tend to be a bit brainless when it comes to packing things. Some people don't even realise that heavy stuff should go at the bottom of the bag!









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Title: Do you want a hand with your packing?
Post by: goldencup on August 03, 2006, 09:21:28 am

Quote from: kevvosa

I always do it myself because they tend to be a bit brainless when it comes to packing things. Some people don't even realise that heavy stuff should go at the nbottom of the bag! 

 

Title: Do you want a hand with your packing?
Post by: kevvosa on August 03, 2006, 09:29:51 am

It's true.

Title: Do you want a hand with your packing?
Post by: StrollingMinstrel on August 03, 2006, 04:01:35 pm

I'm a bit sad about the whole packing issue!

I have to put similar tings together on the belt so they all go through at the same time... e.g. household cleaning things, refridgerated bits, fruit and veg. Then it is easier to pack at the other end.

My husband thinks I am as mad as a biscuit and can't see the merit of my system at all.

I know it is extremely anal of me... but somehow when the rest of my life is in chaos I can at least feel my shopping bags are in order!!

 

Title: Do you want a hand with your packing?
Post by: oldspice on August 03, 2006, 04:26:18 pm

You are completely right SM - I do exactly the same! there has to be a system in shopping or it is a total nightmare.

Title: Do you want a hand with your packing?
Post by: Forth Bridges on August 03, 2006, 04:27:03 pm

I do both!

mailnly meself!

it pointlees put bread then 2 bootle of juicu in together!

Title: Do you want a hand with your packing?
Post by: kevvosa on August 03, 2006, 04:38:36 pm

I'm the same usually. I always put the bottles and cans at the start, followed by lighter items. 

Title: Do you want a hand with your packing?
Post by: goldencup on August 03, 2006, 05:22:08 pm

I put my things on the conveyor belt in order too - especially if there's a BOGOF or 3 for 2, I have to make sure they're together even though I know it makes no difference when they're scanned!

Title: Do you want a hand with your packing?
Post by: kevvosa on August 03, 2006, 05:49:36 pm

Quote from: goldencup

especially if there's a BOGOF or 3 for 2, I have to
make sure they're together even though I know it makes no difference
when they're scanned!

Snap!

Title: Do you want a hand with your packing?
Post by: on August 03, 2006, 10:09:50 pm

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Title: Do you want a hand with your packing?
Post by: loulou on August 03, 2006, 11:55:27 pm

I put all my dairy products through first, followed by bread, cakes and biscuits. Then it's fruit and veg, all cleaning products and last but not least petfood and catlitter. I have done it this way for 20 years.

Title: Do you want a hand with your packing?
Post by: kevvosa on August 04, 2006, 08:57:23 am

Lou, if it were me I would do it the opposite way round. Surely cleaning products are heavier than the rest of the stuff? 

Title: Do you want a hand with your packing?
Post by: oldspice on August 04, 2006, 09:51:01 am

Yes but surely you put them in separate bags? If you have a lot of shopping the heavy, household stuff is separated from cakes and fruit? I would have a bag for fruit and veg, with fruit on top and a bag for cakes then household stuff in another bag as long as I'm not using too many bags and they are not too heavy to carry.