Friday I got the handicap space next to the cart return at 10Box. Not the closest handicap space. A sedan was parked there, with a lady behind the wheel, talking to someone out the window, with three kids in the back. Not sure why she needed that space for her passenger to be inside shopping, but she DID have a handicap placard hanging from the mirror while she was sitting there socializing, and stayed there when her conversation partner went inside to shop.
I pried a cart loose from the three stacks waiting to be "returned" to the inside cart corral. I used it as my cart/walker to go inside. As I was entering the second set of double doors, a woman came out. She was fifty-something, with bleached blond hair, carrying a bottle of orange drink in her hand. I sure hope she wasn't shoplifting! She did not come from the register area, but from the other side. Maybe she had parked her cart back in the indoor cart corral, and was just carrying out her purchase. Though I don't know why she would need a cart just to buy a drink. Maybe she was a worker without a uniform. Anyhoo... she was in no hurry, and did not seem to be on the lam for a crime.
"Are you going to use that riding cart?"
"No."
"Look here. If you do this..." She took the seatbelt of the child-seat, and grabbed the other end. Looped it through one handle of my purse, which was sitting in the child seat. "If you buckle this, nobody can steal your purse."
"Oh. Thank you. That's a tip I haven't heard before."
Blondie went on out with her bottle of orange drink. I continued into the store. That was a bit presumptuous of her, but I know she meant well. Yes, it could keep somebody from grabbing my purse out of the cart. But it could also keep ME from grabbing the purse out of my cart if somebody decided to run off with the whole cart, knowing I am unable to chase them down. I always keep a hand on my purse handle while I'm pushing the cart. I don't leave my cart unattended to get items off the shelf. I take my purse out and put it on T-Hoe's bumper in front of my body, when I'm loading groceries outside.
I unbuckled my purse handle when I got inside. I appreciate the sentiment, but I don't really want to shop with my purse buckled in. Besides, why should I trust a lady exiting the store, reaching towards my purse? That's why I always keep a hand on the handle.
Hi Val, That's a good tip for the right situation. I use a crossbody bag so I don't leave my purse in the cart. Still, I like that tip:)
ReplyDeleteIt IS a good tip, that I'd never thought about. I'm afraid I might forget to unhook it, and get off-balance trying to grab my own purse out of the cart when I'm done shopping.
DeleteMy gambling purse is a crossbody. I'd prefer not to take in a purse at all, but you never know when you might need a tissue, or hand sanitizer, or somewhere to stash a major jackpot, heh, heh! I don't trust my pockets for carrying my gambling bankroll and the slot tickets I cash out to save some winnings for later.
I do that buckle up the purse as well, but I prefer the cross body purse. There is no weight on my achy shoulder and I can get stuff easily. I have emptied out the unessentials so it is easier to find stuff.
ReplyDeleteI've had this purse for over 20 years. I like it, and know where everything fits. I hate new things!
DeleteYes we need to keep a close watch on our purses. I always keep my purse hanging on my shoulder when shopping.
ReplyDeleteMine has handles, so can't hang on my shoulder. I do keep a close watch on it, since I am suspicious by nature!
DeleteIt is a good tip and I've seen people do that here. I prefer a crossbody bag, but usually I am wearing something with reasonably deep pockets and just stuff my money or cards in there and leave my bag at home. I remember one time being followed around a supermarket, when I noticed him I took my purse/wallet and buried it under all the groceries and he turned away, maybe left the store or maybe followed another "target", but I left a description of him at the front desk. That's when I started using just my pockets.
ReplyDeleteI prefer to use just my pockets, but my purse carries my checkbook, just in case my card (or the store's card-reader) doesn't work. I don't carry enough cash in my pocket to pay for a cart of groceries. Just a few items, and I would hate to have to leave my groceries to go out for the checkbook, and come back to start over.
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