No more free plastic bags

[Macca]

I've never been comfortable with shopping in Supermarkets. Too impersonal. I don't like shopping in general but supermarket shopping is the worst.

[Roy S]

Get my shopping delivered these days

[Marco]

Hi Roy,

Now that plastic bags are no longer free, how do you decide how many you'll need to hold the provisions delivered by the supermarket, and how is the amount owed in that respect calculated when you place the order - or are the provisions delivered in boxes, and if so, are those left with you so you can unpack in your own time, or must you unpack while the delivery driver is there, to allow him to take the boxes away?

Until I'm old and infirm, and thus unable to do my own shopping, I won't have it delivered, as I much prefer picking my own fresh produce. It would be fine for tins or jars, etc, but I want to be the one selecting my fruit and veg, not some dweeb from Tesco (or whatever) who won't have my best interests at heart, and so is unlikely to get me the best stuff!

Marco.

[Roy S]

Hi Roy,

Now that plastic bags are no longer free, how do you decide how many you'll need to hold the provisions delivered by the supermarket, and how is the amount owed in that respect calculated when you place the order - or are the provisions delivered in boxes, and if so, are those left with you so you can unpack in your own time, or must you unpack while the delivery driver is there, to allow him to take the boxes away?

Until I'm old and infirm, and thus unable to do my own shopping, I won't have it delivered, as I much prefer picking my own fresh produce. It would be fine for tins or jars, etc, but I want to be the one selecting my fruit and veg, not some dweeb from Tesco (or whatever) who won't have my best interests at heart, and so is unlikely to get me the best stuff!

Marco.

They're introducing a blanket charge of (I think) 40p if you want bags but you do have the option to not have bags and unpack the boxes while the driver waits (which is what I'll plump for).

Never had a problem with any of the fresh produce but they're always very helpful if you have a problem such as an unacceptable substitute. I drink a lot of bottled water and it's just more convenient for them to do the humping for me.

[struth]

Drink a load of bottled water too...Our tap water is ok but has no minerals potassium or magnesium in it that are important to liver condition so i get Derbyshire water mostly. I am on crutches but still do my and my sons shopping twice a week.. I like the independence and selecting my own.. Forcing myself to get round the shop is important mentally as well as physically for me..not giving in to it lol...some say i am stubborn

[Roy S]

Drink a load of bottled water too...Our tap water is ok but has no minerals potassium or magnesium in it that are important to liver condition so i get Derbyshire water mostly. I am on crutches but still do my and my sons shopping twice a week.. I like the independence and selecting my own.. Forcing myself to get round the shop is important mently as well as physically

I drink it to avoid getting kidney stones back (not keen on having that procedure again). I've recently been accused of becoming hermit like, maybe I should take a leaf out of your book Grant

[struth]

Your in Londinium so your water is likely to be hard and hard water has magnesium usually. Magnesium protects the liver from various things and alcohol destroys it. It was found the reason so many Scots for instance die of liver disease was not excessive drinking of booze(n england. For example drink just as much if not more) but because our water is soft and lacking magnesium. This report upset the Scottish govt and N Sturgeon and was blanked. It didnt suit her war on the demon drink

[Oldpinkman]

Does anyone else here have dogs? How do you dispose of the poo

Our local council asks us to make sure they are double wrapped in carrier bags...

[struth]

My son does. He buys poop bags.. You can get them pretty cheaply if you look around....he is never without a bag of poo

[Marco]

They're introducing a blanket charge of (I think) 40p if you want bags but you do have the option to not have bags and unpack the boxes while the driver waits (which is what I'll plump for).

Never had a problem with any of the fresh produce but they're always very helpful if you have a problem such as an unacceptable substitute. I drink a lot of bottled water and it's just more convenient for them to do the humping for me.

No worries, and thanks for the explanation. Who is it that you're shopping with on-line?

Marco.