Miss Peregrine Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 http://themattwalshblog.com/2013/11/12/attention-shopping-cart-ditchers-look-at-what-youve-done/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2myboys Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 This is one of my biggest pet peeves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 People on this board have made up every possible excuse for not returning carts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Nooooooooo! Not shopping carts! How about we talk about crock pots instead? Or whether you should ask your guests to take off their shoes inside the house? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaners Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I return the shopping carts that other people leave in parking lots to make up for all the snarky things I say. If other people start putting them away, my karma is in serious trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Oh boy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 There has been the odd time when it's been hard enough for me to get my kids into the vehicle when they were little, sometimes getting the carts inside was just too much (our local grocer doesn't have a cart corral). Now that my oldest is getting older, he often does it for me. I have also taught him to watch out for the moms with little ones and he has walked over to a mom before and asked her if he could help her put the cart away. I don't want him to just get annoyed at people who leave their carts out, but to be helpful. Those that could've done it might end up feeling a little guilty, and those that were struggling would be thankful for the help. I hate seeing scattered carts in the parking lot, it's so hard on vehicles. There are a lot of people who leave them just because they couldn't be bothered, and on behalf of those of us who try, I find that very, very annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I hardly ever see stray shopping carts in parking lots. Here in PA, we believe in Doing the Right Thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I've never understood why it is so difficult for people to return their carts. I have 3 small children all under 5 and even when all 3 of them are misbehaving, screaming, or refusing to get in their car seats (the true strength of a 3 year old comes out when they don't want to be in the car seat!) But whatever, I'm not going to let their laziness ruin my day or effect it in any way, shape or form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 http://themattwalshblog.com/2013/11/12/attention-shopping-cart-ditchers-look-at-what-youve-done/ Amy, I can't believe you've managed to lure people into a new shopping cart thread. :D Get off the tracks, people. There's a trainwreck coming.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieSong Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I don't get it either, especially when a parking lot has many cart corrals and there is one nearby no matter where you park. I always return mine, and did so when my kids were small. Ah well, I'm sure I do things others don't agree with or understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 Amy, I can't believe you've managed to lure people into a new shopping cart thread. :D Get off the tracks, people. There's a trainwreck coming.... :boxing_smiley: :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Maybe all stores should adopt Aldi's model and charge for the use of the shopping cart. :tongue_smilie: Oh wait, that would put the cart wrangler out of a job. Nevermind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeterbug Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Oh, I've never been in a shopping cart thread before! :party: Australia does it right- all the carts (called trolleys here) require coins. And not just piddly amounts, they only take $1 or $2 coins. So it's worth your time to return them. I never see trolleys just loose in the carpark. A few stores I frequent have done away with the coins, but people here are so properly trained by now that they return them anyway. :D Side note- you know those really annoying carts at Ikea where the wheels go in all different directions, making them really hard to manoeuvre? They are ALL like that here. So hard to push, especially when full, and even worse if you have a baby on your hip. The only place I've seen them where the wheels didn't turn in all directions? Costco, which first opened in Australia a few years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Amy, I can't believe you've managed to lure people into a new shopping cart thread. :D Get off the tracks, people. There's a trainwreck coming.... How have I missed the other shopping cart threads?!?! I'm backing out of this one. Seems like a silly thing to argue about (most things are) but I am also slightly intrigued as to what peoples' so called legitimate excuses are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 How have I missed the other shopping cart threads?!?! I'm backing out of this one. Seems like a silly thing to argue about (most things are) but I am also slightly intrigued as to what peoples' so called legitimate excuses are. It has been a while since we've had a good one, but it always amazes me that people have such strong feelings about things like shopping carts, crock pots, and birthday cupcakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 crock pots and birthday cupcakes?!?! I'm missing out on soo much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakersDozen Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Worst I ever saw was a teenage boy who had been shopping with his mom. I put my cart in the corral then watched as he pushed his cart 3 steps, and left it. Right by the corral but not in it (the corral was almost empty). I stood there then said, "Wait, you really aren't going to take a few more steps and actually put the cart where it goes?" He glared at me then walked away while his mom just sat in her car watching. I put the cart away for him and said, "I'll be happy to do the right thing for you." Another glare from him and one from his mom after he got in the car and spoke to her. Nice, yes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 It has been a while since we've had a good one, but it always amazes me that people have such strong feelings about things like shopping carts, crock pots, and birthday cupcakes. Don't forget shoes in the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lulu* Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 crock pots and birthday cupcakes?!?! I'm missing out on soo much! Get the to the search engine! (We will expect a full report when you've finished.......two or three days from now!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lulu* Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Don't forget shoes in the house. Now you're just pot stirring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lulu* Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 The diaper change thread got pretty wild too. I think Bill ended up wearing a lampshade. (For those who missed it, search the chat forum for Starbucks, it is the BIG thread.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Not again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Get the to the search engine! (We will expect a full report when you've finished.......two or three days from now!) already found the cupcake thread and can't help but read. *whispers*"team cupcake" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 It has been a while since we've had a good one, but it always amazes me that people have such strong feelings about things like shopping carts, crock pots, and birthday cupcakes. so in the cupcake thread someone asked if they were going to become as controversial as shopping carts and crock pots! :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatHomeschoolDad Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I have heard that for every cart pushed back to it's corral, and angel gets her wings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 So. . . should you use a wooden or a metal spoon to stir a pot? And clockwise or counterclockwise. And should you have a spoonrest or not? (Dh and I had a big argument about the spoonrest, once. He thought it was a waste of counter space!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewellsmommy Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I remember posting in the original shopping cart thread...I was so inexperienced then, so young, so naive...thinking that the avid cart returners and those that felt misunderstood could find common ground. Everyone play nice... :D ...or not, then the kilts come faster...either way :lurk5: ...off to look for my kilt picture now. I have cupcake pics on reserve just waiting for an excuse... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Don't forget shoes in the house. Troublemaker. :glare: :D :D :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I have heard that for every cart pushed back to it's corral, and angel gets her wings. You probably didn't hear it here. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatHomeschoolDad Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 And clockwise or counterclockwise. That's kinda hemisphere-centric. Our friends down under don't have a choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmhearn Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I honestly had no idea that people had such strong feelings about shopping carts... I will admit that I have occasionally not returned a cart when my kids were in the car. And this story is the reason... http://abcnews.go.com/m/story?id=91380&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.yahoo.com%2Fmobile%2Fs%3B_ylt%3DA0oG7kDM3oJSzRIAXl9x.9w4%3Fp%3Dwoman%2Bhas%2Bbaby%2Bstolen%2Bin%2Bparking%2Blot%2Bwhile%2Bloading%2Bgroceries%26fr%3Donesearch%26first%3D1%26_tsrc%3Dapple%26xargs%3D0%26b%3D21%26pstart%3D7 I don't know if that link will work, but it is the story about the lady who had 3 kids in the car and 1 was taken while she walked away to put the cart in the corral. I know it is a one in a bazillion incident. I know I am insane for worrying about it. I am not suggesting other people should be worried about it. I am simply stating what caused me to worry about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I usually like that blogger but when I read that earlier today I thought, "sheesh, take a :chillpill: , Matt." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatHomeschoolDad Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 It is the story about the lady who had 3 kids in the car and 1 was taken while she walked away to put the cart in the corral. I know it is a one in a bazillion incident. I know I am insane for worrying about it. Not insane; I did the same. Semi public places, kid not out of sight; really public places, kid not out of reach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnificent_baby Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I honestly had no idea that people had such strong feelings about shopping carts... I will admit that I have occasionally not returned a cart when my kids were in the car. And this story is the reason... http://abcnews.go.com/m/story?id=91380&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.yahoo.com%2Fmobile%2Fs%3B_ylt%3DA0oG7kDM3oJSzRIAXl9x.9w4%3Fp%3Dwoman%2Bhas%2Bbaby%2Bstolen%2Bin%2Bparking%2Blot%2Bwhile%2Bloading%2Bgroceries%26fr%3Donesearch%26first%3D1%26_tsrc%3Dapple%26xargs%3D0%26b%3D21%26pstart%3D7 I don't know if that link will work, but it is the story about the lady who had 3 kids in the car and 1 was taken while she walked away to put the cart in the corral. I know it is a one in a bazillion incident. I know I am insane for worrying about it. I am not suggesting other people should be worried about it. I am simply stating what caused me to worry about it. Yep, me too. If the corral wasn't nearby (say within 4 cars or so away), I'd leave the cart. My children's safety comes first. Not ashamed to admit it. I usually shop without them, so not really an issue anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 What's interesting to me is that when I look around at my local Publix, it's not the parents out shopping alone with multiple children who aren't returning the carts. It's those who could easily do so but choose to do otherwise. I probably shouldn't have wandered into this thread since yesterday a family left their car cart right up next to my car and dh had to take it to the cart return himself to get inside. There were two able bodied parents and the return was two spaces away! It's really so stupid but it really annoyed me yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Am I the only one who remembers the shopping cart admonition from a certain parenting program? Should I not bring that up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSOchristie Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Why wouldn't you just get the kids strapped in, close and lock the doors with the clicker, and return the cart? I would never leave the doors open so someone could reach in and grab them. I always park the cart next to the trunk, strap them in, toss them a granola bar, and close the doors while I load the groceries in the trunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Am I the only one who remembers the shopping cart admonition from a certain parenting program? Should I not bring that up? Do it! Do it! Do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Why wouldn't you just get the kids strapped in, close and lock the doors with the clicker, and return the cart? I would never leave the doors open so someone could reach in and grab them. I always park the cart next to the trunk, strap them in, toss them a granola bar, and close the doors while I load the groceries in the trunk. or bring your kids with you to return the cart if you don't leave them alone. A little more annoying but more considerate than leaving the cart there to hit someone else's car. i should add if my car ever got hit by a cart I wouldn't car.. its just a car but some people work hard to keep their things looking nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie in NJ Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 a few years ago one of our local grocery stores made their carts such that you had to put in a quarter to get the cart out and then to get your quarter back you had to return it. People starting protesting and started driving further away to another store that didn't charge 25 cents for a cart so the first store had to stop that policy. by the way, I always put my cart back in the corral, but my dc are teens and even when they were younger, even tho I live in a very safe area, I would put them in the car, lock the door and then put cart back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I leave the cart. Also, I let my children stand up in it. So there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I let my kids climb the shelves. And taste the fruit. And the open boxes of crackers before paying. There are people who don't? That sounds like crazytalk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerileanne99 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Okay, definitely a strange thread😄 But I HATE carts left out...and my biggest pet peeve is that they often get shoved into the blue HC spaces...maybe because people feel like if they at least get them headed toward the store or corral it is better than nothing? I can't tell you the number of times I have had to park waaay out (I am in a wheelchair) because of carts. And the yellow cross hatches next to the HC spot is NOT a designated cart hangout, lol! I have a ramp that folds out, which means I cannot get in or out of the van if a cart (or several carts!) get left there. Worst I ever saw was a teenage boy who had been shopping with his mom. I put my cart in the corral then watched as he pushed his cart 3 steps, and left it. Right by the corral but not in it (the corral was almost empty). I stood there then said, "Wait, you really aren't going to take a few more steps and actually put the cart where it goes?" He glared at me then walked away while his mom just sat in her car watching. I put the cart away for him and said, "I'll be happy to do the right thing for you." Another glare from him and one from his mom after he got in the car and spoke to her. Nice, yes?Lol! I did this the other day. A young man shoved his cart in the general vicinity of the corral, where it bumped the side and rolled into a parking spot. He started to just walk off! I was rolling past him and said, 'oh, let me get that for you' and sort of hooked it with the front of my chair, pushing it in front of me....at least he looked a bit embarrassed, and his mother looked less than happy as he climbed in the car:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie in NJ Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 ok, so am I the only one that does this (and I promise I only do this when there are not other cars around). I give the cart a big push towards the corral and see if I can get it in on the first try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 There are people who don't? That sounds like crazytalk. I can't believe she pays for it when it's already half-eaten. Why would anyone pay for half-eaten food? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 ok, so am I the only one that does this (and I promise I only do this when there are not other cars around). I give the cart a big push towards the corral and see if I can get it in on the first try. If it misses and hits a car, do you run? Running is good exercise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 aw heck that's almost fun. I give it a big push towards the most expensive looking car in the lot and see if I can get it.....(usually that is catwoman's ...shhhh don't tell her she is VERY sensitive about these things...) That was you AGAIN????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I totally argue with them about that EVERY FREAKING time. They don't get it. You just can't reason with some people. They get all caught up in "the rules" and "the shoplifting laws." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicAnn Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I've never NOT returned a cart. I always assumed that was only done by low life's and psychopaths. I'm joking, but really...seeing carts next to the corral is a huge pet peeve of mine. Even when we lived in Seattle and it rained 10 months a year, people still returned their carts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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