I went shopping today. I did not get up before the sun or anything strange. I took my time, had my daily dose of coffee and then got ready. I left around 11 am. There is nothing I want that would require me to rush around.
I fed and watered the dogs, took them all out and left Oscar in charge ( perhaps not the best choice, since he pees on the floor). All the accumulated ice fell off my car and I zipped over to the interstate and was pleasantly surprised to find traffic light.
I easily found parking places close to the door, the weather was nice and I found some good bargains. Then I came home, mopped up the dog pee adorning the floor, and collapsed in a chair. Shopping is hard work. I am exhausted. Maybe I should get out more .......
I enjoy shopping. I like watching other people to see what they are buying. I also like to wonder where side roads go and who may live at the end of the road. Could this be why my husband declines my invitation to go with me? He rarely listens anyway. No matter which side I am on, it is his "bad" ear side and he says he can't hear me. Doesn't really stop me from talking.
But today, as I drove I pondered something else. It is the cost of dog poop bags. They are crazy expensive. I am okay with the plastic bags from the grocery and I use them a lot, but have been known to run out. I do love a poop free environment.
So, today I went to the Dollar Tree to buy some dog poop bags. With the new dog park I am considering having a dispenser in place. Maybe, although I am thinking that expense should be on the pet owner. But, that is another discussion for another day. That and the fact that everything in the Dollar Tree is actually a dollar. Not so for Family Dollar and the Dollar General. When you think about it, it just doesn't make sense.
Back to the poop bags. Three rolls of twenty sell for a dollar. Sixty bags for a dollar. Not bad you say, but as I turned to place them in my cart full of half price Christmas stuff I see something that stops me cold. Baby products are located directly across from the pet products. I put those doggie bags back and got 75 diaper bags for a dollar! Not only did I score 15 more bags, but they are baby powder scented!!
6 comments:
You are truly a discerning shopper. I, myself, was happily ignorant of the fact that doggy poop bags are sold in stores. I thought folks just used those kitchen baggies.
ha. maybe that will mask the smell a bit more...hey, i think you scored there...
Excellent eye for value and nose for a deal! You have hit upon a winner. Hope the day warms enough for you to get outside.
I've been away from the real world too long. You mean those diaper changers no longer roll them up and leave them in your driveway? Speaking from experience.
Hmmm...I thought I was the only one that liked to venture down side roads just to "see what's down there". Maybe it's because we almost share the same bday. :)
Have a safe and fun 2014! Happy New Year to you and he who mows!
Erik
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