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Old 05-11-2011, 11:53 AM
 
Location: Spring Hill Florida
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There is a wonderful invention called a "shopping cart". They have two large wheels and two small ones. They fold up for easy storage. They fold out and you can stack 6 full bags of groceries in it and wheel it away. Check your local hardware store. I am sure that Wal Mart, Target, etc carry them too.

This is a great idea for hauling books, groceries, anything really.



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Under 2 miles...considering the weather and what will you be carrying in your hands or back (backpack).....


How many miles can you carry say 2 gallons of milk in your hands in 90 degrees?

Or coming back from school, how long can you expect a 5 year old to walk with a back pack full of books etc?? what is reasonable considering the weather? downpours and all which sometimes come out of nowhere!?


Knew that about PHX.
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Old 05-11-2011, 12:04 PM
 
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I have one, and I wouldn't even have to use it if the grocery store would have been within 2 miles and I had sidewalks...I could use the bike trailer.....we were talking about "what distance" is acceptable.....how many miles can you or will you carry that? 6, 10? my grocery store is in 4 miles but there are no sidewalks to get there, and so....I would have to carry that through grass and heavy traffic...This was an "IF" situation....




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There is a wonderful invention called a "shopping cart". They have two large wheels and two small ones. They fold up for easy storage. They fold out and you can stack 6 full bags of groceries in it and wheel it away. Check your local hardware store. I am sure that Wal Mart, Target, etc carry them too.

This is a great idea for hauling books, groceries, anything really.
 
Old 05-11-2011, 12:18 PM
 
Location: tampa bay
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There is a wonderful invention called a "shopping cart". They have two large wheels and two small ones. They fold up for easy storage. They fold out and you can stack 6 full bags of groceries in it and wheel it away. Check your local hardware store. I am sure that Wal Mart, Target, etc carry them too.

This is a great idea for hauling books, groceries, anything really.
A grandmothers cart!!Loved those things in New York! When it snowed we would take the cart and schlep to the Waldbaums (grocery) over the snow piles!!Funny when your young what things seem like fun!!
 
Old 05-11-2011, 12:22 PM
 
Location: tampa bay
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I have one, and I wouldn't even have to use it if the grocery store would have been within 2 miles and I had sidewalks...I could use the bike trailer.....we were talking about "what distance" is acceptable.....how many miles can you or will you carry that? 6, 10? my grocery store is in 4 miles but there are no sidewalks to get there, and so....I would have to carry that through grass and heavy traffic...This was an "IF" situation....
Schools was the most important factor when we moved here too! You mean to tell me you couldn't find an area that had good schools and was close to shopping
 
Old 05-11-2011, 02:47 PM
 
Location: Spring Hill Florida
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Yes! A granny cart! We too shelped groceries in it for blocks. Winter and summer and all in between. Beat the daylights out of carrying bags.


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A grandmothers cart!!Loved those things in New York! When it snowed we would take the cart and schlep to the Waldbaums (grocery) over the snow piles!!Funny when your young what things seem like fun!!
 
Old 05-11-2011, 02:49 PM
 
Location: Spring Hill Florida
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Well, you picked the place you live. You should have considered things like the fact that there are not sidewalks there. You should have consideredi it was 4 miles away. You should have considered these things especially since you don't like to drive. But you didn't and now its Florida's fault.



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I have one, and I wouldn't even have to use it if the grocery store would have been within 2 miles and I had sidewalks...I could use the bike trailer.....we were talking about "what distance" is acceptable.....how many miles can you or will you carry that? 6, 10? my grocery store is in 4 miles but there are no sidewalks to get there, and so....I would have to carry that through grass and heavy traffic...This was an "IF" situation....
 
Old 05-11-2011, 02:57 PM
 
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Food and the overall cost of living is indeed more expensive in Florida than most other parts of the country. There are exceptions, for example: the Northeast, some of the most populated US cities, Hawaii, California, and any other locations taken over by the people who were run out of California on a rail. If you'll notice, most firmly believe Florida has a low cost of living are those who spent most of their lives in the aforementioned locations!

You can find some good deals if you look around and get into extreme couponing....but think of how good these deals would be if you went on a coupon run in another state!
 
Old 05-11-2011, 03:06 PM
 
Location: Spring Hill Florida
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Do you have any links that back up your information?


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Food and the overall cost of living is indeed more expensive in Florida than most other parts of the country. There are exceptions, for example: the Northeast, some of the most populated US cities, Hawaii, California, and any other locations taken over by the people who were run out of California on a rail. If you'll notice, most firmly believe Florida has a low cost of living are those who spent most of their lives in the aforementioned locations!

You can find some good deals if you look around and get into extreme couponing....but think of how good these deals would be if you went on a coupon run in another state!
 
Old 05-11-2011, 03:40 PM
 
Location: Spring Hill Florida
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Source: Florida Auto Insurance Quotes - Car Insurance Florida Quote - FL Auto Insurance




Average Tampa Car Insurance Quote: $2,102

According to the CarInsurance.com Premium Index, Tampa residents allot an average of $2,102 for car insurance -- 2.38 percent above the average rate in Hillsborough County, and 23.38 percent above the mean rate in Florida as a whole.
Various factors help generate your auto insurance rate, including driving experience, marital status, occupation and vehicle mileage. Your rate will differ by insurer, as well. Checking out car insurance rates from numerous insurers can be vital to obtaining a new, low rate.

[CENTER] Comparative rates across the country [/CENTER]
http://www.carinsurance.com/charts/ComparativeAverageChart_000012.png?95a6ea39-56d0-4584-9919-eaefc108c50c (broken link)
 
Old 05-11-2011, 03:53 PM
 
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Source: Florida Auto Insurance Quotes - Car Insurance Florida Quote - FL Auto Insurance




Average Tampa Car Insurance Quote: $2,102

According to the CarInsurance.com Premium Index, Tampa residents allot an average of $2,102 for car insurance -- 2.38 percent above the average rate in Hillsborough County, and 23.38 percent above the mean rate in Florida as a whole.
Various factors help generate your auto insurance rate, including driving experience, marital status, occupation and vehicle mileage. Your rate will differ by insurer, as well. Checking out car insurance rates from numerous insurers can be vital to obtaining a new, low rate.

[CENTER] Comparative rates across the country [/CENTER]
Is that supposed to be an annual premium for one car?
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