Just really grateful (work related)

**Alan** · 2-11-21, 2:04pm

Originally Posted by gimmethesimplelife

This has been a running gag between myself and Alan for several years now. I'm sure he means well. Rob

Of course I wish you well, just curious whether your new responsibilities have changed your perspective on some things particular to your new industry. It's been years since you've opined on the subject.

**frugal-one** · 2-11-21, 2:18pm

Glad to hear you found your "niche".

**iris lilies** · 2-11-21, 2:56pm

Originally Posted by razz

"Borrowed" carts are a problem in many areas as mrocery any people are car-poor. Locally, a grocery store has finally posted a sign that states that if carts are removed from the parking lot, those responsible will be charged with theft. Not sure how one gets blood from a stone though. Still waiting for the first court ruling on this. Not sure how it can be resolved.

In Phoenix it’s ok to steal grocery carts.

At least, that is a popular narrative.

**gimmethesimplelife** · 2-11-21, 2:59pm

In light of the fact that we have been losing quality members, I'm going to pass on commenting regarding shopping carts. There's been entirely enough friction around here. I'm choosing not to add to it. Rob

**gimmethesimplelife** · 2-11-21, 3:00pm

To those of you posting supportive comments - Thank You! They mean a lot. Rob

**SteveinMN** · 2-11-21, 4:39pm

That's good news, Rob! Glad to see you've found a vocation that's been good to you.

Not to pile on; just asking a general (if OT) question: Around here many of the places advise would-be "roamers" that the cart is (somehow) geofenced and will not roll if taken beyond the premises. I will admit to never having tested this in person but the claim seems dubious to me. Is advising that the cart won't work beyond a certain point "security theater" or is it an actual technology some places use?

**iris lilies** · 2-11-21, 4:51pm

Originally Posted by SteveinMN

That's good news, Rob! Glad to see you've found a vocation that's been good to you.

Not to pile on; just asking a general (if OT) question: Around here many of the places advise would-be "roamers" that the cart is (somehow) geofenced and will not roll if taken beyond the premises. I will admit to never having tested this in person but the claim seems dubious to me. Is advising that the cart won't work beyond a certain point "security theater" or is it an actual technology some places use?

Yes, our grocery store carts have little locks on their wheels that lock into place when they go beyond the boundaries of the grocery store parking lot.

**jp1** · 2-11-21, 5:04pm

Originally Posted by iris lilies

Yes, our grocery store carts have little locks on their wheels that lock into place when they go beyond the boundaries of the grocery store parking lot.

When we lived in the city ours did too. Occasionally we would find hand baskets on the street (not sure how that is more convenient than using a bag) so we would take them back with us.

**rosarugosa** · 2-11-21, 5:19pm

Good work Rob! Glad this is going well for you.

Yppej · 2-11-21, 5:46pm

A customer of ours from a supermarket came and claimed a cart of theirs that had somehow wound up in our store.

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