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J_William_Ryan

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5. "Do you get groceries delivered?"

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Sat Aug 23, 2025, 12:52 PM

Aug 23

Yes, along with everything else.

Only go out for haircuts, car maintenance, and doctor appointments.

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Do you get groceries delivered? [View all] CTyankee Aug 23 OP

Maybe we'll get to that point someday True Dough Aug 23 #1

Yes but the mistakes can be comical. underpants Aug 23 #2

Same here. I do order sometimes, but the stores have sometimes made mistakes with both the highplainsdem Aug 23 #13

My son ordered online last week iamateacher Aug 23 #35

Banana pudding quaint Aug 23 #3

I still go shopping once a week and Costco every other week kimbutgar Aug 23 #4

"Do you get groceries delivered?" J_William_Ryan Aug 23 #5

I like to shop for groceries but whenever I'm out of town... mike_c Aug 23 #6

Nope Jilly_in_VA Aug 23 #7

Yes, I know and I once felt that way. I guess aging and its accompanying insults to your body has changed my attitude. CTyankee Aug 23 #12

Yes, it is a great option for me. Very convenient. anciano Aug 23 #8

Any extra bananas you don't eat immediately will keep well in the fridge. Refrigerate them as soon as highplainsdem Aug 23 #9

Peel and slice the bananas, then freeze the slices nuxvomica Aug 23 #10

That's a great idea! Thanks. CTyankee Aug 23 #14

stay away from arginine if you are being treated for blood pressure nuxvomica Aug 23 #15

I use this flax oil. It is delicious! SheltieLover Aug 23 #17

We get some groceries delivered, mostly meat sakabatou Aug 23 #11

Yes. I use Instacart & Target. SheltieLover Aug 23 #16

Target are backers of the orange slime Jilly_in_VA Aug 23 #19

Yes, I still use them occasionally when I cannot get what I need through other sources. SheltieLover Aug 23 #37

So do I Jilly_in_VA Aug 24 #44

I share your sentiment, however, I do what I must. SheltieLover Aug 24 #45

I tried it once during Covid Nittersing Aug 23 #18

Mr. Bayard delivers my groceries, Bayard Aug 23 #20

Yes, and I am a happy delivery shopper. Polly Hennessey Aug 23 #21

i got spoiled during the plague. mopinko Aug 23 #22

For several months now Oeditpus Rex Aug 23 #23

I shop off of the weekly circular from the store with the specials they are running for the next week. CTyankee Aug 23 #24

Try banana ice cream Marthe48 Aug 23 #25

Oh, that's great! I love it. will try and report back! CTyankee Aug 23 #26

I'm experimenting with a deep larder and far fewer trips to the super bucolic_frolic Aug 23 #27

Us too! snowybirdie Aug 23 #28

no Skittles Aug 23 #29

Yes ._. Aug 23 #30

How did you get your home care worker? CTyankee Aug 23 #32

I do like delivery for some things but moniss Aug 23 #31

would love to do that but I have a small kitchen. No space for a table and chair. CTyankee Aug 23 #34

No. I eat lots of produce and don't want anyone picking it out for me. LearnedHand Aug 23 #33

No I am able to do my own shopping. nt doc03 Aug 23 #36

Bananas last a little bit longer if you keep them in the frige. Fla Dem Aug 23 #38

I know, I am the only banana eater, too. I'll put them in the fridge. Thanks for the answer! CTyankee Aug 23 #40

I do my weekly Kroger shop in person, but I like to get an HEB order delivered tanyev Aug 23 #39

You might try peeling, slicing, and freezing those bananas... Trueblue Texan Aug 23 #41

Not there yet but at 75 see it in my crystal ball of the Future. Golden Raisin Aug 23 #42

My sister does - and she LOVES it. Talitha Aug 24 #43