RE: High Priced cherries!

July 1, 2003

I bought a smallish bag at Safeway last week and they were over 5

dollars which is a lot..but 17 dollars.that's nuts..sus

-----Original Message-----

From: RN Battersby

<<< bing cherries so bad I could almost taste them. So I went to

the

store and

put some in a bag and when I went to the check out it was $17.25>>>

I bought mine at the fruit stand in an orchard and the price was 2

pounds

for $3.85, thought that was bad! The orchards are usually much cheaper

than

stores. How much were they asking per pound? And where do you live?

in BC

July 1, 2003

In a message dated 7/1/2003 3:40:59 PM Eastern Standard Time,

laharrison03@... writes:

> Where is Here?

> they are about 2.99 lb at no frills here...other

> stores are around 4.99 to 5.99/lb

>

No Frills is a store in Canada, i believe. It's like a discount grocery

store much like Aldi and Save-A-Lot!

As far as the cherries ringing up $17, i really don't think thats a correct

price. Cashiers use codes when ringing up fruits and vegetables and with

hundreds to memorize (hey it happens over time, ask me for a code and i'll know

it)

or look up sometimes the finger slips. When it rung up $17 did it

specificaly say " Cherries " on the register screen? If it did it also could have

easily

been a code mix up with a different item or a bulk code for cherries. Check

what the listed price was on the cherries in the produce/fruit section, not

only will it list the price per pound but it should also have the code number

right there on the sign. And all produce/fruit sections have scales of some

kind, whether it's one that just weighs or ones where you can type in the code

number and print out a tag with the price and UPC on it for easy scanning for

the

cashier.

July 1, 2003

my blood sugar was 279 this morning and 229 yesterday morning

too high

robyn

Children from broken homes,should not have to live broken lives.GOD never

looses track of his children.

July 1, 2003

In a message dated 7/1/2003 7:24:55 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

granmere48@... writes:

> my blood sugar was 279 this morning and 229 yesterday morning

> too high

>

Hi Robyn,

Do you have any clue as to why it was this high?

hugs

Eunice

July 1, 2003

not a clue what so ever

robyn

Children from broken homes,should not have to live broken lives.GOD never

looses track of his children.

July 1, 2003

Being a checker at a major grocery store, I, too, have done that- I remember

ringing up a lady somewhere around $90.00 for 1 flat of strawberries!!!!!!!

Oops!

" it also could have easily been a code mix up with a different item

or a bulk code for cherries. "

July 1, 2003

I live in Mobile Alabama and we usually buy our vegetables and fruits off stands

on the side of the road. Will check haven't bought cherries in a coons age.

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Re: High Priced cherries!

In a message dated 7/1/2003 3:40:59 PM Eastern Standard Time,

laharrison03@... writes:

> Where is Here?

> they are about 2.99 lb at no frills here...other

> stores are around 4.99 to 5.99/lb

>

No Frills is a store in Canada, i believe. It's like a discount grocery

store much like Aldi and Save-A-Lot!

As far as the cherries ringing up $17, i really don't think thats a correct

price. Cashiers use codes when ringing up fruits and vegetables and with

hundreds to memorize (hey it happens over time, ask me for a code and i'll

know it)

or look up sometimes the finger slips. When it rung up $17 did it

specificaly say " Cherries " on the register screen? If it did it also could

have easily

been a code mix up with a different item or a bulk code for cherries. Check

what the listed price was on the cherries in the produce/fruit section, not

only will it list the price per pound but it should also have the code number

right there on the sign. And all produce/fruit sections have scales of some

kind, whether it's one that just weighs or ones where you can type in the code

number and print out a tag with the price and UPC on it for easy scanning for

the

cashier.

July 1, 2003

Helen,

The only thing I want to comment on, is, my BG's have not been in control since

I was diagnosed in Feb. Recently, about the past 3 weeks or so, they have been

almost " normal " , and the only thing I can figure is the fact that I am so broke,

I am just not eating. I eat alot of sugar free Jello and pudding, yogurt, etc.

but almost no meat and haven't been able to afford fresh fruits and veggies. I

have also been losing weight. Last year at this time, I weighed 179. Today I

weigh 158. I am a complete slacker about excercise, do you think that just NOT

eating can regulate BG?

Thanks,

I feel a little lost as my BG is so much higher than anyone else has quoted

but the Dr doubled my meds today so maybe I will really fit in. Helen H

Helen H. and the 4 Fuzzies

July 1, 2003

" it also could have easily been a code mix up with a different item

or a bulk code for cherries. "

That is probably the culprit. I once was charged about $625 for a

small wedge of Brie. The register was programmed wrong. DUH!! The

odd thing is that the cashier didn't even flinch when she quoted the

toatal tab for a few items at close to $700. I wonder what it would

have taken to get her to notice that something might be wrong.

When I eat things like cherries or other sweet fruit, I have a very

small portion. I will certainly go back for more in an hour or so,

but still keep the portions miniscule. The BG doesn't do much this

way. If I had a cup of fresh fruit, the BG would spike

considerably. I guess it's just my system. My diabetes specialist

(and he IS diabetic as well) says to enjoy a pint of Hagen Daz each

day if I really want it, but have it over 8 servings throughout the

day. Makes sense.

I'm really enjoying this group. I don't feel alone anymore.

July 2, 2003

one thing I have found out this past week is that there are a lot of

things out there that are not marked sugar free but are. I have also found out

that if I call a head my favorite restaurant will do something special for me

like have the boiled squash and things I can eat. They are also getting the

salad dressing I eat. Now that's service.

Yes it is nice to know that we are not alone. I started going walking today and

to keep from looking as silly I took Tres-Seay my husbands fat toy terrier, She

loved it so we maybe a pair on the walk everyday. Maybe she will get her figure

back too.

I feel a little lost as my BG is so much higher than anyone else has quoted but

the Dr doubled my meds today so maybe I will really fit in. Helen H