This store has an apartment complex about a quarter mile away, and a bus top at far end of parking lot. I suspect, those carts receive some abuse, curb jumping, and other uses not intended. A store close by, near my home, has a few hotels within walking distance, and suspect, mutual patrons take liberty borrowing a cart to transport groceries from store to lodging facilities. Some truckers park big rigs in nearby large open lots for layovers.
Walmart here has the worst carts. The North Carolina word is 'buggy' instead of cart. Ingles grocery stores use the ones that have a fold up basket. I pulled out one of those types and flipped the basket down. I mashed the cat urine out of my thumb. An octogenarian who bagged groceries and stacked the carts saw me and said, "You got to watch them things. I got scars all over my arms from them."
I don't know when the last time I even saw a paperclip.
Catch up DAY 14Getting the GPS ready for walkovers
Day 24Flat blade on NexTool was perfect for lifting AAA batteries out of remote temperature sensor. Sorry only two hands at the homestead, no picture. [ Quoting of attachment images from other messages is not allowed ] A little color for today! The sheath is a opinel made item, I picked up a couple years ago iirc, when doing a opie challenge. It fits pocket nicely. And since I rotate my vehicles (2), not practical to have a tool on key chain. Have a good SUNDAY! And prayers for those that are or have been ailing! 😱. Keep the germs away…
Day 24The Dime and I are chilling out with a cup of coffee before continuing on with getting the house ready for exterior paint. So much work, so little time.JonesE
I miss Pacific Northwest coffee ☕ ☕ ☕
That's the thing with keychain tools: they don't get a lot of recognition or glory, but they're always there waiting. Actually, many rarely see maintenance or care at all. When they're put to use, often it's to accomplish a task well above what they should. As cbl51 has said about the Vic Classic, I think applies here as well. These tools pack a punch way above their weight.
I agree with your assessment of the key chain tools, to a degree. My issue stems from thee folks that think that a small tool can do the same job as a large too; then, when they break it they're all over the Internet trashing it. Any who, the slotted screwdriver on my PowerPint makes a really good substitute for a cigar punch.