tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post1822558355746800671..comments2024-03-20T02:17:35.429-05:00Comments on Giftie Etcetera: How to Schedule Your Errands ... BackwardsGiftie Etceterahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11353862141419399333noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post-43362623421796258052015-10-21T07:57:03.719-05:002015-10-21T07:57:03.719-05:00Some people just can't do a compact. I have a ...Some people just can't do a compact. I have a small handwriting, but I get that! If you do go classic, though, keep it light (maybe a month's worth of pages and some future pages), and have big enough bags!Giftie Etceterahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11353862141419399333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post-22770750483073318292015-10-20T19:18:54.237-05:002015-10-20T19:18:54.237-05:00Funny post! So glad you made it without the call t...Funny post! So glad you made it without the call to hubby. Yay! Quick question - would you still recommend the compact if you didn't have small handwriting. I've had the Franklin Compact size because it is so portable, but a larger classic size appeals to me for that reason. Yet, that seems crazy to tote around. Just wondering your thoughts. :) CC in VAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post-83408190489711957212015-10-06T21:45:35.733-05:002015-10-06T21:45:35.733-05:00Oh it is so frustrating running out of gas but you...Oh it is so frustrating running out of gas but you are SOOO ORGANIZED! Thanks for sharing some useful tips with us at #AnythingGoes. See you next week!Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15418770845484399102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post-4985775657408970852015-10-05T21:45:44.658-05:002015-10-05T21:45:44.658-05:00I like to keep at least 1/4 tank, too. I like to ...I like to keep at least 1/4 tank, too. I like to group errands, too, but sometimes, I have to space them out for my own sanity (whether it's that I reach my limit or smaller people with me might be reaching their limit.) On the plus side, this has encouraged me to be more purposeful. I'm less tempted to go out for a few things from the store, but more likely to wait until it can be combined with other things. I've also learned after unpacking groceries or shopping to put the recycled bags back in the car. Cuts down on one thing for getting ready the next time.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12192064538924964308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post-41701248564871300122015-10-05T14:01:56.148-05:002015-10-05T14:01:56.148-05:00Agreed. Unfortunately, rush hour in SoCal is pret...Agreed. Unfortunately, rush hour in SoCal is pretty much round-the-clock. If I'm in a a well traveled area, I'm good at 1/4 tank. If travelling cross country (especially through the desert) my inner gas-meter screams NOW at 1/2 tank. No matter where, dear old SO waits for the gas light to go on before he does anything about it. Ugh. Drives this planner-girl bonkers.Carla https://www.blogger.com/profile/06072064131320398306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post-60306258672923189222015-10-05T11:15:09.297-05:002015-10-05T11:15:09.297-05:00Very interesting post.I grew up in a rural area in...Very interesting post.I grew up in a rural area in Virginia. Lots of country roads and whatnot. When you get to 1/4 tank of gas, fill up. Never go below. Things happen. This little rule has saved my bacon several times over the decades. When stationed in Minot, ND as the weather rolled to winter, my command stressed repeatedly the necessity of watching your gas. Stationed in rural Mississippi one thing you did not want to do was run out of gas in the middle of nowhere. <br /><br />I group my errands as well. Saves time and gas. I look at where I need to go then work my way around. Usually I start at the furthest point and work my way in. One thing to consider is traffic. You do not want to get caught on the freeway during rush hour in Southern California!SoCal Karmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03979844652572788850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post-17097493210778955832015-10-05T10:15:18.589-05:002015-10-05T10:15:18.589-05:00I fret over the gas gauge if it is anywhere near 1...I fret over the gas gauge if it is anywhere near 1/4 tank. Our truck doesn't actually hold that much gas, and the few times it has gotten to 1/4 of a tank, it always seems to go that last quarter faster than the other three! I've chanced the gas twice - once on a 6 hour round trip, with the hopes of making it to the station across the street from the house (which turned out just fine) and another when the gas gauge was on but only when going down hill (ha!). Just this morning, I should have gotten gas, but couldn't be bothered - and I will have another errand to do later in the week that takes me close to the gas station, so it can be done before the weekend!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12085189065957396781noreply@blogger.com