On Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:06:00 -0500, George Leppla wrote:

> "Andy" > wrote
>>
>> I agree about the in-store grinding. I have the grinder attachment for the
>> stand mixer. Does a decent job. The hopper part is practically useless
>> since you have to plunge the meat down a narrow chute with a wooden
>> plunger. If I had to grind 2-3 pounds of meat, I'd be there all day.
>>
>> Dave, the butcher never cheated me. I had him trim skirt steaks a handful
>> of times and he weighed and priced it after trimming.
>>
>> I suppose if a customer was smug and impatient, that *could* tip the
>> honesty scale.
>
> Or maybe if the customer had Death Riding On His Shoulder. A butcher with
> gumption might be tempted to Cheat Death.
>
> George L

<snort>

your pal,
blake