Serene Vannoy > wrote:
> On 04/09/2011 10:37 AM, Steve Pope wrote:
>> Serene > wrote:
>>
>>> On 04/08/2011 07:57 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
>>
>>>> On Sat, 9 Apr 2011 02:35:32 +0000 (UTC), Nad R wrote:
>>
>>>>> Hmmm... I always taste a grape before buying.
>>
>>>> There's a store in Berkeley that will have you arrested for that.
>>>> Help me out Steve or Serene... Berkeley Bowl, was it?
>>>
>>> I think so, though they're fine with you tasting food if you ask first.
>>> They walk around with little knives and will even cut open an apple or a
>>> melon for you to try. This meshes perfectly with what my mother taught
>>> me: If you ask first, it's fine. If you take without asking, it's stealing.
>>
>> I have not heard of Berkeley Bowl having individuals arrested for
>> sampling without permission. There was however a story about them
>> making such an individual persona non grata.
>
> Yeah, I didn't remember the details. I do remember thinking "Yeah, so
> what? This person's mother didn't teach him that taking without asking is stealing?"
>
> Serene

Incorrect, my momma taught me to sample the grapes when I was very young
Momma was smart, at least I never bought sour grapes and complained about
it.
A sucker born every minute and I bet you paid top dollar for them sour
grapes.

Also to add, I also tear the tops of corn husk to see if the tips of the
ears are full and not brown. If corn was not perfect i put it back. Mamma
taught me well

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Enjoy Life... Nad R (Garden in zone 5a Michigan)