Ever called out when buying supplies?

idl · #1 05-11-2008, 05:38 AM

Myself and 2 friends were at lowes yesterday buying 4 packs of soil and 30-40 pots. Mothers day gifts, right?

When we got to the counter the girl working was on the phone so we put everything down and waited. She started ringing it up still while on the phone and when she finally hangs up she announces, "Come on guys! It's really obvious what you are up to.".

I mean, we're some mid 20-something guys. Clean cut give or take. And we hadn't even smoked pre-store run so the lingering smell is out of the question.

So I speak up saying, "What does that even mean? There are 300 people over there buying gardening materials from your garden center." and "I'm completely insulted".

I have this very very strong anger towards this girl at this point. I thought about asking for a manager and explaining the harassment that this girl just spat out of her mouth but I didn't want to make a scene because let's face it - she was right.

But it's like going to the grocery store, buying peanut butter and jelly and going to pay for it "SERIOUSLY GUYS. Peanut butter, jelly and bread? I know what you're up to. I'm on to you.".

korvette1977 · #2 05-11-2008, 05:40 AM

dont sweat the small stuff...

Lacy · #3 05-11-2008, 05:54 AM

I was in home depot buying supplies when these guys walked past and said she's gotta be growing.

and I don't really look like a stoner chick.

South Texas · #4 05-11-2008, 05:56 AM

Ok, calm down. Prior to doing ANYTHING, "cover you ass" CYA. Prepare & rehearse answers prior to doing anything suspect. In this case, mistakes was made by having more than one young guy buying the stuff. It's unbelievable that 3 guys are interested in your purchase. Dressing like you just walked out of a garden or flower bed would help. Kill it before it (the suspicion) grows; Like "Are these big enough for tomato seeds/ can I put 2 tomato seeds in each one", some dumb ass question will advert focus. I use the excuse of growing on-line bought heir loom tomatoes seeds, which is really for sale. Hope this helps. That girl nailed you Dude!

Twistyman · #5 05-11-2008, 06:11 AM

What you say to the cashier is " I see you took a day job, good for you. You can't gobble knob's all your life" then as you walk out turn around and say "you are good, I'll give you that".....or ask if the sores have cleared up yet ?

JomoAndTheSmoothies · #6 05-11-2008, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Twistyman

What you say to the cashier is " I see you took a day job, good for you. You can't gobble knob's all your life" then as you walk out turn around and say "you are good, I'll give you that".....or ask if the sores have cleared up yet ?

alright thats just funny
but fuck preparing answers and getting sketched man lowes cant do shit your just growing a garden

kushmonster · #7 05-11-2008, 06:46 AM

Yeah same thing happened to me at Lowes I was going thru self check out, which imo is a little easier, but an older lady looks at my items and was like "doing some gardening today, huh". Y yes I am, but she was'nt going there with it, just makin general coversation....But I totally get ya

stunned · #8 05-11-2008, 07:03 AM

haha that is funny shit. I've never been called on anything but I'm sure I've raised a few eyerows occassionally when buying bags of soil and pesticides with a foot of snow on the ground.

Koabear · #9 05-11-2008, 07:09 AM

i got called out making a beer bong. i was buy the clear tubing, the flange, and the valve . i was like hell ya im make a beer bong...lol

TetraHyC · #10 05-11-2008, 07:42 AM

Just tell her to "eat shit"