fivetails Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 'k, so I saw the threads here a while back about some guys selling meat from a truck, and I thought "how weird!" because I'd never heard tell of such a thing. Two minutes ago, a knock at my door. Thought it might be dd12's friend from up the street, but nope - it's a balding guy in a camouflage jacket, holding some colourful papers in his hand. I thought he was another security guy or something (we get those here, guys going door to door selling security systems) -- nope. I opened the door and said hello and he says: "Hi! I'm your fish & steak guy!" ...and beams at me. ---> :001_smile: I bit my tongue so as not to laugh while sputtering out "Vegetarian!" (I am, anyway) because all I could think of was the meat truck thread here and I didn't want him to think I'd lost it - anymore so than he may already have been thinking anyway, given that I answered the door with four cats at my feet and snoopy pjs on. :tongue_smilie: His :001_smile: went to :001_unsure: and then :001_huh: for a moment as he asked "Completely?"... I nodded and he replied with an "Oh.. okay then. Have a good day." and walked off looking like I'd told him his nose was ugly. Poor fishguy. Maybe I should have gotten the cats a treat. Meow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisN in NY Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 :lol: The meat & fish guy stopped at the piano teacher's house when we were there for lessons a little while ago. They're vegetarians, too. But after lessons were over, I *had* to tell her about the discussion here, and the best response ever. I so know what to say if he shows up at my house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Year Round Mom Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 :lol::lol::lol: I love it! We constantly get salespeople coming to our door, but I never have anything witty for a reply! I'm Asian, so maybe I could just stare at whomever with a questioning look and let him come to his own conclusions? :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paz Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 My dh is fascinated by the meat and fish guy. He can't help but think he is getting a really good deal. If I am around I can usually convince him that it isn't a good idea. But I worry about the time that I may be gone and the meat and fish guy comes to visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 But after lessons were over, I *had* to tell her about the discussion here, and the best response ever. I so know what to say if he shows up at my house! Didn't help me. He kept pushing me to "buy for a friend". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanga Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Last weekend I had a strange guy show up and the first thing I thought was "meat man"! Before I could say, "can you not read the no soliciting sign?" he said, "I was delivering hay in the area and I noticed you had horses, do you need any hay?" I was sick and was supposed to buy hay that very day, so this man all of a sudden took on the apearance of an angel! I bought a ton of grass hay for a fair price and he stacked it neatly in my hay shed. I am glad that I was too sick to be my usual ornery self. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Does anyone have the link to the original thread?? I haven't read it and it sounds really funny. :) Thank you kindly. :) That is so odd selling meat door to door! Wonders will never cease! hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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