I love discovering new places. Like today, I must have passed by the little produce stand a hundred times, but never stopped until today after my eye exam.
Pumpkins lined the sidewalk outside, the windows were decorated for fall. A bell rang when you walked in the little store. A kindly elderly man was behind the counter bagging green beans.
"C'mon on in" he said with a smile. I smiled back and began to browse and inhale all the good smells.
"Have you been in before" ? he asked
"No, sir" I said
"Well, here then ,have a free tomato".
I held out my hand and giggled, and said a big "Thanks". Now, that is the kind of customer service you just don't get anymore.
I looked around...loaves of fresh breads, and jars of Apple butter, Mayhaw Jelly, Peach and Black berry Jams lined the shelves. He told me sweetly they were all very good, and only $5.00 .
He loved stocking local honey as well, even had it in 5 gallon jugs.
Immediately I thought of ideas for Christmas baskets for family, my sister loves all that stuff
"You got a dog" ? he asked. I nodded. "Then on the second shelf is doggie treats made by the special needs kids over at the high school, they sell them for a dollar a bag". I picked up a bacon flavored one for Ruger; Then told him my neighbors grandson is in that program..
" You know" he said " I don't get any kick back off selling those, it just seems the right thing to do"
Wow! I thought, have I dropped in to the twilight zone at some point!
I then, got a bag of carrot sticks, and some fresh broccoli-the boys will love it. NW will only eat broccoli if it is fresh and steamed. No frozen stuff for him.
Did more browsing, then his little wife stepped out and greeted me with a smile. More customers came in. I paid and left with a big 'Thank You", and a " I will be back". The little couple left a impression on me, for their kindness and customer service. And I meant what I said, I will go back and often.
