I was approached by a man who said that he and his buddies were out of gas and it was a "little embarrassing" to ask me. He asked me if he could borrow some money for gas in exchange for me getting some really cheap steaks! Apparently he had some steaks in this big cooler he was hauling. My first reaction was no. He asked why not and I said because I did not take any thing from strangers and my second reason was in my gut, something felt wrong. So he went on his rejected way and I saw him try to ask others to help out.
Now here is my thoughts on this matter:
* Gas is really expensive and I can not just give out free money for it
* I do not take any thing from strangers
* Asking for gas money in exchange for "cheap" steaks is just weird!
* Something just did not feel right about this man and his story
Thought I would share my strange experience today and also say to TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS!!!
Have a great Monday afternoon!!!
freaky...very strange..gas money for steaks...hmmm...good call sweetie!
ReplyDeleteVery strange story. I've had a few strangers ask me for money as well. They say they need it for gas. But I've never given them money since they didn't even appear to have cars!!
ReplyDeletegood call!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou likely saved you and/or your family from a case of food poisoning by trusting your instincts! Never buy or trade for food being sold out of a vehicle. Many times it is "salvage" food that there is something wrong with that may or may not be dangerous in and of itself. Often this kind of food is not kept at the right temperatures which makes for a potentially very dangerous product.
ReplyDeleteThere was a botulism outbreak, pretty sure it was in your state, from a bucket of chili that had been sold to a restaurant frozen and they thawed it out, decided it was too spicy or something and they complained and got their money back. Instead of throwing it out they sold it as salvage. The salvage folks did not store it properly and the family they sold it to did not heat it to boiling (which kills the botulism toxin) and served it and a whole bunch of them got sick. Scary times.
Stay Safe!
Karen