Shopping for groceries yesterday was an unusual experience. Many of the shelves were empty and on almost every row there were yellow strips of paper stuck under the cans and boxes. After walking up and down a few aisles, I began to figure out what was going on. Teams of men and women dressed in uniform shirts but clearly not employed by the grocery store were doing a complete inventory. The shelves could not be stocked til the inventory was complete. As we left the store with fewer bags then usual, I saw one inventory team taking a break. My son had done this job one Christmas vacation during college, so I know what a hard and tiring job it can be. I went over to talk to them and take a few pictures. They didn't seem to mind the attention. They had come from Staunton, about 175 miles away in the western part of the state. The funny thing is when my son did inventory he had to get up at 4 AM to drive with a team to Staunton to inventory some grocery stores there!
Interesting item.... we don't seem to do that over here.... not sure why although everything seems to be computerised so maybe that does a running check? Anyhow... like the picture.
great shot and story, Allison! you're getting good at asking people if you can take their picture! Do you tell them about your project?
BTW, Nepalese food isn't anything like Thai (IMO). They make a wonderful flat bread called "naan" that can be "stuffed" with something - cheese, potatoes etc. The entrees are generally "stew-like" and meant to be served over rice. My favorite is called Sag Paneer. It is a creamed spinach with homemade chunks of a mild white cheese. As I write this, I realize how difficult it is to describe!
@melissapike@Swazzette I think the key was I did have that connection because my son had done what they were doing. It is a fine line between genuine interest, condescension and nosiness and the person you ask may take it one way even if you intended something very different,
BTW, Nepalese food isn't anything like Thai (IMO). They make a wonderful flat bread called "naan" that can be "stuffed" with something - cheese, potatoes etc. The entrees are generally "stew-like" and meant to be served over rice. My favorite is called Sag Paneer. It is a creamed spinach with homemade chunks of a mild white cheese. As I write this, I realize how difficult it is to describe!