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Grocery stores are an under-rated source of entertainment. I actually enjoy waiting in line, just for the entertainment value. A couple of months back I went to the local grocery store and had an experience that had me laughing for hours.

I was fourth in line in the express lane. Customer #1 wanted to haggle with the clerk over the price of every item. Customer #2 had easily twice the 12 items or less -- and then tried to pay for it with a brand new debit card for which she had no PIN number. Customer #1 returned at this point because she had suddenly remembered she had coupons. Customer #3 tried to pay for his purchases with an out-of-state third-party check and got ugly when the clerk wouldn't accept it. An off-duty cop took him outside.

My turn, so I carefully placed my one item (a large bottle of rum) on the counter, gave the cashier a crisp new $20, and invited him to help me drink my purchase. We've been friends ever since.

Then I got to watch Customer #3 get cuffed and stuffed by the local gendarmerie as I walked to the truck. Almost as much fun as girl-watching in the frozen food section in the summer time.

So next time there's nothing on TV, just head for Safeway!

I guess I'm missing out on all the fun since I use Safeway.com! LOL!

My friend and I used to play a game regarding the purchases of other shoppers. It came to an abrupt halt when a man ahead of us purchased a fifth of vodka, a can of cat food and a small hand axe.