It’s official: I’m a citizen of Lowes Nation.  I was given (!) a Lowes hat by a nice employee.  We practically live there, so it’s only right, but I wasn’t expecting anyone to actually honor my request.  Git’er done! (The slogan of Lowes Nation.)  It goes with my camo.  Guess I’m a closet redneck.  Rarely do I subject anyone to a selfie, as I look like an old hag, but this event warrants one.  Don’t get used to it.

I love this TN Lowes, because both women and men employees cheerfully take the time to show you whatever you need, and chances are you’ll end up in a friendly conversation about growing veggies in TN or feeding hummers or suchlike.  We learn something every time, and people grin and wave at us now.  We’re like a fixture.