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Topic: Kindness has its rewards!
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Ked
Moderator Posts: 6484
From: Don't Let Your Mind Wander....it's Far Too Small to Be Out There By Itself!
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 02-07-2002 01:36 PM
   
Sometimes people are so weird...you know, not liking a person "just because".......My Mama didn't raise me like that! She taught me to be kind to all people, even if you have reason not to like them. I always smile and wave at the old fella that runs the alignment shop next to the office here. Not only has his shop (His son is taking over the business, Dad still doing the books, etc.) done some work for me, they have also told me that if I ever need a space to park that I could use their lot.  So, this morning as I was leaving the house I noticed that my right front tire was a bit low. I decided to chance it and bring it in to Wheeler's. I pulled right into their lot this morning and went inside. I asked Mr. Wheeler if he could take a look at a tire for me. He said, "is it that right front tire?" I was a bit surprised and he said, "I put air in that for you last week and I thought you had gotten it fixed". I told him I didn't know and asked him to do whatever to fix it for me. I went over at my lunch hour to get it. They found a screw in the tire and plugged it. As I was moving the car back into my parking space, Mr. Wheeler's worker told me that Mr. Wheeler had been worried about that tire but had not seen me to tell me about it. I feel special....... O.K., gotta study for my test tonight. Hopefully I'll catch up later! ------------------
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AKBOSSMAN
Gearhead Posts: 2222
From: WASILLA , AK USA M&M #743 MCA #40857
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 02-07-2002 03:53 PM
Ked that's called Being neiborly and customer service  Where have all the younge men gone?------------------
WAYNE CURTIS
70 GRABBER GREEN BOSS 302
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chetta
Journeyman Posts: 36
From: SE Michigan
Registered: Jun 2001
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posted 02-07-2002 10:13 PM
See it pays to be nice to people. Yeah there are tons of idiots out there, but when you have something like this happen it reaffirms your faith in humanity. 
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Mustang Tally
Gearhead Posts: 1804
From: Winston Salem, NC
Registered: May 2000
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posted 02-07-2002 10:55 PM
How appropriate..."Mr. WHEELER" fixed your tire!! It's true...it pays to be nice to everyone...no matter what...and it doesn't have to be false, either... Glad you weren't out and away from "help"...
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Fastymz
Gearhead Posts: 2514
From: Reno Nv
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 02-07-2002 11:36 PM
This fall I had my 65 at work.My store has big windows that over look the parking lot.We were very busy when I noticed that we have having a rain shower.I was right in the middle of sale,when I remembered that I left my windows down.I look out at my car and trys a guy in it.I just took off for my car,it was about 50yards away.Has I got closer I saw a guy about 50+,yes and old guy rolling up my windows.He was just getting done as I walked up.He stood up and said nice car,I have had two and I would hate to see one rained in.I said thanks that was really nice of you.I told him that I was worried he was taking my car.He just smiled and went over and got in his BMW,and drove off.
Still to today I'm not sure I'd open some ones doors and take the chance of some one thinking I was trying to take there car.I'm nice to every one too.Or at least I try real hard to be. SCOOP ------------------
65 coupe,351w,RPM intake,Carter625,shorty headers,2.5 exhaust, Flowmasters,C4,open 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Crager SS,Black Suede.
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SundanceKid
Gearhead Posts: 480
From: UT
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 02-07-2002 11:40 PM
Wayne, being 24 myself I have rarely had experiences of kindness myself...sadly the times have changed for the worse. I was raised to help others if they are in need. But I also believe in not helping those that won't help themselves! My friends that have experienced my kindness to others think it is very unusual. My generation tends to be in it for them selves...hate to see what our kids will be like? My latest bad experience was about six month ago my truck broke down it was in the high 90's closest place was a mile back. I had my 12 month old (at the time) daughter with me and had to hoof it to the gas station. About 10 cars passed me by after passing my broken down truck. Not a one of them stopped! This was a small town too!
My most recent good experience was Wayne! LOL Thanks again Wayne
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Mike65
Gearhead Posts: 1239
From: Columbia,NJ, USA. 65 Fastback, 69 Coupe MCA #-04549
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 02-07-2002 11:56 PM
Ked that is what is called being a NICE person. ------------------
Mike & Robin
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fordfan
Gearhead Posts: 2446
From: Walla Walla, Wa, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 02-08-2002 03:59 AM
Kinda like A wreck that happened this summer.. A biker (motorcyclist to be pc but he was a Harley guy.) got clipped by a driver that pulled out into the road. He's standing out in the middle of the intersection trying to move his busted up bike out of the road. He's limping, both lanes of traffic is stopped and people are standing around gawking, cars are honking, but no one was helping him out  ( I think they were probably scared, as he was pretty pissed ). I pulled over and ran out and helped him. Whats with people these days? [This message has been edited by fordfan (edited 02-08-2002).]
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SuzyQ
Gearhead Posts: 1924
From: Garner, NC
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 02-08-2002 05:16 PM
One hand washes the other, words I live by. I never ever expect anything in return, but it sure is nice when it happens. 
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