movistar Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 well.... it was about 10.30pm last Sunday night and their was a knock at the door...the missus went and answered it (with dog in tow), so there was this chap and this woman standing their saying "sorry luv...but..err..we've broken down right outside your aouse..any chance you or someone could run us down the petrol station to get a can of fuel?"...."We hav kids in the moter and cant leave vem!"So i then step in..."hello" i say"what the matter?"He goes through it all again.... so i think.. OK it Christmas and feel for them a little and go on to them and say "OK give me a Minute and I will get a can from the garage and give you a lift up there"At this point I must stress the garage is a couple of miles away...not just round the corner.So i get into the garage and realise I already have a full can of petrol in their that I keep for the lawn mower. so I take it down to where they are, at the end of my drive, and tell them "look... I have this already! your more than welcome to use and return it full when your next passing"In saying this I look into the back seat of their shabby old fiesta where two young children gazing up at me! and they both looked as if they would rather be at home in bed.She..the woman is also gabbing onto him saying " give him a fiver..go on give him some money for it!""I insist that its not a problem just fill it up and drop it off tomorrow" i say "and the kids look tired"So i give them the can keeping the filler neck in my hand thinking this will stop them pinching it....The resultno sign of any sh*tty blue fiesta with two chavs in it waving a thank-you card and a full full can...so ive been knocked,turned over,conned,swindled and this is what you get nowadays for being kind to people!!But i was pointed out to me by a close friend that perhaps they were checking out the place to rob it? Well maybe maybe not i don't know all i do know is they have spoiled it for anybody else who comes knocking on my door....at the very least i will take the bl**dy fiver next time:blink: Happy Christmas..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 its a hard one, i think its good to help people but theres loads out there that will just take the p*** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 yes the world has its share of selfish inconsiderate people, but its nice to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 It may perhaps be that they aint passing today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Haggas Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 I was in Tesco yesterday and saw a very old lady pushing her trolley around looking at the flowers.I had a huge urge to buy her a bunch and give her the receipt. After thinking about it I thought she would think me odd so I approched her and gave her a £10.00 note and said have a Happy Christmas.She took the money and said thank-you. I felt better for doing it......: I must be getting old myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 A couple of weeks ago I walked into my local petrol station shop, and a woman in front dropped her purse out her bag. She hadn't realised as i picked it up. I got her attention and gave it to her with a " Excuse me, you dropped this" She just took it and turned her back without saying a word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukey-lukey Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 A couple of weeks ago I walked into my local petrol station shop, and a woman in front dropped her purse out her bag. She hadn't realised as i picked it up. I got her attention and gave it to her with a " Excuse me, you dropped this" She just took it and turned her back without saying a word. inconsiderate b**ch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam bell Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 similar thing happened to my missus lady at a cash point left 200 sticking out after dropping her bag walked off and left it there,my missus caught her up and gave her the money back she didnt even say thank you for it and we were skint at the time i wish i kept it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 similar thing happened to my missus lady at a cash point left 200 sticking out after dropping her bag walked off and left it there,my missus caught her up and gave her the money back she didnt even say thank you for it and we were skint at the time i wish i kept it. Would've taught her. Ignorant sod. It is nice to give, but too many snobby ignorant sods ruin it for decent people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 It may perhaps be that they aint passing today! I would have made the trip to say thanks personally!! This thread reminds me of a couple if instances where I have dropped clangers and asked for help. People are generally good natured and will help if it's required. The ignorant ar$eholes are a minority but probably increasing!! I was once in Liverpool parked outside a sports centre when I say a toddler walk on his own out of the front door. I reckon this kid was about 18 months - 2 yrs. He was walking towards these two women and I assumed he was with them. The kids walked straight between the two women and carried on towards the main DC outside. The two women just stood there watching.... I asked them if he was with them and they said no. I then sprinted a 100 yards and picked up this kid 5 yards from the DC. I carried the little un' back to the sports centre entrance where a woman came running out hysterically looking for her child. I handed the kid back to her and told her where I'd found him. She shouted at the kid for being naughty and never said a word to me. She turned her back and walked into the centre!! I looked at the two women who'd seen everything and said "That's one ignorant bitch!!" and got back into the car!! It's sad to see people who's parents have failed them!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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