Encouraging & Inspiring

[sr1436]

I want to share with you something that took place at the 7 Eleven Store near Brownwood (at corner of Powell and 44A next to Shooter's World). I think it encouraging, inspiring and worthy of sharing.

So around 10:30pm last night (Thursday, 11/23) one of the store employees had just finished his shift. He name is Cody. Turns out that in the parking lot was a younger couple and an older man. Possibility father to one of the young couple. They were returning to Ocala when they had a flat tire. Not knowing the area well and with no spare they were seeking assistance about where they could get their tire repaired or replaced. Really very limited to no options at that time of night and on a holiday night.

So, what does Cody, the store employee, do? He takes the spare out of his less than a month-old new car! Yep, he lends the complete strangers his new car spare tire on a promise that they will return it! When asked why he did what he did he replied, It's the right thing to do, I'm proud of my store and I wanted to help out my customers!

I don't know about you, but I find Cody's actions and attitude, rare, refreshing and encouraging.

And, yes, in an effort to recognize and reinforce positive customer centered experiences, earlier today I did go to the store and share what had happened with the store manager.

Just wanted to share with you. We need more people with this level of character. Lots more.

[BrianL99]

I want to share with you something that took place at the 7 Eleven Store near Brownwood (at corner of Powell and 44A next to Shooter's World). I think it encouraging, inspiring and worthy of sharing.

So around 10:30pm last night (Thursday, 11/23) one of the store employees had just finished his shift. He name is Cody. Turns out that in the parking lot was a younger couple and an older man. Possibility father to one of the young couple. They were returning to Ocala when they had a flat tire. Not knowing the area well and with no spare they were seeking assistance about where they could get their tire repaired or replaced. Really very limited to no options at that time of night and on a holiday night.

So, what does Cody, the store employee, do? He takes the spare out of his less than a month-old new car! Yep, he lends the complete strangers his new car spare tire on a promise that they will return it! When asked why he did what he did he replied, It's the right thing to do, I'm proud of my store and I wanted to help out my customers!

I don't know about you, but I find Cody's actions and attitude, rare, refreshing and encouraging.

And, yes, in an effort to recognize and reinforce positive customer centered experiences, earlier today I did go to the store and share what had happened with the store manager.

Just wanted to share with you. We need more people with this level of character. Lots more.

Thanks for sharing that story.

Definitely a non-typical post for TOTV.

[Happydaz]

I want to share with you something that took place at the 7 Eleven Store near Brownwood (at corner of Powell and 44A next to Shooter's World). I think it encouraging, inspiring and worthy of sharing.

So around 10:30pm last night (Thursday, 11/23) one of the store employees had just finished his shift. He name is Cody. Turns out that in the parking lot was a younger couple and an older man. Possibility father to one of the young couple. They were returning to Ocala when they had a flat tire. Not knowing the area well and with no spare they were seeking assistance about where they could get their tire repaired or replaced. Really very limited to no options at that time of night and on a holiday night.

So, what does Cody, the store employee, do? He takes the spare out of his less than a month-old new car! Yep, he lends the complete strangers his new car spare tire on a promise that they will return it! When asked why he did what he did he replied, It's the right thing to do, I'm proud of my store and I wanted to help out my customers!

I don't know about you, but I find Cody's actions and attitude, rare, refreshing and encouraging.

And, yes, in an effort to recognize and reinforce positive customer centered experiences, earlier today I did go to the store and share what had happened with the store manager.

Just wanted to share with you. We need more people with this level of character. Lots more.
Wonderful story! Thanks to Cody a family in need could return home on a holiday evening. His kind soul helped these people. No matter how the story ends he is a generous person.

[shaw8700@outlook.com]

Thank you for sharing!

[MSchad]

What a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing, and I hope you don’t mind, I copied and pasted elsewhere so others could be lifted by it also.

[jebartle]

Wonderful, kindness is contagious.

[Taltarzac725]

Thanks for making my morning.

[Normal]

So refreshing, thank you for sharing!

[JohnN]

Cody is a good man, we need more like him.

[JGibson]

The moral of the story is don't drive without a spare as there might not always be a Cody.

I think acts of kindness happen more often than the internet would have you believe.

[Battlebasset]

Great story! I hope everyone takes a moment to (1) say thanks to Cody if you frequent that location and (2) check to make sure you have a spare and it has air. After several years, you can expect it to leak out. If nothing else, ask your mechanic to check it the next time you have it in for something else.

Something else I have started doing is carrying a tire repair kit in each of my cars. They are cheap, and pretty easy to use if you get a nail in the tread of your tire. Just jack up the tire, pull out the nail, and quickly pop the plug in per the instructions. You may not even need to pull the tire off. Can be a lifesaver if it's after hours/weekends, and a repair shop isn't open, and your spare isn't serviceable for some reason, or you don't want to hassle with putting it on. Of course, carry an emergency inflation pump as well!

[jimdecastro]

Appropriate that this was on Thanksgiving Day.

[La lamy]

Wonderful story. Inspiring indeed.:clap2::clap2::clap2:

[barbara.allen25@me.com]

So refreshing to hear your story. What a wonderful young man.

Happy Holidays

[rduval]

:BigApplause::BigApplause:I want to share with you something that took place at the 7 Eleven Store near Brownwood (at corner of Powell and 44A next to Shooter's World). I think it encouraging, inspiring and worthy of sharing.

So around 10:30pm last night (Thursday, 11/23) one of the store employees had just finished his shift. He name is Cody. Turns out that in the parking lot was a younger couple and an older man. Possibility father to one of the young couple. They were returning to Ocala when they had a flat tire. Not knowing the area well and with no spare they were seeking assistance about where they could get their tire repaired or replaced. Really very limited to no options at that time of night and on a holiday night.

So, what does Cody, the store employee, do? He takes the spare out of his less than a month-old new car! Yep, he lends the complete strangers his new car spare tire on a promise that they will return it! When asked why he did what he did he replied, It's the right thing to do, I'm proud of my store and I wanted to help out my customers!

I don't know about you, but I find Cody's actions and attitude, rare, refreshing and encouraging.

And, yes, in an effort to recognize and reinforce positive customer centered experiences, earlier today I did go to the store and share what had happened with the store manager.

Just wanted to share with you. We need more people with this level of character. Lots more.

[rduval]

Wonderful story! Thank you so much for making my day.

[Jewelz]

What a kind man Cody is. Very heartwarming to hear stories like this… Thanks for sharing!

[jarodrig]

Just a reminder for everyone, there are many newer vehicles that DON’T have a spare …. So, a can of flat tire sealer might be a wise thing to have in case of an emergency…..

[maggie1]

Thanks for sharing that story.

Definitely a non-typical post for TOTV.

Yesterday my wife went shopping at the local Walmart. When she got back to the car she noticed that her wallet was missing from her purse. She retraced her steps, and when that didn't prove successful, she went to customer services to see if anyone had turned in a wallet. The answer was "no" and when my wife asked if they could call her if her wallet was turned in, the answer was "No, you'll have to call us." Some customer service.

So, when she arrived home and told me what had happened, you can imagine the panic that set in with both of us. After all, there were credit cards, photos, gift cards, money, her checkbook, and a multitude of other things that were too valuable to lose. We began looking up the credit card companies to cancel our cards, and the bank back home to put a stop on any checks that might be cashed.

Just as we were looking p the telephone numbers for these places, we had a knock on the door, and there standing was a big guy with a wallet in his hand. He had found it in a grocery cart and delivered it to our door. We couldn't thank him enough and tried to give him a reward, but he turned it down. I only wish we had gotten his name, but we were so happy and surprised to get it back that we didn't think to get it.

There are many good people in this world, and this man and Cody are two good examples.

[rduval]

So great to hear of these positive, kind, helpful stories! Thank you for sharing!

[jefforyj]

[QUOTE=maggie1;2277424]Yesterday my wife went shopping at the local Walmart. When she got back to the car she noticed that her wallet was missing from her purse. She retraced her steps, and when that didn't prove successful, she went to customer services to see if anyone had turned in a wallet. The answer was "no" and when my wife asked if they could call her if her wallet was turned in, the answer was "No, you'll have to call us." Some customer service.

So, when she arrived home and told me what had happened, you can imagine the panic that set in with both of us. After all, there were credit cards, photos, gift cards, money, her checkbook, and a multitude of other things that were too valuable to lose. We began looking up the credit card companies to cancel our cards, and the bank back home to put a stop on any checks that might be cashed.

Just as we were looking p the telephone numbers for these places, we had a knock on the door, and there standing was a big guy with a wallet in his hand. He had found it in a grocery cart and delivered it to our door. We couldn't thank him enough and tried to give him a reward, but he turned it down. I only wish we had gotten his name, but we were so happy and surprised to get it back that we didn't think to get it.

There are many good people in this world, and this man and Cody are two good examples.[/QUOTE

There really are good people in this world. Sadly all we hear about on the news are the bad things. Sure wish there were more stories like these two that we could broadcast to the world to let EVERYONE know about these two very nice, honest and upstanding two gentlemen.

[Wondering]

thx for sharing

[RUCdaze]

FYI: Tesla cars do not have a spare tire! I don't believe the new Genesis cars have spares either. They also don't have CD players. If you have an older car with a spare and a CD player, keep it!

[Heytubes]

Since many new cars have the “run flat” tires to save on weight, I found out they are only good for 30,000 miles. I dumped them for 80,000 mile Michelin tires with a smoother ride. Kept one of the cheap tires, bought a used rim and special lug wrench and a Jack just in case. Local travel without a spare not a big issue, but going on a trip would be without a spare.

[Gpsma]

Hopefully someone will contact the store manager and the 7/11 franchisee and relate this story.

[Indydealmaker]

All of the comments on this post are appropriate and complementary with the exception of one newby.

[Bogie Shooter]

All of the comments on this post are appropriate and complementary with the exception of one newby.
And the advice on what equipment comes with which new cars.
:shrug:

[Cindy619]

My brother just came for a week-long visit. He was VERY impressed. He witnessed several times when he appeared "lost" and people pulled over to ask if he needed help. Once a young guy offered directions to a restaurant he was looking for. Yes, there are LOTS of friendly people ready to help a stranger!

[ThirdOfFive]

Yesterday my wife went shopping at the local Walmart. When she got back to the car she noticed that her wallet was missing from her purse. She retraced her steps, and when that didn't prove successful, she went to customer services to see if anyone had turned in a wallet. The answer was "no" and when my wife asked if they could call her if her wallet was turned in, the answer was "No, you'll have to call us." Some customer service.

So, when she arrived home and told me what had happened, you can imagine the panic that set in with both of us. After all, there were credit cards, photos, gift cards, money, her checkbook, and a multitude of other things that were too valuable to lose. We began looking up the credit card companies to cancel our cards, and the bank back home to put a stop on any checks that might be cashed.

Just as we were looking p the telephone numbers for these places, we had a knock on the door, and there standing was a big guy with a wallet in his hand. He had found it in a grocery cart and delivered it to our door. We couldn't thank him enough and tried to give him a reward, but he turned it down. I only wish we had gotten his name, but we were so happy and surprised to get it back that we didn't think to get it.

There are many good people in this world, and this man and Cody are two good examples.
Indeed there is!

There is hope.

[RandyLW]

It is so refreshing to hear a story like this, thank you for sharing!

[mtdjed]

[QUOTE=RandyLW;2277577]It is so refreshing to hear a story like this, thank you for sharing![/QUOTE
]I agree that was a refreshing story. However, you do have to use judgement in these situations. Everything may work out fine for Cody. However, we all need to evaluate need and risk. Appearance, attitude, and approach matters.

[coralway]

Wow !!!! Cody works at 711 and has a brand new car.

[maggie1]

Wow !!!! Cody works at 711 and has a brand new car.

Really! Is that the best you can come up with!?

[mark g]

I want to share with you something that took place at the 7 Eleven Store near Brownwood (at corner of Powell and 44A next to Shooter's World). I think it encouraging, inspiring and worthy of sharing.

So around 10:30pm last night (Thursday, 11/23) one of the store employees had just finished his shift. He name is Cody. Turns out that in the parking lot was a younger couple and an older man. Possibility father to one of the young couple. They were returning to Ocala when they had a flat tire. Not knowing the area well and with no spare they were seeking assistance about where they could get their tire repaired or replaced. Really very limited to no options at that time of night and on a holiday night.

So, what does Cody, the store employee, do? He takes the spare out of his less than a month-old new car! Yep, he lends the complete strangers his new car spare tire on a promise that they will return it! When asked why he did what he did he replied, It's the right thing to do, I'm proud of my store and I wanted to help out my customers!

I don't know about you, but I find Cody's actions and attitude, rare, refreshing and encouraging.

And, yes, in an effort to recognize and reinforce positive customer centered experiences, earlier today I did go to the store and share what had happened with the store manager.

Just wanted to share with you. We need more people with this level of character. Lots more.

FYI - I sent your well written account to 7-11 Corp HQ

[GizmoWhiskers]

Thank you O P for sharing. Cody is one in a million and we could use more people like him.

They say "Dance like no one is watching" for living a happy, jouous life. To add to that, society could use more of the concept of lend without expecting a return and return what is borrowed.

Glad to hear someone shared Cody's efforts with corporate. That too was a wonderful jesture. I hope Cody is recognized. Blessed are those who bless others.