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buggyone 08-03-2013 07:47 AM
Naturally, it was very nice of you to do what you did and terrible for her to set an example like that.

However, you did not say if the lady thanked you nor did you say if you spoke to her at the gas station.

It would be interesting to know what, if, anything she said at the gas station if you had commented on her paying with cash that she claimed not having before.

twheel 08-03-2013 07:51 AM
I just laugh it off. I just wanted to show this person that we are not all crazy a**s cracker s after the Trayvon Martin fiasco. Silly me .

marianne237 08-03-2013 08:17 AM
Thank goodness we have people like you in this world.

graciegirl 08-03-2013 08:24 AM
I like living with a bunch of grown ups with character
 
I say let's hear it for seniors. The moral generation. MOST of us anyway. A goodly share. More than you'd think. A bunch, not all. Saying we are the ethical generation met with much clamor yesterday. I still say we Villagers, MOST of us are good people and I am PROUD of us. You lead the way kiddo.

We may be older but we are um...most of us, wiser.

That is what I am thinkin'.

Hugs to you.

DonH57 08-03-2013 08:33 AM
There are plenty of those who take advantage of the good hearted. A few years ago we were in Orlando sitting at a Sonic. This guy comes walking up to all the cars wanting money to get a bus ticket back to whereever he claimed to be from saying he had been stranded. He reeked of booze. Sure enough as we drove down international drive we see him riding a bicycle up to a liquor store. I assume he did'nt raise enough funds for the bus ticket but a bottle of Jack was the consolation prize!

graciegirl 08-03-2013 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by DonH57 (Post 718867)
There are plenty of those who take advantage of the good hearted. A few years ago we were in Orlando sitting at a Sonic. This guy comes walking up to all the cars wanting money to get a bus ticket back to whereever he claimed to be from saying he had been stranded. He reeked of booze. Sure enough as we drove down international drive we see him riding a bicycle up to a liquor store. I assume he did'nt raise enough funds for the bus ticket but a bottle of Jack was the consolation prize!
You are right you know. Another thing that most of us seniors have in common is the ability to usually see if someone is trying to use us.

njbchbum 08-03-2013 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by buggyone (Post 718846)
Naturally, it was very nice of you to do what you did and terrible for her to set an example like that.

However, you did not say if the lady thanked you nor did you say if you spoke to her at the gas station.

It would be interesting to know what, if, anything she said at the gas station if you had commented on her paying with cash that she claimed not having before.
i'm wondering if the child was hers or one who was 'borrowed'! hope that child's picture is not on a milk carton somewhere in america!

twheel 08-03-2013 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by buggyone (Post 718846)
Naturally, it was very nice of you to do what you did and terrible for her to set an example like that.

However, you did not say if the lady thanked you nor did you say if you spoke to her at the gas station.

It would be interesting to know what, if, anything she said at the gas station if you had commented on her paying with cash that she claimed not having before.
She thanked me at the Steak and Shake. I was not noticed at the gas station and I didn`t say anything because of the child .

Rickg 08-03-2013 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by dotti105 (Post 718675)
That's horrible. What a terrible example she is for her grandson.

You were generous and should not feel bad about your kind gesture.
It would have been nice to not feel taken advantage of, but you can't control what others do. Only what you do.

You were a good example of generosity for the boy. Her actions in no way discredit your generosity.
well said

BettyCrocked 08-03-2013 10:23 AM
No way this woman could have been 60. She's part of the moral and ethical generation!!! :22yikes: :shocked:

asianthree 08-03-2013 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by BettyCrocked (Post 718932)
No way this woman could have been 60. She's part of the moral and ethical generation!!! :22yikes: :shocked:
not all the time those who need to buy lotto can come at any age

graciegirl 08-03-2013 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by BettyCrocked (Post 718932)
No way this woman could have been 60. She's part of the moral and ethical generation!!! :22yikes: :shocked:
Boyhowdy.

LeeM 08-03-2013 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by twheel (Post 718881)
She thanked me at the Steak and Shake. I was not noticed at the gas station and I didn`t say anything because of the child .
That was very gracious of you. I am afraid I would have said something. But actually no, I would not have needed to as
I would have let the restaurant figure out what to do with her bill instead of paying it which was very generous and kind of you.

birdawg 08-03-2013 12:15 PM
Be happy when she seen you had money she didn't stick a gun in your face out in the parking lot

DougB 08-03-2013 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by twheel (Post 718670)
Today I ate breakfast at the Steak and Shake on 466. After my meal, I went to the register to pay. A woman approx 60 yrs old and a kid (grandkid?) about 10-11 yrs old cut in front of me.

She told the cashier that she forgot her $$ at home and asked if she could write a check. After being told that they do not accept checks, the mgr agreed to take one just this time. She left to go to the car and get her checkbook. With me still standing there. the kid was holding her place in line.

When she came back in she said that she didn't have her checkbook or and credit cards on her and just stood there in front of me.

I just wanted to pay and get out of there cause I use a cane and can't stand for any length of time before feeling like I will fall. so i said that i would pay for her check and it was about $12. i felt bad that the waitress got nothing.

As I pulled out, i was behind her on my way to get gas at the Circle K. She pulled in there too. I went in to pay for my gas and there she was paying cash for about 10 LOTTO scratch offs and a large fountain drink for the kid.

:cus:
Yes, it was generous and nice of you. However, I am extremely disappointed in the manager who allowed a stranger to be out money instead of handling it him/herself. Steak and Shake should have "eaten" the bill before letting a customer.


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