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graciegirl 04-19-2014 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Matzy (Post 864786)
Depends of the situation. Not so long ago a man accompanied with his little son ask me at a gas station to borrow some gas. He'd hold a a gas can in his hand. I looked at him, then in his eyes, and filled up this gas can. He thanked many times and I saw some tears running down his face........


Better to extend kindness once too often than once too few. But I get so angry at people who prey on another's goodness.

USSGompers 04-19-2014 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by buggyone (Post 864618)
Several years ago, I was traveling from the Grand Canyon across Arizona on Easter Sunday with my wife, daughter, and mother. We stopped at a McDonalds at noon at Tuba City and had our lunch. When I got back to the car, an older Native American wanted to sell me his carpenter tools so he could eat. I had no need for tools but gave him $10 and he thanked me and was insistent I take the tools. I said several times I did not want the tools but finally I took three nails and he took the money and went inside the McDonalds. I guess he was too proud to accept a handout. I still have those three nails and think of that Easter.
God Bless you...Father, Son and the Holy Ghost-----3 nails!!...Happy Easter!

wendyquat 04-19-2014 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Golfingnut (Post 864614)
Perhaps we should be thankful we are not having to beg for small change. Calling the police is a bit of a stretch.

:pray:
Ahhhh, golfingnut, for once I agree with you! It's not for me to judge whether it's a scam or not. I, for one, could not sleep at night if I didn't give someone a few cents for a child's milk! Believe it or not there are people who can't make it from paycheck to paycheck! A few bucks is not going to break me and could help someone! Call me a sucker but it helps me sleep at night!

NewGal 04-22-2014 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by ugotme (Post 859358)
In addition, I have this wonderful bridge in Brooklyn that I desperately need to have fixed.

Please help!
Laughed Out Loud!

mixsonci 04-22-2014 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by USSGompers (Post 864869)
God Bless you...Father, Son and the Holy Ghost-----3 nails!!...Happy Easter!
It's too bad there are so many scammers out there that we become reluctant to give and the ones that really need it, don't get it. So sad to think that because of this we miss the ones that really do need help.

annaconner 04-22-2014 04:34 PM
scam in parking lot
 
A gentleman approached myself, husband and friend with some sob story. My husband told him to speak to the police. My female friend was a bit concerned that he might have approached her when she was on her own and where would it have led. This happened outside Chilis on 441 about 7pm last night.

Neal2tire 04-23-2014 02:51 AM
After working in Hollywood Ca for years and dealing with non stop parking lot BS I couldn't help but to appreciate the 'homeless' looking guy standing on the corner or Sunset and Laurel Canyon with a sign (at rush hour) saying "NEED MONEY FOR BEER AND DRUGS"
Word is he made about 300.00 a day.
There are avenues for hungry vets and ill vets. If they are begging for money they are full of black cow.

dave from deland 04-23-2014 10:02 AM
This kind of thing is happening all over Central Florida and probably beyond. I don't give them anything. If they are outside a business, I go into the business and suggest they call the police as these people scare away some customers.

pbkmaine 04-23-2014 10:11 AM
Scam in Parking Lot
 
Having worked in NYC, I used to hear every hard luck story imaginable. Once, on the subway, I was approached by a woman with a thick Brooklyn accent who said she needed money to get home to Alaska.


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