I stopped on an interstate to clear some bleep from my driver side wiper and saw a checkbook lying in the breakdown lane. Picked it up and saw a balance of $350 or so in the register. Called the owner, identified myself, and offered to meet her at some public place to return it. She sounded annoyed and said "just mail it". Maybe I should have balanced it for her as well. Did I hear a "thanks"? Nooooooooo.
:~) there are still honest folks out there !!
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Originally Posted By: HerrStig
I stopped on an interstate to clear some bleep from my driver side wiper and saw a checkbook lying in the breakdown lane. Picked it up and saw a balance of $350 or so in the register. Called the owner, identified myself, and offered to meet her at some public place to return it. She sounded annoyed and said "just mail it". Maybe I should have balanced it for her as well. Did I hear a "thanks"? Nooooooooo.
Man after she gave you an attitude like that,you should've just given it the big toss right out the window! If that would've been me and you'd found my checkbook,at the very minimum I would've bought you a really nice dinner or something.
I stopped on an interstate to clear some bleep from my driver side wiper and saw a checkbook lying in the breakdown lane. Picked it up and saw a balance of $350 or so in the register. Called the owner, identified myself, and offered to meet her at some public place to return it. She sounded annoyed and said "just mail it". Maybe I should have balanced it for her as well. Did I hear a "thanks"? Nooooooooo.
Man after she gave you an attitude like that,you should've just given it the big toss right out the window! If that would've been me and you'd found my checkbook,at the very minimum I would've bought you a really nice dinner or something.
A few years back, everything fell out of my money-clip/wallet when I was getting into my pickup. Driver's license, work ID card, 3 credit cards, debit card, my business cards, health insurance cards, and maybe $80 cash. Everything gone. Couldn't believe I was so careless.
A guy called me the next morning, saying he found my items in the mall parking lot. I met him him at his apartment. It was a run down neighborhood and the guy was clearly down on his luck. He handed me everything I lost, including the cash. I offered him $50 as a reward but he refused. He absolutely wouldn't take a reward. All I could do was thank him for being honest and for helping me out.
There are good and decent people everywhere, sometimes where you least expect to find them.
A guy called me the next morning, saying he found my items in the mall parking lot. I met him him at his apartment. It was a run down neighborhood and the guy was clearly down on his luck. He handed me everything I lost, including the cash. I offered him $50 as a reward but he refused. He absolutely wouldn't take a reward. All I could do was thank him for being honest and for helping me out.
There are good and decent people everywhere, sometimes where you least expect to find them.
yeap, still some normal folks out there:
dropped my $600 phone on the snow at the airport, drove home 30 mins realized that no phone,
drove back walked inside, went to airport police room, someone just had returned my phone to the policeman,
Last year, it snowed nearly 200 inches here, the plow guy probably came 30 plus times, I knew that he was hurting for $$$ as we are a fixed $ contract. I called and offered to pay more, any amount I said that you feel is fair. The lady on the phone thanked me for offering, would not take a dime. She did ask if would be able to prepay for next year, I did it right away.
dropped my $600 phone on the snow at the airport, drove home 30 mins realized that no phone,
drove back walked inside, went to airport police room, someone just had returned my phone to the policeman,
Last year, it snowed nearly 200 inches here, the plow guy probably came 30 plus times, I knew that he was hurting for $$$ as we are a fixed $ contract. I called and offered to pay more, any amount I said that you feel is fair. The lady on the phone thanked me for offering, would not take a dime. She did ask if would be able to prepay for next year, I did it right away.
Originally Posted By: howie2092
A few years back, everything fell out of my money-clip/wallet when I was getting into my pickup. Driver's license, work ID card, 3 credit cards, debit card, my business cards, health insurance cards, and maybe $80 cash. Everything gone. Couldn't believe I was so careless.
A guy called me the next morning, saying he found my items in the mall parking lot. I met him him at his apartment. It was a run down neighborhood and the guy was clearly down on his luck. He handed me everything I lost, including the cash. I offered him $50 as a reward but he refused. He absolutely wouldn't take a reward. All I could do was thank him for being honest and for helping me out.
There are good and decent people everywhere, sometimes where you least expect to find them.
nice, my oldest and I found an expensive Nikon dlsr in the school playground we live across, we went through the pics and figured out who it belonged to.
The owner was kinda paranoid person, she had her phone delisted, it was a BEAR to track her down, that weekend she was putting up lost flyer around the playground, we calmly walked over and have the camera to her. She offered my girl $20, I said thanks for you don't have to.
A few years back, everything fell out of my money-clip/wallet when I was getting into my pickup. Driver's license, work ID card, 3 credit cards, debit card, my business cards, health insurance cards, and maybe $80 cash. Everything gone. Couldn't believe I was so careless.
A guy called me the next morning, saying he found my items in the mall parking lot. I met him him at his apartment. It was a run down neighborhood and the guy was clearly down on his luck. He handed me everything I lost, including the cash. I offered him $50 as a reward but he refused. He absolutely wouldn't take a reward. All I could do was thank him for being honest and for helping me out.
There are good and decent people everywhere, sometimes where you least expect to find them.
nice, my oldest and I found an expensive Nikon dlsr in the school playground we live across, we went through the pics and figured out who it belonged to.
The owner was kinda paranoid person, she had her phone delisted, it was a BEAR to track her down, that weekend she was putting up lost flyer around the playground, we calmly walked over and have the camera to her. She offered my girl $20, I said thanks for you don't have to.
Originally Posted By: HerrStig
I stopped on an interstate to clear some bleep from my driver side wiper and saw a checkbook lying in the breakdown lane. Picked it up and saw a balance of $350 or so in the register. Called the owner, identified myself, and offered to meet her at some public place to return it. She sounded annoyed and said "just mail it". Maybe I should have balanced it for her as well. Did I hear a "thanks"? Nooooooooo.
That is annoying. You did more then what I would do which is simply throw it away so no one could use it.
I stopped on an interstate to clear some bleep from my driver side wiper and saw a checkbook lying in the breakdown lane. Picked it up and saw a balance of $350 or so in the register. Called the owner, identified myself, and offered to meet her at some public place to return it. She sounded annoyed and said "just mail it". Maybe I should have balanced it for her as well. Did I hear a "thanks"? Nooooooooo.
That is annoying. You did more then what I would do which is simply throw it away so no one could use it.
A few months back during one of Colorado's famous storms, A guy was parked in the middle of a 2-lane road near my home with his flashers barely flashing. Traffic was crawling past him going both ways due to ice and blowing snow. Car was a newer Mercedes coupe. Man was well dressed (suit and tie). He was asking every passerby if they had jumper cables. I had a jump box in my truck so I stopped and hooked him up. Traffic was moving so slowly that his battery just died while the car idled along for 45min, waiting to go up the next hill.
Jump box started his car, no problem, and we parted ways. Guy said he had been stranded in the middle of the road for OVER AN HOUR in a near-blizzard and absolutely nobody bothered to stop and help. He probably asked 200 people to jump his car. My neighborhood is affluent and mostly white. This guy was Indian. I thought long and hard about race factoring into this. Maybe so, but more likely all the people before me were road-weary and selfish - and couldn't be bothered to help a guy unprepared for crazy Colorado weather.
Jump box started his car, no problem, and we parted ways. Guy said he had been stranded in the middle of the road for OVER AN HOUR in a near-blizzard and absolutely nobody bothered to stop and help. He probably asked 200 people to jump his car. My neighborhood is affluent and mostly white. This guy was Indian. I thought long and hard about race factoring into this. Maybe so, but more likely all the people before me were road-weary and selfish - and couldn't be bothered to help a guy unprepared for crazy Colorado weather.
Originally Posted By: crazyoildude
there are more honest people out there than you think and they come in all shapes, colors and sizes
Too true!! About 10 years ago a large group of friends, all of whom were affiliated with a suburban Mardi Gras krew decided that we would all take a cruise together out of New Orleans. Along with us was a lady, a single mom...with two teenage boys. This woman barely had enough money to pay her and those two boys way, so I suspect someone may have helped her financially. I heard through the grapevine that she had less than $300 cash for the cruise. My point being that she was not in a high paying job, or from a family with money.
To come to the point, about 15+ of us decided we would snorkel at some cove in Mexico from a hired boat. She and her boys and others, are snorkeling when she happens to see a zip-lock bag float by her with what looked like a wallet in side. It turned out that it belonged to a man from TN and family. His ship ID card, all of his credit cards and just over $1,000 in cash was in the wallet. She immediately got out of the water and back on the boat to turn the wallet in to the boat captain. Meanwhile, the excursion ended and of course at some point the guy discovered his wallet was missing! He got his wallet back, together with everything that was in it!
Needless to say, I was stunned that she had turned it in without a thought given to keeping a thing. Now if there was ever a person of such integrity and sense of honor, out of a military uniform, where, there it is expected (in my mind, especially in the officer corps). Later, I told her how proud of her that I was, and that I had known many individuals in the service with decorations and awards for valor, duty, and honor; but that her actions were above all of those people because their honor was to be expected, and had been trained in them, while her actions was predicated solely on her own personal sense of honor and integrity.
Sadly, in April of 2006, right after Katrina hit in late August of 05'--after losing her home, car, and possessions she died at age 41 of congestive heart failure. Health care was in such a mess, that the system failed to diagnose and treat her appropriately. Proving, once again that "no good deed goes unpunished."
there are more honest people out there than you think and they come in all shapes, colors and sizes
Too true!! About 10 years ago a large group of friends, all of whom were affiliated with a suburban Mardi Gras krew decided that we would all take a cruise together out of New Orleans. Along with us was a lady, a single mom...with two teenage boys. This woman barely had enough money to pay her and those two boys way, so I suspect someone may have helped her financially. I heard through the grapevine that she had less than $300 cash for the cruise. My point being that she was not in a high paying job, or from a family with money.
To come to the point, about 15+ of us decided we would snorkel at some cove in Mexico from a hired boat. She and her boys and others, are snorkeling when she happens to see a zip-lock bag float by her with what looked like a wallet in side. It turned out that it belonged to a man from TN and family. His ship ID card, all of his credit cards and just over $1,000 in cash was in the wallet. She immediately got out of the water and back on the boat to turn the wallet in to the boat captain. Meanwhile, the excursion ended and of course at some point the guy discovered his wallet was missing! He got his wallet back, together with everything that was in it!
Needless to say, I was stunned that she had turned it in without a thought given to keeping a thing. Now if there was ever a person of such integrity and sense of honor, out of a military uniform, where, there it is expected (in my mind, especially in the officer corps). Later, I told her how proud of her that I was, and that I had known many individuals in the service with decorations and awards for valor, duty, and honor; but that her actions were above all of those people because their honor was to be expected, and had been trained in them, while her actions was predicated solely on her own personal sense of honor and integrity.
Sadly, in April of 2006, right after Katrina hit in late August of 05'--after losing her home, car, and possessions she died at age 41 of congestive heart failure. Health care was in such a mess, that the system failed to diagnose and treat her appropriately. Proving, once again that "no good deed goes unpunished."
One more story:
About 15 years ago, my girlfriend (now wife) and I got lost on the way home from a wedding. I made a slow u-turn on a narrow road. My lifted Ranger tipped over ever-so-slowly onto the soft shoulder, laying on it's side, at 45 degrees to the road in a soft ditch. Stupid stupid mistake on my part to misjudge the shoulder.
A teenage kid in a 80's vintage Chevy 4x4 3/4-ton came along and stopped. I asked him if he could pull me out. We hooked up my strap to his truck and I was upright and back on the road in no time. Surprisingly, minimal damage to my truck except a busted mirror and a crunched front fender. I gave the kid all the money in my pocket (maybe $40) and we parted ways. Thank goodness it was that guy and not some worry-wart suburban mom with 911 on speed-dial.
Saved me a reckless driving ticket and a tow truck. I grew up in farm country - if you were in a bind, people would help, no questions asked.
About 15 years ago, my girlfriend (now wife) and I got lost on the way home from a wedding. I made a slow u-turn on a narrow road. My lifted Ranger tipped over ever-so-slowly onto the soft shoulder, laying on it's side, at 45 degrees to the road in a soft ditch. Stupid stupid mistake on my part to misjudge the shoulder.
A teenage kid in a 80's vintage Chevy 4x4 3/4-ton came along and stopped. I asked him if he could pull me out. We hooked up my strap to his truck and I was upright and back on the road in no time. Surprisingly, minimal damage to my truck except a busted mirror and a crunched front fender. I gave the kid all the money in my pocket (maybe $40) and we parted ways. Thank goodness it was that guy and not some worry-wart suburban mom with 911 on speed-dial.
Saved me a reckless driving ticket and a tow truck. I grew up in farm country - if you were in a bind, people would help, no questions asked.
If there is any type of ID along with the cash on the street then find and return it to the legitimate owner. But, if only cash then how do you return it to legitimate owner ?
I picked up few wallets with some cash(I didn't count the money) in gas stations over number of years, I contacted the owners and dove there to return their wallets. Never accepted their rewards.
I picked up few wallets with some cash(I didn't count the money) in gas stations over number of years, I contacted the owners and dove there to return their wallets. Never accepted their rewards.
you go to a police department and file a report. Usually this requires a large claim where you think the guy is going to come looking for it and they can provide enough background to make it believable that the money (or item) was theirs.
The feelgood stories periodically pops up on the interwebs of some guy returning tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars instead of just keeping it
The feelgood stories periodically pops up on the interwebs of some guy returning tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars instead of just keeping it
Originally Posted By: howie2092
Car was a newer Mercedes coupe. .
Jump box started his car, no problem, and we parted ways. Guy said he had been stranded in the middle of the road for OVER AN HOUR in a near-blizzard and absolutely nobody bothered to stop and help.
You're a better man than me. I have a mean streak, and the more expensive the car, the less likely I am to stop and help. I did offer to help push a corolla with bum tires the last two feet up a snowy hill but the driver locked her door and said she had a call into AAA. Ok then.
I also flash my high beams for "regular joes" to warn of speed traps but not for "flashy cars".
It's probably my rage over the widening class chasm boiling through.
PS, what happened to that mercedes happened to Johnny Carson in his Delorean. Alternator couldn't keep up with all the doodads at idle.
Car was a newer Mercedes coupe. .
Jump box started his car, no problem, and we parted ways. Guy said he had been stranded in the middle of the road for OVER AN HOUR in a near-blizzard and absolutely nobody bothered to stop and help.
You're a better man than me. I have a mean streak, and the more expensive the car, the less likely I am to stop and help. I did offer to help push a corolla with bum tires the last two feet up a snowy hill but the driver locked her door and said she had a call into AAA. Ok then.
I also flash my high beams for "regular joes" to warn of speed traps but not for "flashy cars".
It's probably my rage over the widening class chasm boiling through.
PS, what happened to that mercedes happened to Johnny Carson in his Delorean. Alternator couldn't keep up with all the doodads at idle.
Originally Posted By: eljefino
You're a better man than me. I have a mean streak, and the more expensive the car, the less likely I am to stop and help.
I also flash my high beams for "regular joes" to warn of speed traps but not for "flashy cars".
It's probably my rage over the widening class chasm boiling through.
Inferiority complex
An unrealistic feeling of general inadequacy caused by actual or supposed inferiority in one or more spheres, often marked by aggressive behavior in compensation. An inferiority complex is often associated with schizophrenia, mood disorders, and personality disorders.
You're a better man than me. I have a mean streak, and the more expensive the car, the less likely I am to stop and help.
I also flash my high beams for "regular joes" to warn of speed traps but not for "flashy cars".
It's probably my rage over the widening class chasm boiling through.
Inferiority complex
An unrealistic feeling of general inadequacy caused by actual or supposed inferiority in one or more spheres, often marked by aggressive behavior in compensation. An inferiority complex is often associated with schizophrenia, mood disorders, and personality disorders.
Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR
If there is any type of ID along with the cash on the street then find and return it to the legitimate owner. But, if only cash then how do you return it to legitimate owner ?
I picked up few wallets with some cash(I didn't count the money) in gas stations over number of years, I contacted the owners and dove there to return their wallets. Never accepted their rewards.
If the wallet has id or money has an owner attached easily or place easy to return I turn it in appropriately. However a $5-100 bill sitting randomly somewhere (middle of lot) typically gets left in my ashtray. I eventually donate this money to ringer for Salvation army or give it to one of those kids begging for sports teams.
My only other nice experience for someone was finding a slightly visible pair of skis/poles(($800 set) in parking lot with two tire tracks in 5"+ snow leading away. The likely case plow would have moved them to the banking or wrecked them. I carried to the lodge where employees had the gall to tell me where lost and found was. I simply handed them over and walk off.
If there is any type of ID along with the cash on the street then find and return it to the legitimate owner. But, if only cash then how do you return it to legitimate owner ?
I picked up few wallets with some cash(I didn't count the money) in gas stations over number of years, I contacted the owners and dove there to return their wallets. Never accepted their rewards.
If the wallet has id or money has an owner attached easily or place easy to return I turn it in appropriately. However a $5-100 bill sitting randomly somewhere (middle of lot) typically gets left in my ashtray. I eventually donate this money to ringer for Salvation army or give it to one of those kids begging for sports teams.
My only other nice experience for someone was finding a slightly visible pair of skis/poles(($800 set) in parking lot with two tire tracks in 5"+ snow leading away. The likely case plow would have moved them to the banking or wrecked them. I carried to the lodge where employees had the gall to tell me where lost and found was. I simply handed them over and walk off.
Originally Posted By: Pop_Rivit
Originally Posted By: eljefino
You're a better man than me. I have a mean streak, and the more expensive the car, the less likely I am to stop and help.
I also flash my high beams for "regular joes" to warn of speed traps but not for "flashy cars".
It's probably my rage over the widening class chasm boiling through.
Inferiority complex
An unrealistic feeling of general inadequacy caused by actual or supposed inferiority in one or more spheres, often marked by aggressive behavior in compensation. An inferiority complex is often associated with schizophrenia, mood disorders, and personality disorders.
There's another disorder where a crowd of people are less likely to volunteer to help the suffering of one than they would be if they were one-on-one. This is why, for example, in a crowd you grab a stranger and say "YOU call 911" for a heart attack victim just laying there, etc. Instead of "somebody".
A broken-down car is not the same life threatening issue as a boat adrift or powerless airplane. I can pass on by like everyone else.
I'd like you to point out your own moral self-criticisms someday.
Originally Posted By: eljefino
You're a better man than me. I have a mean streak, and the more expensive the car, the less likely I am to stop and help.
I also flash my high beams for "regular joes" to warn of speed traps but not for "flashy cars".
It's probably my rage over the widening class chasm boiling through.
Inferiority complex
An unrealistic feeling of general inadequacy caused by actual or supposed inferiority in one or more spheres, often marked by aggressive behavior in compensation. An inferiority complex is often associated with schizophrenia, mood disorders, and personality disorders.
There's another disorder where a crowd of people are less likely to volunteer to help the suffering of one than they would be if they were one-on-one. This is why, for example, in a crowd you grab a stranger and say "YOU call 911" for a heart attack victim just laying there, etc. Instead of "somebody".
A broken-down car is not the same life threatening issue as a boat adrift or powerless airplane. I can pass on by like everyone else.
I'd like you to point out your own moral self-criticisms someday.
Originally Posted By: eljefino
Originally Posted By: howie2092
Car was a newer Mercedes coupe. .
Jump box started his car, no problem, and we parted ways. Guy said he had been stranded in the middle of the road for OVER AN HOUR in a near-blizzard and absolutely nobody bothered to stop and help.
You're a better man than me. I have a mean streak, and the more expensive the car, the less likely I am to stop and help. I did offer to help push a corolla with bum tires the last two feet up a snowy hill but the driver locked her door and said she had a call into AAA. Ok then.
Every snowstorm, I offer to help push people up the hill where I live. People always have that same reaction.
Originally Posted By: howie2092
Car was a newer Mercedes coupe. .
Jump box started his car, no problem, and we parted ways. Guy said he had been stranded in the middle of the road for OVER AN HOUR in a near-blizzard and absolutely nobody bothered to stop and help.
You're a better man than me. I have a mean streak, and the more expensive the car, the less likely I am to stop and help. I did offer to help push a corolla with bum tires the last two feet up a snowy hill but the driver locked her door and said she had a call into AAA. Ok then.
Every snowstorm, I offer to help push people up the hill where I live. People always have that same reaction.
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Originally Posted By: crazyoildude
there are more honest people out there than you think and they come in all shapes, colors and sizes
I agree with this, but ... I think our society is on a general decline and essentially is lacking the moral/ethical fiber of our father's generation.
So in some manner, I do believe that you're correct in that good (and bad) people come in every variety under the sun. And most of the time, individuals will at least consider the responsible manner in which to act. But crowds and/or anninemity and/or personal bias offer the individual a chance to be someone they'd rather not be in front of their parents.
One of my favorite quotes of all time, came from MIB:
J- "Why the big secret? People are smart. They can handle it.'
K- "A person is smart. People are dumb, panicky dangerous animals and you know it."
No truer statement has been made in quite some time. You may be able to trust the individual, but you can never trust the public.
there are more honest people out there than you think and they come in all shapes, colors and sizes
I agree with this, but ... I think our society is on a general decline and essentially is lacking the moral/ethical fiber of our father's generation.
So in some manner, I do believe that you're correct in that good (and bad) people come in every variety under the sun. And most of the time, individuals will at least consider the responsible manner in which to act. But crowds and/or anninemity and/or personal bias offer the individual a chance to be someone they'd rather not be in front of their parents.
One of my favorite quotes of all time, came from MIB:
J- "Why the big secret? People are smart. They can handle it.'
K- "A person is smart. People are dumb, panicky dangerous animals and you know it."
No truer statement has been made in quite some time. You may be able to trust the individual, but you can never trust the public.
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Originally Posted By: eljefino
Originally Posted By: howie2092
Car was a newer Mercedes coupe. .
Jump box started his car, no problem, and we parted ways. Guy said he had been stranded in the middle of the road for OVER AN HOUR in a near-blizzard and absolutely nobody bothered to stop and help.
You're a better man than me. I have a mean streak, and the more expensive the car, the less likely I am to stop and help. I did offer to help push a corolla with bum tires the last two feet up a snowy hill but the driver locked her door and said she had a call into AAA. Ok then.
I also flash my high beams for "regular joes" to warn of speed traps but not for "flashy cars".
It's probably my rage over the widening class chasm boiling through.
PS, what happened to that mercedes happened to Johnny Carson in his Delorean. Alternator couldn't keep up with all the doodads at idle.
I have to admit I often think the same way, Elf.
Originally Posted By: howie2092
Car was a newer Mercedes coupe. .
Jump box started his car, no problem, and we parted ways. Guy said he had been stranded in the middle of the road for OVER AN HOUR in a near-blizzard and absolutely nobody bothered to stop and help.
You're a better man than me. I have a mean streak, and the more expensive the car, the less likely I am to stop and help. I did offer to help push a corolla with bum tires the last two feet up a snowy hill but the driver locked her door and said she had a call into AAA. Ok then.
I also flash my high beams for "regular joes" to warn of speed traps but not for "flashy cars".
It's probably my rage over the widening class chasm boiling through.
PS, what happened to that mercedes happened to Johnny Carson in his Delorean. Alternator couldn't keep up with all the doodads at idle.
I have to admit I often think the same way, Elf.
Originally Posted By: Pop_Rivit
Originally Posted By: eljefino
You're a better man than me. I have a mean streak, and the more expensive the car, the less likely I am to stop and help.
I also flash my high beams for "regular joes" to warn of speed traps but not for "flashy cars".
It's probably my rage over the widening class chasm boiling through.
Inferiority complex
An unrealistic feeling of general inadequacy caused by actual or supposed inferiority in one or more spheres, often marked by aggressive behavior in compensation. An inferiority complex is often associated with schizophrenia, mood disorders, and personality disorders.
How is not stopping "agressive behavio"? It's a simple choice.
Originally Posted By: eljefino
You're a better man than me. I have a mean streak, and the more expensive the car, the less likely I am to stop and help.
I also flash my high beams for "regular joes" to warn of speed traps but not for "flashy cars".
It's probably my rage over the widening class chasm boiling through.
Inferiority complex
An unrealistic feeling of general inadequacy caused by actual or supposed inferiority in one or more spheres, often marked by aggressive behavior in compensation. An inferiority complex is often associated with schizophrenia, mood disorders, and personality disorders.
How is not stopping "agressive behavio"? It's a simple choice.
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