Doing a good deed

[think positive]

lol!!! well its art so....!!!

[Culprit]

Recently I was in a Supermarket and an elderly woman in front of me had her card declined, She was embarrassed and asked the girl to, "Try again" and it was declined. I stepped in and said, "Try my card". It went through and I said, "There you go, that card worked". She started to sob and I said "You've no doubt helped others, it's your turn to have someone help you". It wasn't much money and I firmly believe that things come back to you. Now later on the day, I won around $500 at the races. Coincidence? Maybe but I firmly believe if you can help out anyone in any way you do. I suggest this happens more than we know as the media only reports negative shit, not positive shit.

[stui magpie]

^

Nice work there.

[pietillidie]

^Great stuff. Love this thread.

Nothing singly outstanding happened today, but everyone I encountered was in good (Halloween) spirits, from nurses at an appointment to a bloke who let me pat his dog. A 13-year-old cocker spaniel, the old boy was blind, but you'd never know as they're so good with their noses. Beautiful old boy he was.

My good deed was giving the rheumatology clinic a review they can quote! They are actually very good, but I also know they're under pressure and cop it from miserable types, so I like to go out of my way to give praise and encouragement, also helping get any ivory tower superiors off their backs.

I was also pleased to discover that a cat we always say hello to is fine. We used to see her everyday but hadn't seen her for a couple of weeks and feared something had happened. But the owner said she was still going strong. Now it's turning cold I guess she's staying indoors more.

This is a weirdly good time of year here. The shock of the clock going forward and early darkness is offset by Guy Fawkes looming. We've got our tickets already for what I reckon is the best local borough event of the year.

[think positive]

[Culprit]

Thank You, I must be getting soft in my old age.

[think positive]

thats not soft mate, not at all

[Culprit]

Elderly neighbors had a flat tyre (no RACV) so I changed it for them. Now I haven't used my tools or trolley jack in years so I thought why not? They were grateful and the doorbell rang later (my Westie barking) and he gave me a dozen fresh eggs, lemons, and some of their homemade Syrian pastries. I then passed on the food to a single mother a few doors up to help her out. That mum went down and mowed the elderly neighbor's lawn. I think I have started something here.

[LaurieHolden]

How good is that Culprit. I could only imagine how good homemade Syrian pastries would be. And it's a thankyou that thought and effort has gone into, they clearly appreciated it and it also reflects how important transport is to people and allowing them to keep their routines.

Eggs and lemons, if they gave you a bag of sugar as well, you were half-way to a lemon meringue pie.

Reckon you have the making of a memorable neighbourhood Christmas / Street party.

I can't really match your efforts. I helped an 82 y/o drummer from the house band at our local bowlo load his car up with his equipment on Wednesday. We were chatting post bowls and could see he was going to have a bit of difficulty with loading his kit so I wandered over and said I'd take care of it.
He reckons I'm now the bands roadie. We had a bit of a laugh over if that means getting metamucil onto their rider.

[Culprit]

The Syrian pastries are different. Our communication is a barrier as their English isn't great but we get by. They are Christians and we exchanged Christmas and Easter gifts. We give Chocolate and they give us their homemade Pastries. They are not sweet they are different and in saying that we appreciate the offer. I grew Chillis and I gave them some and through our limited communication, I advised them to be careful due to the heat. Thought the message got through but the next day I went past and gestured like "How was it". Well, his face said it all, his wife clearly thought they were mild. Their Culture is to sit out the front and chat with friends and family, the whole land has food growing. Front and rear they have so much growing and they share everything. Back to Christmas, I walk past with the dog and I am always invited in to drink their Ouzo. Now this stuff I can run my car on. We smile and laugh and appreciate each other and yes the whole street is pretty good and I call it the United Nations. A young couple moved out across the road (needed a bigger house with 4 kids) and they gave us a $100 bottle of Shiraz citing us as great neighbors. Reminded me of when their daughter fell out of the high chair and I was at the door offering first aid. Never thought about that as I was concerned about the loud scream and the child. Ambulance arrived but the kid was fine as she was crying, fully alert. She had a hard head but I was just keeping calm and comforting them. Who needs to watch Neighbours, just live here.

[think positive]

Love this thread

Well done guys

And I want a pastry! Yum

[stui magpie]

[pietillidie]

Well done, Culprit and LaurieHolden. Things like that go a long way for elderly people.

Culprit, you'll have to post a pic of your Westie.

[lazzadesilva]

Well done Culprit. I love doing and receiving random acts of kindness. Makes me glow inside and it reinforces that most people are decent human beings.

[Culprit]

My old Westie after he puts himself to bed on the pillow.