[TOS'd]

Thank you to the lady who let me have her parking spot at school today and kindly informed me the spot was paid for the entire day. It certainly was an unexpected surprise which brightened up my day. :)

[FI-Z33]

This happened about 2 weeks ago...

I overheard a conversation between the barista and a lady at blenz. She didn't know her way to Steveston Village, and buses take super long to arrive. I don't know her whatsoever...but for some odd reason I looked at the clock, knew I had 30 minutes to spare before I meet up with someone important...SOOOO, i interrupted their conversation and I said, "umm...I can drive you..?" ...kinda creepy, i know.

So i drove her all the way to the other corner of the city and drove all the way back to the city centre. By the time we started leaving blenz, it was already 12:45. Anyways, I was 10 minutes late to my meeting but it was totally worth it!
I felt SOOO good that whole entire day because I've done a good deed. What's more astonishing was that, it turns out she worked at the Blenz Headquarter and was in-charge of all the blenz in Richmond. As a token of appreciation, she gave me a blenz gift card too! YAY.

Now that I think back at it...thank god she wasn't a serial killer and didn't try to rob me..LOL quite a risky decision on my part...

Either wayyyy...instant karma feels good :)

[Razor Ramon HG]

^

I remember a year ago, I was waiting for the bus on Willingdon. A cab driver stopped in front of me and told me if I was heading to Metrotown. I nodded, and he said he could give me a lift for free since he was heading towards that direction and it was raining. Once I got in, he told me about how he tries to do a good deed everyday, and this was one of them.

I will never forget that.

But like you, looking back on it, it was pretty risky on my part as well!

[TOS'd]

^ Less risky for you since it was a cab driver and not just some random by passer.

[Razor Ramon HG]

^ Less risky for you since it was a cab driver and not just some random by passer.

The Cabbie Killer - CSI (http://csi.wikia.com/wiki/The_Cabbie_Killer)

:badpokerface:

[TOS'd]

>tv show

:badpokerface:

[OTG-ZR2]

I remember the time some lady asked me for a ride, couple blocks down the street... I figured w/e its only take a few min and I had nothing else to do. Turns out she stole all the change out of my cup holder! Nerve of some people.

On a good note, mom noticed this girl left her jacket on the bus about 2 weeks ago with her wallet in a pocket. Had a UBC card, Upass and credit cards... Called around and was able to contact her thru UBC. She got all her stuff back.

[geelaw]

I remember the time some lady asked me for a ride, couple blocks down the street... I figured w/e its only take a few min and I had nothing else to do. Turns out she stole all the change out of my cup holder! Nerve of some people.

On a good note, mom noticed this girl left her jacket on the bus about 2 weeks ago with her wallet in a pocket. Had a UBC card, Upass and credit cards... Called around and was able to contact her thru UBC. She got all her stuff back.

something similiar happen to my buddy, took his change and his smokes :S

[k3mps]

Not me.. but I thought I'd share.
Walking on robson and there was a homeless young (25-35ish) homeless man with a dog asking for change.
A lady comes over and says "so I got you a peppermint latte and I'll leave some snacks in the bag here".
I threw in a dollar and thought she did a nice gesture.

[J____]

finally dash cams posting good stuff! :fullofwin:

good job!

now take the dash cam into the bedroom :)

[Ronin]

Chef at Campagnolo gave me some ragu (one of my favorite pasta dishes in Vancouver) after I wrapped filming an interview with him. They weren't actually open so I left so I wouldn't get in their way. I was pretty hungry at the time but right outside was a guy with a sign that just said "Hungry" on it. I mean, I was hungry but I can step into anything and buy food. Hell, a man just gave me food for free and yet, here's a guy on the street, starving.

Gave him the takeout container, which was still pretty warm. "Hey man, I got some pasta here. I haven't eaten from it or anything." Told him to stay there while I ran to 7-11 to grab a plastic fork and bought him a drink. He was pretty happy. Probably way more happy once he digs into that stuff...some of the best pasta I've ever had. Hope he felt full after. That container was enormous.

Went to Costco, got myself a hot dog instead.

[MindBomber]

I'm unsure where this video would most appropriately be posted, I've hesitantly concluded it is in fitting with this thread though.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=4073705694221

[Soundy]

http://easycaptures.com/fs/uploaded/735/7850346537.jpg (http://easycaptures.com/7850346537)
View Screen Capture (http://easycaptures.com/7850346537)

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/29/nyregion/photo-of-officer-giving-boots-to-barefoot-man-warms-hearts-online.html?_r=1&
http://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/nypd-officer-larry-deprimo-s-act-of-kindness-becomes-a-facebook-sensation-1.4272975

[tomatogunk]

A couple weeks back, I met these three girls from Vancouver at the skytrain station in Richmond. They seemed completely lost and were asking for directions. No one seemed to be able to point them out in the right direction. I told them where their destination was but when they asked me how they could get there via transit, I didn't have any clue. It was raining pretty hard that night and luckily my house was just nearby. I got my car and 10 minutes later, I picked them up and dropped them off. The car ride was awkward as hell for them though :badpokerface:

[Gumby]

Gave him the takeout container, which was still pretty warm. "Hey man, I got some pasta here. I haven't eaten from it or anything." Told him to stay there while I ran to 7-11 to grab a plastic fork and bought him a drink. He was pretty happy. Probably way more happy once he digs into that stuff...some of the best pasta I've ever had. Hope he felt full after. That container was enormous.
Best pasta he's ever had, probably!

[PJ]

I was hanging out at Granville Island Monday afternoon, killing some time before meeting my agent. I picked up some Thai food and luckily, a couple had just finished at one of the tables, so I grabbed their seat. If anyone recalls this food court, it doesn't matter when you're there - weekday afternoon, or a weekend morning. It's always so packed that a lot of people don't even try to find a seat. They just eat standing up... or sit outside near the docks.

I saw an older couple - late 60's, searching for a table. I looked around, and there was no way they were going to find one. Even if one did clear up, some speedy little kid would make a run for it to reserve it for his family. So I thought "ahh what the hell, it's a bit chilly outside, but the sun's still out." I stood up and offered them my table. They kindly declined, but I insisted and told them I was on my way out. (I wasn't.) I helped them set their tray down and pulled out the chairs for them.
"Thank you so much, you're a true gentleman." said the man.
"The girl in your life must be very lucky." added the woman.
I chuckled and said "Thank you, and you're welcome. Enjoy your lunch."
Just seeing them made me smile. Not in a creepy way, but because they were still holding hands at that age. I picked up my pad thai, stopped at the java hut to grab a cup of coffee, and went outside to sit by the docks.

I finished up my food and just sat around with my coffee, playing with my iPhone waiting for my agent to call. Just then, an attractive artsy brunette, early-mid twenties with tight jeans and black hipster glasses came up to me and said "if you leave your food scraps out like that, the seagulls are gonna attack you."
I replied "You sound like you speak from experience."
She grabbed a coffee, and we chatted for half an hour or so. (Instant karma? :fullofwin: )

Funny enough, as I was about bail on her and meet up with my agent, that old couple I gave the table to, walked by and said to the girl, "You're a lucky lady. He is a stand-up young man." She smiled with a confused look. I cleared the air with everyone, and we all exchanged some awkward laughs and explanations. I went on my way with a huge smile on my face.

Who knew that so much could follow by simply giving up your seat?

[Gumby]

Who knew that so much could follow by simply giving up your seat?
Too bad I can't thank you 2x! :p

[wuuhoo]

PJ always have the best stories



:fullofwin:

[PJ]

lol thanks.

I try to do at least one good deed every day.

I just share the interesting ones in this thread that are worth telling, and not just "Held the door open for someone. He said thanks." Those are simple courtesies that people should be practicing anyway. Well, at least people who have a sense of character.

[inv4zn]

A while ago I was at save-on-foods' cashier line, and an elderly gentleman in front of me was having trouble with his new chip-visa card, because he didn't change the arbitrary PIN#, and was just unfamiliar with the entire new system, said it was his only card and no cash. Cashier was a twenties girl who looked pretty new, didn't know what to do and it was right around dinner time, so the managers were all busy.

The man was about to leave everything and walk away when I offered to pay for the gentleman - it was only around $15; milk, eggs, bread, etc. - and even though he politely refused, I insisted, told them it wasn't a big deal.

The man thanked me multiple times and the cashier girl gave me a huge smile and said I was very nice :D

Went home with a smile :fullofwin:

[Yuffa]

Not sure if this is considered a good deed; probably more like good business practice? Whenever I have senior customers or people who look like they are living in poverty, I always give them huge discounts or free stuff which in some cases I end up not making any money or even losing money.

There are more than a dozen times where seniors or random people need an extra backing for their earring or a jump ring to fix their jewellery. I often just help them out or give them a couple more extra free of charge.

Once in awhile during the slow days there are some lonely people that roam the mall and they would just stop and tell you their life story. Most of the time I just listen and chat with them for a bit until it becomes creepy or I have other customers.

Knowing that I have made the day for some strangers is a pretty awesome feeling....=)

[MindBomber]

I've noticed there's a very quite young fellow in one of my classes. During discussions, he never voices an opinion, and in fact, he seems to go to lengths to blend into the background as much as possible. I wasn't sure if he was just shy, or if there's something more significant there. During the last class, I saw he was standing in a quite corner outside flipping through a book during our coffee break (it's a three hour class). I found it odd, but dismissed it. Today, he was back outside again. Instead of dismissing it, I picked up two cups of coffee and brought one out to him. Such a nice kid, but definitely very shy and that's why he was going outside instead of hanging around class chatting. After a few minutes of talking he really relaxed, and seemed genuinely quite happy to be hanging out a bit. Being shy can be tough, and caps the quality of the experience of a semi-social situation like this class. My hope is extending a friendly hand made his day a bit better, and will maybe make him a little more comfortable in class in general. It's the simplest acts that make a difference...

lol thanks.

I try to do at least one good deed every day.

I just share the interesting ones in this thread that are worth telling, and not just "Held the door open for someone. He said thanks." Those are simple courtesies that people should be practicing anyway. Well, at least people who have a sense of character.

I very much agree, and try to do a good deed every day for the same reason.

[PJ]

I've noticed there's a very quite young fellow in one of my classes. During discussions, he never voices an opinion, and in fact, he seems to go to lengths to blend into the background as much as possible. I wasn't sure if he was just shy, or if there's something more significant there. During the last class, I saw he was standing in a quite corner outside flipping through a book during our coffee break (it's a three hour class). I found it odd, but dismissed it. Today, he was back outside again. Instead of dismissing it, I picked up two cups of coffee and brought one out to him. Such a nice kid, but definitely very shy and that's why he was going outside instead of hanging around class chatting. After a few minutes of talking he really relaxed, and seemed genuinely quite happy to be hanging out a bit. Being shy can be tough, and caps the quality of the experience of a semi-social situation like this class. My hope is extending a friendly hand made his day a bit better, and will maybe make him a little more comfortable in class in general. It's the simplest acts that make a difference...


This is huge. This one really struck a chord with me.

There was a time in my life when I was that kid, and I wish I had someone who would've made that year a little easier for me.

[Soundy]

The man thanked me multiple times and the cashier girl gave me a huge smile and said I was very nice :D

Went home with cashier girl :fullofwin:
This is a much better story :ahwow:

[MindBomber]

This is huge. This one really struck a chord with me.

There was a time in my life when I was that kid, and I wish I had someone who would've made that year a little easier for me.

Thanks, PJ.

I've been there too, I think the majority of people have at some point. I know from experience there's not a more disheartening or dehumanizing experience than feeling alone in a crowd, and how it wears on you mentally in a fundamental way.

I once bought lunch for myself and a homeless man, and sat down to eat it with him. As hungry as he was, I got the feeling the conversation meant infinitely more. Humans need interaction with other humans, it's as much a necessity to mental health as food and water is to physical health.

[saucywoman]

Thanks, PJ.

I've been there too, I think the majority of people have at some point. I know from experience there's not a more disheartening or dehumanizing experience than feeling alone in a crowd, and how it wears on you mentally in a fundamental way.

I once bought lunch for myself and a homeless man, and sat down to eat it with him. As hungry as he was, I got the feeling the conversation meant infinitely more. Humans need interaction with other humans, it's as much a necessity to mental health as food and water is to physical health.

wow if I could thank you many times over I would; you're such an amazing person

[MindBomber]

wow if I could thank you many times over I would; you're such an amazing person

Thanks, Saucy.

I'm not amazing at all though.

I've not done anything others have not at least considered, and it's human nature to cautiously hesitate and not always follow through with those thoughts. I've just learned to push through that uncertainty, because its almost exclusively unfounded.

[PJ]

Thanks, Saucy.

I'm not amazing at all though.

I've not done anything others have not at least considered, and it's human nature to cautiously hesitate and not always follow through with those thoughts. I've just learned to push through that uncertainty, because its almost exclusively unfounded.

Truth.

I'll admit, there have been so many times where I had a chance to help someone or speak up, but didn't.

The past year and half has been really fucked up for me. And it made me see people and life in general from a whole new perspective. I challenged myself to be a better person overall, and these "daily good deeds" are just a part of that.

[Soundy]

I feel a group hug coming on...

http://ponies.brm.sk/group-hug.png

At this point, please refer to the first quote in my signature.

[JSALES]

reading this thread really brings a smile to my face, maybe even a tear. glad to know there are still some great people out there!

[lady_mapetite]

this is probably one of my favourite threads on rs to which i've read every post on here. big pat on the back for all of you in here!

i'm a heavy transit user cause i skytrain to work m-f so whenever i see the elderly (or people with lots to carry) i always give them my seat despite how tired/sleepy i am before/after work. there was once a pretty pregnant lady (probably 8 months in) got on the canada line and NO ONE offered her a seat so after a few minutes i got up and waved to her to come and take my seat...

once a bus driver actually stopped and got out of the seat to try and get an old lady to sit down because he was afraid she might fall over from holding onto the railing.. she didn't understand and i felt compelled to help so i translated what the bus driver said. she replied that she's afraid she'll miss her stop (this around 6pm) so i asked her what stop she's getting off at and it was actually a stop before mine so i offered to let her know when that stop was.. she thanked me and i helped her sit down and off we went.. such a cute old lady =)

my dad had to come pick me up from the bus stop in the morning and drop me off at the skytrain station because the buses were behind schedule due to the heavy snow. so when he swung by i asked the other commuters who were all trying to get to work if anyone was heading to the station i was going, a couple of people gladly jumped in and thank my dad and i after he dropped us off.

i'd also like to thank the asian lady who offered me comfort while i watched my grandfather pass away.. she's a Christian volunteer and was there to talk to my grandfather even though he was too sick to reply and pray for him. during the last few hours of his life i felt so helpless holding his hand knowing that he's dying. when the nurse failed to revive him after he stopped breathing, i broke down and cried like a madwoman (i rarely cry) and she held onto me while i bawled. we were complete strangers but i really needed someone to hug me at that moment and she was there by chance.

[SoulCrusher]

When I'm taking transit, I always offer my seat to the elderly and pregnant women. I don't do this out of courtesy or kindness but because I'm human. It pisses me off when there able bodied people sitting down pretending not to see the old lady standing in front of them.
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[inv4zn]

^I think it's also important to reserve judgment when you see people not doing "kind things" you think they should be doing.

I had a friend who was suffering from a rare condition and would get very dizzy and lightheaded with motion, but she had to take the bus to/from school. She told me more than once people would give her dirty looks and some would even tell her to stand up to give up her seat for someone visibly requiring the seat. Can also apply to thinner women who are early on in their pregnancy, etc etc, who look able-bodied, but really aren't.

Doing good deeds and acts of kindness are important, but I think it's also just as important to focus more on what you can/should be doing, rather to what others should do.

Just my two cents. But, yes, there are obviously selfish people who pretend to sleep and such just because they don't want to stand up, I know.

[kb]

This isn't a random act of kindness, but it's an old video I have bookmarked that I watch from time to time to remind myself of what is important in life.

Just thought I would share it in this thread, since this thread does a great job of reminding me too.

We could all learn something from this guy. [VIDEO] (http://www.wimp.com/wecould/)

[Inaii]

Not really an act of kindness per say, but I was at Wendy's the other night with a friend and just as I was walking past the garbage can (and an elderly couple) heading back to my table, the older man spilled the contents of the tray he was trying to put it in the garbage. Normally I would have just kept walking, but he looked like he was having trouble bending over so I stopped to help him pick up the garbage. Everyone was looking at him and a young couple sitting close to the garbage were sort of snickering at him. Him and his wife thanked me for helping him and he quipped that the garbage door was too fast for him lol. Like I said, not really an act of kindness but I felt good for helping him afterward :) The young couple gave me weird looks for a while though... that was awkward =/

[Soundy]

This isn't a random act of kindness, but it's an old video I have bookmarked that I watch from time to time to remind myself of what is important in life.

Just thought I would share it in this thread, since this thread does a great job of reminding me too.

We could all learn something from this guy. (http://www.wimp.com/wecould/)
:tears:
Nothing random about what this guy does - this is deliberate, pre-meditated, serial kindness.


Like I said, not really an act of kindness but I felt good for helping him afterward :) The young couple gave me weird looks for a while though... that was awkward =/
Shoulda given them a dirty look back :P

[lady_mapetite]

Can also apply to thinner women who are early on in their pregnancy, etc etc, who look able-bodied, but really aren't.

funny i had this conversation with my coworker about giving up seats to pregnant women. she said unless it's really obvious that she's pregnant, she'll usually stay put because she had a lady who got offended that she gave her the seat thinking she was with child. the other day i was torn at giving up my seat to a lady who i suspect was pregnant but couldn't really be sure with the heavy coat so i kept eyeing her stomach and she noticed my eyeing and said "no".. i was so embarrassed... >.<

i picked up a grocery bag that the lady in front of me dropped and gave it back to her today in save on foods. originally i thought she would've noticed cause well.. she literally stepped on the fabric bag (lol) but she just kept on walking so i called out to her.

[Ronin]

Shoulda given them a dirty look back :P

I make it a point that whenever someone does that, I stare at them until they mind their own fucking business. Not in a mean or intimidating way...just straight up staring at them in the eyes. Chinese people do this shit all the time...just stare at you for no apparent reason.

[inv4zn]

Not something I did, but brightened my evening!

Was at a small pub/restaurant type thing, and 4 dudes were watching football, and they were kinda loud. Their team scored a touchdown and one guy yells FUCK YEAH!, not noticing there was a family behind them with 2 little children. The parents didn't look very impressed.

A few moments later, the guy that yelled went up to the cashier, and said "I think I offended the family behind me a few minutes ago, and I'd like to order them a round of milkshakes." The manager smiled and said he'd give him 50% off or something, and the guy delivered 4 milkshakes himself to the table and apologized for his behaviour.

Was a small incident, but I thought it was awesome :)

[Zordon]

During the summer, i saw a lady in a handicap scooter stalled on the sidewalk. Behind her, was a skinny young lady trying to push this rather large lady down the sidewalk. As I approached them i noticed that they really weren't going too fast or far from the pushing.

Immediately i asked them if they needed help and asked where they were going. It was probably only a block but i figured i couldn't just walk past them and ignore a "neighbor". Let's just say after 15 minutes of pushing, it was probably one of the best workouts i've had in awhile cause i was sweating buckets. If i had to guess, i was probably pushing around 300+ pounds of woman and wheelchair.

[Ronin]

Not something I did, but brightened my evening!

Was at a small pub/restaurant type thing, and 4 dudes were watching football, and they were kinda loud. Their team scored a touchdown and one guy yells FUCK YEAH!, not noticing there was a family behind them with 2 little children. The parents didn't look very impressed.

A few moments later, the guy that yelled went up to the cashier, and said "I think I offended the family behind me a few minutes ago, and I'd like to order them a round of milkshakes." The manager smiled and said he'd give him 50% off or something, and the guy delivered 4 milkshakes himself to the table and apologized for his behaviour.

Was a small incident, but I thought it was awesome :)

LOL so pub or restaurant? Because if pub...

Really cool of him...because he really didn't have to. Swearing is perfectly acceptable behaviour when watching sports at the pub. It's the parents that shouldn't have brought their children to a place where men watch sports, fart and say the f-word.

[inv4zn]

It wasn't a pub. Not really sure how to describe.

It was Cannibal Cafe on Commercial Dr. Burger joint type, but they had a bar with beers on tap and big screens lol

It was definitely nice of him. Hence the post in this thread lol

[Akinari]

I commute to class from White Rock to UBC m-f so I have to transfer buses at Richmond. I prefer sitting as close to the front as possible in the bus, an old habit formed in my childhood years when I would get sick easily sitting in the back.

Sitting in the front, I always look at the people getting on the bus when it stops, and if I happen to be sitting in one of the priority seats, I get up as soon as I see an elderly/pregnant/disabled person in line.

If I'm not sitting in a priority seat, I wait until the individual gets on the bus, and if no one stands up in the priority seating area who isn't elderly/pregnant/disabled, then I let the individual take my seat if there are no other seats.

I thought this is common transit etiquette. Can't seem to comprehend why people would ignore the priority seating signs.

[Soundy]

It wasn't a pub. Not really sure how to describe.

It was Cannibal Cafe on Commercial Dr. Burger joint type, but they had a bar with beers on tap and big screens lol

It was definitely nice of him. Hence the post in this thread lol

Fox and Hound in Maple Ridge is like this - mostly a pub, but has a small "family restaurant" section in one corner.

Or... think of any Boston Pizza, where they have a semi-separate, no-kids-allowed pub section.

[LSF22]

Not local but still good to know there are kind generous ppl out there

Winnipeg's residents are at it again.

According to Yahoo News, customers at a Tim Hortons coffee shop in Winnipeg started a chain of goodwill that ended up extending to 228 lucky residents on Friday.

"One generous customer at the restaurant on Beaverhill Blvd. started a chain of customers paying for the person behind them that lasted about three hours," an employee told CBC News.

Troy Thompson, who manages the restaurant, told the news source that the energy among the staff and customers was infectious.

"They were calling out the numbers, 'We're at 162,' and they made a really big deal of it," he said. "I think that's what helped keep it going because nobody wanted to be the one who broke that streak."

Eventually, the streak of holiday cheer did end when a man opted to not to pay for the three coffees ordered by the person behind him, despite the fact that his own coffees had been paid for, reported Yahoo News.

Pay-It-Forward Chain In Winnipeg Lasts For 3 Hours (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/27/pay-it-forward-chain-in-w_n_2366237.html?ir=Good+News)

[4444]

Not local but still good to know there are kind generous ppl out there



Pay-It-Forward Chain In Winnipeg Lasts For 3 Hours (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/27/pay-it-forward-chain-in-w_n_2366237.html?ir=Good+News)

is that chain really anything special?

in reality one person paid for the grumpy git who didn't pay for the 3 coffees behind him (appreciating that not everyone paid exactly for what was ordered)

i also think the 'atmosphere' made people do it - you don't want to be 'that guy' that ended it (well, clearly one guy did) - media, as per usual, blowing things out of proportion

i'd rather those 200 odd ppl had ordered an extra sandwich and then gone and given them to the homeless, or perhaps given $5 extra to the foodbank

i'm not trying to shit on anyone's parade, but the media is trying to make these ppl look like great, generous people, when really, the first person was the good one, everyone else just came along for the ride, and that last guy, well... i hope he gets herpes

[kitsune]

I was at pacific centre when I saw a couple stop by the new compass gates.. and they were trying to scan their transit passes on it. Now that I think back on it, cant believe so many people just walked by them or were pointing and laughing. Im sure ive done stupid things out travelling or in any foreign places. I stopped nearby and told them that there was no need for that system yet and to keep it as proof if an officer checks. I had to joke that canada is slow on things like this to hopefully dull the embarrassment..

As a recipient, back in the summer I was on the grouse grind. I am half dying by the time I reach the top and I open my hipsack for my phone.... to find no phone. I must have dropped it getting the water bottle.
I was panicking because ive never lost a phone before and feeling so stupid..
I went to the lost and found to ask.. with no hopes.
And behold they had it! Albeit a little dirty but whatever.

I was incredibly happy....... until I realized whoever returned it beat me on the mountain. :( LOL
You win some lose some hehe :D
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[LP700-4]

Wow this thread has been dead for a bit now.

Today i go to school, saw a Ninja 250 there and thought to myself that it was weird someone was riding in this relatively cold weather. Next thing you know the bike got knocked down, broke turn signals, mirror, handlebars, and gas was leaking out of it. I think and remember a silver SUV parked in front of it. Waited for the guy to come out, got his number and told him i'd look in my dashcam if i might have gotten the plate. Luckily my half broken 40 dollar dashcam still got the silver Mercedes ML plate. Gave it to the guy and wished him best of luck with ICBC.

Not too much work but still kind of a good deed done.

[Mr.Money]

^^^ fuuuuuu,the nerve of some people....hit & run much.

[dygital]

Saw a lady ding a 328's fender with her door in the lot and told her to leave a note since she was about to leave. Also left a note and a number:fuckyea:

[Soundy]

I contributed to the thread: http://www.revscene.net/forums/680247-bcrdukes-back-welcome-back-our-sweet-prince.html

[Not really racist!]

Send some cards to sick kids!

Children's National Medical Center (http://www.dcchildrensfoundation.com/site/PageNavigator/ws_Valentines_Day?pgwrap=n&s_subsrc=SM2_Facebook)

I've sent 10! I put jokes in most of them!

[PJ]

Not really a good deed. But Starbucks messed up my drink and I got to keep both. Gave one to a homeless guy.

[pb.kidz]

My co-worker at bestbuy was helping a gentleman out with a crazy bose sound system, my co-worker in the midst of the sale said that he could never afford such a thing, so the gentleman said I'll take 2 paid for it. As he carried out the system to the gentlemans car the gentleman took one system placed it in his trunk and closed the trunk handed my coworker the receipt and said heres yours... totally caught off guard and left. no joke.

[Nicotine]

went to shoppers to buy smokes after my grave shift,
saw typical richmonite struggling to park her little civic.
instead of saying "fucking richmond" or get choked like i usually would,
i waited another 3 minutes for her to park got out and spent a few seconds giving her pointers.
thanked me and smiled so hard, made my day

[murd0c]

Not a random act really but here's what a bunch of us are doing this Wed.


I have a friend that was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last Aug and most recently he found out it has spread to his liver and his health is going down really fast. He last wish he has is going to his favorite camping spot for one last time but the issue is his health is so poor he wouldn’t be able to handle the couple hour drive on the logging road. A bunch of us pitched in money to rent him a helicopter this Wed and his wife is going to take him to an appointment and surprise him so he will get his last wish. Over 50 of us will be waiting for him at his favorite camping spot so when he flys in he will see all of us standing there waiting for him. Going to be so fucken sad but I can’t wait to see the look on his face that his dying wish was fulfilled.

[MG1]

I wish you guys good weather for that day.

Pancreatic cancer is one of the worst types of cancer. He has good friends............

[murd0c]

Best part is we all met on the internet and have been friends for almost 10yrs now!!

[MeowMeow]

I'm picking up something for bcrdukes because he's elderly.
Jk

On a serious note. Personally I'm really against donating money to the homeless straight
But I was at ceilis the other night and this man approached me asking if I could buy him small food
He also said he was allergic to gluten. So is my best friend
So I bought him gluten free food.
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[geelaw]

i work at yvr, i see elderly people pushing heavy big luggages, if i do i go over help em push or whatever they need help with and walk them to their check in or wherever they need to go,where other ppl will eventually give them an assistance. =D

[Ronin]

Not a random act really but here's what a bunch of us are doing this Wed.


I have a friend that was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last Aug and most recently he found out it has spread to his liver and his health is going down really fast. He last wish he has is going to his favorite camping spot for one last time but the issue is his health is so poor he wouldn’t be able to handle the couple hour drive on the logging road. A bunch of us pitched in money to rent him a helicopter this Wed and his wife is going to take him to an appointment and surprise him so he will get his last wish. Over 50 of us will be waiting for him at his favorite camping spot so when he flys in he will see all of us standing there waiting for him. Going to be so fucken sad but I can’t wait to see the look on his face that his dying wish was fulfilled.

That's fucking awesome. Sounds like he lived a good life.

[saucywoman]

Not a random act really but here's what a bunch of us are doing this Wed.


I have a friend that was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last Aug and most recently he found out it has spread to his liver and his health is going down really fast. He last wish he has is going to his favorite camping spot for one last time but the issue is his health is so poor he wouldn’t be able to handle the couple hour drive on the logging road. A bunch of us pitched in money to rent him a helicopter this Wed and his wife is going to take him to an appointment and surprise him so he will get his last wish. Over 50 of us will be waiting for him at his favorite camping spot so when he flys in he will see all of us standing there waiting for him. Going to be so fucken sad but I can’t wait to see the look on his face that his dying wish was fulfilled.

It's actually way over a hundred people. :p

Funny I just heard about this guy last night. So sad to hear about what he's going through but this is refreshing to hear what you guys are doing for him
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[murd0c]

How did you find out about him? I just hope the weather stays nice tomorrow and his health stays stable enough he is still able to go.

[saucywoman]

Double d's gf is my workwife lol
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[murd0c]

Tera is your work wife? wow now that is a small world. I have been buddies with him for 10+ years lol

[saucywoman]

Tera is your work wife? wow now that is a small world. I have been buddies with him for 10+ years lol

Yeah she's loud and were a lot alike so I jokingly started calling her my wife and it's stuck. Name please :p
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[murd0c]

I haven't met her yet but I'm always helping her bug Dean on FB with what I can lol... Reece.

[PJ]

A few nights ago when it was raining HARD, there was a couple standing in the rain without an umbrella at a bus stop. I pulled over and gave them my umbrella that I keep in my car. The guy accepted it and said thanks.
That's the second umbrella I've given away to strangers, lol. But I remember how shitty it was when I had to take the bus and it started raining out of nowhere.



On another note, came across this video.

High school basketball player passes ball to mentally challenged player on the other team (http://www.viddler.com/embed/70d1d214/?f=1&offset=0&autoplay=0&secret=48017121&disablebranding=0)

[InvisibleSoul]

On another note, came across this video.

High school basketball player passes ball to mentally challenged player on the other team (http://www.viddler.com/embed/70d1d214/?f=1&offset=0&autoplay=0&secret=48017121&disablebranding=0)

No basket. He double dribbled. :troll:

But here's how it actually went down...

Mitchell's Basket - YouTube

[miss_crayon]

I was leaving the office and headed down to the parkade. I'm in my car, about to leave and then I see this tow truck plowing down the parkade entrance. I didn't think much of it but then my dad (who was driving infront of me) suddenly stopped and I turn my head to see what he was looking at..and I see the towing guy about to tow my friend's car!!

SO I bust out of my car screaming for the guy to stop and ask him what's up as I saw another car with a ticket. Then he says he was called to tow her car away (I guess she had an unpaid parking ticket from Impark) so I told him to hold on and I'd get her right away. Anyways, long story short, I ran up back to my office, told her what was going on and then we went downstais while my dad was basically blocking the tow guy from leaving. LOL (my dad!)

My friend ended up paying the guy...$40? to have him stop from towing her. I mean..it sucks she had to lose $40 but at least it was better than $100+.

[donjalapeno]

I'm a bellman at a local hotel and on Thursday night i was standing by the entrance greeting guests when i noticed a guy with MS struggling to walk with his walker and he had a couple of bags. He wasn't a hotel guest or a customer to the hotel he was just meeting a friend. So i went up to him and got his bags immediately without him asking and held his hand and walked him all the way downstairs to his car. When we reached his car i said have a great evening sir and he said "i don't have cash to tip you, but as soon as i get home im emailing your manager". Havent heard of a email yet but he was really thankful and i felt really good doing it especially because my uncle has MS. Most bellman wont help non-guests because theirs no money in it and it really doesnt matter and it takes up your time.

The biggest surprise for me was that he was able to drive a big truck with his condition.

[MG1]

Hey, murd0c, looks like an awesome day for camping!

Couldn't have asked for better weather under the circumstances, yes? (At least sunny where I am at the moment)

We don't know your friend, but wish him well. Any friend of yours is a friend of ours.

RS sunshine committee...........

Not a random act really but here's what a bunch of us are doing this Wed.


I have a friend that was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last Aug and most recently he found out it has spread to his liver and his health is going down really fast. He last wish he has is going to his favorite camping spot for one last time but the issue is his health is so poor he wouldn’t be able to handle the couple hour drive on the logging road. A bunch of us pitched in money to rent him a helicopter this Wed and his wife is going to take him to an appointment and surprise him so he will get his last wish. Over 50 of us will be waiting for him at his favorite camping spot so when he flys in he will see all of us standing there waiting for him. Going to be so fucken sad but I can’t wait to see the look on his face that his dying wish was fulfilled.

[murd0c]

I wanted to thank everyone for the nice kind words. I'm beyond amazed how the weather turned out with the sun and blue sky. He was able to stay for longer then originally projected and was feeling good and able to walk around the whole time.

It's hard for me to express in words how much the moment when he gave me a hug meant especially being in the outdoors and not at a hospital or being in a bed. I don't remember the last time I have been this emotionally drained from anything but it's a great moment I will never forget for the rest of my life and brings tears to my eyes just typing this out.

His sister posted this response to what we did for him and it just gives me chills down my spine

"There are no words that would even come close to express the gratitude I feel towards each and every one of you today who made this a day to remember for my brother, my sister-in-law Tina and my nephew Taran. Today...Peter’s 4x4 group (Fun In BC) surprised my brother with a chartered helicopter ride for him and his family and good friend Donna, to his favourite camping spot in Harrison. I hear the turnout was amazing as all his camping buddies waited on the beach with their 4x4’s to watch Peter’s helicopter land. My brother cried in my arms tonight saying he had the most amazing friends...and I agree. All of you made today so special and your generosity warms my heart. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU...you brought a smile to my brother’s face!

This is Pete

http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/4043/imagerxeb.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/600/imagerxeb.jpg/)

and this is the reason why this is his favorite camping spot

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/2222/imagewnv.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/689/imagewnv.jpg/)


Here is the blog his sister has been writing since they found out. It's very sad but a great way to keep track of his progress.

http://www.simplesite.com/peters-sissy/114452685


Even more sad I found out on Wed that the Cancer moved from his Liver to his brain and they had to stop Chemo and was given two weeks to live 11 days ago. Hearing that made Wed that more meaningful and as well hopefully gives him more strength to fight it a bit longer.

[Soundy]

^Well I think that pretty much puts an end to this thread - don't think anyone will ever top that. :tears:

[Ronin]

Kindness doesn't need to be measured.

...but if it was, murd0c and friends would win. :lol

[murd0c]

Of course this has nothing to do about topping what the nicest thing to do it was making someones last wish possible and the result exceeded my expetitations by far. This is a massive unique thing that happened but even by doing the smallest thing with helping someone I get the same enjoyment but not even close to emotional to this one.

[saucywoman]

Of course this has nothing to do about topping what the nicest thing to do it was making someones last wish possible and the result exceeded my expetitations by far. This is a massive unique thing that happened but even by doing the smallest thing with helping someone I get the same enjoyment but not even close to emotional to this one.


I LOVE that the pilot only charged you guys for fuel.... I saw the pics the other day, so nice :)

[murd0c]

Not only that he also stayed a lot longer then he was supposed to. Super nice guy and we are so thankful for everything Far West Helicoptors did for us. Now that was a true random act of kindness!!!

[Soundy]

Of course this has nothing to do about topping what the nicest thing to do it was making someones last wish possible and the result exceeded my expetitations by far.
Oh yeah, not suggesting it was, was just being... metaphorical, or something. :badpokerface:

[MG1]

Not only that he also stayed a lot longer then he was supposed to. Super nice guy and we are so thankful for everything Far West Helicopters did for us. Now that was a true random act of kindness!!!

A helicopter I will never need, but if and when I do, I will make damn sure they will be the ones I call. So good it all turned out so well.

I keep telling people that it's not how much money you have or how famous you are. You are the richest person when you have good friends and family. And, you usually don't have any of the above without being a genuinely nice person.

Everything a person does affects others in so many ways. Just hearing the story of what Pete's friends did for him or what others have done in this thread makes a difference. I have faith in humanity. There is still good in a world that is full of misery and evil individuals.

Revscene has its share of douchebags and assholes, but for the most part, it is a good place. I need to meet you one day, murd0c. .........and not just because of the pics you sent me the other day, LOL.

[Durrann]

Murdoc that's such awesome dude
Your post got me all teary eyed
You and your friends are great and great friends are hard to come by
Im sorry to hear about your friend Pete but what you did for him is just incredible
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[FI-Z33]

Bought a bag of dog food and dog treats for a homeless man's sweet puppy in dt then gave $5 to the violin player and his golden retriever :)
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[aikenluu918]

Bought a bag of dog food and dog treats for a homeless man's sweet puppy in dt then gave $5 to the violin player and his golden retriever :)
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I know the Violin Player, i always try to give him any change i have in my pockets, hes out there rain or shine.

[Lamboda]

Lots of things happened recently.

Friday, drove some people home from a party that I didn't have to. They lived near UBC and I lived near Boundary. I drove them home.

On Saturday, I witnessed a car accident at Home Depot on Bridgeport. I took the lady's driver's license and information and passed it down to the victim. She was very happy about it and everything.

Couple of hours after I was building furniture for my dad, my dad tells me that he got a car for free. Ford Probe GT 1989. He asks if I would like to have it for my summer car because it's a standard transmission.
Heck Yes.
Love you daddy.

Picked up a backpack for a family because their child dropped it during dinner. Small thing, but I felt like I wanted to do it.

[LP700-4]

Last week i came home and there was no parking on our side of the street (Residents Only) , so i parked on the other side in a 2 hour parking zone.
The next morning i start getting phone calls and doorbells to find that it was my neighbor that saw my tire was marked by the city of van and i would probably have gotten a ticket in two hours if it wasnt for her. :okay:

[FI-Z33]

I know the Violin Player, i always try to give him any change i have in my pockets, hes out there rain or shine.

i selected a christmas pack/present for the retriever...tried to find him during christmas but unfortunately he wasn't there :( haven't really had time to go dt until today and decided to run to london drugs to pick up some dry food and treats!

[melloman]

Was out last night cruising with the gf.. Stopped off at DQ in Kits.
Overheard the homeless guy after me ordering yet didn't have enough money to get cheese on his burger.

Turned around and asked him, if he wanted anything on the menu what he would have.
He said a Flamethrower burger, so I ordered him that meal, and upsized the drink & fries.

I'm not one to give out money, but everybodies gotta eat.

[SpeedStars]

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[Ronin]

Russian dashcams capture random acts of kindness.

??? ?? ??? ?????? ?????... / Good people - YouTube

[Soundy]

Seen on FB this morning:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/970561_10151584178702808_1297114190_n.jpg

[snails]

^ hopefully the tip isnt getting split to other servers/kitchen

[roastpuff]

^dude can't count. Total amount should be $1060.42

Now it's not enough for the ticket!!!

[CRS]

Seen on FB this morning:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/970561_10151584178702808_1297114190_n.jpg

Need back story.

[Razor Ramon HG]

Woman posts photo of $1,000 tip on $60.42 meal

A waitress and Tumblr user who goes by the handle "Casual Cynic" posted a photo of a receipt that made her mom's day.

A mysterious customer recently gave Casual Cynic's mother, also a waitress, a $1,000 tip on a $60.42 meal.

Next to the tip, the uber-generous customer wrote, "Your ticket to Italy. Enjoy!!"

On her Tumblr blog, Casual Cynic explained that her mom had been chatting with the customer about her desire to see Italy and how her ancestors come from Florence.

From casualcynic.tumblr.com:
SHE’S [her mother] GOT 8 YEARS OF ART EDUCATION AND SHE’S WORKING A WAITRESS JOB. IT’S PRETTY… SAD AND DISAPPOINTING, I GUESS. HER AND MY FATHER DIVORCED 6 YEARS AGO AND SHE HASN’T HAD A REAL JOB EVER. JUST BEEN STUCK IN A SMALL TOWN SHE’S NOT FROM.
THIS MAN WHO WE HAVE NEVER SEEN BEFORE TIPPED HER 1,000 DOLLARS FOR A TRIP TO ITALY. WALKED OUT, NOT ANOTHER WORD.
…YOU KNOW. JUST WHEN I START TO LOSE FAITH IN HUMANITY…. HM

The post drew more than 100,000 notes on Tumblr. And yes, Casual Cynic is aware of the $0.42 addition error on the receipt. In a quick update to her blog, she wrote, "We know about the 42 cents, lol… We have it covered."

The Upbeat was unable to confirm that the receipt is 100 percent legit, but we're choosing to not be casually cynical about it. Because, after all, these things do happen. Last year, we posted a story about a man whose last wish was to have his brother leave a waitress a large tip. After raising money online, the surviving brother now travels around the country, leaving big tips to people who don't expect it.

Woman posts photo of $1,000 tip on $60.42 meal (http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/the-upbeat/woman-posts-photo-1-000-tip-60-42-202559115.html)

[7seven]

Need back story.

Waitress's $1,000 Tip From Stranger Funds Dream Vacation To Italy (PHOTO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/20/waitress-1000-tip-italy-vacation-_n_3308221.html)


We've all had moments at work and thought, "I need a vacation." And fortunately for one over-worked waitress, a dream vacation just became reality, courtesy of a stranger's kindness.

Per the Tumblr of "Casual Cynic," a photo of a restaurant receipt shows a $60.42 charge for the diner's meal. Below that, in the "+ tip:" column, sits a sum destined to make one waitress's dream come true: $1,000. A note points toward the tip and reads, simply, "Your ticket to Italy. Enjoy!!"

An edit by Casual Cynic acknowledges the mystery tipper may have missed adding $0.42 of the original amount to his total of $1,060.00, writing with a laugh, "LOL... We have it covered XD."

Some backstory, provided on the Tumblr, explains the waitress in question is Casual Cynic's mom, who had mentioned her Italian heritage in passing conversation with the diner. "Her people are from Florence, this and that, and she said she's never been." After leaving the tip, the diner simply "walked out, not another word."

Here's the full story:

So my mom and I have been working the same waitress job for 5-6 years now. She had been waitressing years before, but this is recently. Anyway, about... 15 minutes ago this guy she waited on left and told her to take care. Just that. Prior to this she had talked to him about Italy. Her people are from Florence, this and that, and she said she's never been. She got 8 years of art education and she's working a waitress job. It's pretty... sad and disappointing, I guess. Her and my father divorced 6 years ago and she hasn't had a real job ever. Just been stuck in a small town she's not from. This man who we have never seen before tipped her 1,000 dollars for a trip to Italy. Walked out, not another word.

[hotjoint]

nice

[yogibear]

The cutest 90-something year-old lady wearing a name-tag saying "Hug Collector" came into my store today to talk about getting a pay-as-you-go phone then out of nowhere she asked if I wanted a hug. This simplest act of kindness made my day :)

[inv4zn]

Speaking of elderly women, I ran into one in my apartment mailbox area, and I was waiting for her to open her mailbox - when she suddenly burst out laughing.

Turns out she sent a letter to herself because she wrote her name/address in the recipient as well. We both had a good chuckle, and she held the elevator door for me until I was able to get my mail.

:)

[miss_crayon]

I went in for an ultrasound today at MedRay, parked on the street because I thought I got lucky with a free spot but it was infront of a hydrant. Was about to pull a U-y to park inside the paid lot when a young woman drove up next to me and asked if I wanted her parking validation ticket.

It was seriously the nicest thing I've had encountered in a long time (kinda sad if you think about it) and I was very grateful for her kindness especially when places like these doesn't exactly shout FUN. People are here for x-rays, ultrasounds, mammography, MRIs etc etc and although it's not always for something bad..you never know who might be going there because they received not so great information. Her gesture was small but a little goes a long way.

I got out of my car and thanked her as she left. (If you're on here..or someone that knows this girl who was here today--Asian, drove a black civic..2006+ model..THANK YOU!)

Then I waited in my car for a minute or 2 as I left for the next person to pull in which happened to be a woman who was probably going in for a mammography as she parked in that area of the lot. I could be wrong but regardless, I wanted to continue the good karma onto someone else and hope she passed it on as well.

[Mr.HappySilp]

Bought my co-worker some coffee and breakfast last week.

[murd0c]

If I can ask for RS's help doing a random act of kindness.

If you remember the story I told you about my friend with cancer, his widow's(Tina) mom nominated her for mother of the year. She is such a great and strong women with everything she has gone through the past year and being such a role model and solid as a rock for their son it was unbelievable.

If you don't mind please like and hopefully she will receive credit for her hard work.

Tina Jansen | Walmart - Mom of the Year (http://www.momoftheyear.ca/mom/?mom_id=35714&fb_comment_id=fbc_138095953051878_105730_138530266 341780#f282550fbf753ae)

[dlo]

i would like to thank a RS member for his help, i have no clue how long you were waiting outside but i appreciate it! someone hit my car while it was parked outside my house and he waited for how long until i woke up to come out :lol thank you once again! good way to wake up and start my day!!

[PJ]

Here's a heavy one.

White Spot the other day grabbing dinner during an overtime shift.

Kid (5 or 6 year old boy) and his mom (mid-late 30's?) eating at the booth next to my table. Couldn't help but overhear. Okay, I was eavesdropping a little bit, but there's not a whole lot to do when you're eating by yourself.

Kid: Mommy
Mom: Yes?
Kid: Is Daddy ever coming home?
Mom: Not for a long time, dear. Maybe someday.
Kid: Can we see him?
Mom: (Tearing up, faking a smile) It doesn't work that way.
Kid: We can take the bus to his work like we used to.
Mom: Sorry, sweetie. I don't think we can.
Kid: Why not? I haven't seen him since I was a baby.
Mom: Your Dad's... busy with work.
Kid: But it's Father's day soon and I've never seen him in so long.
Mom: (Really tearing up) Maybe some day.
Kid: Aw. Okay. Happy birthday Mommy. (Picks up the placement mat thing they give to kids with crayons.) I drew this for you. It's me, you, and daddy.

Mom starts crying BIG time.

Kid: Why are you crying, Mommy?
Mom: No, it's just allergies. Thanks, buddy. It's beautiful.

Mom tells the kid she has to use the washroom, and bolts around the corner with her hand over her face. Kid continues to draw on the sheet.

At this point, I'm tearing up and trying to get a grip of myself. I came to a conclusion that it's either a bad divorce, or the dad passed away. Gut feeling told me it was probably the latter and she hasn't told the kid yet. Either way, a kid growing up without a father can be rough.

I go up to the waitress and tell her I want to anonymously pay for the Mom and the kid's meals, and to send them each a slice of cake with a candle. When the waitress asked me why, and I said I just overheard that it's the mom's birthday. Waitress only charged me for their meals, and said the cake will be on the house.

I sit back down to finish my food. Mom sits back down with her kid. Waitress brings over a couple slices of cake for the mom and the kid, and tells the mom their bill has been taken care of. Mom, surprised, asks who, and waitress just says someone who decided to stay anonymous. The joy in the kid's eyes was priceless. I pretended to play on my phone, but the mom was staring straight at me when I looked up. They work on their cakes, and I finish up my meal. The mom sits down at my booth.

Her: You didn't have to do that.
Me: I don't know what you're talking about.
Her: No one else could have heard it was my birthday.
Me: Happy birthday.
[boring dialogue went on for a few minutes]
Her: Do you... always do this kind of thing?
Me: Not really. But I overheard a conversation I wasn't supposed to overhear, so this was the least I could do.

We then got into another fifteen-minute ish conversation, which ended with me wishing her happy birthday again, and the best of luck with everything.

[Kidnapman]

:tears:

[murd0c]

Moments like that is a true random act of kindness... Gave her the hope she didn't have and the best birthday gift possible for someone in her situation. Good on you PJ if I ever meet you I buy you a beer.

[Kilinim]

Good guy PJ
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[PJ]

Thanks guys.

It was one of those moments where I knew I had to do something, or else I'd be thinking about it forever wishing I did otherwise.

[Ronin]

Here's a heavy one.

White Spot the other day grabbing dinner during an overtime shift.

Kid (5 or 6 year old boy) and his mom (mid-late 30's?) eating at the booth next to my table. Couldn't help but overhear. Okay, I was eavesdropping a little bit, but there's not a whole lot to do when you're eating by yourself.

Kid: Mommy
Mom: Yes?
Kid: Is Daddy ever coming home?
Mom: Not for a long time, dear. Maybe someday.
Kid: Can we see him?
Mom: (Tearing up, faking a smile) It doesn't work that way.
Kid: We can take the bus to his work like we used to.
Mom: Sorry, sweetie. I don't think we can.
Kid: Why not? I haven't seen him since I was a baby.
Mom: Your Dad's... busy with work.
Kid: But it's Father's day soon and I've never seen him in so long.
Mom: (Really tearing up) Maybe some day.
Kid: Aw. Okay. Happy birthday Mommy. (Picks up the placement mat thing they give to kids with crayons.) I drew this for you. It's me, you, and daddy.

Mom starts crying BIG time.

Kid: Why are you crying, Mommy?
Mom: No, it's just allergies. Thanks, buddy. It's beautiful.

Mom tells the kid she has to use the washroom, and bolts around the corner with her hand over her face. Kid continues to draw on the sheet.

At this point, I'm tearing up and trying to get a grip of myself. I came to a conclusion that it's either a bad divorce, or the dad passed away. Gut feeling told me it was probably the latter and she hasn't told the kid yet. Either way, a kid growing up without a father can be rough.

I go up to the waitress and tell her I want to anonymously pay for the Mom and the kid's meals, and to send them each a slice of cake with a candle. When the waitress asked me why, and I said I just overheard that it's the mom's birthday. Waitress only charged me for their meals, and said the cake will be on the house.

I sit back down to finish my food. Mom sits back down with her kid. Waitress brings over a couple slices of cake for the mom and the kid, and tells the mom their bill has been taken care of. Mom, surprised, asks who, and waitress just says someone who decided to stay anonymous. The joy in the kid's eyes was priceless. I pretended to play on my phone, but the mom was staring straight at me when I looked up. They work on their cakes, and I finish up my meal. The mom sits down at my booth.

Her: You didn't have to do that.
Me: I don't know what you're talking about.
Her: No one else could have heard it was my birthday.
Me: Happy birthday.
[boring dialogue went on for a few minutes]
Her: Do you... always do this kind of thing?
Me: Not really. But I overheard a conversation I wasn't supposed to overhear, so this was the least I could do.

We then got into another fifteen-minute ish conversation, which ended with me wishing her happy birthday again, and the best of luck with everything.

WOW. That is fucking rough. Good for you for giving her a nice moment to break up the awfulness of that situation. Can't imagine what it's like to tell a kid that he's not going to see his dad again (assuming your theory is correct).

[Energy]

Here's a heavy one.

White Spot the other day grabbing dinner during an overtime shift.

Kid (5 or 6 year old boy) and his mom (mid-late 30's?) eating at the booth next to my table. Couldn't help but overhear. Okay, I was eavesdropping a little bit, but there's not a whole lot to do when you're eating by yourself.

Kid: Mommy
Mom: Yes?
Kid: Is Daddy ever coming home?
Mom: Not for a long time, dear. Maybe someday.
Kid: Can we see him?
Mom: (Tearing up, faking a smile) It doesn't work that way.
Kid: We can take the bus to his work like we used to.
Mom: Sorry, sweetie. I don't think we can.
Kid: Why not? I haven't seen him since I was a baby.
Mom: Your Dad's... busy with work.
Kid: But it's Father's day soon and I've never seen him in so long.
Mom: (Really tearing up) Maybe some day.
Kid: Aw. Okay. Happy birthday Mommy. (Picks up the placement mat thing they give to kids with crayons.) I drew this for you. It's me, you, and daddy.

Mom starts crying BIG time.

Kid: Why are you crying, Mommy?
Mom: No, it's just allergies. Thanks, buddy. It's beautiful.

Mom tells the kid she has to use the washroom, and bolts around the corner with her hand over her face. Kid continues to draw on the sheet.

At this point, I'm tearing up and trying to get a grip of myself. I came to a conclusion that it's either a bad divorce, or the dad passed away. Gut feeling told me it was probably the latter and she hasn't told the kid yet. Either way, a kid growing up without a father can be rough.

I go up to the waitress and tell her I want to anonymously pay for the Mom and the kid's meals, and to send them each a slice of cake with a candle. When the waitress asked me why, and I said I just overheard that it's the mom's birthday. Waitress only charged me for their meals, and said the cake will be on the house.

I sit back down to finish my food. Mom sits back down with her kid. Waitress brings over a couple slices of cake for the mom and the kid, and tells the mom their bill has been taken care of. Mom, surprised, asks who, and waitress just says someone who decided to stay anonymous. The joy in the kid's eyes was priceless. I pretended to play on my phone, but the mom was staring straight at me when I looked up. They work on their cakes, and I finish up my meal. The mom sits down at my booth.

Her: You didn't have to do that.
Me: I don't know what you're talking about.
Her: No one else could have heard it was my birthday.
Me: Happy birthday.
[boring dialogue went on for a few minutes]
Her: Do you... always do this kind of thing?
Me: Not really. But I overheard a conversation I wasn't supposed to overhear, so this was the least I could do.

We then got into another fifteen-minute ish conversation, which ended with me wishing her happy birthday again, and the best of luck with everything.

:tears:

I thought this only happens in fiction

[Ronin]

WHAT ARE ALL THESE ALLERGIES IN MY EYES

[Soundy]

Good on you PJ if I ever meet you I buy you a beer.

Make that two.

[PJ]

:tears:

I thought this only happens in fiction

Me too. That conversation was so surreal and gut-wrenching that I almost wanted to throw up. Or maybe it was just that sketchy pasta.

At first, I kept trying to think of other possible explanations.
Maybe it was an ugly divorce. Maybe the dad left town for work. Maybe the dad's gay, or cheated on the mom or something.

But everything kind of pointed to the theory I concluded. When I was talking to the mom, I wanted to steer the conversation towards what the case actually was, but I deemed it inappropriate, so I just wrapped things up as clean as possible.

[Not really racist!]

PJ.....

you are fucking awesome dude, this thread makes me warm and fuzzy whenever I open it up

[Soundy]

PJ.....

you are fucking awesome dude, this thread makes me warm and fuzzy whenever I open it up

To coin a phrase, "this thread makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside like chicken noodle soup and vodka on a cold morning after."

[Phozy]

PJ, you sir, are a good man.

Today, I gave my mcwrap to an old chap sitting next to me on the train, who I thought was homeless. I hesitated at first, since it'd be rude if he wasn't, but either way I hope he enjoys it :)
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[CRS]

PJ, you sir, are a good man.

Today, I gave my mcwrap to an old chap sitting next to me on the train, who I thought was homeless. I hesitated at first, since it'd be rude if he wasn't, but either way I hope he enjoys it :)
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I find the best way to deal with things like this is to ask if they're hungry. The reason is because either possibilities you could offer your food to and it wouldn't be offensive. Kind of like...

You: Hey man, are you hungry?
Person: No
You: Alright, just checking. *awkwardly walk away*

You: Hey man, are you hungry?
Person: Yes
You: Want to have my extra ______?

[Ronin]

Me: Hey man, you want this extra burger?

Person: What?! Do I look homeless or something?!

Me: What? No...I'm just full and you're sitting next to me. This will get cold when I get home and I think microwaves are the devil. Okay, maybe only the first three things.

Unless they're douchebags, people always respond well to a little humor. If they're not homeless, they won't be offended and at worse, they'll just think you're an overly friendly weirdo that talks to strangers out of nowhere. If they are homeless, I'm sure they'll appreciate the food and quip.

I've opened with "Hey man, you want this extra <something>?". If I ever get fast food downtown, I like to take advantage of the 2-for-$money deals and give an extra one to someone hungry. It's less "offensive" and less "pity" when you just...happen to have an extra burger in your hand. It's like giving restaurant doggie bags to homeless folks.

Never gotten an offended response...even though when I thought about it later, one of those dudes was probably just a hipster and not homeless. Guy took the Teen Burger with a big smile and a thank you, though...

[Ferra]

not really an act of kindness...
but found about $100 worth of cash (some $20s and $50s) laying in my condo's gym floor..
The gym was empty the whole time, so I brought it to the security front desk after I finished my workout...

the security kinda just said: "errr...okay", took the money and put it in the drawer tho :badpokerface:

[hotjoint]

PJ always has the best stories. Another one for the books :thumbsup:

[hotjoint]

not really an act of kindness...
but found about $100 worth of cash (some $20s and $50s) laying in my condo's gym floor..
The gym was empty the whole time, so I brought it to the security front desk after I finished my workout...

the security kinda just said: "errr...okay", took the money and put it in the drawer tho :badpokerface:

Then after you walked away, in his pocket ;)

[murd0c]

not really an act of kindness...
but found about $100 worth of cash (some $20s and $50s) laying in my condo's gym floor..
The gym was empty the whole time, so I brought it to the security front desk after I finished my workout...

the security kinda just said: "errr...okay", took the money and put it in the drawer tho :badpokerface:

Next time put a note up saying if someone lost some money to contact you. If they don't it's your and if they do it could be some smokin hot women that lost it and will be really thankful :fuckyea:

[hotjoint]

Next time put a note up saying if someone lost some money to contact you. If they don't it's your and if they do it could be some smokin hot women that lost it and will be really thankful :fuckyea:

I like the way Murdoc thinks :lol

[saucywoman]

PJ, you sir, are a good man.

Today, I gave my mcwrap to an old chap sitting next to me on the train, who I thought was homeless. I hesitated at first, since it'd be rude if he wasn't, but either way I hope he enjoys it :)
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Always give food when you can; they don't always get treats you and I don't even think twice on.

I was sitting at dq just down the street from me and an old homeless guy goes in for like five mins; comes out and asks if I have any spare change cause he'd like an ice cream. I told him I had no change but I'd go buy one for him and came out with a large chocolate dipped one.. It makes you thankful that even though its only $5 to me I know this is something that he may rarely get to treat himself to on a hot day like that.. I wished I had bought him a cheeseburger to take with him but whatevs lol

[TOS'd]

10:30pm-ish, turned down a wrong street the other day in richmond. As I was stopped at the intersection of a small side street, two asian women (mainlanders) waved me down looking for some help because they were lost. They showed me a business card for a franchise hotel just a couple of blocks away. It was pretty dark and they had some boxes of stuff, I can't understand mandarin but my passenger only knows a little, so it was useless trying to explain to them they had to walk over the overpass. Ended up driving both of them and their boxes to the hotel and continued on my way to the night market.

[7seven]

One of my good friends Jessica has decided to start this random act of kindness tour/event with her friend where starting September, for a full year, they both will be traveling across North America doing random acts of kindness for people, volunteering with charities, etc... in different citys, filming it/blogging it hoping to inspire others to do random acts of kindness.

They started this early a couple days ago locally, I'll leave the video here

#GetRAOKT with Yogi Omar and Helijet - YouTube

[jACEDesignsLtd]

Pulled our Camry over to the side of the road on Nanaimo and Kingsway to feed our baby. Tried to start the car but battery was dead. After 10 minutes, I gave up and I walked around for help. first car I saw. Two shady looking Vietnamese people in a beat up corolla. They were about to drive away but I quickly went up and knocked on their window. I asked them for a jumpstart. I expected a no.

In his broken English, the passenger asked: "You have jumper cable?"

I said yes and they immediately followed me to our car down the block on the busy street. We hooked up the cables, I started my car and they apologized b/c they had to go. I thanked them profusely as they drove off.

Happened last weekend.

Thank you two!

[dr.funk]

I was working out today at the gym by my office and I saw a really cute girl's shaker bottle get crushed by the douche next her. The funny thing is that I had just bought 6 shakers from GHN cuz i have shaker nomes in my house and car. I ran out to my car to get one of them and I was a bit shy but what the heck I walked over and said I noticed your shaker got owned so here I have a ton in my car. She smiled and offered to buy me lunch to bad I had to go to work but I got her number and we arranged a lunch date when we where both free.

Random acts of kindness FTW

[Gumby]

I was working out today at the gym by my office and I saw a really cute girl's shaker bottle get crushed by the douche next her. The funny thing is that I had just bought 6 shakers from GHN cuz i have shaker nomes in my house and car. I ran out to my car to get one of them and I was a bit shy but what the heck I walked over and said I noticed your shaker got owned so here I have a ton in my car. She smiled and offered to buy me lunch to bad I had to go to work but I got her number and we arranged a lunch date when we where both free.

Random acts of kindness FTW
:fullofwin: :thumbsup:

[Zedbra]

I let an elder fellow go ahead of me today at the grocery store as he only had a few items and I had a whole cart. This fellow didn't look well and I could see he had a prescription filled in the cart.

His son comes to join him (and his son is in his late 40's) and he says to me "I see why you let him go ahead now" - and points to the two young women in summer dresses behind me. I said, "No, I saw your father's legs (which are very swollen at the bottom and purple, usually from diabetes) and his prescription, I figured he needs to sit down soon". His son gave me a half hug and said "thanks, and you're right".

[bloodmack]

I let an elder fellow go ahead of me today at the grocery store as he only had a few items and I had a whole cart. This fellow didn't look well and I could see he had a prescription filled in the cart.

His son comes to join him (and his son is in his late 40's) and he says to me "I see why you let him go ahead now" - and points to the two young women in summer dresses behind me. I said, "No, I saw your father's legs (which are very swollen at the bottom and purple, usually from diabetes) and his prescription, I figured he needs to sit down soon". His son gave me a half hug and said "thanks, and you're right".

:ilied:

[Kilinim]

Saw a woman just across the border with car trouble. Let her use my phone to call her husband.
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[mk1freak]

omw to Winnipeg for a funeral, saw an older couple in kamloops struggling with a large bottle off water, walked up and they looked scared until I offered to open up for them afterwards they were said they thought I was co ming to rob them as it happened before, I just said that maybe this was karma's way of making it up for them. I hope whoever did rib then previously gets what's coming to them.
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[bchizzle]

Was walking to the coffee shop near my work place when a lady came over and said "hi... I'm not a pan handler or a drug addict so don't run away... my car just ran out of gas, my daughter is in the car, and I just need some change for the bus, you can even take down my name." I fumbled in my pocket for change and didn't have anything in coins. I ended up giving her a $5 bill. Hope she and her daughter got back to Alberta safely.

[Soundy]

Edmonton Tim Hortons mystery customer buys coffee for 500, no explanation given (http://now.msn.com/edmonton-tim-hortons-mystery-customer-buys-coffee-for-500-no-explanation-given?ocid=vt_twmsnnow)

[Prolowtone]

LOL i had mom asking if it was me cause thats what i always get..

as we were laughing about it i got message from my dad with a link..... my aunt bought 800 coffee for the hospital staff where her father is located in edmonton.

Free coffee trend strikes twice in one day at Edmonton Tim Hortons - Edmonton - CBC News (http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/story/2013/07/25/edmonton-royal-alex-tim-hortons-free-coffee.html)

[trancehead]

Was walking to the coffee shop near my work place when a lady came over and said "hi... I'm not a pan handler or a drug addict so don't run away... my car just ran out of gas, my daughter is in the car, and I just need some change for the bus, you can even take down my name." I fumbled in my pocket for change and didn't have anything in coins. I ended up giving her a $5 bill. Hope she and her daughter got back to Alberta safely.

:lawl:

hope she had a good story as to why she needed to go so far away from her daughter (who is still in the car) as that she needs to bus back to it. and this car is broken down with her still in it

[CRS]

Was walking to the coffee shop near my work place when a lady came over and said "hi... I'm not a pan handler or a drug addict so don't run away... my car just ran out of gas, my daughter is in the car, and I just need some change for the bus, you can even take down my name." I fumbled in my pocket for change and didn't have anything in coins. I ended up giving her a $5 bill. Hope she and her daughter got back to Alberta safely.

Hate to say it but you probably got scammed.

If this situation ever arose (and it did once for me), I would go and get the daughter (or back to the car) and make sure the story is true. Then I would personally buy the ticket for these people and not just blindly give them money.

I distinctly remembered a guy with a similar story approached me at the save-on food parking lot (off of grandview between skeena and rupert). Said his car broke down/out of gas and was trying to get to coquitlam but translink police kept kicking him off the skytrain. I asked him where his car was and he said right at boundary and so I offered to go and grab gas for him when he shows me where his car is. He kept on making excuses and then when we went to go look for his car, he disappeared.

[Peanut Butter Jelly Time!]

A while back in early spring when it was still rainy and cold, a friend was driving me back home after dinner. We waited at the intersection for an old lady w/ a cane and only a bathrobe on to cross the street. She was moving pretty slow and I thought it was weird that she only had a bathrobe on since it was still cold. As she took the step up onto the curb, she didn't lift her foot high enough, lost her balance and fell right into all the mud and wet leaves.

Since I was the passenger in the car, I bolted out and tried to help her up, my friend came too as soon as she parked her car. We asked the lady where she lived, and turned out she was just in the building across from mine 1 block over. The old lady was also rambling on about how she wanted to call a cab to go to a party, I suspect she probably had alzheimers.

My friend and I walked her back to her building and as we were going in, some of the old lady's neighbours had just got home, they asked what happened and we relayed the story. Apparently this old lady has been living alone for 20+ years in the same unit and her condition has been getting steadily worse. The neighbour thanked us for doing what we did and told us she was going to call the old lady's son to come check on her.

It was quite scary as I didn't know how serious any injuries she might have had were, but she didn't hit her head (thank goodness) and when asked she didn't say that she was hurt anywhere. We were lucky her neighbours showed up when they did.

[finbar]

Kits.

I see a woman marking the sidewalk with chalk. :confused:
It's to aware those that would park by the obscured fire plug.
"Totally cool" got me a smile.



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[StutteR_]

Was at Royal Bank the other day, and an elderly women was trying to get into the bank but was having a hard time due to her walker. I asked her if she wanted to get in and she replied yes. Proceeded to hold the door open for her...she seemed shocked and thanked me several times.

Made my day knowing that I put a smile on her face.

[TOS'd]

Hate to say it but you probably got scammed.

If this situation ever arose (and it did once for me), I would go and get the daughter (or back to the car) and make sure the story is true. Then I would personally buy the ticket for these people and not just blindly give them money.

I distinctly remembered a guy with a similar story approached me at the save-on food parking lot (off of grandview between skeena and rupert). Said his car broke down/out of gas and was trying to get to coquitlam but translink police kept kicking him off the skytrain. I asked him where his car was and he said right at boundary and so I offered to go and grab gas for him when he shows me where his car is. He kept on making excuses and then when we went to go look for his car, he disappeared.

Was at metrotown underground parking lot earlier this year, by the t&t. And this younger guy was going around asking people for money because he claimed his car ran out of gas and he needed to get to ubc. He approached me and I asked him where his car was, and hes like oh its parked in that aisle. Already knowing hes trying to scam people before he even talked to me, I told him to show me his car so I know which to come back to with gas, then he said he was parked further that way and just wanted the money instead. At that point I was like, yea...no. Then I found mall security and informed them of the guy. After he talked to me, I could see he was making his rounds again for money.

[bloodmack]

Read this earlier today, had nothing to do so i went for a drive.
Story of lemonade stand melts hearts in Chilliwack - Chilliwack Progress (http://www.theprogress.com/news/218925231.html)
Gave him some cash chatted for a bit while i drank my juice and ate my cookie and went on my way.
http://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1150402_10151473045171706_1122056259_n.jpg

[RicePanda]

Edmonton Tim Hortons mystery customer buys coffee for 500, no explanation given (http://now.msn.com/edmonton-tim-hortons-mystery-customer-buys-coffee-for-500-no-explanation-given?ocid=vt_twmsnnow)


Apparently it's an actual thing in Italy, but the spare coffees were usually held for a person down on their luck. Also someone added the above event onto the wiki. Caffè sospeso - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caff%C3%A8_sospeso)

[etodac]

Paid for an couple's lunch. But the waitress just had to tell her even though I told her not to.

[Gridlock]

Hate to say it but you probably got scammed.

If this situation ever arose (and it did once for me), I would go and get the daughter (or back to the car) and make sure the story is true. Then I would personally buy the ticket for these people and not just blindly give them money.

I distinctly remembered a guy with a similar story approached me at the save-on food parking lot (off of grandview between skeena and rupert). Said his car broke down/out of gas and was trying to get to coquitlam but translink police kept kicking him off the skytrain. I asked him where his car was and he said right at boundary and so I offered to go and grab gas for him when he shows me where his car is. He kept on making excuses and then when we went to go look for his car, he disappeared.

You know...I say go with it.

If it looks and feels like a scam, then tell them to get lost, but if it feels somewhat genuine, then you maybe just helped someone out.

If their big haul was that they got $5 from me one day, well, the fact that you are a shithead is on you, not me.

If that doesn't feel right, the only other answer to all these situations is, "I will give you food/ticket/gas/drive, but I will not give you cash. Anyone truly in this situation in need will say yes, and then say thank you. Your move."

You'll sort out the crap real quick.

[kchan]

this was a while back,

during work took a call from a elder lady who called in and wanted to change her shaw account name from her husband's name to hers but keep her husbands last name

turns out her husband passed away couple days prior, you can hear her tearing up over the phone

after i made the change, i thought id send her a card to her new address as she was also moving to a new location
told my supervisor about it, and got approval to credit her a month of services

about 2 months later, i received an email from a coworker to ask for my extension (i work PT so im not always in the office)
and to my surprise this same old lady has been trying to call me back to personally say thank you for the card + 1 free month

it wasn't much, but seeing her being so happy over the phone was a pretty good feeling

[Gh0stRider]

Random acts of kindness: your stories - National | Globalnews.ca (http://globalnews.ca/news/740995/random-acts-of-kindness-your-stories/)

[Soundy]

Random acts of kindness: your stories - National | Globalnews.ca (http://globalnews.ca/news/740995/random-acts-of-kindness-your-stories/)

“When my husband and I were first married, we wanted to buy a house but couldn’t afford the down payment. The man selling it told us we could just pay rent if we wanted for the first year. After the first year, he gifted all the rent money we paid back to us to use as a down payment for the house! He said someone had helped him and his wife when they started it and all he asked was that one day we help out a couple just starting out as well. We were stunned. What a generous gesture. Will never forget him.”
:ahwow:

[murd0c]

Just taken from NWS and so deserves to be in here


How We Do A Drive-By In Canada - YouTube

[b0unce. [?]]

Was grabbing a quick snack with my gf at Wendy's and witnessed this guy purchase a meal for this homeless guy who came in to pan handle.
He approached the first table closest to the door which was that guy and he said he was hungry and wanted money for food. Instead of giving him money, he offered to buy him a meal instead. He told the homeless man to get whatever he wanted. Nice deed.
After seeing that, that same night when I was grabbing a late night coffee with friends, I bought a bagel and coffee for a homeless guy who asked me for change.

I'm against giving away money and questioning myself whether or not they are using the money to buy drugs, I rather put some food in their belly. Usually they won't refuse that lol
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[MeowMeow]

^I never donate straight cash either.

This one night I had girls night out and ate at milestone. My friends and I decided to go whole foods downstairs after our dinner to grab few stuff. Before we got into whole foods we saw a homeless guy in terrible shape. He looked caucasian but had strong European accent and didn't speak very good English.
Anyways so we decided to buy him an individual pizza from whole foods. My friend and I were outside first to have a smoke while the other two were buying their stuff & the pizza.
While I'm waiting for my friends to come out this crazy cat lady looking white lady comes up to me and tells me to give the man some change. I told her I only have my visa at the moment and that my friends are grabbing pizza inside.
She called my friend and I "snobby bitches in fancy heels" a "liar", swears even further and walks off. Total what the fuck moment. Even if i did have change I wouldn't give him money. I'm super against donating money to someone or charities without knowing where it'll go.
Anyways shortly after she walked off my friends came out with the pizza. The homeless guy was really grateful and said "god bless". Though I'm not religious, his words really warmed me up after the whole crazy lady incident.

[Gh0stRider]

found this

Blind man in the road On motorcycle ride. Scooter pulls over and helps him. - YouTube

[Gumby]

While I'm waiting for my friends to come out this crazy cat lady looking white lady comes up to me and tells me to give the man some change. I told her I only have my visa at the moment and that my friends are grabbing pizza inside.
WTF why didn't SHE give him some change?!

Who the hell tells others what to do?

[MeowMeow]

WTF why didn't SHE give him some change?!

Who the hell tells others what to do?

She did give him some change.
But it was just rude how she totally judge my friend and I
And called us liars
Too bad she didn't get to see the pizza :/

[RiceIntegraRS]

I found a set of keys in my building so i put up a sign leaving my phone #. A friend of the owner saw the sign but didnt take my # right away(assuming in a rush) when he came back, the building manager took my sign down(I have no idea why he would do this) luckily he saw it earlier so he asked the building manager for the sign and called me.
I saved the owner atleast $400 cause he had 2 Key Fobs and 1 Car Key Fob.

[Boostslut]

GhostRider, that video is on CNN main page right now :) Awesome!

[murd0c]

She did give him some change.
But it was just rude how she totally judge my friend and I
And called us liars
Too bad she didn't get to see the pizza :/

u should of told her to shut her trap

[punkwax]

Yesterday I was heading back to the office in Burnaby from my client meeting on West Pender, decided to take the scenic route along East Hastings. There was a van in front of me and somehow his wallet either flew off the dash out the window or he had it on the roof because there was a yard sale of cash, cards etc. flying toward my car. I honked at the guy, stopped my car over the majority of his belongings so the wind wouldn't blow it everywhere and watched him turn not knowing if he knew what had happened. I threw on the hazards, sat there for a couple minutes driving people nuts I'm sure (was in the left lane) not knowing if I should get out and try to collect his stuff (and potentially look like a thief if he came back) or just wait and hope he was looping around to come back.

Eventually I saw a guy running down Hastings and it was the wallet's rightful owner. I reversed, uncovered his belongings, got a big thumbs up and went back to work!

[Derek_N84]

On my way home from work I noticed a brother and sister ( 5 years old and 3 years old tops ) selling lemonade from their front yard. Got suckered in by cuteness, pulled over and bought 5 cups worth and asked them why they were selling lemonade. They explained they were saving up for school supplies, my heart instantly melted, drove to Superstore grabbed a bunch of pencils, notebooks, coloring pencils, markers and dropped them off for them. There's nothing quite like the joy children express, so pure.

[Stealthy]

Found a visa sitting in the middle of the parking lot at Whistler.

Thankfully there was an RCMP station next to the parking lot. It closed 10 min before I got there but at least someone was still able to ring me in so I could turn the card in. Hope that person got their card back!

:thumbs:

[b0unce. [?]]

I'm sure you've seen some of this guy's vids
Feel good video :)

Tipping Servers $200 - YouTube

[Ronin]

Not knocking their intention but it would've been better as a hidden camera and they just did it rather than asking "What's the biggest tip you've ever gotten?".

[pinn3r]

was at my friend's hotel party when i felt the urge to grab some mcd's. i walk a few blocks down from the empire landmark and i see a mentally-ill man (appeared to be homeless) trying to order some food. he stands at the counter for a good 10 minutes, taking out several null mcd's gift cards in an attempt to pay for his order. after a while, i went up to the manager and said, "uh excuse me, i can pay for his order."
the man ultimately pulls out this one card that has enough to cover it, so the manager tells me to forget it
it wasn't much; his order was like 6-7 bucks. it wasn't a complete act of kindness, since i never got to pay for his food. But, at least i tried :badpokerface:
one of the employees was like, "this guy, every fucking day"

[MG1]

Was at the Korean fruit and vegetable place next to Michael's in Coquitlam. Older dude with his son were trying to change a flat tire on a compact size Toyota. There was a can of tire sealant next to the vehicle, so I gathered it didn't work out. The father had the scissor jack out and was trying very hard to jack up the car with only the bar with the hook on it. It was painfully obvious this guy had never done this kind of thing before. I politley went up to them and showed them how to use the tire iron part in conjunction with the bar with the hook. A light goes on and they thanked me. I also let them know that loosening up the lug nuts prior to lifting the tire off the ground would be the best thing. I had to go, but I think they had it under control. The son looked like he was about 17 or 18. He was pretty skinny, so he had a hard time loosening the lug nuts. I told him to jump on the tire iron, but still it was not good enough. I ended up loosening them before I left. Father was like thanking me with praying hands and bows.

Good deed for the day.......... I hope they tightened the lug nuts enough. I did tell them to tighten the nuts in a criss cross pattern, too.

[boatcaptain]

found a samsung galaxy s4 today at extreme air park.took me awhile to find the owner.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b86/jc8899311/1238305_10151593394571507_761056625_n_zps0ae528fb. jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/jc8899311/media/1238305_10151593394571507_761056625_n_zps0ae528fb. jpg.html)

[saucywoman]

The Boyf and I were heading back from downtown and I texted him about this hot chick. Next thing I know his phone is calling me and someone says they found his phone on Davies. Met up with guy and got it back. :thumbsup:
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[dink]

Couple of weeks ago I was walking to MCD for lunch at the corner of Boundary and Lougheed. I was crossing and I noticed a blind guy standing there waiting to cross.
After 10 minutes I got my lunch to go and was going back to my workplace to eat. I walked out and noticed the blind guy still standing there. I asked him if he's waiting to cross. Right away he grabbed my arm and I told him the cross walk lights on this intersection does not activate if no one presses the sensors. Poor guy was probably waiting a while. I guided him across the street and asked him where he needed to go. It was a block away and he insisted he was ok to go on his own as he needs practice. It was his first solo trip. Poor guy, it was a very warm and hot day too.

[Soundy]

Atlanta Couple Invites 200 Homeless People To Dinner After Daughter Calls Off Her Wedding ? Consumerist (http://consumerist.com/2013/09/23/atlanta-couple-invites-200-homeless-people-to-dinner-after-daughter-calls-off-her-wedding/)

As the ancient Sumerian saying goes: Waste not, want not. And it was the waste of a four-course dinner for 200 guests that one couple decided against, after their daughter called off her wedding 40 days before the scheduled nuptials. Instead of simply canceling the event, the parents still held it — inviting 200 of Atlanta’s homeless to a dinner reception.

The couple joined up with a local charity that serves families in need, reports WBUR.org, to transform the former wedding event into the family’s first annual “Celebration of Love” on Saturday.

“We’re very pleased that she’s handling it so well,” says the mother of how her daughter is handling the change in plans (she also attended the event). “She was also very delighted to see and know that others had an opportunity to enjoy something, rather than just allow it to go to waste.”

The head of the charity says she didn’t believe it at first when the couple called the organization with the dinner offer.

“At first, I thought it was a prank call because it was such an amazing offering,” she explained. And then she said she wanted to focus on women and families, that she wanted to focus on children at which 70 percent of the homeless in Atlanta are children.”
Those kids had an especially memorable time at the event. I don’t know about you, but when I was eight I wouldn’t know what to do at such a fancy occasion.

“The passed hors d’oeuvre were very interesting because the children were wondering, ‘could we take the whole tray, or do we just take one off of the tray?’” she explained. “So this was an educational opportunity as well, because now they all know how to eat at a four-course meal and the etiquette involved in that.”

[fishCak3s]

Was at an Orange Julius picking up some smoothie then I noticed a S4 sitting on the chasier counter so I grabbed it and gave it to the cashier. Hope the owner ccomes back and ask if they found a phone.

I'd freak out if I lose mine.

[Ronin]

Thought this was appropriate for the thread.

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It's a commercial for a Thai telecommunications company. Very well done.

...although it's a little hypocritical if their services aren't free...

[Qmx323]

Continuing on with the trend of lost phones

Found a dudes iPhone at the gym today.

warm feelings were had when he got it at the counter.

[kunoman1]

Up at SFU in the subway line up, there was a women in a wheelchair who had trouble going into the area where you line up to get your order (those pull out divider things). So I go over and move all the things over so she can like, line up..she gave me a deathglare...

My buddy tried to tell me that lots of people, such as elderly don't appreciate,and are sometimes actually offended by being helped, any truth to this? I try to help out as much as I can...hold open doors, give up the seat, help carry groceries to cars, is this kind of thing sometimes slap in the face to some people?

[Jas29]

My boss is in a wheel chair and he was telling me that some people don't like being helped because it seems to them that you are looking down upon them because you can do things they can't.

This was after I moved a chair to make room for our client who is also in a wheel chair and received a glare and didn't seem to pleased about what I did.

My boss told me not to help unless they ask for help (we have a lot of clients that are in wheel chairs)
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[BrRsn]

^ Yes -- I've had more than few cases with people who are too proud.
Meh, your heart is in the right place, that's worth something.


At work a few weekends ago, I got in a car to drive it to another location and I saw some brown bills sticking out from under the car mat (I had to bend down to move the seat, and I noticed it). Lifted up the mat, grabbed the money (~$400 if i recall correctly), made a mental note of the car number, drove to where I needed to go and when I got back to my computer I searched up the car.

Apparently the person who rented it two rentals ago was a dude I was helping ~a week prior to me finding the money. He had called in to tell us he left money in the car but by the time he called us the car was already gone. I called the guy up and let him know I found his money -- I felt especially bad because the guy was young like me, and he was having a ton of problems trying to auth his credit card (obvious not someone rich, or something with superfluous amounts of money -- guy had to call his credit card to manually bump up his limit for the auth).

Anyways, he told me it was birthday money he got (I had his DL info and I looked it up, his birthday was the day before he picked the car up lol) and he put the cash under the mat for safe keeping while he went somewhere.

Felt pretty good helping him out -- I could've easily pocketed the money and just not called him back (he already assumed it was lost because the car was gone on rent again).


... but I guess that's just work. People routinely leave all sorts of expensive crap in cars in the haste to GTFO, always try my best to call them up/email them.

[Lomac]

MG1's post reminded me about something that happened a couple months ago.

I was headed up to Salmon Arm via the Coquihalla during one of the hottest days of the year and decided to stop off up at the Summit at the Britton Creek rest area in order to stretch my legs and grab a bite to eat at the food vendor. I noticed a lady in an older, 80's truck that had obviously overheated. She kept pouring jugs of water into the radiator, only to have it pour right back out. I usually keep a decent selection of tools in my trunk when I go for long drives, so I grabbed a few tools, crawled underneath the truck and noticed the lower rad hose had a leak right by the clamp. I cut off the damaged section, clamped it back on, and voila - no more leak. We ended up convoying the rest of the way to Merritt just to make sure she didn't break down again.



And on a similar vein, I had someone help me out last year on the Coquihalla as well. I was driving back to Langley at around 11pm in November and got caught in the first snow storm of the year up on the Summit. I was in the Accord and still had summer tires on (stupid, stupid move... I know). The snow was blowing so hard and thick that I literally couldn't see twenty feet in front of me. Two other drivers and I had pulled off to the side of the road and we agreed to convoy it up until at least the Britton Creek rest area. We all happened to have FRS radios so we radioed one another to take turns taking the lead up. We eventually made it up to the Zopkiosk (trucker's stop right before the hill leading to the hill descent that is the Snow Shed). I pulled over at the Zopkiosk and got to talking to a b-train driver who was busy chaining up. He offered to take the descent super slow if I was up to drafting him and driving in his tire marks. Not particularly wanting to spend the night up there, and seeing as the hill leading out of Hope had already been closed due to an accident (if you're watching this season of Highway Thru Hell, that night was on the first episode), I took him up on the offer. It took about fifteen minutes to descend about three kilometres but I made it and the driver let me know when it was good to finally pass him and go on my way.



The one thing I like about the Coquihalla is that there are always people out there willing to give you a hand. Cell phone service is super spotty, especially in the mountains up there, so you're more often than not stuck relying on a passerby to help you out. Tow trucks do patrol the area but you can go for hours before seeing one. I do try to help out people as often as I can, simply because -- like the example I just posted about myself -- I know there will be a time I'll need a hand.

[valent|n0]

back in july this year. I saw a couple trying to fit a barbecue box brand new from london drugs into a kia rio sedan...

the husband put a hand on his forehead, and a cell phone sort of thinking who can they call to help

I walk up to them and I offer to carry the barbecue in my wagon

I follow their car to their home -- a couple blocks from LD

They told me they were worried I was going to drove away with the brand new barbecue.. meh

[miss_crayon]

Up at SFU in the subway line up, there was a women in a wheelchair who had trouble going into the area where you line up to get your order (those pull out divider things). So I go over and move all the things over so she can like, line up..she gave me a deathglare...

My buddy tried to tell me that lots of people, such as elderly don't appreciate,and are sometimes actually offended by being helped, any truth to this? I try to help out as much as I can...hold open doors, give up the seat, help carry groceries to cars, is this kind of thing sometimes slap in the face to some people?

Something similar happened to me. I was going to my office floor bathroom and there was a lady in a wheelchair that was leaving. We have 2 heavy pull doors before we can actually "access" the womens washroom and I was entering as she was about to leave. I saw she was in a wheelchair and knowing how heavy and high those handles were, I said "let me help you with that." We left the first door, and she said to me "You don't have to" and I said "I don't mind :)" and as she's leaving the last door she says to me "Of course you don't mind.."

I was genuinely at a loss for words because I wasn't expecting such a snarky reply as I was only trying to help. But..it happens. Like others said, some people are too proud or don't want to admit they need help. I understand where they are coming from and don't take it to heart. Your nice gesture was selfless and you should feel proud knowing there aren't many people like that left in this world.

[Soundy]

Like others said, some people are too proud or don't want to admit they need help.
And some are just too thick/self-centered/bitter to realize that sometimes people who offer to help out AREN'T doing it to be condescending or feel superior... sometimes people actually do nice things out of the goodness of their hearts.

[saucywoman]

... sometimes people actually do nice things out of the goodness of their hearts.

Yeah but unfortunately a lot of people don't. I hold or grab the door for people quite a bit and I get a lot of surprised thanks
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[Prolowtone]

Dono if some of you will agree about this being so much of a random act of kindness but it certainly was a shock for me tonight so i thought i would give it a mention.:)

Received a message a few days ago from a friend saying he wanted to drop something off at my house but i was not home. Then tonight i was texting him to see if i left a bag a change in his car last week while i was finishing up all the wiring after swapping in the new motor. He told me that he found something better and that he would come by my house in 30 mins. Spent the next bit racking my brain trying to think of what else i might have left that would be better then a bag of change with $15 of nickles,dimes and few quarters but came up with nothing.

When he showed up we talked for a bit about work and then i asked him what he found, he started talking about the driving i do to pick up parts for other projects/ drive him to the store,pulling parts at the yard, research the web, Work on the car all day while he is at work etc... then pulled out a wad of cash and held it out to me. Then we spent the next few minutes of me saying i wont take it and he would come up with more reasons, then i would come up with one.... He basicly ended with "Take it as an advance payment for when you weld the panels on the other project car or put it towards buying a welder... I then counted it up and near crapped myself and tried to atleast give some of it back...

I had never had something like this happen, I had helped out many people over the years when they asked.. but never expected a friend (especially fresh out of high school) to help me out. It means alot after a financial obstacle burnt up alot of my money for travel back to Alberta for work. Hell rogers sent me a text about locking out my phone due to outstanding payment but my trip was more important... but i never told anyone about how much money i had left... guess he picked up on me selling parts? For the first time in a long time i made me feel like i have some good friends. need to come up with something to pay him back once i get up to work..:blushsmile:

[ODStryker00]

While grabbing my mail about mid day in my apartment complex, I noticed someone's mailbox was left opened with keys still in the mailbox. The key ring had everything in it; house keys, car keys, parkade opener, key fobs, etc. The worse thing of all was that all our mail boxes have our apartment numbers posted on the outside of the door so someone could have easily broken into the place, ransack the apartment, stole their car, etc. Since there were no concierge on around at that time, I grabbed the keys and personally brought it back to the guys apartment.

When he opened the door, he gave me this puzzled look like "whose this random guy and why is he knocking at my door." I showed him the keys and he asked "why do you have anna's keys" (obviously his wife's). I then told him where I found the keys and he was super grateful. Offered to buy me a coffee (which is across the street). I declined and said I had to go. Before I left, he joking said "I'm going to kill her." I then replied "don't hurt her too bad" before I closed his door for him.

[F3]

While grabbing my mail about mid day in my apartment complex, I noticed someone's mailbox was left opened with keys still in the mailbox. The key ring had everything in it; house keys, car keys, parkade opener, key fobs, etc. The worse thing of all was that all our mail boxes have our apartment numbers posted on the outside of the door so someone could have easily broken into the place, ransack the apartment, stole their car, etc. Since there were no concierge on around at that time, I grabbed the keys and personally brought it back to the guys apartment.

When he opened the door, he gave me this puzzled look like "whose this random guy and why is he knocking at my door." I showed him the keys and he asked "why do you have anna's keys" (obviously his wife's). I then told him where I found the keys and he was super grateful. Offered to buy me a coffee (which is across the street). I declined and said I had to go. Before I left, he joking said "I'm going to kill her." I then replied "don't hurt her too bad" before I closed his door for him.

I did the same thing for someone in my building a few weeks ago.
He didn't seem as please as your guy, but meh. It made me feel good.

[inv4zn]

Reviving thread.

Someone gave me a starbucks gift card for doing them a favor, went to sbucks today with girlfriend. I don't frequent starbucks as much as she does, so I gave her the card with about $20 remaining on it.

While we sat and chatted on the bar near the window, I saw a homeless guy sitting in front of the coffee shop sitting on the ground.

I asked the g/f to give the card back to me and she got mad (jokingly) asking why i was taking back gifts, but she gave it back to me.

As we were leaving I gave the guy the card - told him there was about $20 left on it - and he thanked me profusely.

Felt good - GF looked happy with it too :)

It's getting colder now...buy someone a hot drink next time if you think they could use it :thumbs:

[Marshall Placid]

Last year:

Salvation Army volunteers ringing those bells at Canadian Tire and other stores...

I asked them if they were volunteers.

One of them replied that some of them were volunteers and some get paid an hourly salary.

I bought several Tim Horton's $5 gift cards and whenever I pass by volunteers at stores, I would give it to them directly and handed some to my friends to do the same.

Some volunteers stay near the entrance either outside or just inside the main doors, so it gets very chilly.... so the gift cards were meant for them to buy a cup or two of Tim Horton's coffee to warm them up for their volunteering near the doors.

I will do this again this year.

-----------------

On another note...

Was at Safeway one day and saw 2 girls (about 6 years old) walking around, and one was crying.

This was OUTSIDE the store.

I thought... they are probably lost.

So, I approached them and asked them what was wrong.

Apparently, they were lost and could not find their parents.

I directed them to the store manager, and lo and behold, their parents were shopping inside (and still shopping, oblivious to where their kids were)...

So, everything ended up OKAY!

[Ronin]

It's getting colder now...buy someone a hot drink next time if you think they could use it :thumbs:

Man, it was pretty cold on Thursday. I saw a homeless dude near the Scotiabank Theater near Japadog and he had no shirt on. It's warm coat time for most people and here was some dude with no shirt on, just shivering as he panhandled.

I didn't have any extra clothes in my trunk so I walked into a Starbucks, bought a large hot coffee and a muffin and brought it out for him. He didn't seem all that happy but I wouldn't expect a guy braving this weather without a shirt on to be. Whatever...a hot drink can work wonders.

If I'm honest, I did it because I felt a little guilty that I just had a ridiculous, awesome meal at a fancy restaurant that I didn't have to pay for because I take pictures of my dinner and post it on the Internet. I thought the least I could do is buy this guy a hot drink. Also, I was a little tipsy since we were really into the wine at the restaurant so I had to walk around a bit before I could drive home. Didn't see the homeless man 30 minutes later at around 11ish so I hope he warmed up.

Maybe I'll keep some of my old clothes in the trunk too just in case.

[Soundy]

Of course, one should never perform a random act of kindness with the expectation of getting anything out of it other than the warm fuzzies... but sometimes it really comes around in spades:

An Inspiring Waitress Gets an Amazing Surprise - YouTube

[bcrdukes]

Vancouver cabbie returns $10K found on backseat | News1130 (http://www.news1130.com/2013/11/12/vancouver-cabbie-returns-10k-found-on-backseat/)


Vancouver cabbie returns $10K found on backseat
Sarjinder Singh also refused a $1,000 reward


VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – As far as good deeds go, this is near the top of the list.

Yellow Cab taxi driver Sarjinder Singh picked up a fare in Yaletown last Friday.
He dropped the man off in Kitsilano before picking up another passenger who noticed something in the back seat. “The customer saw a white envelope in the cab. It contained $10,000 and it’s all cash,” says Singh.

Singh immediately drove back to where he dropped the man off to return the money.

“He had to fly the next day. And after I gave him his money he wanted to give me $1,000 cash but I said no, it’s my job you know. And he said ‘thank you because I need my money and I have to fly back tomorrow.’ I didn’t talk that much to him because I had a customer in the cab and it’s busy. I had to go back you know.”

Singh works 12-hour shifts and says drivers are honest people who often get a bad reputation. “We have bills to pay, we have families, we have kids. People should appreciate cab drivers. They work hard.”

Singh wants everyone to know drivers are people too. “Mostly cab drivers are working hard. Mostly they are nice. They are not like douchebags or strangers. Whatever they find, they try to return it back.”

Singh says he’s returned everything from wallets to cell phones. He says that the lost and found at his cab company is overflowing with unclaimed loot including what he estimates to be around 500 cell phones.

His boss says cabbies are definitely under-appreciated and that only negative stories make the news.

[falcon]

^^ This is true. I see a lot of people treat cabbies like shit.

[is350]

That gives me a new prospective of cabbie drivers, but some of them do drive like assholes.

[dlo]

only time i cab is when im shittered to obliteration and cannot function, always nice to talk to em tho, they are pree friendly

[geelaw]

So at around 664ish I got on the bus to go to work. This guy got on and realize he didnt have enough money to get on and was about to get off. But I went to the front and said ill pay for him. So I did. :)
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[fuhkyu]

Man, it was pretty cold on Thursday. I saw a homeless dude near the Scotiabank Theater near Japadog and he had no shirt on. It's warm coat time for most people and here was some dude with no shirt on, just shivering as he panhandled.

I didn't have any extra clothes in my trunk so I walked into a Starbucks, bought a large hot coffee and a muffin and brought it out for him. He didn't seem all that happy but I wouldn't expect a guy braving this weather without a shirt on to be. Whatever...a hot drink can work wonders.

If I'm honest, I did it because I felt a little guilty that I just had a ridiculous, awesome meal at a fancy restaurant that I didn't have to pay for because I take pictures of my dinner and post it on the Internet. I thought the least I could do is buy this guy a hot drink. Also, I was a little tipsy since we were really into the wine at the restaurant so I had to walk around a bit before I could drive home. Didn't see the homeless man 30 minutes later at around 11ish so I hope he warmed up.

Maybe I'll keep some of my old clothes in the trunk too just in case.

FYI about this guy, he is fully dressed in layers of clothing all the time, he takes off the clothes and hides them somewhere collects money then leaves.

[SSM_DC5]

Of course, one should never perform a random act of kindness with the expectation of getting anything out of it other than the warm fuzzies... but sometimes it really comes around in spades:

An Inspiring Waitress Gets an Amazing Surprise - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUmaLRCiGZY)

just to follow up on this, on a later episode, ellen gave her a brand new Santa Fe because she only had one car that she shared with her mom and she would often bumb rides off friends to get to work

[Ronin]

FYI about this guy, he is fully dressed in layers of clothing all the time, he takes off the clothes and hides them somewhere collects money then leaves.

Ah, well, at least I didn't give him money.

Is he actually homeless or just a guy pretending?

[Gumby]

just to follow up on this, on a later episode, ellen gave her a brand new Santa Fe because she only had one car that she shared with her mom and she would often bumb rides off friends to get to work
While Ellen's random acts of kindness are great, I bet the companies give the cars/TVs/gifts away for free in exchange for the free advertising. Therefore, it doesn't cost Ellen (and other celebrities) anything except for some air time.

[fuhkyu]

Ah, well, at least I didn't give him money.

Is he actually homeless or just a guy pretending?

Not sure if he is actually homeless or pretending, but he's also the guy who celebrates his birthday everyday and ages 1 year every 3 months in the attempts to get some money.

[Xu.Vi]

Not sure if he is actually homeless or pretending, but he's also the guy who celebrates his birthday everyday and ages 1 year every 3 months in the attempts to get some money.

He was 64 for the LONGEST time.........LOL

[fsy82]

This happened to me today. I was driving on Boundary near Kingsway and I was speeding and changed lanes without giving a signal. I got pulled over by a undercover VPD officer. I knew right away that I had no case to argue and got my license and insurance papers ready for him. He came to my window and I told him I know I was speeding here are my papers. He went back to his vehicle to check my information.

He came back and said "You weren't going that fast and I'm not a big traffic ticket guy, here's your documents and have a safe drive home."

Probably one of the nicest cops I have been pulled over by in my life. He goes if it was someone else I would have written you up big time but you have a baby-seat and I got a infant as well.

[CRS]

This happened to me today. I was driving on Boundary near Kingsway and I was speeding and changed lanes without giving a signal. I got pulled over by a undercover VPD officer. I knew right away that I had no case to argue and got my license and insurance papers ready for him. He came to my window and I told him I know I was speeding here are my papers. He went back to his vehicle to check my information.

He came back and said "You weren't going that fast and I'm not a big traffic ticket guy, here's your documents and have a safe drive home."

Probably one of the nicest cops I have been pulled over by in my life. He goes if it was someone else I would have written you up big time but you have a baby-seat and I got a infant as well.

Pretty sure it was the changing lanes without a signal that got you.

Also..

Time to install a baby-seat...:ilied:

[fsy82]

Pretty sure it was the changing lanes without a signal that got you.

Also..

Time to install a baby-seat...:ilied:

Oh I'm pretty sure the babyseat saved me from a nice ticket. Father 0 Son 1

[fliptuner]

Lol if fsy is superfob and car seat is for his shih tzu .... :lawl:

Next cop: "I have kids too but why you feed yours dentabones?" :rofl:

[MG1]

It's that time of year, and I look forward to it. It's time where the people from Sally Ann stand out there in the cold with their donation bowls. I spend the year nickel and diming and saving wherever and whenever I can. It's in my nature, being Asian. Then during Christmas, I give back. I also gave to the Firefighters in front of Costco, yesterday. Their cause, Muscular Dystrophy - sory, ADD moment. Back to Sally Ann. I don't support anything that is tied to religion, but I make an exception with these folks. They do a lot of good work, expecially in the DTES. I've seen what they do, and many of them are very genuine - really good people. This is one army I support. Please give whenever you see the people out there. If you have old one cent coins (Pennies are American, BTW) that are kicking around, they can use it.

Most of us are fortunate, some way more than just fortunate. I urge you to not have that cup of coffee in the morning and use the money you just saved and give it to a good cause, instead. If everyone on RS gave a dime or two this season, it would make a helluva difference. Use some change to change some lives.

[zerobid]

good on these guys

motorboat!!!

Just donating money to Breast Cancer Interesting Things - YouTube


Crystal Cody Breast Cancer Fundraiser | Indiegogo (http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/crystal-cody-breast-cancer-fundraiser)

[godwin]

Not to mention Sally Ann seems to run a more fiscally tight ship than a lot of other DTES service societies.. at least they don't have management that brings home 6 figures.

It's that time of year, and I look forward to it. It's time where the people from Sally Ann stand out there in the cold with their donation bowls. I spend the year nickel and diming and saving wherever and whenever I can. It's in my nature, being Asian. Then during Christmas, I give back. I also gave to the Firefighters in front of Costco, yesterday. Their cause, Muscular Dystrophy - sory, ADD moment. Back to Sally Ann. I don't support anything that is tied to religion, but I make an exception with these folks. They do a lot of good work, expecially in the DTES. I've seen what they do, and many of them are very genuine - really good people. This is one army I support. Please give whenever you see the people out there. If you have old one cent coins (Pennies are American, BTW) that are kicking around, they can use it.

Most of us are fortunate, some way more than just fortunate. I urge you to not have that cup of coffee in the morning and use the money you just saved and give it to a good cause, instead. If everyone on RS gave a dime or two this season, it would make a helluva difference. Use some change to change some lives.

[Zedbra]

Not to mention Sally Ann seems to run a more fiscally tight ship than a lot of other DTES service societies.. at least they don't have management that brings home 6 figures.

Yup. Second best in North America with $0.83 per dollar going to either goods or services. That's pretty lean to run on $0.17 per dollar for management. I support the SA for the same reasons MG1 mentioned.

[saucywoman]

As a lot of you may know, yesterday there was a big tribute meet/cruise in the name of Paul Walker to raise funds for the typhoon victims at Richmond SilverCity.

What a lot of you may not know is that unfortunately a lot of people were too lazy to walk to the theatre to dispose of their garbage, or put it in their cars for later. Local RS member Roach ended up grabbing a garbage bag from the theatre, and spent an HOUR on his BIRTHDAY collecting the garbage so as not to have our car community plagued with negative attention.

I think everyone should go thank stalk this standup guy :thumbsup:

[Soundy]

As a lot of you may know, yesterday there was a big tribute meet/cruise in the name of Paul Walker to raise funds for the typhoon victims at Richmond SilverCity.

What a lot of you may not know is that unfortunately a lot of people were too lazy to walk to the theatre to dispose of their garbage, or put it in their cars for later. Local RS member Roach ended up grabbing a garbage bag from the theatre, and spent an HOUR on his BIRTHDAY collecting the garbage so as not to have our car community plagued with negative attention.

I think everyone should go thank stalk this standup guy :thumbsup:

http://www.revscene.net/forums/690819-paul-walker-tribute-meet-wcce-12-7-13-a-5.html#post8377696

[SSM_DC5]

so i'm driving down an alley and this crosses my path!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v704/SSM_DC5/lostdog.jpg

With no owner in sight, my gf and I started knocking on doors nearby. Luckily, the first one we knocked on told us to try their neighbour because they knew that the neighbours owned a dog. low and behold, it was their dog! The owner's seemed clueless and not worried of what was happening. But then again, the dog wasn't soaking wet, so my gf and I may have found the dog soon after escaping from it's house. I didn't stay to chat with the owner. I received a couple "thank you"'s and left, but I'm assuming that it's not an outdoor dog because the blue jacket it was wearing was fleece....who wears fleece in the rain :suspicious:

on a side note, my dashcam thinks that's it's 4hrs earlier than real time. How do I fix that?

[dyan]

^

You can fix it with the software that you change the settings with. Just change it back to the correct time

[Marshall Placid]

One day, just decided to donate some food to the local food bank.

Found some time to buy a trunk load of food and drove to the local Food Bank.

Was fun.

A big applause to the volunteers (100+ people) who work their butts off!

[Yodamaster]

Dumped about 30 hotwheels into the toy mountain at Brentwood

[ruthless]

Impark meter stole some ladies change. Bought her a parking pass.

[Ronin]

what would you do with $25,000 - YouTube

[westopher]

Me and my wife found a really old golden lab wandering around a neighbourhood a couple weeks ago. Coaxed him over and spotted the number on his collar and delivered him home a few blocks away with the spare leash I had in my trunk. His owner seemed like it was more of an inconvenience to answer the door than thankful he was home. Pretty fucking lame, but whatever, I'm sure he was happy to be home and thats all that matters to me.

[melloman]

^^ Some people, just shouldn't have pets.

[godwin]

Scruffy Vancouver panhandler's random acts of kindness


BY KELLY SINOSKI, VANCOUVER SUN DECEMBER 20, 2013 12:01 PM



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Scruffy Vancouver panhandler's random acts of kindness

Yogi Omar was so strapped for cash that he nearly didn’t help a scruffy panhandler who asked him for change on a Vancouver street corner just after midnight Thursday.
Photograph by: Pierre Obendrauf , Postmedia News Files
VANCOUVER - Yogi Omar was so strapped for cash that he nearly didn’t help a scruffy panhandler who asked him for change on a Vancouver street corner just after midnight Thursday.

But just as he was about to walk away, something compelled him to turn around and offer the man food and clothing.

“I wanted to give him food more than anything else, really,” Omar, 30 said.

Omar was stopped in his tracks, though, when the man refused his offer of help — and instead asked Omar what he could do for him.

Turns out, the panhandler wasn’t even homeless, but a wealthy benefactor participating in a random acts of kindness ritual with his family. For three hours every night for a week over Christmas, the man apparently hangs out on a street corner to see who is willing to help the down and out.

“He said ‘I do this with my family every year,’” Omar said. “They just want to see who cares about the homeless. I was like ‘wow, that’s crazy.’”

Omar ended up speaking with the man, telling him how he had just bought expensive plane tickets to Guangzhou, China, to visit his dying father.

The man offered to help but when Omar declined, he asked him how much he paid for rent.

“I said $469,” Omar said. “I was joking but that’s what I pay. He just whipped out this fanny pack and gave me $469 in cash. I was like ‘is this serious?’ I was really stunned at that point.”

The man, whom Omar described as a Caucasian in his 50s wearing a plaid shirt, refused to give his name.

“He said ‘that’s part of the deal, I have to remain anonymous.’ Just keep doing good things,” Omar said. “I guess that’s what karma is, you don’t expect anything back.”

Omar headed home to his basement suite and immediately posted his good fortune on Facebook. When he woke the next day, he was greeted with a “bazillion messages” from friends and strangers, and then immediately went upstairs and paid his rent.

“It happened to me and it brought be so much joy that I wanted to spread that joy around,” said Omar, who is co-owner of InspirationALL Talent and Modelling Group. “I was very, very stunned. I was thinking about this the whole time.

“I was like, ‘I don’t know what to say. What do I do?’ I thought, I’m going to tell people ... it’s weird but wonderful.”

Omar maintains he often helps the homeless, and once even had a down-and-out teenager write a poem for him because he stopped to listen to him one day. The timing was a bit off this time, he said, as he was financially strapped because of the cost of the plane tickets, but he’s glad he offered to help.

“I just feel a lot of times people don’t have the time or opportunity to be heard,” he said, adding he’s torn about wanting to know his benefactor’s name. “I do and I don’t. I want to thank him properly but I don’t because that is what he wants ... Inspiration comes from anywhere.”

ksinoski@vancouversun.com



Read more: Scruffy Vancouver panhandler's random acts of kindness (http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Scruffy+Vancouver+panhandler+random+acts+kindness/9311275/story.html#ixzz2o3XG5pdD)

[subordinate]

Isn't this guy 7seven's friend?

A good story, and couldn't have happened to a better person. Good Karma. But seriously... How did he find a basement suite for 469 bucks?

[murd0c]

Maybe it's a room in a basement?
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[MindBomber]

I have a friend in Kelowna without a family to visit these holidays, a difficult burden that I've experienced, so I drove there today to visit her! We cooked dinner together and enjoyed one another's company. Driving back, I saw a car stopped with hazard lights on above the snowshed. I stopped to see whether they were OK, and they were, but they were having trouble breaking torque on the lugs to swap a flat out. I had a breaker bar and socket and was able to break the torque, and I noted that they were way over torqued, explaining why the oem lug wrench wasn't enough to get them loose. Anyway, I'm aware that offering help may be 'dangerous', and I'm sure that's partially why so few people offer help. I always stop to offer help, though. I'd like to see it a more common practice.

[BillyBishop]

I have a friend in Kelowna without a family to visit these holidays, a difficult burden that I've experienced, so I drove there today to visit her! We cooked dinner together and enjoyed one another's company. Driving back, I saw a car stopped with hazard lights on above the snowshed. I stopped to see whether they were OK, and they were, but they were having trouble breaking torque on the lugs to swap a flat out. I had a breaker bar and socket and was able to break the torque, and I noted that they were way over torqued, explaining why the oem lug wrench wasn't enough to get them loose. Anyway, I'm aware that offering help may be 'dangerous', and I'm sure that's partially why so few people offer help. I always stop to offer help, though. I'd like to see it a more common practice.

I always stop because sometimes the person doesn't have a cell phone to call for help from. I come across people who don't more often than I would have thought.

Just a couple weeks ago I saw an elderly gentleman changing a flat tire on the street near a school. He had the car lifted and the lugs off but was struggling to get the wheel off the hub. Two kicks from me did it and saved him from having to pay for the tow truck that was on its way.

[saucywoman]

Also, depending on the stretch of highway you don't always have range.
My tire blew out coming down snowshed hill when I was commuting btw surrey and Kamloops.
Stupid Rogers was a deadzone and I had never changed a tire myself. I know how to do so but fortunately being a woman a man has always offered to do it and of course I won't say no lol
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[meme405]

I always stop because sometimes the person doesn't have a cell phone to call for help from. I come across people who don't more often than I would have thought.

Just a couple weeks ago I saw an elderly gentleman changing a flat tire on the street near a school. He had the car lifted and the lugs off but was struggling to get the wheel off the hub. Two kicks from me did it and saved him from having to pay for the tow truck that was on its way.

I stopped early evening yesterday just off of the kensington exit. Thought buddy was struggling swapping out his spare. Turns out he had two flat tires. Said sorry for not being able to do shit for him, wished him a merry christmas and was on my way... Felt bad for the guy, but shit happens tow truck probably got there pretty quick.

[pb.kidz]

made some sammiches for the homeless
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/v/1537488_10151799786392466_1410648015_o.jpg?oh=e488 057c11e12f51b2a757db34523b0f&oe=52BDF8F2&__gda__=1388162037_457ee01e7a7a4f3add90f752bed1805 a

[westopher]

Thats fucking fantastic!

[Soundy]

Stupid Rogers was a deadzone and I had never changed a tire myself. I know how to do so but fortunately being a woman a man has always offered to do it and of course I won't say no lol
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Hey, that's sexist!

:troll:

[fivetwo]

Christmas With Pranksters!! - YouTube

just finished watching this and i feel like i need to rant

After watching it made me think with a different perspective. The part where the homeless man opened the blanket i realize that now a days people take what they have for granted, to you might just be a blanket and you think oh wow just a blanket but you have to put yourselves into others shoes to see what its worth to other. To see the smile on his face when he saw the blanked was the best part of the video and to see him hug and cherish the blanket. It really made me think different it doesn't matter what kind of car you drive or how big your house is, that does not determine the person you are


Looking back i realized i should be grateful to be able to have loving parents who toke a lot of the money they made for the 25 years of being in Canada and spend it toward me and my siblings to have a happy life and to have the many things that we wanted. i asked my parent why they decided to buy me a merecedes for my 19th birthday and they said " we just wanted you to have the happy childhood we couldn't have back when we were children in vietnam.

'It doesn't matter how much you have, what have matters the most"

These are just my thoughts and opinions. :)

[finbar]

Someone else's act of kindness.

Pip the pup, 10 months old, slipped past me in the garage and took off.
Crap!

I walked the neighbourhood for an hour.

'Phone rang, neighbour had the pup. Sweet relief.

Effusive reuniting ensued, JOY!

[TOS'd]

Went to 7-11, engaged in some small talk with someone sitting outside. Asked if he was hungry since it was dinner-ish time, but he said no its alright. Bought him a cup of hot chocolate since he mentioned it was cold.

[Obsideon]

So yesterday the fire alarm went off at my condo and obviously the elevators are shutdown during fire emergency. So I had to make my way down 25 floors of stairs in my shorts at 8am in the morning... a couple floors down I caught up to an old Filipino lady that was going down the steps really slowly and carrying 2 plastic bags, so I offered to help her carry her bags down the rest of the way. I stayed with her all the way down because it looked like she was struggling, if she couldn't make it I was planning to carry her.
When we got to the 3rd floor, the speaker system announced that it was a false alarm ... then I asked the lady if she wanted to just take the elevator back up to her room, she said no it's ok, she was gonna head down to P1 to dump her garbage and points at the 2 bags I was holding .....
:rukidding:
OMGWTFBBQ?!?!?... she decided to lug two bags of GARBAGE down 20 floors in a FIRE EMERGENCY?!?!?!?!... so I politely told her she should never to do that again incase it was a real fire, the garbage bags would slow her down and risk more problems, she smiled and said ok thanks... LOL WTF?!?!...

[MG1]

You cared enough and the old lady may not remember who you are, but will remember the kindness.

You are a good person........... that's all that matters.

thank you

[toyobaru]

Bought a homeless guy a hot chocolate and a poppy seed loaf outside the starbucks on Robson. was a hell of a cold night, felt like doing something good. He looked at me with disbelief when I gave him the starbucks. I should be doing more nice things more often.

[Not really racist!]

Hadde du gitt jakken din til Johannes? - YouTube

faith in humanity = somewhat restored

What Happened When Strangers Saw A Little Boy Shivering Outside Without A Coat (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/19/norwegians-boy-without-jacket_n_4815716.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009)

[rexsomnii]

Kelowna high school students change the Neknomination game
Neknomination - YouTube

[gdoh]

not sure if right place but....

Witnessed a New diver trying to reverse park yesterday took him three times to park. First he bumped into the car, then scrapped along side it, and finally made it into the stall on the third try. So I show him how to reverse park right beside him lol. He just sits in his car, so I get out and look at car he hit and there are some deep scratches, then i take my phone out and get both license plates down before heading to class. This morning i decide to call dial a claim and wait on the line for half an hour...... Finally on the line to report everything and it turns out that the car filed a claim for a hit and run yesterday.

[Soundy]

not sure if right place but....

Witnessed a New diver trying to reverse park yesterday took him three times to park. First he bumped into the car, then scrapped along side it, and finally made it into the stall on the third try. So I show him how to reverse park right beside him lol. He just sits in his car, so I get out and look at car he hit and there are some deep scratches, then i take my phone out and get both license plates down before heading to class. This morning i decide to call dial a claim and wait on the line for half an hour...... Finally on the line to report everything and it turns out that the car filed a claim for a hit and run yesterday.

Nobody likes a snitch :heckno:

...except the owner of the car that got hit! :troll:

[JSALES]

It's not much but today at the airport I found a wallet with over $800 cash in it and I returned it to the passenger flying to Munich

[Gumby]

It's not much but today at the airport I found a wallet with over $800 cash in it and I returned it to the passenger flying to Munich
$800 is not "not much". :p

[bobbinka]

http://www.vancouversun.com/cms/binary/9772715.jpg

METRO VANCOUVER -- Surrey bus driver Surjit Singh Virk is still smiling about the random act of kindness he witnessed last Saturday on a cold and rainy day coming home on the bus.

He noticed a man wearing plastic bags on his feet instead of shoes.

Virk then watched as another man came onto the bus, heading to Guildford. The man initially took a seat beside Virk, but then he too noticed the man with no shoes and moved across the aisle to be closer to him.

“He (the second man) started to take his shoes and socks off and I wondered why? He slid his shoes over and said he should take them. He said he lived nearby. Wow, I was so inspired by it. It was soul touching. He simply got up and got off at the next stop.”

Virk, who happened to have his phone out, quickly took a photo of the unknown good Samaritan as he walked barefoot away from the bus stop. He then spoke to the man who was putting on the shoes.

“I asked him if I could take his picture and share his story with the people. It was amazing to see something like that. It was one human to another human. It was shocking to witness something like that.”

Virk, who wasn’t working at the time, said he was coming home that day from the Vaisakhi parade, where there was a collective spirit of charity.

But this was different, he said.

“This was a random act of kindness. He noticed something and thought this man’s needs were greater than his own. Then he did something to help.”


Act of kindness touches Surrey bus passengers (http://www.vancouversun.com/kindness+touches+Surrey+passengers/9772638/story.html)

[Klobbersaurus]

was working on the inside of my car when i started hearing this knocking noise, i thought my fuel pump was making the noise so i stopped working and kept hearing the noise, i looked out the back and saw an older lady driving with a flat tire, apparently someone slashed her tire and smashed her window, she was trying to get to a repair shop a block away from my place so i told her to pull over so i could put her spare on for her, took me 5 min to do it and she was on her way

[ae101]

i just got scammed for $50 this morning when i was outside going to work, i was going to the garbage can to throw something out & saw an old lady picking up garbage so i gave her my $50 bill

she thanked me & walked away, then just when i turn my head back i saw her pulling her smart phone making a call..............i was like :rukidding:

after i got on the bus i offer my seat to ppl that need it, i know seat offering isnt much but back then in the early 2000s no one in china did it (when i went there for a vacation) & now only like 1% of ppl do it (which is slightly better then before)

[ilovebacon]

ill give u an extra brownie point for your kindness sir lol

[Soundy]

i just got scammed for $50 this morning when i was outside going to work, i was going to the garbage can to throw something out & saw an old lady picking up garbage so i gave her my $50 bill

So... you scammed yourself then?

Cuz I mean, I'll come pick up garbage in front of your place if you'll give me $50 too. I have a smartphone and all, but hey, fifty bucks is fifty bucks...

[ae101]

i mean i saw an old lady dressed up all dirty & what not picking up garbage in front of a garbage.can, so i gave her my 50
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[Gerbs]

i mean i saw an old lady dressed up all dirty & what not picking up garbage in front of a garbage.can, so i gave her my 50
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wot you are weird
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[Energy]

Was sitting in my car when I see this Accord clip the bumper of the TT-RS. Damage to the Audi's bumper and rear wheel was minor but I still made sure the lady stayed and luckily I was able to find the owner of the Audi at the Starbucks. The owner was very grateful and I just told him that if it was my car that got hit I'd want someone to do the same. (*I know that the Audi's parking was a bit meh but still)

http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr153/randomstuffaccount/F3D83493-58B7-4FE5-B0A5-F23538106C77_zpsl9igr13z.jpg

[yray]

^ lol vyrospec :troll:

parking for starbucks there is just awful

[JSALES]

The driver of the Audi will probably learn to park better next time as well lol

[TMT]

Saw a homeless women today. I see her there regularly. But today I saw her hunched down crying. She doesn't look like she uses drugs, so I thought she might've been hungry or something. Even though I'm currently a full-time student, I ended up giving her a decent amount for a meal and she was genuinely thankful for it. She disappeared right away so I hope that was the case.

[Zedbra]

My 5 year old son walked all the way down the block this morning to ask the old guy living there if he needed a hand in his garden. Proud dad moment. :)

[Inaii]

My 5 year old son walked all the way down the block this morning to ask the old guy living there if he needed a hand in his garden. Proud dad moment. :)

Parenting, you're doing it right :D did he end up helping him in his garden?