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I am an idiot.....and there are some awfully nice people in this world.....

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  • Toxarch
    Toxarch Posts: 1,900
    edited December 2016
    One thing I do is hide money in two important spots. I'll hide some cash in the truck, either a couple of $20s or a $100. Would hate to be going somewhere, be low on gas, and realize I don't have my wallet so I can't get back home. This way there's at least gas money in the truck.
    I also fold a $100 bill and put it in my phone cover on the back side of the phone. I might forget my wallet, I might forget my phone, but I rarely forget both. This way I have emergency cash for a cab or a purchase. I've had to use the phone money before while buying groceries. Now my phone can work like a credit card so not as necessary as before.
    Aledo, Texas
    Large BGE
    KJ Jr.

    Exodus 12:9 KJV
    Eat not of it raw, nor sodden at all with water, but roast with fire; his head with his legs, and with the purtenance thereof.

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  • GATraveller
    GATraveller Posts: 8,207
    What a great story!!  Thanks for sharing.

    "Social media gives legions of idiots the right to speak when they once only spoke at a bar after a glass of wine, without harming the community [...] but now they have the same right to speak as a Nobel Prize winner. It's the invasion of the idiots."
                                                                                  -Umberto Eco

    2 Large
    Peachtree Corners, GA
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  • Ron Burgundy
    Ron Burgundy Posts: 20
    Reading the news everyday, it's easy to come to the conclusion that there are a whole lot more bad folks out there than good folks. Your story is a great reminder that it's just the opposite. Thanks for sharing!
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  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
    Great story! 

    Christmas idea? A chain wallet for you!


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    Thomasville, NC
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  • blind99
    blind99 Posts: 4,974
    Glad to hear people stepped up to help! A little kindness and patience goes a long way. 

    nice to see Matt posting again too. 

    Happy holidays!
    Chicago, IL - Large and Small BGE - Weber Gasser and Kettle
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  • Sea2Ski
    Sea2Ski Posts: 4,088
    Glad it all worked out for you Robin. The saying is that people get what they deserve.  Here is another example to verify how true it is.
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    Burning lump in Downingtown, PA or diesel in Cape May, NJ.
    ....just look for the smoke!
    Large and MiniMax
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    Caliking said:   Meat in bung is my favorite. 
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  • CtTOPGUN
    CtTOPGUN Posts: 612
     Recently losing my Father, I too have a new outlook on the general good in the world. So many went out of their way to pay respects to my Family and it was awsome to see how many really care and did something about it. 

     I am glad you shared your experience with us all. We hear about the bad so much that we sometimes forget the good.

        Jim
    LBGE/Weber Kettle/Blackstone 36" Griddle/Turkey Fryer/Induction Burner/Royal Gourmet 24" Griddle/Cuisinart Twin Oaks/Pit Boss Tabletop pellet smoker/Instant Pot

     BBQ from the State of Connecticut!

       Jim
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    CtTOPGUN said:
     Recently losing my Father, I too have a new outlook on the general good in the world. So many went out of their way to pay respects to my Family and it was awsome to see how many really care and did something about it. 

     I am glad you shared your experience with us all. We hear about the bad so much that we sometimes forget the good.

        Jim
    Condolences brother.  This thread is a great share.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,171
    Foghorn said:
    So, you're in San Antonio and in need and didn't call me?  I'm going to PM you my cell phone number.  I live 10 minutes from the airport and have a spare car you can drive if you need it.

    At this point it sounds like your problem is solved, but if you've got nothing to do for dinner tomorrow (Wednesday) night, I'll treat.  Or you can come to my house and we'll throw something on my egg.  My wife is out of town so I can make impromptu offers like this.
    Fog.....let me say thank yo for the offer. I made it home last night.....or should I say early this morning. I am glad to be back on the home front.....but commit to you that on my next trip out (schedule permitting), we will break bread somewhere. I am a little worried however that your wife has control of your egging cans and can not(s). Just kidding of course.....I know how that goes. Until we meet....cheers.
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,051
    I'm glad you made it home safely with wallet, etc intact.  I look forward to hearing from you in the future.  You have my cell number.

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

    San Antonio, TX

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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,171
    tarheelmatt said:
    Great story! 

    Christmas idea? A chain wallet for you!


    Matt.....I have a couple of eggs.....I can't afford to buy a bike too.
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • hondabbq
    hondabbq Posts: 1,980
    One good turn deserves another my friend. Those grits have just repaid themselves for your generosity.
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 32,527
    Very cool story!  Glad it all worked out for you in the end!
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • YEMTrey
    YEMTrey Posts: 6,832
    edited December 2016
    This was close to being a real life "Planes, Trains & Automobiles", lol.  Glad to hear you're home and safe.
    Steve 
    XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio
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  • gmac
    gmac Posts: 1,814
    I have read your story twice and I am still unclear on whether or not this is Hillary's fault :)

    Glad to hear that all turned out well. 
    Mt Elgin Ontario - just a Large.
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    gmac said:
    I have read your story twice and I am still unclear on whether or not this is Hillary's fault :)

    Glad to hear that all turned out well. 
    It's either Hilliary or the Russians.  That said, Robin is my favorite hippy idiot by far.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,884
    Great to read and find out that there are decent folks out there. Who do decent things for others. 

    A few years ago, I got a state ID made at the DMV when I was getting my driving license. I keep that stashed in my carry-on, with some emergency cash. May be something  to consider if you travel alot.
     

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • HofstraJet
    HofstraJet Posts: 1,162
    Great to hear. Hopefully some of the same people find the iPad I left in a plane earlier this week. Still no word on it.
    Two Large Eggs, 6 gal Cajun Fryer, and a MiniMax in Charlotte, NC - My New Table
    Twitter: @ Bags
    Blog: TheJetsFan.com
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  • Greedygoat
    Greedygoat Posts: 134
    Incredible story, thanks for sharing.  You're a good guy, it's karma coming back to you. 
    XL and a Mini-Max.
    Boca Raton, FL
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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
    YEMTrey said:
    This was close to being a real life "Planes, Trains & Automobiles", lol.  Glad to hear you're home and safe.
    "THOSE WEREN'T PILLOWS"
     =)  =)=)
                                                                
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    Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!
    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    tarheelmatt said:
    Great story! 

    Christmas idea? A chain wallet for you!


      Confucius say:  Money in chain wallet is inversely proportional to size of chain.
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    I love lamp..
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