I has a new friend v.bumfight
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Gather around.... I have some exciting news. Last night around 6:15pm, I have a guy (looks a bit scruffy, bit "worn") come into the shop and ask "Do you mind if I sit outside and listen to the music"? I thought about it for a second and put 2 and 2 together and realized, he is homeless. So in the next 3 seconds of thought, I figured...if he was polite enough to ask, he probably isn't going to do much harm listening to some music outside (which he probably hasn't done for days/weeks/months/years). Fast forward to this morning. I pull up to the shop, and notice an addition to our boulevard. We have a TENT. Yes a TENT. Along with the tent, we have 2 cases of beer, 3 bud light bottles, and 3 cans of Tilt sitting on our ledge. We are assuming this is payment for the music. Or it is his and he would like us to store it in the fridge for him LOL. Anyways, here is a little "where's waldo v.tent"
and proof of payment:
At this point, I am not going to do anything about it....Wait and see what he does once he wakes up. If he comes in and chats, I will tell him to move the tent to somewhere less conspicuous and feel out his intentions. Maybe we could do an interview like OT and ask him a bunch of questions and offer maybe a fresh set of clothes/hat/gloves via donations. I will keep everyone updated on our new friend.
Jason Christopherson
Store Manager
tintmasters -
The rest of the story.......
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ah wtf i cant get onto that forum?
here a psht, there psht, everywhere a psht psht
PVC SQUAD MEMBER #2- 95 CIVIC EX- DD 320whp on a mustang dyno
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Lmfao
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2wheeler;201434 wrote:
The rest of the story.......Can someone copy and paste that thread so those of us who aren't memebers can read what happened?
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Here's the long and short of the OT thread. (24 pages now)
UPDATE 1:
Bum woke up, came in and asked to use the bathroom. I said sure..fast forward 15 minutes, and he comes out and says..."I was just reading the new Playboy issue"..and heads outside. Didn't say a word about the booze.
I am gonna give him a few minutes to freshen up for the day, then head out and talk to him.
UPDATE 2:
I just walked out and spoke with him and asked him if he wants the beer...He said that was his payment for listening to music. So I thought it was pretty cool and offered a McDonalds lunch. He is gonna pack up and come inside and chat a bit. I will post results of convo after he heads out. So far I know he doesn't need a place to stay, and is walking from here (Fargo, ND) to Seattle....
UPDATE 3:
He is coming in within the next 2-3 minutes. I will offer the place to stay and offer him $100 towards a bus ticket as far as it will get him. It didn't sound like he was desperate to get anywhere....kinda seemed like he was enjoying meeting people and traveling. I will report back after lunch and some convo. Guy just picked up all his trash and walked a long ways to a dumpster. There is nothing left behind from where his tent was. I will not stereotype a bum in my life again. His story to follow.
UPDATE 4:
We ran over to McDonalds and got him some food and $20 in gift certs.
UPDATE 5:
Well after a bit of conversation, he had some lunch and we gave him a ride to the interstate. His name was Michael and he enjoys meeting new people and traveling with truckers. He is strong into God and said God is creating these journey's for him. Very polite gentleman with kids in Portland, and a few pets. He hasn't been home for 7 months and looks forward to seeing his family and friends...and pets again. He is now gone, and I am glad we could make a difference for one day for this gentleman. I gave him 3 envelopes and stamps so he could send postcards/letters on his journey home when he gets bored. Cool guy!
UPDATE 6:
He told the person who gave him a ride that he spent 4 hours dancing to the music last night... And to think, I was gonna turn off the music last night at closing to get 'rid' of him. I have matured over this experience, and hopefully some of you have too! Thanks Michael!
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holy crap, that is awesome.. you guys were nice to do something like that, respect+1
Originally Posted by 00vtec View Post
I take cash or check. True honda owners can hear it in anything no matter what the mods."Imo kick yo ass so hard that candy comes out"
hung like a butterfly but stings like a bee....
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that is really cool, to help a person out like that. doesnt happen too often anymore. not to get off topic here, but i bought a disabled and homeless Vietnam vet a bus ticket to get him home to Michigan just before x-mas, kinda makes you feel worth while doing little things like that.
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HandoEX;201529 wrote:
I still would like to know how a homeless person comes across almost 2 and a half cases of beer. Did he carry it around with him?There is a liquor store just down the street from Tintmasters...he probably went over there and got it.
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StangerBanger96;201535 wrote:
There is a liquor store just down the street from Tintmasters...he probably went over there and got it.So he's trying to get to Seattle but he's buying beer and giving it away? Wouldn't it be easier to just buy a bus/train ticket? I'm missing something here.
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