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Donal thank you for sharing

Rose — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:52:42 +0000

Donal thank you for sharing this story at a time when I am starting to think humanity is beyond saving it is nice to know that people still care about each other even when they are stangers. I must admit with so many bad things happening to me I have become less trusting of strangers and am weary of hitch hikers. For the people how are picking up strangers all I can say is trust your instincts, know your surroundings, and it is not a bad idea to call a friend and let them know the situation. Not becoming a victim means being prepared. Happy holidays and new year.

We hicks are dependent on

Atheist — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 13:35:15 +0000

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We hicks are dependent on each other.

At the risk of over-generalizing, this pattern does ring true for me, as well. It seems the more rural the territory, the more people are willing to stop and offer a hand. There are multiple reasons for this, I'm sure, from feeling more connected to your neighbors to finding it harder to use the excuse that someone else will help. (The irony is that in a city with millions, fewer people will stop than in a town with dozens.)

I've also noticed a North-South tendency, with Southern cities being showing slightly more hospitality than Northern ones, but this tendency is not as strong as the urban-rural trend. (Interestingly enough, I've heard that lots of other countries report a similar trend, but that it reverses south of the equator. Maybe more sunlight increases our tendency to lend a helping hand.)

Thanks so much for this,

CVille Dem — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 03:53:58 +0000

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Thanks so much for this, Donal. I have to admit that I am afraid to help stranded people -- some guy in my parking lot asked me to give his battery a jump, and I did it,but called a friend and gave his license number to her just in case. I actually like to help people, but I really do fear the whacks out there. How do we know the difference?

Thanks Donal. Excellent

Elusive Trope — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 02:06:09 +0000

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Thanks Donal. Excellent story. Just a couple of weeks ago I ran out of gas on an early Saturday morning some 5 miles out of town. It was snowing, I had no coat with me, and I had left my cell back at my place. Just as I pulled over, and was pushing my car enough off the highway, another car pulled over. The guy drove me to the nearest gas station, which lent me a gas can as long I promised to bring it back, and then drove me back to my car.

I will remember: You today...me tomorrow.

Thank you for shaing this.

EmmaZahn — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:06:49 +0000

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Thank you for shaing this.

Thanks for the uplift Donal.

chucktrotter — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 20:00:21 +0000

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Thanks for the uplift Donal. I live in the "fly-over" zone and twenty-five miles from the closest stop lite. There are few locations where one can get a cellular contact. I have never failed to offer roadside assistance and have never failed to be offered the same. We hicks are dependent on each other. I fish the Mississippi a lot and have never failed to receive or offer help when it even appeared that a fellow boatman was in difficulty. I have never accepted a dollar for getting someone safely to their destination nor have I ever experienced my helper accepting money from me. I do carry cash for just such an event. When I can aid a driver or a boater, the satisfaction I get is far better payment than a twenty. When a cash reward is offered , it's always the same...

"Today you.... tomorrow me."

That is a very touching story

tmccarthy0 — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 19:36:08 +0000

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That is a very touching story Donal, thanks for sharing.