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Huffer
12-08-2008, 11:39 AM
it's that time of year when people get all caught up in buying "stuff" to make other people "happy" or to fulfill some unfulfillable desire in themselves.

Post up examples of good things that have happened to you, or random acts of kindness that you've witnessed.

I'd just like to say thanks to the community of SL-i.
Over the past couple of months I've had numerous dealings with a number of active and not-so active members and they have all been great. One member saw a post I made and decided to send me something just as a gift.
It wasn't a huge gesture but it really did make my day that someone would take the time to do something nice for someone else.
The fact that it was me receiving was just icing on the cake.

I was extremely happy to be able to help another member out on Saturday with some free parts that I had decided to save from my old BD just in case someone ever needed them.

I saw a guy and his wife help another couple at the supermarket on Sunday when they were struggling to get their shopping cart across the snowy parking lot. They pushed the cart for them and loaded the groceries into the car, then returned the cart to the correct place (unlike the majority of shoppers who left their carts standing in the snow).

2.5GT
12-08-2008, 01:46 PM
I help a random lady today carrying her groceries/ food. :lol:

GTDrifter
12-08-2008, 03:29 PM
i held doors open for a handicapped woman

JDMLegacy
12-08-2008, 06:45 PM
it's that time of year when people get all caught up in buying "stuff" to make other people "happy" or to fulfill some unfulfillable desire in themselves.

Post up examples of good things that have happened to you, or random acts of kindness that you've witnessed.

I'd just like to say thanks to the community of SL-i.
Over the past couple of months I've had numerous dealings with a number of active and not-so active members and they have all been great. One member saw a post I made and decided to send me something just as a gift.
It wasn't a huge gesture but it really did make my day that someone would take the time to do something nice for someone else.
The fact that it was me receiving was just icing on the cake.

I was extremely happy to be able to help another member out on Saturday with some free parts that I had decided to save from my old BD just in case someone ever needed them.

I saw a guy and his wife help another couple at the supermarket on Sunday when they were struggling to get their shopping cart across the snowy parking lot. They pushed the cart for them and loaded the groceries into the car, then returned the cart to the correct place (unlike the majority of shoppers who left their carts standing in the snow).




thank you rodger, i mean it

i help people every day you know, i mean to you or maybe some one else (who doesnt really own pets) it may seem like what ever, but to any one, who really really loves there dog, or whose grandma lives alone with only her cat, and you thank that cat for being her best friend you would know what i mean, some people, all they have are there pets, i love my dog like no one else, he'd never leave me, or be happy with another person, how many friends do you have like that? so when i show a person with a pure bred dog the proper food to help him live longer or to help the suffering it has, i know im doing a good thing...i wish i had more to say, who knows i might be able to come up with some thing soon though (i do owe you)

Perdue
12-08-2008, 07:25 PM
Working in my field(s), it's sometimes easy to forget that there are still good people out there. It seems like we deal with the worst of the worst of people and their actions. Good thread.

SilentRacer
12-08-2008, 07:46 PM
I went to 2 different shops this week, one to weld my lugnut key together and one to check whats wrong with my suspension. Both charged me nothing....... :smt102

TheAngryPidgeon
12-08-2008, 08:07 PM
Working in my field(s), it's sometimes easy to forget that there are still good people out there. It seems like we deal with the worst of the worst of people and their actions. Good thread.

I feel ya there, I'm a waiter. =p

But really, good thread. I'll add to it as soon as I can.

Perdue
12-08-2008, 09:42 PM
lol I'm a EMT/Firefighter/Reserve Cop. The last two I volunteer to do...no pay whatsoever.

GTDrifter
12-08-2008, 10:48 PM
i too am a volunteer fireman nobody round here gets paid to be a fireman...all volunteers me and my family were up in new york after 9/11 bearing gifts to the fireman as a sort of rememberence they were all surprised to hear that we do that for nothing, no gratitude, thanks, money, nothing

its always good to do the right thing its contagious so go out and be nice and helpful

2.5GT
12-08-2008, 11:03 PM
oh this reminds me, it was on a wednesday i believe, and around lunch time. where i work, its right near a big intersection follow by the interstate. and i had just cash my check and on my way heading back to work. then something caught my eye, it was some random homeless man kneeling down on the medium barrier...right in the middle of the big ass intersection lol. He was holding up a sign, i forgot what it had said...but nonetheless, i stop my vehicle right in the middle of the stoplight, in broad daylight on lunch hours, traffic was back up... and handed the man a 20 dollar bill. He was damn excited to see someone actually notice him, let alone the 20 dollar bill i gave him. I shook his hand, he thank me...and i rode off to the sunset..never did see him again.

GTDrifter
12-08-2008, 11:12 PM
oh this reminds me, it was on a wednesday i believe, and around lunch time. where i work, its right near a big intersection follow by the interstate. and i had just cash my check and on my way heading back to work. then something caught my eye, it was some random homeless man kneeling down on the medium barrier...right in the middle of the big ass intersection lol. He was holding up a sign, i forgot what it had said...but nonetheless, i stop my vehicle right in the middle of the stoplight, in broad daylight on lunch hours, traffic was back up... and handed the man a 20 dollar bill. He was damn excited to see someone actually notice him, let alone the 20 dollar bill i gave him. I shook his hand, he thank me...and i rode off to the sunset..never did see him again.


oooo he bought a lotto ticket and got rich lol that would be good for him

2.5GT
12-09-2008, 11:32 AM
oh this reminds me, it was on a wednesday i believe, and around lunch time. where i work, its right near a big intersection follow by the interstate. and i had just cash my check and on my way heading back to work. then something caught my eye, it was some random homeless man kneeling down on the medium barrier...right in the middle of the big ass intersection lol. He was holding up a sign, i forgot what it had said...but nonetheless, i stop my vehicle right in the middle of the stoplight, in broad daylight on lunch hours, traffic was back up... and handed the man a 20 dollar bill. He was damn excited to see someone actually notice him, let alone the 20 dollar bill i gave him. I shook his hand, he thank me...and i rode off to the sunset..never did see him again.


oooo he bought a lotto ticket and got rich lol that would be good for him

nah..he probly bought some coke wit it :smt030

99SUS SFD
12-09-2008, 02:14 PM
I'm a volunteer firefighter as well, however we do get paid. Of course that's not why any of us do it, but...

JDMLegacy
12-09-2008, 04:26 PM
Ok!! I've got one! I was going to target and when ever I pass by those salvation army bell ringing people I toss in what ever change I have in my pocket well today I was passing them and getting my change when a lady walks up to the woman ringing the bell and gives her an coffee, the lady was so happy and thanked her several times!!!

Perdue
12-09-2008, 07:25 PM
I'm a volunteer firefighter as well, however we do get paid. Of course that's not why any of us do it, but...
...wait...volunteer paid?? You're not Volunteer then...you're Part-Time.

decke48
12-09-2008, 11:23 PM
Ok!! I've got one! I was going to target and when ever I pass by those salvation army bell ringing people I toss in what ever change I have in my pocket well today I was passing them and getting my change when a lady walks up to the woman ringing the bell and gives her an coffee, the lady was so happy and thanked her several times!!!
wow you should of seen our salvation army bell ringer at the local mall. he got arrested for selling crack/pot well he was working :smt021 .
ohh well. i donated to toys for tots today. and didnt even get thanked when i gave the gift :cry:

Perdue
12-10-2008, 12:00 AM
We're doing a huge toys for tots drive here at work. I got $50 being payroll deducted tomorrow for that stuff. Hopefully that's something that goes to good use.

JDMLegacy
12-10-2008, 03:17 AM
Wow!! Your bell ringer was selling crack eh? Haha that's bad dude!! You live in a big city or a small place? I know I totally seem like on I'm "on some thing" most of the time lol but I've never done drugs ever not even tryed them, that's such a waste homie!!!!

TheAngryPidgeon
12-10-2008, 03:18 AM
Wow!! Your bell ringer was selling crack eh? Haha that's bad dude!! You live in a big city or a small place? I know I totally seem like on I'm "on some thing" most of the time lol but I've never done drugs ever not even tryed them, that's such a waste homie!!!!

:smt117

Huffer
12-10-2008, 10:57 AM
Post up examples of good things that have happened to you, or random acts of kindness that you've witnessed.

Huffer
12-10-2008, 12:14 PM
With that said, a car two spaces ahead of me broke down this morning on the way to work. The car in front of me pulled over (out of state New York plate too) and stopped, I pulled up alongside to see if they needed help and the 2nd guy waved me on - 1st car had a flat tire and said he could handle it. :smt023

12-10-2008, 02:56 PM
if anyone is looking for something to post here, you could always give me your gt hood :wink:


umm... from across the store i saw this lady slip on the wet floor and a few people tended to her.. it looked nice

thats about it tho, everyone around my town is an asshole for the most part

JDMLegacy
12-10-2008, 05:03 PM
With that said, a car two spaces ahead of me broke down this morning on the way to work. The car in front of me pulled over (out of state New York plate too) and stopped, I pulled up alongside to see if they needed help and the 2nd guy waved me on - 1st car had a flat tire and said he could handle it. :smt023

thats really cool that some one from ny stoped, ive been to new york a TON of times and usualy no one there cares about ANY THING if its not involving them, thats awesome!! nice eye!!!

i helped a lady today, she was really sad because her dog keeps running out the front door, she said that yesterday she had to chase the thing for 6 hours and she wanted to use a shock collar to correct the problem (which would not work, trust me) i explained to her that she needs to find a reason for the dog to want to come to her, a toy, food, a whistle make it a game, ya know? she left happy and with out wasting 200 bux on a collar that would have caused them both pain (the dog being shocked and her having to see her best friend get hurt)

dose that count?

and hey justin ^^^^^ im gonna keep an eye out for a hood for you, no worries,

Perdue
12-10-2008, 11:53 PM
blah blah blah. in the past few days i've had to argue with a guy over the fact that he was more concerned about getting around my ambulance and getting to work on time than anyone's safety on my scene. i had the road blocked on a rollover with a 23 yr old mother ejected and killed.

today, i ran a 14 year old female having a major asthma attack. her mother didn't seem to care. i also ran a 3 year old that had gotten into his mother's supply of xanaflex, which was illegally in her possession to begin with. she was more worried about going to jail for possession than the fact that her child was dying.

i'm pretty sure that for every single person who tries to help someone else, there are at least 100 that really don't care about anyone around them. this world sucks.

JDMLegacy
12-11-2008, 01:54 AM
Dude you don't mean that, you knew your job was tough when you took it.....that's just line of work that's all,

12-11-2008, 03:11 AM
and hey justin ^^^^^ im gonna keep an eye out for a hood for you, no worries,

here's my contribution to this thread...

that was nice..

thank you liz! :smt023

JDMLegacy
12-11-2008, 07:34 AM
I told you I'd help you out, since I seem to find things pretty easily, its cool with me, I'll deff. Do what I can

Huffer
12-11-2008, 09:40 AM
this world sucks.

That's why I'm in the business of trying to make a difference. Same as you, anti-hero. ;)

JDMLegacy
12-11-2008, 10:51 AM
I don't think it sucks at all, sure bad things happen, but with out bad things, the good things wouldn't be so special........ Don't be so darn depressing!!!!! The sun came up didn't it?!!!! That's awesome as hell!!! NOW GET UP GO OUT SIDE!!! And stop complaining!!! Life is beautiful!

JDMLegacy
12-11-2008, 06:03 PM
I agree with the first part, amazing things happen all day, great things that every one really over looks.... I'm sorry I love life dude, things can be bad, or things can be great!! Its how you choose to see it.. And as for Perdue, na, he just had a rough day at work, but hey! Tomorrow is another chance... Things always get better

JDMLegacy
12-11-2008, 07:47 PM
I took my dog to PetCO today, while I was there I saw my manager knock over a ton of cans (I'll admit I WAS laughing a bit) a lady walking by stoped to help him pick them up.....then I wondered over as well

BE-Fresh
12-11-2008, 11:23 PM
blah blah blah. in the past few days i've had to argue with a guy over the fact that he was more concerned about getting around my ambulance and getting to work on time than anyone's safety on my scene. i had the road blocked on a rollover with a 23 yr old mother ejected and killed.

That's a damn shame man, seriously. I hate people like that, but you can't get away from them. I'm damn proud we have people like you that are in that line of work :smt023 .

On a side note, it was a few years ago and I was riding in the car with a buddy of mine. We're at this light, and we see this car drive by on a cross street with barely any tire on the right front wheel, with smoke and sparks flying everywhere. I'll admit that at first I didn't think to do anything, but when I looked over at my buddy, we both had that "WTF we need to do something" look on our faces. The bad part was that the road led to an on-ramp of a busy highway. Luckily, by the time we got onto the highway the car had pulled over, so we pulled over right behind it. It happened to be a very elderly woman who probably had no clue what was going on. I got to her passenger side, and politely tapped on the window to get her attention (she was trying to exit her car). Long story short, we changed her wheel for her and told her to drive very carefully (donut). Once I got back to my car, I felt really good inside. To me, that feeling is better than anything in the world.

JDMLegacy
12-11-2008, 11:35 PM
That's awesome dude

97legacygt
12-12-2008, 12:24 AM
This past Saturday was a big snow storm, and me and a couple buddies were in my brother's 4x4 truck. We saw a car He in the ditch and decided to pull him out. My brother was crawling around in the snow looking for tow hooks on the car and the rest of us were trying to push his car in the foot plus deep snow while my brother tugged him out. The guy obviously didn't know how to drive a rear-drive vehicle by the way he was flooring all the time trying to get out. He even gave my brother 20 bucks for about 5 minutes of work.

Perdue
12-12-2008, 10:47 AM
Yeah, I'd just had a rough day at work. It does suck sometimes though.

On a lighter and more threadworthy note, I've been invited to help The Sheriffs Dept with their Summer Youth Camp this year. They usually ask a couple of us medics to come up and help out, but I won't be able to this year because I have to take classes through the summer semester. Maybe I'll get lucky and they'll invite me back next year. It's awesome to go up there though. These guys volunteer (with no pay...the true meaning of the word) to do this leadership camp for jr. high kids. Everything from throwing out a little drug education to leadership to kickball and football. Really helps to keep the kids out of trouble on their summer break.

warrior
12-15-2008, 11:55 AM
I believe you attract what you put out and what you think.. if negativity is what you think all the time, then that's what you'll get. I was negative for a very long time and nothing good ever came my way until I changed the way I thought and opened my mind.

My happiness all started with the Legacy, no lie. My car at the time was done and out and I just started reading about Subaru's. I had an appointment to go see one on Monday and later that day it got sold. Wednesday came along and the sales guy called and said it was still available, so I went to check it out and it had EVERYTHING I wanted. Green, 5 speed, folding rear seats, awd, low kms, and 4 door. I got it for the price I asked and even got approved for financing. Paid the car off in 2 years.

Then I found an amazing gf, but that ended this past summer and where most people would be saddened by that fact; once again more doors opened for me. My photography business is booming, not so much in profit but in experience and I'm loving it. I'm meeting all sorts of awesome people and networking is so much fun!

I also have great health, amazing and supportive family, the bestest friends anyone could ask for, and happiness.

I smile at random people and talk to strangers about the weather and help those looking for help as much as I can. I guess that's my way of paying it forward. :smt031

TheAngryPidgeon
12-15-2008, 04:46 PM
What kind of photography are you into? My step-father has a business based off Landscape work. He's pretty good, I wish I had that sort of eye for it.

Here's the link if you're interested:

www.ronneihoff.com (http://www.ronneihoff.com)

I completely agree with your outlook though. If you're not happy and laughing whenever possible, why bother with this whole life thing?

anothernord
12-15-2008, 05:39 PM
Once my air conditioner stopped working (compressor clutch not activating), so I took it to the local Subaru place (Nice Car Subaru), and they repaired everything for free! Nothing major, but it made the day better nonetheless.

TheAngryPidgeon
12-16-2008, 01:30 AM
Alright, it's my turn to add something legit to this thread.

Upon being faced with a $2400 estimate to replace my head gaskets and OEM clutch, KAG offered to hook me up for less through his dad's shop. That kind of generosity from an individual I've never met in person, and whom I had shared membership of an internet forum for no more than two weeks prior is something that I appreciate and admire.

The reason I'm not going through KAG is my second addition to this thread. A local Subaru-head who works at the Kragen in Davis, and is graduating from WyoTec Automotive Institute, along with her fiance who is an instructor there, offered to swap my engine and install a new clutch, flywheel and transmission insert for a mere $650 in labor. I have known her for less than three weeks, and have never even met him in person (although he has spent quite a bit of time helping me diagnose the problem and recommending solutions) Thanks to them, I am not only able to afford a more permanent solution to my car's problems, essentially halving the mileage on my engine, but can also upgrade the quality of the parts I am installing.

I call those good things.

Huffer
12-16-2008, 08:15 AM
KAG offered to hook me up for less through his dad's shop. That kind of generosity from an individual I've never met in person, and whom I had shared membership of an internet forum for no more than two weeks prior is something that I appreciate and admire.



One member saw a post I made and decided to send me something just as a gift.
It wasn't a huge gesture but it really did make my day that someone would take the time to do something nice for someone else.

KAG strikes again! ;)

JDMLegacy
12-16-2008, 08:42 AM
You want to know a good thing that has happened to me? Probably one of the best things!!!??


Meeting Rodger....


He has yet again offered to help me, and expects nothing in return...... He doesn't even know me, but is more helpful than people I've called my "best friend" for years

So there's a good thing for you



Thank you a million times dudes

Huffer
12-16-2008, 08:59 AM
What a suck up Liz! :P

C'mon, someone else out there must have a good story to tell... even someone like Reason? ;) :smt006

scubydu
12-16-2008, 09:23 AM
last month I realized that my 401k, which was supposed to start in June, wasn't being taken out of my check. i asked my boss to look into it and start it in Jan for sure. Well,instead, she figured out how much I would have contributed in that time, deposited it out of her own money, and then even lived up to the company matching!! i basically got a $1200 bonus in my 401k. gotta love employers that take care of their workers in this day and age! :cool:

99SUS SFD
12-16-2008, 09:43 AM
Well if that's the case then I was recently placed in charge of safety for my company, on top of my other duties, as well as receiving a raise. Getting a raise with today's economy is unheard of! Unless you're the CEO of a bankrupt company. :roll:

TheAngryPidgeon
12-16-2008, 09:27 PM
Well if that's the case then I was recently placed in charge of safety for my company, on top of my other duties, as well as receiving a raise. Getting a raise with today's economy is unheard of! Unless you're the CEO of a bankrupt company. :roll:

You know your company is going to be around for a while, you haven't received a $25k payed vacation yet.

AJM
12-16-2008, 09:38 PM
Nothing in particular, but I have my health and my family...that'll do.

TheAngryPidgeon
12-24-2008, 06:40 PM
I got your PM, I do have a spare cluster... it's at the bottom of my parts bin. I was actually planning on using it myself when I attempt my own gauge install, but I would rather have you back on the road.

I'll PM you in the morning with a price etc. I may be able to get this in the mail to you Dec 26th.

SL-i members strike again!

MudRunner
11-29-2009, 10:45 AM
Bumpin this, because I have a lil' story.

Yesterday I was headed down the road on my way 'to town' (seriously, I have to drive 13 miles to get to the nearest gas station) in the Outback when I came up behind and old man in a beat up 1987 Ford Ranger Custom, 2WD stripper model (identical to one my family had, and I overhauled). He was going up a hill, when it just got slower, and slower, and slower, and then, FIRE! HOLY S*** . So he pulls over, gets out, and I come around with my big-ass fire extinguisher, pop the hood release, and spray under the hood. Once that killed the flames, we slowly opened it up. One of the carb gaskets gave up and leaked gas on to something hot, not sure what, but it was enough to ignite it. I went back to the BattleWagon, got my tool box (I love my wagon, lol) and we started working on getting the carb off. As we're tinkering on the roadside, a man walks up behind us from the house we stopped in front of, holding an identical carb and and intake manifold. He said, "Here ya go, ya'll just put this one on. I had it sitting out in the shop from my old truck this summer, rebuilt it, and meant to sell it, but decided to keep it for some odd reason. I guess this is a good enough reason!" He hands it to the old man (named Jim) and Jim goes to get his wallet to try and pay him. When he came back around the front of the truck, the other guy had disappeared. I never saw him leave, but he was gone. :shock:

So, we installed the rebuilt carb (still on the side of the road... lol...) and fired the truck up. Ran like a top! We went up to the house and knocked on the door, but apparently the guy doesn't live there? So, we just decided to go. Jim pulled away, and I followed him into town, where we split.

It was just odd.... but ridiculously cool at the same time.

anothernord
11-29-2009, 12:49 PM
Bumpin this, because I have a lil' story.

Yesterday I was headed down the road on my way 'to town' (seriously, I have to drive 13 miles to get to the nearest gas station) in the Outback when I came up behind and old man in a beat up 1987 Ford Ranger Custom, 2WD stripper model (identical to one my family had, and I overhauled). He was going up a hill, when it just got slower, and slower, and slower, and then, FIRE! HOLY S*** . So he pulls over, gets out, and I come around with my big-ass fire extinguisher, pop the hood release, and spray under the hood. Once that killed the flames, we slowly opened it up. One of the carb gaskets gave up and leaked gas on to something hot, not sure what, but it was enough to ignite it. I went back to the BattleWagon, got my tool box (I love my wagon, lol) and we started working on getting the carb off. As we're tinkering on the roadside, a man walks up behind us from the house we stopped in front of, holding an identical carb and and intake manifold. He said, "Here ya go, ya'll just put this one on. I had it sitting out in the shop from my old truck this summer, rebuilt it, and meant to sell it, but decided to keep it for some odd reason. I guess this is a good enough reason!" He hands it to the old man (named Jim) and Jim goes to get his wallet to try and pay him. When he came back around the front of the truck, the other guy had disappeared. I never saw him leave, but he was gone. :shock:

So, we installed the rebuilt carb (still on the side of the road... lol...) and fired the truck up. Ran like a top! We went up to the house and knocked on the door, but apparently the guy doesn't live there? So, we just decided to go. Jim pulled away, and I followed him into town, where we split.

It was just odd.... but ridiculously cool at the same time.

That's a great story, and its even better because the guy didn't stick around expecting thanks or payment. That's the sign of a true Samaritan.

richysteele
11-29-2009, 02:05 PM
I had an absolutely funny instance this week. A senior couple and their 3 grandkids were attempting to cross a 4 lane major street where i was making an equipment delivery. The elderly woman asked me if I could hold up traffic so they could cross. without thinking I found an opportunity to head out an hail a couple cars to stop. as the family was crossing the old woman says to me " glad your out here to absorb the impact if we all get ran over" that was the most funny slash horrible thing you can say to someone in the middle of the street.

dodik
11-30-2009, 11:31 AM
not sure if its fits this thread but two weekend ago i was going to my folks house by myself in the car with a brand new to me radar detector so lets say i wasn't paying attention to speed limit much, doing about 85-90 most of the time, barely any cars on the road some lonely accord jumped on my back and tailing me for like 10 miles or so im just listening to the music and enjoying the drive. out of an on-ramp comes out brand new gtr i am thinking this guy is gonna think im trying to race him since im doing 90(my cruise only goes to 90). Hhe does as soon as he realizes that some car is trying to keep up he accelerates, but i guess he wasn't on the cruise cause i keep catching up with him over and over this goes on for good 25-30 miles, and we hit this nice curvy stretch where i like to push it a little so i get up to 110 maybe he obviously still thinks im racing him so he punches it to probably 140 and then lets go while i keep at 110 then the stretch ends with a flat bridge terminating into a 25-30 degree slope now at this speed my car almost bottoms out from hitting the incline and i realize that he is going to hit it hard, in the middle of the bridge we line up and i show him with my hand to kinda slow down instead he gives me a finger and hits it again. i think he was around 125-130 when he hit that incline and sparks went on flying in every direction possible minding im doing 90 and easily catch up next to him with a grin on my face. you should've seen the scare and shock in his eyes im pretty sure he bend at least some belly pans or what ever is there. but i hope he learned a lesson not to be a prick to others. lol

Huffer
11-30-2009, 12:28 PM
not sure if its fits this thread

It doesn't really fit the thread because nothing really positive occurred, except some douche-baggery driving. But at least no one was hurt.


the other guy had disappeared. I never saw him leave, but he was gone

Roadside angel mate, that's all. :smt023

XBW
02-08-2010, 11:39 PM
bout a year ago i ran out of gas on a toll highway in the middle of the night. i had absolutely no money with me. i walked a mile towards a group of lights and found a one horse town, i walked into a gas station just as they were closing and asked to use their phone, but the manager wouldnt let me when i told her my call was not local, so a girl working with her let me use her cellphone. i called my brother and told him i was about 45 minutes away and that i had no money.

HE BLEW ME OFF AND SAID TO FIND SOME GAS!!?

i probably looked like i was going to cry as i handed the phone back, so the girl asked if she could help, i explained the situation and she said her b/f would be there in a few minutes to pick her up, so they filled up a 3 gallon container and drove me back to my car (92 wrangler 4cyl) i couldnt thank them enough and they drove away.
so i chugged off but ran out of gas again 20 miles later (hole in the gas tank?) but thats a story for another time...

Huffer
02-09-2010, 11:27 AM
^^ Nice!

While my car has been down and out, I've been able to use a work vehicle... that was specifically for the owner's personal use. But he want's it driven, and looked after. So I've been able to drive a brand new vehicle! And I didn't even have to ask. The timing just worked out perfect.

1-3-2-4
02-09-2010, 11:47 AM
the last snow storm we had I decided to just drive around (where I work town was caught off guard) anyways the roads where already icy so as I was driving along this side road I saw this women in her Mercedes stuck.. when I saw her she saw me look.. so about 4,000 ft up the road I decided to turn around in the intersection (not as bad as you seem traffic was non-extent)

So I drive up to her again and she looks over again so I figured I can't park my car on the hill because it's going to slide backwards so I parked for a few in someones driveway and I went down the hill to help her out.. well not only did I almost fall 5 times because of the incline but I helped her out because she wanted to turn her car around but she could not see the traffic coming the other way so I gave her a hand.

j_saffron
02-09-2010, 12:05 PM
my first car was a 78' VW microbus , and it broke down on the highway one night. had my girlfriend (of that era) with me. it was late and cold, so instead of walking the mile to the gas station we just napped in the back for an hour or so.

i got out to look at the engine for loose connects, and another VW bus pulls up and gives me a ride to the gas station.(this was before cell phones, so i got to call my fam from the station)

turned out to be a sensor had shook loose. went back the next day, plugged it in and drove home.

XBW
02-11-2010, 12:54 AM
BIG thanks to the county worker in the snow plow that pulled me out of the ditch today, and to the farmer who pulled me out of another ditch 5 mins later (though he cost me 10$)
I was very fortunate to have only been stuck for a few minutes before they saw me.

Dead91silvia
12-14-2010, 03:07 AM
A friend called me up last night and asked if he could use the spare room. Him and his wife had some words and he was giving her space calm down. It was nice to be able to help a friend in need when he needed it... :)

bigran82
12-14-2010, 10:27 AM
I was dreading shoveling my huge driveway last night. I came home to a completely cleared off driveway! I still have no idea who did it, but my girlfriend and I are thankful. It's the small things that make me happy.

Reason
12-14-2010, 10:44 AM
The birth of my son, nothing will ever top that day.

Huffer
12-14-2010, 10:48 AM
^^ that is awesome! I can still remember 1 May 2010. :D

re: snow shoveling: Time to buy everyone candy bars to say thanks. I plan to candy bar bomb my new neighbors to wish them all a Merry Christmas.

Dead91silvia
01-07-2011, 12:30 PM
I got a running snowmobile for a 100 bucks! =)

Also this last week has been one of my best weeks for income in almost the last year! Grateful for a good start to the new year!

Huffer
01-09-2011, 09:59 AM
I have 2 weeks till I move into my new house, and the renovations are going along GREAT thanks to some wonderful family, friends and friendly tradespeople. I had a bathroom remodel done (due to mold be prevalent throughout and the wrong kind of drywall being utilized during construction), several rooms stripped of 20yr wallpaper and repainted, new carpet... my back is killing me, I am running on 5hrs sleep a night but things are going GREAT.

cmilligan724
01-09-2011, 08:32 PM
If u didnt already know i work at valvoline and you wont belive the people we get in there. some with flat tires we plugfor free and they give us 20 bucks and other with blow diffs that we take shalfs off and let them run on front only and they say nothing and leave. best ones are when the "super cars" come in and get the cheapest oil lol lambos,high end muscle cars and some time even GT-R's lol you can afford the car but not the oil change!! lol

XBW
01-19-2011, 02:48 AM
^ read my post subject title

Huffer
01-19-2011, 12:57 PM
^ read my post subject title

What? Thread post fail! :smt006

XBW
01-22-2011, 04:06 AM
i couldnt find the good thing that happened to him out of that story ^

a good thing that happened to me was, when i was 15, an old man gave me his old 89 corolla as a first car (fwd, auto, 1.6 or something) for free! it was good to learn how to drive on a old car first...

98outbackpdx
03-04-2011, 04:20 AM
i went to a body shop, well i guess it was yesterday now, and inquired about some touch up paint, they told me it would be $5 for the bottle and i said thats fine. the guy gets done mixing the paint, and i go to pay and in front of the owner of the shop he said don't worry about it. so i got a bottle of touch up paint for free. it is probably because my family are repeat customers to that body shop.

Huffer
04-06-2011, 02:49 PM
Bump....

having fellow SL-i members look out for us moderators, helping us to keep this community fun, respectful and informative.

GO YOU GOOD THINGS! :D

csweston
04-06-2011, 03:10 PM
Relieved 06 WRX full suspension for free with only 25k on it!

Now just need some new wheels and low profile tires.

2000gtb
04-06-2011, 04:59 PM
There was an old couple that was in the parking lot next to my car... when I was about to sit in my car, I overheard the lady saying "I dont get it, we just picked it up from the dealer".. so I asked if I could be of any help.. she just said the car wont start.. so I turned the key, all the dash lights came on but would not start.. not even the tickin from a dead battery.. took me a couple of minutes but figured it out.. It was the ground switch for the starter, the plug was broken.. I held the wire to create contact and I had her turn the car on... Wala, told her to drive straight to the dealer and tell them to fix it.

Felt good

Danny-G
04-11-2011, 04:28 AM
It was last weekend to Tuesday but I drove down to Kalama Wa from Port Angeles and back on a bad left front wheel bearing and nothing went wrong. The bearing still hasn't frozen either but I'm geting ready to replace it. I'm not sure if mine really counts as a good thing but it does to me because if the bearing had frozen on I-5, with the flow being 85mph, I probably wouldn't be typing this post... So I guess it is a good thing.

98outbackpdx
04-24-2011, 02:45 AM
It was last weekend to Tuesday but I drove down to Kalama Wa from Port Angeles and back on a bad left front wheel bearing and nothing went wrong. The bearing still hasn't frozen either but I'm geting ready to replace it. I'm not sure if mine really counts as a good thing but it does to me because if the bearing had frozen on I-5, with the flow being 85mph, I probably wouldn't be typing this post... So I guess it is a good thing.
within the last couple of years the wheel bearing in my brothers 07 impreza went bad and the wheel would actually wobbel while you were driving it. they drove it like that for a good couple of months and drive it from seattle to portland and back home to the dalles and then drive back to seattle a few times all while commuting daily to work, before we had it fixed.

rougeben83
05-28-2011, 07:14 AM
Graduated.

It's Dr. rougeben83 MD to you people now :smt005 :smt005

Dmang
05-28-2011, 09:06 AM
I started school with a major in Computer Science, in a chance meeting with my neighbor I told him my interest in the IT field. By the next Thursday I had a job with Amazon.com! It's gonna be nice to do something I want to do and not come home smelling like some sort of oil or grease or both.

Huffer
05-28-2011, 09:39 PM
Graduated.

It's Dr. rougeben83 MD to you people now :smt005 :smt005

Congrats Ben!

rougeben83
06-01-2011, 09:33 PM
Graduated.

It's Dr. rougeben83 MD to you people now :smt005 :smt005

Congrats Ben!

Thanks Roger :smt006

grayguy
06-01-2011, 11:59 PM
Just got engaged!

Huffer
06-02-2011, 09:48 AM
Just got engaged!

Congrats! Did she ask you or did you get down on one knee?

httrdd
06-02-2011, 01:04 PM
Graduated.

It's Dr. rougeben83 MD to you people now :smt005 :smt005

Congrats Dr. Mr Bean! I am sure you remember the old english comedy Bean. How many years of school?

chuckthefuk
06-02-2011, 01:53 PM
Wow 3 years later and I just notice this thread..

So lets start... since I joined SLi eon's ago I set out to do 2 things.

1) Make a build thead
2) Help anyone who needs info/help/parts/ideas.

Numerous members have messaged me over the last few years and have thanked me for various things and most offered items like Beer, money, services, and sometimes custom pieces of art work.

I tell everyone there is no need this is what I am here for. Also once they relies I am in Canada they are quick to retract any offers :-D

But anyways besides helping people on SLi/TSC my best moment was dealing with Ericem (RIP BC). I was in a bind when I lost my last BD and I needed a bunch of stock OEM parts. Eric dropped by helped me install what I needed and even gave me a spot till I was able to meet up and pay him. Ever since I have the up most respect for members like this who are willing to take time out of their life to help someone and yet trust them with only a few hours of interaction.

More "civilian-esk" helpings is the common "returning someones wallet" this has happened to me twice and I have returned the favor for other random people several times.

There is nothing more comforting then receiving your wallet in the mail with all credit cards and cash!!! CASH!!!!!!

-Chuck

Huffer
06-02-2011, 04:03 PM
^^ nice one Chuck!

grayguy
06-03-2011, 12:03 AM
Just got engaged!

Congrats! Did she ask you or did you get down on one knee?

I did the asking

rougeben83
06-20-2011, 06:17 PM
Graduated.

It's Dr. rougeben83 MD to you people now :smt005 :smt005

Congrats Dr. Mr Bean! I am sure you remember the old english comedy Bean. How many years of school?


Thanks, 4 years of med school, 4 years undergrad...Got another 3 years of residency training ahead of me, even more years if I want to sub-specialize... :smt015

prodriver1
09-21-2011, 10:56 AM
I basically give away most of my suby parts or at least dont charge much for them, just to see more subaru on the road. and when I work on subarus for peopl I charge $30 an hour and often times put on new parts I have lying around for free. one of my customers had many large dents in the fender and door so I took it apart and fixed the dents for free. I just love subarus not people :smt031

redlegacygt
09-21-2011, 11:18 AM
r3v_v3ng3 sent me a Rota center cap for free after i had mentioned i lost mine! Even though it turned out to not be the right one, its the thought that counts and im still extremely great-full. He didn't have to do it and did it anyway and for free at that. So if anyone needs a Rota cap with just the big R on it, i'll gladly ship it to you for free like he did to me!

I've been here a long time, and its nice to see that even though the forum has grown a ton, the good nature its always had is just as strong if not stronger than when it started.

Huffer
09-21-2011, 11:22 AM
red, it's long time members like you that keep this forum going. It's ALWAYS the members that stick around that make this place my number one website to visit... it's not a job for me, it's part of my life! :)

chuckthefuk
09-21-2011, 12:18 PM
..it's not a job for me, it's part of my life! :)

This man speaks the truth!

mycargoesvroom
09-21-2011, 12:41 PM
What good things have happened to me? Not much except this forum. I received such an enormous amount of support from you guys when I needed it the most and I'm forever grateful. In dark times, the people on this forum have shown me such compassion it's really changed my outlook on things and I'm proud to be part of such a community.

httrdd
09-21-2011, 02:15 PM
Tear!

redlegacygt
09-21-2011, 10:02 PM
red, it's long time members like you that keep this forum going. It's ALWAYS the members that stick around that make this place my number one website to visit... it's not a job for me, it's part of my life! :)


thanks huffer, that means alot :smt023 . You're definitely right about it being a part of life. Even if i ever get rid of my car, id still be an active member. It truly is different in the best ways possible from every other forum im a part of. When i sit back and look at some of the info we have now on this site, i think there's enough to figure out how to building the car from nothing..haha its unreal

legacy360.
03-17-2013, 10:37 PM
local subaru guy let me upgrade my seats from a 2.5 gt for fee i helped him change a wheel bearing just out of gratitude

Neatfellen
04-09-2013, 12:45 AM
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/04/WP_000582-1.jpg
I consider seeing a Subaru BRZ sitting in a parking lot as a very good thing to happen to me. So just thought I'd share :)

Muse
06-14-2014, 09:46 PM
So, I'm in the work car (2007 or '08 Versa) the other day. I accelerate really hard out of a blind intersection, acchieve... whatever redline in first gives you in a Versa. Maybe 40, and the car quit completely. I slap it into neutral, and try starting it. It catches, runs for maybe a second and dies. same thing the second and third time. I'm slowly losing momentum, but manage to pul into a gas station parking lot.

the gas station that is in the same building as the garage I'm delivering to.

The garage that takes care of our store's cars.

The garage that had just finished changing the tires on another car of ours.

So, I hand them the keys, take the other car, and go on my merry way. apart from a phone call, I spent no more time there than I would have for the normal delivery, if the car hadn't broken.

Turns out? Squirrel (or mouse or other rodent) chewed a hole in the air filter and stuck an acorn inside the intake box. the raw fury of the Versa's motor had then sucked the acorn into the throttle body, and it wasn't able to open up.

I went on ebay that night and bought a decal of this guy:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/06/Scrat_28229-1.jpgAnd if my boss doesn't like it on the car, he can kiss my acorns.