Not the right place but I'm posting anyway

There is no general forum here, so I am posting this in the forum where I got help. I had searched everywhere for a particular carb part with no luck. I came on this forum in hopes of finding a place that I could get this part. Next thing I know mtkawboy is offering to ship me one for the cost of postage. At this point I could care less if the part fits (though I hope it does. It's this kind of actions that make me proud to be an American. To help or be helped from a total stranger is what life is all about. It helps to remind me that almost all people are inherently good and would give you there shirt if needed. So as I watch the news and get mad of the state of affairs in the world, I can at least take comfort in knowing that we will always have a helping hand from each other if needed.

I second that. Reminds me of a time I gave a Total stranger in my local Tmobile store my cell phone battery. He was going to buy a new one, probaly saved the guy over a 100 bucks, made me feel like a million knowing I made his day better.

When ever I help a fellow bike rider out of a problem I just say "I won't accept cash, Just pass the favor on to the next guy" Who knows, It might be you broken down by the side of the road.

1978KZ wrote:

It's this kind of actions that make me proud to be an American. To help or be helped from a total stranger is what life is all about.

You probably won't believe this,but...it happens in Canada TOO!!:ohmy: :huh: :laugh:

Bullitt03737 wrote:

I second that. Reminds me of a time I gave a Total stranger in my local Tmobile store my cell phone battery. He was going to buy a new one, probaly saved the guy over a 100 bucks, made me feel like a million knowing I made his day better.

Ha! I did virtually the same thing with an entire cell phone as I was buying a new phone. I would have just recycled the phone anyway. Person walked in with a phone the same as my old one, but they had dropped it in water, with no insurance. Overheard them, and said, "hey, you want this one?"

The stunned smile on their face made my day.

Just try to imagine what the world would be like if everyone was like this.

Recently a member here (Maverick) noticed my bike didn't have a Grabrail. He offered it to me for the price of postage. I think we have the best-of-the best represented on this website and forum. Thanks Jeremy...

Yay for good deeds. The Milkman gave me a motherboard when my PC died!! Now I need to pass it forward somehow.

Sandy wrote:

1978KZ wrote:

It's this kind of actions that make me proud to be an American. To help or be helped from a total stranger is what life is all about.

You probably won't believe this,but...it happens in Canada TOO!!:ohmy: :huh: :laugh:

Actually - it happens all over the world! I was doing some work on a drill rig in Israel some years ago, it was VERY hot, and I was struggling with my equipment, but a couple of the Palestinian workers on the rig came over, helped me out, then kept bringing me drinks and food! They spoke no English, and I certainly do not speak any of their language, but we still made friends and parted with smiles and handshakes!

Oftentimes the smallest of gestures say the most. Just pay it forward baby . . .

kneedragger80 wrote:

Oftentimes the smallest of gestures say the most. Just pay it forward baby . . .

Words well spoken,and to live by.