Posted by snoop-nc on March 12, 2009 at 07:55:39 from (66.226.41.191):
In Reply to: O/T Honest Panhandler posted by john in la on March 11, 2009 at 19:31:02:
As you can imagine, truck stops...and other parking areas for trucks... are often a favorite hangout for panhandlers.
Had one approach me in Okechobee, Fl. where i was parked for the night in a parking lot. Had his usual story about tire problems, etc. THE VERY NEXT WEEK I was parked in same location (across street from a large tire facility and adjacent small truck fuel stop) when the same guy came up with the same story. I told him AGAIN that i had no money to spare and that he needed to see the tire store in the morning for help with his tire situation. The third week I was there right after a rain and I parked Freightliner right in middle of a large standing pool of water...slept quietly w/o being bothered.
I also had another incident in Temple, GA. at Flying J. As i was on the way out to truck after shower, a nice, clean-cut guy approached asking for money for food. I told him I wouldn't give him any money, but would be happy to buy him breakfast and sit/eat with him. We had a pleasant breakfast...both of us ate "comfortably full", etc. an not another word spoken about "money"...I gave him a $20 on my way back to truck. I truly believe he was honest, etc.
I've heard about Granny in hospital...need baby food (no kid in sight)...hungry...tire problems (seems to be a favorite)...outta gas...etc...etc...etc.
LOT LIZARDS are all together another topic for another day!!
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