Thursday, October 29, 2009

Southern hospitality to the max!



I couldn't believe my eyes.... talk about people being friendly in the South! This morning I drove to a town called Albany in Georgia, about 1 1/2 hours  from Dothan (yes, they have a Hobby Lobby in Albany and everything was 50% off!) and I stopped at a local gas station to fill up my tank.  A man came over  to pour my gas, cleaned my windows (front and back!), checked my tires and pour water in my engine!!! I kept asking him if he does that to everyone and he said YES! I wanted to tip him ten bucks and he said "no way", this was part of his job! I wanted to hug him, I thanked him soooo many times and I  told him I haven't seen this type of service in sooo many years! he was so happy to see me so excited he allowed me to take a picture of him! His name is Carl.... I told him I was going to post him on my blog. Isn't it wonderful to find someone like that once in a while? He sure made my day and I made his with my excitement. Oh by the way... he had a stronger accent than mine...

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  1. That os the 1 thing I miss I miss about living in Montreal Canada, I still remember how in the winter when it was freesing, someone would come to fill up your car, clean your windows because they were full of snow, now a days IF someone comes near my car I jump back in my car in fear of being mugged :(
    Your a lucky gal!!!!

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  2. Bea - isn't just so easy to make somebody's day with a little kindness and joy? where did all this kind of love, joy and respect in our world go? love you and miss you!

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  3. In Texas they have stations just like that, but when you get full service (which is what you got) the price was a little higher...it is well worth it! My mom has not pumped gas since she has lived in Texas! She always treats me to full service when I go visit her. That is awesome you made his day! Can't wait to see you next weekend. Girl, your rockin those cricut layouts, i just can't be patient enough to make one!

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