Bought my best friend
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Originally Posted By: totegoat
Nice! How about sheets etc?
I wont say if i did or didnt do that, because people on here will bash me for saying yes to your question.
And i wasn't meaning to'brag' at all, just trying to let people know there are still people in the world with good hearts.
Take it how you will.
Nice! How about sheets etc?
I wont say if i did or didnt do that, because people on here will bash me for saying yes to your question.
And i wasn't meaning to'brag' at all, just trying to let people know there are still people in the world with good hearts.
Take it how you will.
People say smart things & stupid things & relevant & irrelevant things & pre-recorder things.....
1) Taking a bow for doing a good deed? Who says? We're all pseudonymed here. UNNECESSARY SCOLDING
1a) There is no prohibition against letting someone know where a gift or contribution comes from. It can serve to inspire.
If it's likely to humiliate or belittle....the giver should think it through before. If an error here is made I doubt the world ends.
This is where I really hate NAZI-Know-it-all manners teachers. People relate to each other. Know-it-alls DON'T know the details.
2) Make a gift hurt (meaning BIG value) Nonsense. Make it substantive or necessary. Don't "give" your trash.
Again, manners teachers who define too many things....Is a necessary smear of gasket sealer from your toolbox to a friends a gift? Sharing?
Put the microscope away once in a while.
Someone gave me worthless coffee mugs which were themed (yoga stick figures). I offered one to someone who was involved with that theme (yoga teacher) but TOLD HER it was a regift of stuff I wasn't going to use. I wanted to make sure there was no "gift" to it.
She loved it and it can be used as a mug or a planter or a prop.
Here's the kicker: The OP's friend will buy a bed 2 days before the gift is delivered. Ha-Ha
1) Taking a bow for doing a good deed? Who says? We're all pseudonymed here. UNNECESSARY SCOLDING
1a) There is no prohibition against letting someone know where a gift or contribution comes from. It can serve to inspire.
If it's likely to humiliate or belittle....the giver should think it through before. If an error here is made I doubt the world ends.
This is where I really hate NAZI-Know-it-all manners teachers. People relate to each other. Know-it-alls DON'T know the details.
2) Make a gift hurt (meaning BIG value) Nonsense. Make it substantive or necessary. Don't "give" your trash.
Again, manners teachers who define too many things....Is a necessary smear of gasket sealer from your toolbox to a friends a gift? Sharing?
Put the microscope away once in a while.
Someone gave me worthless coffee mugs which were themed (yoga stick figures). I offered one to someone who was involved with that theme (yoga teacher) but TOLD HER it was a regift of stuff I wasn't going to use. I wanted to make sure there was no "gift" to it.
She loved it and it can be used as a mug or a planter or a prop.
Here's the kicker: The OP's friend will buy a bed 2 days before the gift is delivered. Ha-Ha
Having a true friend is a real blessing and very rare for a man. Most married men I know have one friend and it's their wife.
Originally Posted By: xshoex
Originally Posted By: totegoat
Nice! How about sheets etc?
I wont say if i did or didnt do that, because people on here will bash me for saying yes to your question.
And i wasn't meaning to'brag' at all, just trying to let people know there are still people in the world with good hearts.
Take it how you will.
I'm glad you made this thread. It made you feel good, and it made me feel good to read it. If some people find more than that, I suggest they're looking for something that isn't there. Don't sweat it. And don't let it stop you.
Originally Posted By: totegoat
Nice! How about sheets etc?
I wont say if i did or didnt do that, because people on here will bash me for saying yes to your question.
And i wasn't meaning to'brag' at all, just trying to let people know there are still people in the world with good hearts.
Take it how you will.
I'm glad you made this thread. It made you feel good, and it made me feel good to read it. If some people find more than that, I suggest they're looking for something that isn't there. Don't sweat it. And don't let it stop you.
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Originally Posted By: stro_cruiser
Forgive me if I'm wrong but I'm always dubious about stories of "giving" that include words of how good the giver got to feel in the process. True, actual giving doesn't include self interest on any level since the 'me/I' that gives, is absent.
No good deed goes unpunished....as in this awful reply.
I actually tend to agree that if one does a "good deed"....it should be private and not shared with others. That's why I find altruism more of a self-grandising act than true giving. But there is nothing wrong in feeling good about helping others....just keep it private so one doesn't lose focus.
Originally Posted By: stro_cruiser
Forgive me if I'm wrong but I'm always dubious about stories of "giving" that include words of how good the giver got to feel in the process. True, actual giving doesn't include self interest on any level since the 'me/I' that gives, is absent.
No good deed goes unpunished....as in this awful reply.
I actually tend to agree that if one does a "good deed"....it should be private and not shared with others. That's why I find altruism more of a self-grandising act than true giving. But there is nothing wrong in feeling good about helping others....just keep it private so one doesn't lose focus.
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Originally Posted By: xshoex
Originally Posted By: totegoat
Nice! How about sheets etc?
I wont say if i did or didnt do that, because people on here will bash me for saying yes to your question.
And i wasn't meaning to'brag' at all, just trying to let people know there are still people in the world with good hearts.
Take it how you will.
Are you saying that your heart is good....or your friends? Why is that statement even needed? You probably are a great person....but I don't get the post.
Originally Posted By: totegoat
Nice! How about sheets etc?
I wont say if i did or didnt do that, because people on here will bash me for saying yes to your question.
And i wasn't meaning to'brag' at all, just trying to let people know there are still people in the world with good hearts.
Take it how you will.
Are you saying that your heart is good....or your friends? Why is that statement even needed? You probably are a great person....but I don't get the post.
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I wish more people were givers and sharers. Unfortunately, I'm married to a hoarder. We have so much stuff in boxes and stuffed away. I prefer to get rid of it and my wife always balks when I mention it.
I kind of disagree with some of the posters here. If someone does a good dead and wants to tell about it I think there is no better place than a somewhat faceless forum.
OP I think that is a great thing you did and welcome your post telling us that you did it. In the past 7 years I have found myself in a very good position financially and I love to give stuff away. I usually give clothes to a local charity or buy toys for needy children. I don't tell my friends but sometimes I want to. It feels good to give when you can and sometimes you want to share. Often, as evidenced here, when you do tell people feel you are bragging or have an ulterior motive.
So ignore the naysayers and "brag" away. I appreciate that you did it and encourage you to keep telling us about it.
So as a way of thanks I just donated to a local charity in your name.
OP I think that is a great thing you did and welcome your post telling us that you did it. In the past 7 years I have found myself in a very good position financially and I love to give stuff away. I usually give clothes to a local charity or buy toys for needy children. I don't tell my friends but sometimes I want to. It feels good to give when you can and sometimes you want to share. Often, as evidenced here, when you do tell people feel you are bragging or have an ulterior motive.
So ignore the naysayers and "brag" away. I appreciate that you did it and encourage you to keep telling us about it.
So as a way of thanks I just donated to a local charity in your name.
Originally Posted By: BeerCan
I kind of disagree with some of the posters here. If someone does a good dead and wants to tell about it I think there is no better place than a somewhat faceless forum.
OP I think that is a great thing you did and welcome your post telling us that you did it. In the past 7 years I have found myself in a very good position financially and I love to give stuff away. I usually give clothes to a local charity or buy toys for needy children. I don't tell my friends but sometimes I want to. It feels good to give when you can and sometimes you want to share. Often, as evidenced here, when you do tell people feel you are bragging or have an ulterior motive.
So ignore the naysayers and "brag" away. I appreciate that you did it and encourage you to keep telling us about it.
So as a way of thanks I just donated to a local charity in your name.
Agree, it's one thing to give your name and make an announcement that you just gave X.
It's another to do it semi-anonymously. Perhaps it will encourage others to give something.
I kind of disagree with some of the posters here. If someone does a good dead and wants to tell about it I think there is no better place than a somewhat faceless forum.
OP I think that is a great thing you did and welcome your post telling us that you did it. In the past 7 years I have found myself in a very good position financially and I love to give stuff away. I usually give clothes to a local charity or buy toys for needy children. I don't tell my friends but sometimes I want to. It feels good to give when you can and sometimes you want to share. Often, as evidenced here, when you do tell people feel you are bragging or have an ulterior motive.
So ignore the naysayers and "brag" away. I appreciate that you did it and encourage you to keep telling us about it.
So as a way of thanks I just donated to a local charity in your name.
Agree, it's one thing to give your name and make an announcement that you just gave X.
It's another to do it semi-anonymously. Perhaps it will encourage others to give something.
I try to help people whenever possible.
I've changed multiple flat tires and recently found a wallet from someone out of state with no ID. I called her credit card company and told them to contact her and gave them my address where her belongings can be found. She was visiting her daughter from Colorado. Her daughter came and picked her wallet up, $300 cash and all.
I'd hope someone would do the same for my family.
I've changed multiple flat tires and recently found a wallet from someone out of state with no ID. I called her credit card company and told them to contact her and gave them my address where her belongings can be found. She was visiting her daughter from Colorado. Her daughter came and picked her wallet up, $300 cash and all.
I'd hope someone would do the same for my family.
Originally Posted By: BeerCan
I kind of disagree with some of the posters here. If someone does a good dead and wants to tell about it I think there is no better place than a somewhat faceless forum.
OP I think that is a great thing you did and welcome your post telling us that you did it. In the past 7 years I have found myself in a very good position financially and I love to give stuff away. I usually give clothes to a local charity or buy toys for needy children. I don't tell my friends but sometimes I want to. It feels good to give when you can and sometimes you want to share. Often, as evidenced here, when you do tell people feel you are bragging or have an ulterior motive.
So ignore the naysayers and "brag" away. I appreciate that you did it and encourage you to keep telling us about it.
So as a way of thanks I just donated to a local charity in your name.
Anonymity shows the purest of intention. But, that's entirely up to the individual.
I kind of disagree with some of the posters here. If someone does a good dead and wants to tell about it I think there is no better place than a somewhat faceless forum.
OP I think that is a great thing you did and welcome your post telling us that you did it. In the past 7 years I have found myself in a very good position financially and I love to give stuff away. I usually give clothes to a local charity or buy toys for needy children. I don't tell my friends but sometimes I want to. It feels good to give when you can and sometimes you want to share. Often, as evidenced here, when you do tell people feel you are bragging or have an ulterior motive.
So ignore the naysayers and "brag" away. I appreciate that you did it and encourage you to keep telling us about it.
So as a way of thanks I just donated to a local charity in your name.
Anonymity shows the purest of intention. But, that's entirely up to the individual.
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