What I just cant understand is why would anybody panhandle at a truckstop?
As if a truck driver has any more money than any other bum....
Panhandlers at Truck Stops
Discussion in 'Truck Stops' started by Winkjr, Jan 25, 2012.
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carramrod32 Thanks this.
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Or rubbed your own belly.
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carramrod32 Thanks this.
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I've noticed a lot more beggars standing outside of truck stops and along the off ramps,
I hate them and wish they would go away. -
The Parasites are getting bad. I remember when I was finished with the road how bad they were getting.
I tell them, don't bother me I have nothing for you. Beat it. Scram. Go away. If they don't then the Law is called then and there to cuff em and cart em. I have no feelings for them.
With that said... there was a time long ago where if a family was hard up and no food for the children you could pass the hat at holiday time and feed the kids a while. Fast forward a few decades. That has been hardened hearts with a cold emotional wish not to be bothered by these parasites.
I cannot tell you how many times I refused to stop at the Petro in Atlanta Bankhead because of the parasites hanging at the top of the ramp preying on the drivers stuck at the light. If it meant driving until I got out of Georgia, so be it.
Finally I had accumulated a small group of diners with truck parking out side of all large cities in the USA a minimum of 50 miles (Too far for parasite to walk...) where I could get into and take care of what needs taken care of without being bothered.
I remember one in Oklahoma at the last truckstop before Arkansas eastbound on 40. He gave me and my wife a ######## story about rebuilding his F150's computer inside the engine bay and now needs 10 bucks for taco bell. I told him I have nothing for him and for him to go away. he followed.
Let's just say that Mr Kabar and his shine spoke a thousand words of wisdom to this grasshopper who wisely finally left us alone. -
I should have asked the young guy that wanted to wash my windows / mirrors last night in Branford, CT (a TA), but I hadn't read this posting as of then. -
It worse when you are female because the panhandlers make a staight bee-line for you. When I told one of them that I don't carry cash he had the audacity to tell me to go to the atm machine. I feel bad for them and I understand that people can fall on hard times but it gets annoying.
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Just hope some day it ain't you...
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If hard luck should befall me, you can bet your sweet behind I won't be at the truck stop. This country has several welfare programs for those who want to help themselves. People at truckstops are just looking for a quick handout.
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